The Titan Games


The Titan Games is an American sports competition reality series which premiered on NBC on January 3, 2019. Hosted by Dwayne Johnson, the show features people from across America competing in endurance-based mental and physical challenges of "epic proportions" for the title of Titan. At the end of the season, Titans will compete to "become the last male and female standing." The show is marketed with the tagline "Titans aren't born, They're Made."
On September 16, 2019, NBC renewed the series for a second season, which premiered on May 25, 2020.

Development

When announced by NBC in February 2018, the press release claimed it would be similar to NBC's 2008 remake of American Gladiators where contenders try to defeat an existing Titan, but this is not the case; newly-victorious Titans try to defend their titles in future episodes.
Competition obstacles were inspired by Johnson's personal workouts.

Format

Season One

In each episode, four male and four female contestants compete to be named Titans. In each of four preliminary heats, two men or two women compete head-to-head; the two male winners and two female winners then compete on an obstacle course named Mount Olympus. However, the loser would take the winners' place if the winner suffers an injury and retires after winning the preliminary race.
One male and one female Titan were crowned, winning $100,000 each.

Season Two

The United States is divided into three regions: East, West, and Central. In the regional rounds, two male and two female contestants from that region compete in two preliminary heats, and the one male winner and one female winner race on Mount Olympus side-by-side against Johnson's handpicked Pro Titans:
If a contestant beats the Pro Titan in their Mount Olympus race, they take their place as the Titan of their gender and region and defend their title in subsequent episodes' Mount Olympus race, as the Pro Titan did.
In the regional finals, defeated Titans and contestants who lost Mount Olympus races return to compete in single elimination events. The final contestant runs Mount Olympus against the defending Titan for the regional championship.
The three men and three women who win their regional championships compete in the finale.

Preliminary Events

Introduced in Season 1

In season two, Herculean Pull and Lunar Impact also return as events, with Herculean Pull serving as the third tiebreaker event for best-of-three contests.

Mount Olympus

In season one, competitors had to overcome a total of seven obstacles:
  1. The competitors sprint across the arena to knock over a 1,000-pound wall, then push three 150-pound grates uphill, and walk over to side to proceed forward
  2. Contestants then climb over the "Rolling Ascent," a series of large, rotating cylinders.
  3. Contestants must scale "The Cliffs," creating their own handholds and footholds.
  4. Contestants must use a crank to lift up a 600-pound torch.
  5. Contestants must slide down slides, separated by 5-foot, 6-foot, and 7-foot walls, to return to the arena floor.
  6. They must drag a sledgehammer attached to a ball-and-chain.
  7. Finally, they use the sledgehammer to crack open the concrete slab covering the "Titan relic", the show's logo insignia.
The first contestant to place the relic into his or her pedestal, and turn it like a key, so the T-sign logo faces the camera, is declared a Titan.
In the Championship, the weight of the initial wall was increased to 1,200 pounds, and the ball-and-chain weight was increased to 350 pounds for the men and 300 pounds for the women. Also, to access the ball-and-chain, they had to pull on horizontal chains to lift a 500-pound cage.
For season two, the obstacles were updated:
  1. Starting Gates: The competitors run over two vertical wedges of different heights, then crawl under a third wedge.
  2. Box Flip: Contestants then have to roll a box and climb on top of it to reach the next obstacle
  3. Iron Ascent: Using two reverse-locking grips, contestants lift themselves up an incline by their arms
  4. Log Lift: Contestants then have to lift a pillar up an incline and lock it at the top
  5. Sky bridge: By lifting five weights off a pillar, competitors uncover a rope that drops half of a bridge
  6. Crank Down: Following this, they must rotate a 4 armed crank to release the second half of the bridge
  7. Cage Crawl: Crossing the bridge allows access to an angled 3 layered cage that contestants have to navigate down twice and up once
  8. Drop Zone: Competitors balance is tested by a series of 4 angled ledges that drop under their weight as they descend
  9. Ball & Chain: Similar to Season 1, the penultimate test requires aspiring Titans to drag a weighted ball wrapped in chain, and attached sledgehammer, to the end-point
  10. Titan Tomb: In order to grab the relic needed for victory, Titans use the sledgehammer to crack through two layers of concrete
Contestants are still required to deliver the Titan seal to a pedestal, place, and turn it for their final time

