Todd Sampson's Body Hack
| Company type | Television series |
|---|---|
| Industry | Television |
| Founded | October 4, 2016 |
Key people | Todd Sampson (host, executive producer), Chris Hilton (executive producer), Alan Erson (executive producer), David Alrich (executive producer), Jeff Siberry (director, co-writer) |
| Products | Documentary television series |
| Parent | Network Ten |
Todd Sampson's Body Hack—often referred to simply as Body Hack—is a documentary series from Australia that first aired on Network Ten on 4 October 2016. The program showcases Todd Sampson as he faces intense physical and cultural trials across various locations worldwide.
Following its initial success, the show was renewed in November 2016 for a second season, which broadcast in 2018 under the name Todd Sampson's Body Hack 2.0. In November 2018, Network 10 confirmed a third season, which premiered on 25 June 2019 at 8:40 pm. The fourth season began its run on 15 September 2020.
Key figures behind the production include executive producers Todd Sampson, Chris Hilton, Alan Erson, and David Alrich. The series is directed and co-written by Jeff Siberry alongside Sampson. Each episode has an approximate duration of one hour and is developed specifically for the Australian audience by Network Ten.
Broadcast
The debut episode was broadcast on Tuesday, 4 October 2016 at 9:00 pm. The second season commenced on Thursday, 31 May 2018 at 8:45 pm. Season three aired starting Tuesday, 25 June 2019 at 8:40 pm, while the fourth season launched on Tuesday, 15 September 2020 at 7:30 pm.
Synopsis
Over a six-month filming period across diverse global settings, Todd takes on formidable challenges while meeting remarkable people. He investigates how their distinctive ways of living influence bodily function, offering perspectives on human endurance and optimal performance.
Series overview
| Season | Timeslot | Number of episodes |
Original broadcast dates | DVD Release | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premiere date | Finale date | Region 4 | ||||
| 1 | Tuesday 9:00 pm | 6 | 4 October 2016 | 8 November 2016 | 7 December 2016 | |
| 2 | Thursday 8:45 pm | 6 | 31 May 2018 | 12 July 2018 | 4 July 2018 | |
| 3 | Tuesday 8:40 pm | 4 | 25 June 2019 | 16 July 2019 | N/A | |
| 4 | Tuesday 7:30 pm Tuesday 8:40 pm |
3 | 15 September 2020 | 29 September 2020 | N/A | |
Season 3 (2019)
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