This is a pretty entertaining show. Some of the stuff he has to eat (bugs, etc.) is pretty gross, but that's what you need to do to survive, which is what this show is about. For many kids, this show is the closest they will get to being in the wilderness, and god forbid, if they ever got stranded in the wilderness alone (e.g., a plane crash) I hope they might remember some of what they learn (finding safe water to drink, seeking shelter, building a fire) to help them survive.

awesome show but i wouldnt let a little kid watch it.

I like the idea about a guy trying to survive,but cmon drinking your pee,eating raw lizards,eating insects.Its still interesting though.You can get the dvd here http://moourl.com/m05ae

Before this show came out, my family watched Survivor Man and we thought it was pretty good. I am a huge animal lover and some parts of that show are just terrible. When Man Vs. Wild came out, we were very excited, but I soon found out that it was even worse. Animals are torn apart and eaten right on the spot in horrible ways. He has no respect for them at all and it is so not necessary. He also goes without clothes sometimes and makes everything out to be life and death (when it is not). I am very angry with him and I hardly ever watch the show now.

I cant stop watching you.....hope you will be forever watched..... God Bless You!

Great show---watching him kill and eat a snake is a little creepy. He does like to get down to his boxer briefs or naked a lot---but there is no nudity and isnt tasteless. This mom thinks Bear is hot! He is fun, crazy, and is always interesting. Boys will love this show!

God only knows I'm no prude, but beer commercials with skanky half-dressed chicks? Not a good message for the targeted "tweens", teens, or younger viewers. How's about butt-naked bushmen and bare-breasted bushwomen? I mean, this is the titillating stuff we would sneak a peek at in National Geographic magz. Here, it's live-action jiggles and no blurred-out boobs. I mean, plastic surgery shows copiously use the blur spot - for some reason it doesn't apply to "educational" shows. Finally, he killed a snake by smashing its head with a rock, used a stick to separate the head from its body, and tore some chunks out with his teeth (apparently a taste test). Does our 8-year old really need to know how to survive in the world's most extreme locations? Or see bouncing bush parts? Or witness the in-your-face bashing, beheading and brutal biting of a snake? We're flipping the channel from now on.

I love this show, whether scandal or not he is just amazing.

Bear Grylls is the man and he makes the show entertaing by taking it to the limits.

Let me second gimmeabreak. It's insulting that they actually think people are buying into this. Don't take my word for it that it's fake. Take theirs (references and exact quotes available at http://www.daughtersoftiresias.org/bearwiki/Evidence). In parentheses is who said it: * Bear used a life jacket in the Rockies under his shirt (Bear Grylls, host) * Bear learns his survival skills 2 days before the ep (Bear Grylls, host) * On the Desert Island, they had a diver check for sharks (Graham Strong, director) * On the same ep, Bear's raft was built not by him, but by a consultant. It took a week and a half and involved rope (Celeste Cole, consultant) * The mustangs in the Sierra ep were shipped in from Nevada (Celeste Cole, consultant) And on and on. The survival advice is bad to boot, too. If you disagree, go to a survival forum and mention the show, and listen to what they have to say about it. I'd only ever recommend watching this show if you're a fan of watching an athletic man eat gross things and hollywood-style scripted scenes.

I can't believe this guy thinks we can't see through his B.S.! He exposes himself to dangerous/dramatic situations taking the path of MOST resistance, vice the common sense approach to survival situations. The enjoyment I get out of this show is watching this guy make an idiot out of himself, while remaining offended that he thinks we, the general audience, are dumb enough to buy the crap he is selling. I am glad I live in a country where people can sell this stuff and make a living. Enjoy it dude, your "five minutes of fame" will not last.

Bear Grylls is a very impressive person. I read most of his personal biography. There are not many people in this world that have a sense of purpose and understanding on how to live. I'm glad to see that we have such positive people in this world. Bear Grylls is also a motivational speaker In case you didn't know it). I used to race bicycles, triathalons,etc. until I got very sick. Until 6 months ago I had a very hard time getting motivated to get back to the things I used to do. When I started learning and hearing about Bear, something inside me sparked. My enthusiasm is very high and I'm back to hiking, climbing,skiing,etc. Thank you Bear!!!

Only show I make sure I'm in front of TV for. Entire family loves it. Hope they come out with more shows soon.

I've been watching weekly for the past month and I thought it was a fantastic show. For reality t.v. it offers information you can 't find anywhere else on survival skills. Life is uncertain and we all need to know this.

it is a good show

Check this show out... it's a cool show.

i love all that interesting facts Bear has to tell. also gives me a good sense of how dangerous nature can be and how to take it on if i ever need to. Bear Rocks!

I sort of like it but sometimes it can get alittle gross at times.But overall its an awesme show. It shows how peple can actually survive in the wild. Plus tips

This is a great show. Very educational, and very entertaining. Very addicting, you can't just watch one episode of this show.

last episode he cut a deer's heart out and sliced its throat. EPIC.

This show is awsome if you want to work with nature like me or say you were on a plane and it crashed in say Panama Central America you could learn the plant&animals that could save you and the ones that gould make u sick or even die!Give it a chance this guys got alot of guts like swimming in a aligator filled river in the Florda Keys or jumping into a frozan lake and if you say otherwise try doing that stuff yourself!!So giveit a chanceif you aresay like 10 or older this stuff will save your life.This is the best show! WATCH IT ..............DO IT........NOW!!!!!!!! I MEAN IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!BY the way he's sooooo cool!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Also parshal nudity but it is blured out exept the but.

This show just drags on with a host who has a whole camera crew with him! Oh thats sure scary, lost in the wilderness with only a camera crew with a radio! Watch Survivorman if your looking for a good reality show!

In this show Bear Gyills get dropped from a plane onto some of natures most unforgiving terrians. He has to mingle his way out of the area before the deadline is up. He takes you thru each step and why he is doing it. This show is for the adventures type of people the show will teach many suvival technecils. Some such as etible animals and leaves and also how to find water. As he says all river most lead to sivalization at some point. He will teach you how to make fire in your surroundings. This sow may have some gross techniques but they will save you life. This show may not be apporirate for childern under 12. What it it may save your life. Look for my reviews kids and parents review you later.

ok im in hungarian boy and girl scouts and i love the survival stuff! watchin this show makes me feel prepared for the survival camp im going to this summer. the only bad thing i saw was when he was in the rocky mountains and he made a "raft" and tried floating down the river. he could have very easily broken his legs and/or gotten hypothermia. it would have been mucho safer to just follow the river down on foot and not worry about the stupid deadline he had to get out by. but i dont recommend this for little kids 12 and under. just teens and adults.

If your into nature, or adventure WATCH THIS SHOW. Bear Grylls literally risks his life several times to show you what to do in bad situations if you are ever lost in a certain environment and need to get out. He knows everything you need to know about surviving in different climates and terrain. 5 stars not for 10 and under (some nudity)

See above. Great for families.