Season 1

Contestants

Except where noted, source for all names, ages, hometowns, current residences, and occupations:
ContestantAgeHometownCurrent ResidenceOccupation
Ben Afuvai32American SamoaTacoma, WashingtonMetal Polisher
Melissa Alcantara33Bronx, New YorkVenice, CaliforniaPersonal Trainer
Emily Andzulis26Knoxville, TennesseePowell, TennesseeMassage Therapist and MMA Fighter
Sandra Arechaederra51Alamo, CaliforniaAlamo, CaliforniaYoga and Strength Training Coach
Davy Barnes28Lemmon, South DakotaPhoenix, ArizonaTile Installation Business Owner
Montez Blair27Erial, New JerseySanta Monica, CaliforniaBusiness Development Consultant
Jon Brascetta29Sicklerville, New JerseySicklerville, New JerseyOwner and Operator of Martial Arts Dojo
Bridger Buckley22Snohomish, WashingtonPullman, WashingtonStudent
Matt Cable28San Diego, CaliforniaGreat Falls, MontanaStaff Sergeant of the Air National Guard
Mariah Counts25San Diego, CaliforniaValley Village, CaliforniaCrossFit Gym Manager/Coach
Brehanna Daniels24Virginia Beach, VirginiaCharlotte, North CarolinaNASCAR Tire Changer
Shannon Decker34Aberdeen, WashingtonSanta Monica, CaliforniaPersonal Trainer and Model
Julie Dudley50Jupiter, FloridaJupiter, FloridaFirefighter Paramedic
Alma Dwumfour27Shrewsbury, MassachusettsStratford, ConnecticutICU Nurse
Elisara Edwards28Long Beach, CaliforniaAnchorage, AlaskaDebt Collector
Breona Evans27Atlanta, GeorgiaAtlanta, GeorgiaAccountant
Mike Evans25Gardner, MassachusettsNorth Chelmsford, MassachusettsConstruction Worker
Covenant Falana21Oyo, NigeriaChicago, IllinoisStudent
Anthony Fuhrman30Erie, PennsylvaniaBrandon, FloridaActive Duty Army and Pro Strongman
Jenessa Goeman34Madison, South DakotaClearwater, FloridaRadiologic Technologist
Jess Griffith27Springfield, MissouriOzark, MissouriNutrition Specialist and Former Trauma ER Nurse
Jasmin Guinn23Berkeley, CaliforniaEl Sobrante, CaliforniaMotion Graphic Designer
Ashley Hawkins31Madison, North CarolinaPleasant Garden, North CarolinaPolice Officer
Steven Hoppe38Tucson, ArizonaMesa, ArizonaFirefighter
Kelsey Horton28Deadwood, South DakotaRapid City, South DakotaNurse
Emily Hu36Hayward, CaliforniaSan Mateo, CaliforniaMedical Device Researcher
Ashley Huhn28Fort Worth, TexasDenver, ColoradoSpecial Ed Teacher and Soccer Coach
Josh Ingraham34Brunswick, MaineCleveland, OhioExecutive Chef
James Jean-Louis29Cambridge, MassachusettsNorth Miami Beach, FloridaTruck Driver for Budweiser
Jack Kwan20Chicago, IllinoisRiver Forest, IllinoisStudent
Thong La25Tampa, FloridaTampa, FloridaMechanical Engineer
Erin LaVoie36Spokane, WashingtonSpokane, WashingtonProfessional Timbersports Athlete
