The Great Escapists

To escape paradise, you need the right tools.

2021 · 47m · TMDB 6.2/10 (33 votes)

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About The Great Escapists

Shipwrecked on a remote desert island, Hammond and Belleci use their engineering and scientific skills to not only to survive, but to construct a paradise island playground.

Status
Ended
TMDB rating
6.2/10 from 33 votes
Seasons
1
Episodes
6

Seasons and episodes

The latest season with aired episodes is shown first. Specials are kept separate.

Latest aired season

Season 1

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Ship Wrecked episode still
S1 E147 min

Ship Wrecked

Richard and Tory are shipwrecked somewhere in the Pacific and must use all their smarts to survive, with nothing but the wreckage of their boat and their bare hands. But before constructing the mother of all shelters, of course the first challenge they decide to tackle, is to build a car out of wood!

TMDB 3.5/10 from 2 votes

Power Up episode still
S1 E244 min

Power Up

With the intruder captured and having realized rescue is no longer a certainty, the boys decide to pimp their island paradise even further, by adding hydroelectric power to their beachfront treehouse. Tory wants the electricity to signal passing ships but Richard has home comforts on his agenda.

TMDB 4.0/10 from 2 votes

Ahoy There episode still
S1 E340 min

Ahoy There

Even though Richard is more than content in his castaway paradise, Tory remains resolute in his desire to escape the island. Together they launch a daring aquatic bid for freedom, but will their dreams of salvation sink without a trace?

TMDB 4.0/10 from 2 votes

Fireworks episode still
S1 E443 min

Fireworks

As Tory channels his despair into making distress signals, Richard does his best to cheer him up by designing an automatic fish-catching device and a range of ‘4th of July’ inspired inventions. But will they see all their hard work go up in smoke?

TMDB 4.0/10 from 2 votes

War games episode still
S1 E539 min

War games

With Tory and Richard unable to stand the sight of each other, and with battle lines drawn, blissful island life descends rapidly into all-out war. Even Clarkson gets involved, as the boys build war machines to do battle. But will they destroy more than their friendship?

TMDB 4.0/10 from 2 votes

Lift Off episode still
S1 E647 min

Lift Off

Our battle-scarred duo decides to bury their differences, down weapons and pick up their tools, in a last-ditch attempt to escape the island. In this nail-biting final episode, it’s all or nothing, as the boys decide flight is their only option. But will our magnificent men take to the skies or will any hopes of finally reaching civilization crash and burn.

TMDB 3.5/10 from 2 votes

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