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King of the Jungle

2003

3 seasons

34 episodes

King of the Jungle is an American reality television program, that appears on the Animal Planet cable television network. The original series debuted in Fall 2003 and starred a group of 12 "animal experts" and was hosted by Jeff Corwin. "Nasty" Nigel Marven was the judge who "booted" off a contestant each week. The show was plagued with inconsistencies in judging and content, but was a ratings hit for Animal Planet. A sequel was hosted by Madison Michele; it debuted in July 2004. This show failed to earn the ratings of the first season. A hastily produced third season consisting of teams of two was all but buried by Animal Planet before and during its airing. It was called King of the Jungle: Pairs and had 14 contestants instead of 12.

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Cast

Michelle Madison

Nigel Marven

Jeff Corwin

Seasons

Ep 1
1.Day 1
13-10-200360m
The competitors meet for the first time and see who they will be sharing the jungle with for the next ten days. The first challenge sends them all on a ride through the sky and an...
Ep 2
2.Day 2
20-10-200360m
Things heat up when our animal experts come face to face with one of nature's most dangerous reptiles. Meanwhile, two competitors stoke the fires in a battle of the sexes. Someone...
Ep 3
3.Day 3
30-10-200360m
Juvenile tigers make for a wild adventure in the water, as personalities are switched on for the competitors' first screen test. One competitor's over-the-top performance draws har...
Ep 4
4.Day 4
03-11-200360m
Wildlife abounds as our competitors test the outer limits of their animal expertise. A tiny tree frog gives someone a big boost. Our competitors play hero to some endangered tiger...
Ep 5
5.Day 5
10-11-200360m
The danger factor gets cranked up a notch when some venomous snakes jump-start the day. But back in camp is where the real action begins. A seasoned veteran decides to play it clos...
Ep 6
6.Day 6
17-11-200360m
Someone plays Ring Around the Rosy with their new best friend, but makes a strong comeback with a stellar showing on the ropes. Back at camp, life in the jungle has gotten almost u...
Ep 7
7.Day 7
24-11-200360m
The great outdoors begins to take a toll on someone's personal hygiene. A go-it-alone attitude leads to another confrontation, and yet another surprising elimination sets the group...
Ep 8
8.Day 8
01-12-200360m
The competitors face their most dangerous challenge yet, and one competitor tackles their fear of snakes head on. Another makes a new friend, and a troop of rowdy baboons lightens...
Ep 9
9.Day 9
08-12-200360m
An exotic bird makes for a difficult screen test. A little swim with a big animal proves to be a great tension-breaker. Then the rains come, and with only two days left, paranoia b...
Ep 10
10.Day 10
15-12-200360m
It's the final day. With nothing left to lose, the competitors face their toughest challenges yet, but one faces another, more daunting challenge on the home front. And its back in...
Ep 11
11.Winner's Special
22-12-200360m
The King of the Jungle winner hosts his/her own wildlife special. The winner handles an American alligator and then travels to Egypt on a mission to witness the Nile crocodile in a...

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