Kara Lazauskas27Neshanic Station, New JerseyAnaheim, CaliforniaMuscle Research Coordinator and Masters Student in Muscle Physiology
Kyle Lucas28Dover, DelawareColorado Springs, ColoradoSatellite Systems Operator for the U.S. Air Force
Tyler Lucas25State College, PennsylvaniaGermanyUnited States Air Force
Christina Luna33Wayne, West VirginiaColorado Springs, ColoradoDental Hygienist
Carla Miranda34Humacao, Puerto RicoSan Francisco, CaliforniaLuxury Hotel Account Manager
Nikkie Neal26Redondo Beach, CaliforniaEl Segundo, CaliforniaFitness Model
Maximus “Nnamdi” Okoye26Antioch, CaliforniaLos Angeles, CaliforniaInvestment Management Analyst
Gina Policastro32Queens, New YorkQueens, New YorkTeacher
Ayonna Procter33Elba, AlabamaMariposa, CaliforniaDoctor of Physical Therapy
Lauren Regno25Modesto, CaliforniaModesto, CaliforniaNursing Student
David Reid28Tracy, CaliforniaSelma, TexasMotivational Speaker and Former Army Special Operations Ranger
Tina Rivas26Nayarit, MexicoSeattle, WashingtonArchitectural Sheet Metal Worker
Quinn Rivera25Cody, WyomingCody, WyomingMedical Student
Nichole Root39Applegate, CaliforniaAuburn, CaliforniaPrivate Pre-School Owner
Chris Ruden27Coconut Creek, FloridaCoconut Creek, FloridaYouth Motivational Speaker
Christiana Rugloski21Camp Verde, ArizonaLake Jackson, TexasHorse Riding Clinic Assistant
Frank Sansonetti40Brooklyn, New YorkStaten Island, New YorkFirefighter
Kwame Sarfo25Old Bridge, New JerseyParlin, New JerseyBusiness Analyst
Brad Schaeffer34Pottstown, PennsylvaniaWeehawken, New JerseyFoot and Ankle Surgeon
Melody Schofield29Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaPhiladelphia, PennsylvaniaCertified Recovery Specialist
Derik Scott30St. Louis, MissouriLos Angeles, CaliforniaAttorney and Pro-MMA Fighter
Nika Sedghi25Carlsbad, CaliforniaSan Diego, CaliforniaGas Turbine Mechanical Engineer
Marianne Sheehan27Brooklyn, New YorkPoultney, VermontVolunteer Firefighter, Small Business Owner, and Former Air Force Jet Mechanic
Julian Stewart32Spokane, WashingtonSpokane, WashingtonReal Estate Agent
Robbie Strauss34Woodbridge, New JerseyBrick, New JerseyPro Wrestler and Stay-at-home Dad
DJ Townsel30Miami, FloridaCelebration, FloridaYoga Instructor
Angel Villegas28Jacksonville, FloridaJacksonville, FloridaBarbershop Owner
Cole Wadsworth III32Peoa, UtahDraper, UtahFarmer
Christopher Watts33Elizabethtown, KentuckyKabul, AfghanistanPersonal Security Contractor
Matthew "Matt" Welbourn27Flagstaff, ArizonaDurango, ColoradoServer
Charity Witt26Atlanta, GeorgiaSuwanee, GeorgiaMetabolic Technician
Jackie Wood30Long Island, New YorkSan Antonio, TexasSwim Coach

