Bomb Patrol Afghanistan
Bomb Patrol Afghanistan was an American documentary television series that premiered in the United States on G4 in October 2011. The series follows members of a United States Navy EOD (Explosive Ordnance Disposal) unit (Platoon 3-4-2) as they hunt for and dismantle explosives in Afghanistan.[2] Bomb Patrol Afghanistan began the second half of its first season on March 27, 2012 consisting of deleted scenes, behind the scenes and best of specials. Josh Duhamel hosted a special "sit down" episode with four members of the original cast in the G4 studios.
Bomb Patrol Afghanistan | |
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Genre | Documentary series |
Starring |
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Narrated by | Josh Duhamel[1] |
Country of origin | United States |
Original language(s) | English |
No. of seasons | 1 |
No. of episodes | 17 |
Production | |
Production location(s) | Afghanistan |
Running time | 42 minutes |
Production company(s) | Big Fish Entertainment |
Release | |
Original network | G4 |
Picture format | 1080i HD |
Original release | October 25, 2011 – May 1, 2012 |
External links | |
Website |
It is unknown if more episodes will be produced in the near future. However, the series reairs on sister channel Esquire Network.
The team
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Members of the Navy EOD 3 team perform a training exercise in Maimanah, Afghanistan
The team consists of:
- Lieutenant Junior Grade (LTJG) Brad Penley[3]
- Chief Petty Officer John Groat[3]
- Petty Officer 1st Class Ricky Thibeault[3]
- Petty Officer 1st Class Jeremy Stein[3]
- Petty Officer 2nd Class Brendan Schmutte[3]
- Petty Officer 3rd Class Matt Rayl[3]
- Petty Officer 3rd Class Chase Holzhauer[3]
- Petty Officer 3rd Class Sam Durham[3]
Episodes
No. | Title | Original air date | U.S. viewers (millions) |
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1 | "Rules of Engagement"[4] | October 25, 2011 | N/A |
2 | "The Road of Blood"[4] | November 1, 2011 | N/A |
3 | "The Triggerman"[4] | November 8, 2011 | N/A |
4 | "Live Charge"[4] | November 15, 2011 | N/A |
5 | "For Sgt. Kirspel"[4] | November 22, 2011 | N/A |
6 | "Suicide Vest"[4] | November 29, 2011 | N/A |
7 | "Thanksgiving"[4] | December 6, 2011 | N/A |
8 | "Teamwork"[4] | December 13, 2011 | N/A |
9 | "Ambush"[4] | December 20, 2011 | N/A |
10 | "The Firefight"[4] | December 27, 2011 | N/A |
11 | "Donkeys"[4] | March 27, 2012 | N/A |
12 | "Route X Part One"[4] | April 3, 2012 | N/A |
13 | "Route X Part Two"[4] | April 10, 2012 | N/A |
14 | "Best of Bomb Patrol"[4] | April 17, 2012 | N/A |
15 | "Weapons Tech"[4] | April 24, 2012 | N/A |
16 | "Behind the Scenes"[4] | May 1, 2012 | N/A |
17 | "Reunion"[4] | May 1, 2012 | N/A |
International broadcast
- United Kingdom – From March 11, 2013 on Channel 5. The title has been changed to just Bomb Patrol and the first episode name has been renamed to The Rules of Engagement[5] and the second Road of Blood.[6]
- Czech Republic – From April 30, 2013 on Prima Cool under name Pyrotechnická hlídka: Afghánistán (Pyrotechnic Patrol: Afghanistan) [7]
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References
- "Actor Josh Duhamel Lends Voice to All-New Groundbreaking Documentary Series "Bomb Patrol: Afghanistan" Premiering October 25 at 10PM ET/PT Only on G4". The Futon Critic. October 18, 2011. Retrieved December 1, 2012.
- Morabito, Andrea (August 24, 2010). "G4 Announces New Series 'Bomb Patrol: Afghanistan'". Broadcasting & Cable. Retrieved December 1, 2012.
- "About Bomb Patrol: Afghanistan". G4. Retrieved December 1, 2012.
- "Shows A-Z – bomb patrol afghanistan on g4". the Futon Critic. Retrieved December 1, 2012.
- "Bomb patrol". tvguide.co.uk. Retrieved March 6, 2013.
- "Bomb Patrol:Episodes". Channel 5 Broadcasting Ltd. 2013. Retrieved March 26, 2013.
- "Prima Cool website" (in Czech).
- General references
- "Bomb Patrol Afghanistan Episodes on G4". TV Guide. Retrieved December 1, 2012.
- "Shows A-Z – bomb patrol afghanistan on g4". the Futon Critic. Retrieved December 1, 2012.
- "Bomb Patrol Afghanistan: Episode Guide". MSN TV. Archived from the original on January 29, 2013. Retrieved December 1, 2012.
- "Bomb Patrol Afghanistan: Episode Guide". Zap2it. Archived from the original on February 10, 2013. Retrieved December 1, 2012.
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