Bomb Patrol: Afghanistan
From the streets of Afghanistan comes an all-new series profiling the U.S. military's most dangerous job. The first of its kind, Bomb Patrol Afghanistan is a groundbreaking docu-series giving viewers an unprecedented first person view of one of the most dangerous jobs in the world in one of the most dangerous places on earth. G4 embeds viewers within the U.S. Navy E.O.D. (Explosive Ordnance Disposal) Unit as it trains state-side prior to deployment. Outside the wire in war-torn Afghanistan, helmet and body mounted cameras and state-of-the-art robotics bring you a never before seen look at the intensity of war. Viewers will witness as the elite team searches out, disarms and destroys an array of deadly explosives with one goal: to save civilian and military lives and return home safely. This is war like you've never seen before.
Cast
Josh Duhamel
Narrator
Seasons
The series follows members of a United States Navy EOD (Explosive Ordnance Disposal) unit (Platoon 3-4-2) as they hunt for and dismantle explosives in Afghanistan. Bomb Patrol Afghanistan began the second half of its first season on March 27, 2012 consisting of deleted scenes, behind the scenes and best of specials. Josh Duhamel hosted a special "sit down" episode with four members of the original cast in the G4 studios.
E1Rules of Engagement
Oct 25, 2011
Eight soldiers begin a dangerous 5-month mission to find and destroy improvised explosive devices in the opener of the documentary series following the Navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal Platoon 342 as they patrol Afghanistan.
E2The Road of Blood
Nov 1, 2011
Sam, Ricky and Matt help the Army clear the most heavily mined road in Northern Afghanistan; a deadly Taliban trap is discovered at an ANP Checkpoint.
E3The Triggerman
Nov 9, 2011
The platoon is looking for a Taliban triggerman and must detonate a live grenade.
E4Live Charge
Nov 15, 2011
A road must be cleared for the return of 200 U.S. troops; Brad, Jeremy and Brendan try to dig up an IED at night.
E5For Sgt. Kirspel
Nov 22, 2011
A swarm of militia fighters complicates a mission for Ricky, Matt and Sam; Brendan's first chance to lead takes a turn for the worse.
E6Suicide Vest
Nov 29, 2011
A mission to retrieve a suicide vest unfolds; Sam, Ricky and Matt must remove an IED near a Taliban stronghold.
E7Thanksgiving
Dec 6, 2011
Sam, Ricky and Matt must clear a checkpoint that was recently abandoned by the Taliban; Chase and Brendan try to pull an intact pressure plate out of the ground.
E8Teamwork
Dec 13, 2011
Changes occur in the platoon
E9Ambush
Dec 20, 2011
A route clearance mission finds an abandoned car that facilitates an ambush.
E10The Firefight
Dec 27, 2011
Brad, Ricky and Chase must reach soldiers who are trapped in a damaged vehicle amid a firefight with the Taliban in the series finale.
E11Donkey
Mar 27, 2012
A donkey breaches security; the team finds an unusual bomb on Ring Road.
E12Route X Part One
Apr 3, 2012
Part 1 of 2. Ricky, Matt and Sam help the U.S. Army's Route Clearance Patrol clear one of the most heavily mined roads in Afghanistan.
E13Route X Part Two
Apr 10, 2012
Conclusion. Ricky, Matt and Sam help clear a dangerous road.
E14Best of Bomb Patrol
Apr 17, 2012
Series highlights.
E15Weapons Tech
Apr 24, 2012
Examining the technology the Navy EOD Platoon 342 uses to find and dispose of IEDs.
E16Behind the Scenes
May 1, 2012
Bomb techs weigh in on what life is like in a war zone in this behind-the-scenes look at the series.
E17Reunion
May 2, 2012
Josh Duhamel interviews four members of Navy EOD Platoon 3-4-2, who discuss their deployment and moments that changed their lives.
Storyline
From the streets of Afghanistan comes an all-new series profiling the U.S. military's most dangerous job. The first of its kind, Bomb Patrol Afghanistan is a groundbreaking docu-series giving viewers an unprecedented first person view of one of the most dangerous jobs in the world in one of the most dangerous places on earth. G4 embeds viewers within the U.S. Navy E.O.D. (Explosive Ordnance Disposal) Unit as it trains state-side prior to deployment. Outside the wire in war-torn Afghanistan, helmet and body mounted cameras and state-of-the-art robotics bring you a never before seen look at the intensity of war. Viewers will witness as the elite team searches out, disarms and destroys an array of deadly explosives with one goal: to save civilian and military lives and return home safely. This is war like you've never seen before.
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