Tough as Nails

This is a competition show in which blue collar workers demonstrate their toughness and willingness to tackle difficult tasks. While each competitor battles for a grand prize, each of them is a member of a team and can earn money during team competitions.

The first episode dealt with tasks around a railroad yard. The second took place in an automotive junkyard.

I enjoy watching them try to solve problems on the fly. It is not all about brute force. But muscles---and knowing how to use them---definitely come into play.

Hard work truly does pay off and can't be more evident than the contestants on this show! They come from all walks of life and all different backgrounds; but they have one thing in common! Hard work = prosperity and success! The competitions are fun to watch and the group and individual segments make the show very interesting!

PS Ignore the trolling keyboard warriors complaining about the show...it was absolutely worth your time!

Don't listen to the negative reviews on this show. People complaining about the "corporate machine" exploiting hard working people is ridiculous. These people love what they do and they are using their hard work to win $250K and a nice truck. These people don't complain even when they lose and the entire show has positive vibes. The challenges are unique and some of them are outright brutal (in a good way). This is a great show and it's a great depiction of America. If you want to watch a show about people complaining about hard work then I'm sure there's a European version being released eventually.

In reading some of the remarks, I say a couple of people need to get a life. Race does not have to be the center of everything. Who cares who built the railroads. These are a great group of hard working every day people. With a chance to make some money. Great job Phil Keoghan, for developing this great show.

I like the show. But I'd like it more if it weren't over dramatized. Also, I don't really get the host for this show. Where's Mike Rowe when you need him?