Press release from NBC, June 7, 2018:

“RUNNING WILD WITH BEAR GRYLLS”

“ZAC EFRON”

06/11/2018 (08:00PM – 09:00PM) (Monday) : SERIES PREMIERE – ZAC EFRON JOINS FAMED ADVENTURER AND SURVIVALIST ON NBC’S INSPIRING, LARGER-THAN-LIFE ADVENTURE REALITY SERIES — World-renowned survivalist Bear Grylls (“Get Out Alive with Bear Grylls,” “Man vs. Wild”) leads Zac Efron (“Neighbors”) on a non-stop extreme survival journey into the Northeast Appalachian mountain range wilderness. With Bear’s help, Zac challenges himself physically as well as mentally on an awe-inspiring journey he could never have imagined. TV-PG L

“AMERICAN NINJA WARRIOR”

“ALL-STARS SPECIAL” REPEAT

06/11/2018 (09:00PM – 11:00PM) (Monday) : ‘AMERICAN NINJA WARRIOR ALL-STARS – “American Ninja Warrior” hosts Matt Iseman, Akbar Gbajabiamila and Kristine Leahy have picked the fastest, strongest and most impressive athletes from the show to compete head-to-head on the National Finals course in this year’s “American Ninja Warrior All-Stars.” Competitors including Allyssa Beird, Jessie Graff, Jesse Labreck, Cowboy Ninja Lance Pekus and Flip Rodriguez will compete for bragging rights and the championship trophy. The All-Star Skills competition features five “supersized” obstacles including a Super Salmon Ladder and the heart-stopping and high-flying Wicked Wingnuts – last season’s most exciting obstacle turns the competition into an aerial show that is out of this world. TV-PG

“RUNNING WILD WITH BEAR GRYLLS”

“DON CHEADLE” ORIGINAL

06/18/2018 (08:00PM – 09:00PM) (Monday) : ACTOR DON CHEADLE JOINS BEAR ON A JOURNEY THROUGH THE WHITE MOUNTAINS OF NEW ENGLAND. Dropped from a helicopter into unyielding terrain, Don and Bear get creative with a deer antler to cross a raging river, rappel a massive cliff, and attempt a commando-worthy climb to the top of a towering railroad bridge. But the discovery of a rotting porcupine carcass, which Bear eyes for dinner, will raise Don’s pulse like nothing else. Along the way, Don details his family-oriented home life, the ups and downs of a legendary career, and the secretive workings of a Marvel movie set. TV-PG L

“AMERICAN NINJA WARRIOR”

“INDIANAPOLIS CITY QUALIFIERS” ORIGINAL

06/18/2018 (09:00PM – 11:00PM) (Monday) : “American Ninja Warrior” takes over downtown Indianapolis at the foot of the majestic “Monument Circle” where competitors will face two new obstacles among the six they must tackle, including the “Wheel Flip” and the “Spin Hopper.” “American Ninja Warrior” season 7 champion Isaac Caldiero returns to the show after a two year hiatus. He will be joined by ninja veterans Brian Arnold, Jimmy Choi and Jesse “Flex” Labreck, as well as notable guests including Verizon IndyCar driver Scott Dixon and Olympic Gold Medalist Kendall Coyne. Competitors vie for a chance to win a cash prize of $1,000,000. Matt Iseman and Akbar Gbajabiamila host and Kristine Leahy co-hosts. TV-PG