Fat Guys in the Woods

A 30-mile trek through Arizona's Sonoran Desert includes a stay in a parachute-teepee with little water; desert grub; and failed fire attempts.

Three football coaches do their best on Drummond Island in Lake Huron. They hunt for food; build a log-cabin lean-to shelter; and face an emergency situation.

Three guys try to survive in Mendoza Canyon, a harsh environment in Arizona. They make a bare-bones shelter from desert reed mats; and use a backbreaking method to make fire.

A stay in Florida's Dead Lakes swamp includes using knives to construct a "swamp nest" tree house, build a "fire thong" and hack into wild edibles.

A northern Michigan adventure. The guys endure cold weather and, when their hunting plans fail, meals that include tree bark and squirrel.

Three DIYers learn survival skills on Cutoff Island in Florida. Included: creating a "tampon fire cigar"; and building a "swamp cot" from duct-tape.

Three men learn to live like cavemen in Cave Country, Ky. Among the skills they develop: creating a zero-gravity bow drill; building a one-tree shelter; and navigating bat-infested cave systems to find food and water.

In the Season 2 finale, three pals try to survive in Kentucky's Red River wilderness while using one arm each. Among their tasks: a "strap drill" fire. They're also forced to fend for themselves when guide Creek Stewart gets sick.