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Tough As Nails

Original title: Tough as Nails
  • TV Series
  • 2020–
  • TV-PG
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6.9/10
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Phil Keoghan in Tough As Nails (2020)
Tough As Nails is a competition series that celebrates everyday Americans who roll up their sleeves and don't think twice about working long hard hours and getting their hands dirty, in order to keep their country running. Competitors who consider the calluses on their hands a badge of honor will be tested for their strength, endurance, life skills and, most importantly, mental toughness in challenges that take place at real-world job sites.
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Tough As Nails is a competition series that celebrates everyday Americans who roll up their sleeves and don't think twice about working long hard hours and getting their hands dirty, in orde... Read allTough As Nails is a competition series that celebrates everyday Americans who roll up their sleeves and don't think twice about working long hard hours and getting their hands dirty, in order to keep their country running.Tough As Nails is a competition series that celebrates everyday Americans who roll up their sleeves and don't think twice about working long hard hours and getting their hands dirty, in order to keep their country running.

  • Stars
    • Phil Keoghan
    • Lamar Edwin Hanger
    • Dequincey Walker
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  • IMDb RATING
    6.9/10
    505
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    • Stars
      • Phil Keoghan
      • Lamar Edwin Hanger
      • Dequincey Walker
    • 32User reviews
    • 2Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Phil Keoghan
    Phil Keoghan
    • Self - Host
    • 2020–2023
    Lamar Edwin Hanger
    • Self - Contestant…
    • 2021–2023
    Dequincey Walker
    • Self - Contestant…
    • 2021–2023
    Lia Mort
    • Self - Contestant…
    • 2021–2023
    Patrick 'Freight Train' Hargan
    • Self - Contestant…
    • 2021
    Lee Marshall
    • Self - Contestant…
    • 2020–2021
    Kelly 'Murph' Murphy
    • Self - Contestant…
    • 2020–2021
    Danny Moody
    • Self - Contestant…
    • 2020–2021
    Iraida Mujica
    • Self - Contestant…
    • 2021
    Cyril 'Zeus' Ontai III
    • Self - Contestant
    • 2021
    Sarah Ham
    • Self - Contestant
    • 2021
    Swifty Sanders
    • Self - Contestant
    • 2021
    Aracelis 'Celi' Garcia
    • Self - Contestant…
    • 2021
    Kalimba Edwards
    • Self - Contestant
    • 2021
    Takeru Tanabe
    • Self - Contestant
    • 2021
    Scott Henry
    • Self - Contestant
    • 2021
    Mike Shaffer
    • Self - Contestant
    • 2021
    Sarah Burkett
    • Self - Contestant
    • 2021
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    10derek-07606

    The negative reviews on here are hilarious!

    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.
    10markhayter

    Authentic & Heartwarming

    I was skeptical at first, but really loved this show, especially the 1st season.

    • Great competitors
    • Creative challenges
    • Very well-produced
    • Teared up quite a bit


    Individual and Team aspects also made it compelling throughout season. Don't listen to the haters, just give one episode a try, and you'll likely be hooked
    9seantseng

    It's a show.

    Why bring politics into this it's just a show about strength. In case anyone's confused look at the bottom reviews.
    10davis785

    Outstanding!! Fresh!

    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!
    10gwenrking

    True reality

    I love this show. It shows how you can overcome different dynamics and personalities to come together as a team. It's not about who has the best skills, but who gives all for a team and prove to yourself you are not a quitter. Everyday hard working average people is what this show is about.

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      Season two was filmed during the pandemic. Every cast and crew member had to undergo testing and agree to quarantine before filming began. During the season, all cast and crew participants were isolated from contact with the public. At least one cast member was removed from the show for breaking the "quarantine bubble".
    • Quotes

      Self - Contestant: [Season 2] It takes a high school education to fix it and a college education to break it.

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    • Release date
      • July 8, 2020 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
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    • Language
      • English
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      • Tough as Nails
    • Production companies
      • Raquel Productions
      • Tough House Productions
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