No pain, no gain: A marathon in the desert, bullfighting, a brutal bicycle race and ice swimming push people to the brink, mentally and physically.
From a ritual war game to a nomadic hunting tradition, tests of bravery, skill and strength are fueled by the needs for food, survival and glory.
Young men in Madagascar grapple with a zebu to enter adulthood as boys elsewhere try to master Kung Fu, sumo wrestling and reindeer racing.
A surfer sets out to ride a massive wave. A diver attempts a deadly plunge. A female racer in Palestine and a wheelchair bodybuilder create spectacles.
From mountaineering in the face of death to a game for a fruitful harvest, sports are spiritual experiences for those seeking signs from a higher power.
A popular combat sport in Senegal provides a payday for many, while technology gives rise to games that rake in millions for players and gamblers alike.
Queer gothic writers Mary Shelley, Oscar Wilde and Bram Stoker invent the horror genre with "Frankenstein," "The Picture of Dorian Gray" and "Dracula"; when cinema arrives, queer director F.W. Murnau shocks the world with his queer-coded "Nosferatu."
A beloved teacher and mother of four silently vanishes in the middle of the night. A blood-soaked bedroom and horrific lakeside discovery point police to a killer close to home until mysterious tracks in the mud lead to a culprit no one suspected
A relentless detective leaves no stone unturned until the entire truth behind a young woman' s brutal death is exposed and everyone responsible for taking her life is brought to justice
It's the second day of the retreat. Team Activity enjoys ziplining right on the beach and feasts on the local delicacies. Back at base camp, Team Hanok challenges each other at board games. The losers must cook ramyeon as a penalty. Later, Flying Chairs takes place, where keywords and gestures determine the outcome.
Amateur ghost hunters Cleo and Edwin invade Maplecrest! As the pups find ways to scare them off, the kids try to unlock the mystery of the key.
The pups head to school to warn the kids that Freddie's parents are ready to give up on the house and move. But the ghost nappers are hot on their tails!
The Family Campers, Good Genes and the Analysts compete to cross the lava-filled game room. Up for grabs: $10,000 and a coveted "Floor Is Lava" lamp.
The pups temporarily turn back into their real selves and spend the day doing things they can't do as phantoms — which puts them in grave danger.
Three fitness fanatics put their pecs through their paces in a lava-filled kid's room. Also competing: three smoldering actors and a trio of wrestlers.
chess-loving trio, a team of swing-dancing hipsters and three aspiring Marine Corps officers compete for sweet victory in a garage most slippery.
A creepy attic threatens to swallow up this episode's three lava-traversing teams. Can the Cruise Crew, Team Bakers and the Mermaids handle the heat?
It’s time for a home inspection at Maplecrest, but the repairs are a disaster. The kids and pups must make sure the family passes with flying colors!