List of episodes of the series «Human Playground»

Breaking the Pain Barrier

• User score: 10
• Episode number: 1
• Episode duration: 42 min.
• Episode description:
  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.

An Ancient Ritual

• Episode number: 2
• Episode duration: 36 min.
• Episode description:
  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.

Rites of Passage

• Episode number: 3
• Episode duration: 42 min.
• Episode description:
  Young men in Madagascar grapple with a zebu to enter adulthood as boys elsewhere try to master Kung Fu, sumo wrestling and reindeer racing.

In Pursuit of Perfection

• User score: 6
• Episode number: 4
• Episode duration: 43 min.
• Episode description:
  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.

God's Playground

• Episode number: 5
• Episode duration: 41 min.
• Episode description:
  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.

Big Business

• Episode number: 6
• Episode duration: 41 min.
• Episode description:
  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.