Episode 1 (Part 1)

Episode 1 (Part 2)

Episode 2

Episode 3

Episode 4

Episode 5

Episode 6

Episode 7

Episode 8 (Semifinals)

Episode 9 (Finals)

Season 2

Contestants

Except where noted, source for all names, ages, hometowns, current residences, and occupations:
ContestantAgeHometownCurrent ResidenceOccupationRegion
Margaux Alvarez35Stevensville, MontanaLas Vegas, NevadaWinemaker and Fitness CoachWest
Shantal Athill29Montclair, New JerseyEast Orange, New JerseyFirefighterEast
Alexis Balliet28Derry, New HampshireDrums, PennsylvaniaDirector of Quality Central
Kareem Brinson35Neptune, New JerseyHowell, New JerseyDJ Entertainer and Group Fitness InstructorEast
Blake Broadhurst37Eau Gallie, FloridaOrlando, FloridaPolice K9 Instructor and HandlerEast
Nadi Carey28Tucson, ArizonaTucson, ArizonaNCAA Women’s Basketball RefereeCentral
Matthew "Matt" Chan42Chicago, IllinoisDenver, ColoradoFirefighterCentral
Victor Cruz33Former NFL Champion and Pro BowlerWest
Jamara Garrett25Albuquerque, New MexicoAlbuquerque, New MexicoBank TellerWest
Cynthia Gauthier31Mirabel, QuebecRuskin, FloridaMonster Jam Truck Driver and WelderEast
Jessie Graff36Stuntwoman, Taekwondo Black Belt, and American Ninja WarriorWest
Lindsey Hamm33Kingwood, TexasBishop, CaliforniaMountain GuideWest
Andrew Hanus32Mantua, OhioEast Norriton, PennsylvaniaGrants ManagerEast
Mitch Harrison31Salt Lake City, UtahKenai, AlaskaSecurity OfficerWest
Michael Hewitt29Littleton, ColoradoArlington, VirginiaProfessional Opera SingerCentral
Haley Johnson25Fort Oglethorpe, GeorgiaFort Benning, GeorgiaActive Duty Army Registered NurseEast
Dasha Kuret32Orlando, FloridaOrlando, FloridaAEW Announcer and Spanish CommentatorEast
Michelle Lewis32Atlanta, GeorgiaAtlanta, GeorgiaReal Estate AgentEast
Chantae McMillan31Rolla, MissouriFort Rucker, AlabamaProfessional Track and Field AthleteCentral
Eric Palicia40Stoneboro, PennsylvaniaWiesbaden, GermanyArmy Combat Engineer OfficerWest
Noah Palicia30Stoneboro, PennsylvaniaYokota Air Base, JapanAir Force C130J Instructor PilotWest
Joshua "Josh" Porter29Jacksonville, FloridaFayetteville, North CarolinaActive Duty ArmyEast
Kaleb Redden35Big Piney, WyomingMeridian, IdahoSports Medicine PhysicianCentral
Robbie Rodriguez30Tucson, ArizonaMiami, FloridaRegistered NurseWest
Exodus Rogers33Sacramento, CaliforniaSacramento, CaliforniaDeputy Probation Assistant for the Sacramento County Youth Detention FacilityWest
Courtney Roselle31Cedar Grove, New JerseyJersey City, New JerseyStrength and Conditioning Coach and Motivational SpeakerEast
Jaime Seeman35Lincoln, NebraskaOmaha, NebraskaDoctor - OBGYNCentral
Steven Shelby32Columbus, OhioDelaware, OhioDeputy SheriffCentral
Claressa Shields25Professional BoxerCentral
Wayne Skivington32???, United KingdomLas Vegas, NevadaCirque du Soleil PerformerWest
Dani Speegle25Conifer, ColoradoOrlando, FloridaNutrition and Fitness ConsultantCentral
Ryan Steenberg37Rochester, New YorkWebster, New YorkWorld Ranked Professional Long Drive Athlete and EntrepreneurEast
Kelly Stone29Lakewood, ColoradoLakewood, ColoradoPediatric and Adult Physical TherapistWest
William "Will" Sutton26Trenton, North CarolinaTrenton, North CarolinaHigh School Agriculture Teacher and JV Basketball CoachEast
Natalie Talbert30Concord, CaliforniaSoquel, CaliforniaCrossFit Trainer and Nutrition CoachWest
Hannah Teter33SnowboarderEast
Joe Thomas35Brookfield, WisconsinNFL Network Host and Former NFL PlayerCentral
Kelly Valdez28Fort Lauderdale, FloridaAnaheim Hills, CaliforniaWildland FirefighterWest
Jessica "Jess" Weatherby41Pleasanton, TexasWaco, TexasHomeschool MomCentral
Bartley Weaver IV31Cave City, KentuckyBowling Green, KentuckyTennessee Titans Mascot and Kentucky State TrooperCentral
Tyron Woodley38Ferguson, MissouriMixed Martial ArtistEast
Blake Wright24Crosby, TexasTyler, TexasMiddle School Social Studies Teacher & Football/S&C CoachCentral

Central Region

Episode 1 (Part 1)

Episode 1 (Part 2)

Episode 2

Episode 3 (Regional Finals)

West Region

Episode 4

Episode 5

Episode 6

Episode 7 (Regional Finals)

East Region

Episode 8

Episode 9

Episode 10

Episode 11 (Regional Finals)

Episode 12 (Finals)

Ratings

Season 1

Season 2

On September 16, 2019, NBC renewed the series for a second season. Dwayne Johnson stated that season two would have a new arena, new challenges, and new competitors. It premiered on May 25, 2020.