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|Title=It's Gonna Get Worse
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|ShortSummary=Bruce Beach, a lifelong prepper, is focused on nuclear war and saving children in his 42 [[fallout shelter|underground]] [[school bus|buses]]; Jeremy and Kelly, concerned parents in Salt Lake City, are preparing for the collapse of society due to [[peak oil]]; Bradford Frank of San Diego works around the clock in preparation for a worldwide pandemic that could end life as we know it.
|ShortSummary=Bruce Beach, a lifelong prepper, is focused on nuclear war and saving children in his 42 [[fallout shelter|underground]] [[school bus|buses]]; Jeremy and Kelly, concerned parents in Salt Lake City, are preparing for the collapse of society due to [[peak oil]]; Bradford Frank of San Diego works around the clock in preparation for a worldwide [[pandemic]] that could end life as we know it.
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Highlights: [[Ark Two Shelter]] - [[Peak oil]] - Water Resources - Antibiotics - BOV (Bug out Vehicle) - [[Bird Flu]]
Highlights: [[Ark Two Shelter]] - [[Peak oil]] - Water Resources - Antibiotics - BOV (Bug out Vehicle) - [[Bird Flu]]

Revision as of 12:04, 4 June 2012

Doomsday Preppers
GenreReality
Country of originTemplate:TVUS
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes12
Original release
NetworkNational Geographic

Doomsday Preppers is a reality TV show on the National Geographic Channel that follows people preparing for the end of civilization. The series interviews people who are preparing to survive the various circumstances though which life as we know it might come to an end, including: economic collapse, electromagnetic pulse, terrorist acts, fuel shortages, war, pandemics, etc. The interviews detail the actions that the preppers have taken, and end with an expert analysis and recommendations for improvements.

The show is produced by Sharp Entertainment.

Episodes

Season 1 (2012)

Series
episode 		Season
episode 		Title U.S. viewers
(million) 		Original air date
PilotPilot"Doomsday Preppers Pilot"N/AN/A
11"Bullets, Lots of Bullets"1.296[1]February 7, 2012 (2012-02-07)
22"I Hope I Am Crazy"1.214[1]February 7, 2012 (2012-02-07)
33"Back to the Stone Age"1.031[2]February 14, 2012 (2012-02-14)
44"It's All Gonna Hit the Fan"1.013[3]February 21, 2012 (2012-02-21)
55"You Shall Not Fear"0.825[4]February 28, 2012 (2012-02-28)
66"Nine Meals Away from Anarchy"N/AMarch 6, 2012 (2012-03-06)
77"Into the Spider Hole"1.078[5]March 13, 2012 (2012-03-13)
88"It's Gonna Get Worse"0.915[6]March 27, 2012 (2012-03-27)
99"Close the Door, Load the Shotgun"N/AApril 3, 2012 (2012-04-03)
1010"Disaster Doesn't Wait"N/AApril 10, 2012 (2012-04-10)
1111"I Suggest We Run"N/AApril 17, 2012 (2012-04-17)
1212"Extreme Prep Edition"N/AApril 24, 2012 (2012-04-24)

Reception

Doomsday Preppers has received varied reviews. While some see it as the logical production of a growing movement[7], others have condemned it as an "absurd excess on display and at what an easy target the prepper worldview is for ridicule," noting, "how offensively anti-life these shows are, full of contempt for humankind."[8] Nevertheless, "The program has been a ratings bonanza, with a 60 percent male audience, with an average age of 44."[9] In response to negative comments, one prepper responded: "We don’t make it an obsession like some folks but we do spend a fair amount of time and money on it." "...you can’t always rely on the government or society to help you. The more people that are prepping minded, the better off we’ll all do."[10]

There are no real pro's and con's to the show, basically an overview.[citation needed] Some of the years great show members and their mindset in why they and you might possibly be in a "disaster" one day. The show offered very "different" people and some unique lifestyles;[weasel words] Yes, we[who?] believe the creators of Doomsday Preppers showed their concerns like many Americans: "if there is something wrong out there being more self sufficient is helpful to you, your family's and communities future".[citation needed] If or when something in the future fails, these resourceful people are mentally ready to do what it takes to restore society. If something happens, we need to pray that they succeed. - The Seed Collector[citation needed][weasel words]

References

  1. ^ a b Seidman, Robert (February 8, 2012). "Tuesday Cable Ratings: 'Teen Mom 2' Wins Easily + 'Tosh.0,' 'The Game,' 'Key & Peele, White Collar,' 'Justified,' 'Southland' & More". TVbytheNumbers.com. Retrieved April 2, 2012.
  2. ^ Gorman, Bill (February 15, 2012). "Tuesday Cable Ratings:'Tuesday Cable Ratings: 'Teen Mom 2' Tops + 'Tosh.0,' 'The Game,' 'Westminster Dog Show,' 'Justified,' 'Southland' & More". TVbytheNumbers.com. Retrieved April 2, 2012.
  3. ^ Bibel, Sara (February 23, 2012). "Tuesday Cable Ratings:'Teen Mom' Special & Tosh.0 Lead + 'Justified,' 'White Collar,' 'Chopped,' 'Ink Master,' 'Hardcore Pawn' & More". TVbytheNumbers.com. Retrieved April 2, 2012.
  4. ^ Kondolojy, Amanda (February 29, 2012). "Tuesday Cable Ratings: Tuesday Cable Ratings: 'Tosh.0' Holds Strong, 'Teen Mom II' Falls Considerably". TVbytheNumbers.com. Retrieved April 2, 2012.
  5. ^ Kondolojy, Amanda (March 14, 2012). "Tuesday Cable Ratings: 'Tosh.0' Wins Again + 'The Game,' 'Storage Wars Texas,' 'The Real Housewives of Orange County' & More". TVbytheNumbers.com. Retrieved April 2, 2012.
  6. ^ Kondolojy, Amanda (March 28, 2012). "Tuesday Cable Ratings: 'Tosh.0','The Game', '16 and Pregnant', 'Dance Moms' and More". TVbytheNumbers.com. Retrieved April 2, 2012.
  7. ^ "U.S. Gold Bureau and Wise Foods Team up to Help Americans Prepare for Worst-Case Scenario". MySanAntonio. May 26, 2012. Retrieved May 28, 2012.
  8. ^ Genzlinger, Neil (March 11, 2012). "Doomsday Has Its Day in the Sun". The New York Times. Retrieved May 28, 2012.
  9. ^ Lactis, Erik (May 17, 2012). "Preppers do their best to be ready for the worst". The Bellingham Herald. Retrieved May 28, 2012.
  10. ^ "Interview with a Doomsday Prepper". 2012Prepared.com. Retrieved May 28, 2012.
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