Almost certainly a consequence of the writers' strike, "Human vs Hamster" sounds like one of those rare TV abominations that has to be seen to be believed — you can watch "Human vs Hamster" online around the world and from anywhere with a VPN.
All eight episodes of "Human vs Hamster" premiere on Thursday, November 21 in the United States.
• U.S. — Max
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Fronted by Sarah Sherman ("SNL") and Kyle Brandt ("Good Morning Football"), the eight-episode series sounds exactly like "Gladiators", only with hamsters instead of supersized athletes. Seriously. The hamsters even have cheesy names, such as Shadow, Astro, Lightning, Romeo, The Professor, and... Kevin.
Each episode — some of which, like "Rhode Island Firefighters and New Jersey Firefighters", follow an arbitrary theme, others, like "Trivia Kings and Volunteer Queens", not so much — sees a group of people who had presumably once harbored hopes of appearing on a different gameshow altogether, attempt to outperform the hamsters in a series of challenges.
These include mazes, obstacles, wheels and food challenges, and you can read on to see how you can watch "Human vs Hamster" online and from anywhere in the world.
How to watch 'Human vs Hamster' online in the U.S.
Watch 'Human vs Hamster' from anywhere
If "Human vs Hamster" isn't streaming where you currently are, that doesn't mean you have to miss the interspecies gameshow while you're away from home. With the right VPN (virtual private network), you can stream it from anywhere.
We've evaluated many options, and the best VPN you can get right now is NordVPN. It meets the VPN needs of the vast majority of users, offering outstanding compatibility with most devices and impressive connection speeds.
You can try it risk-free for 30 days if you take advantage of NordVPN's no-quibble money-back guarantee.
Using a VPN is incredibly simple.
1. Install the VPN of your choice. As we've said, NordVPN is our favorite.
2. Choose the location you wish to connect to in the VPN app. For instance, if you're visiting the U.K. and want to view a U.S. service, you'd select a U.S. server from the location list.
3. Sit back and enjoy the show. Head to your streaming service app — so Max, for example — and watch "Human vs Hamster" online.
'Human vs Hamster' streams by country
Can I watch 'Human vs Hamster' online in Canada?
There are currently no plans to air "Human vs Hamster" in Canada but if you are an American north of the border for work or on vacation you can catch the show by using a VPN such as NordVPN.
Can I watch 'Human vs Hamster' in the U.K.?
There's no confirmed broadcast slot for "Human vs Hamster" in the U.K. yet, but if you're an American currently across the pond you can still catch the documentary by using a VPN, such as NordVPN.
Can I watch 'Human vs Hamster' in Australia?
Similarly, there are currently no plans to air "Human vs Hamster" in Australia, but if you're Down Under from the U.S., you can catch the show by using a VPN, such as NordVPN.
'Human vs Hamster' trailer
'Human vs Hamster' trailer
'Human vs Hamster' episode guide
Episode 1 – Teachers and Nurses (Nov. 21)
To kick off the competition, teachers and nurses square off against four mighty hamsters before one team takes on Shadow in the final.
Episode 2 – Trivia Kings and Volunteer Queens (Nov. 21)
In three all-new challenges, the Trivia Kings and Volunteer Queens take on hamsters Astro, Lightning, and Romeo, as well as returning favorite Kevin.
Episode 3 – Weekend Warriors and Theater Kids (Nov. 21)
The Weekend Warriors and Theater Kids get the first look at challenge Wiener Takes All before Astro tries to take all in the final.
Episode 4 – Wrestlers and Lawyers (Nov. 21)
Lawyers and Wrestlers step into the ring -- or wheel -- against familiar foes and the newest furriest competitor, The Professor.
Episode 5 – Rhode Island Firefighters and New Jersey Firefighters (Nov. 21)
Facing off against firefighters from Rhode Island and New Jersey, the Ham-stars look to snuff out the competition in an a-maze-ing new challenge.
Episode 6 – Magicians and Dancers (Nov. 21)
Dancers and Magicians take center stage in another new feat before Lightning attempts to steal the spotlight in Escape the Cage.
Episode 7 – Flight Attendants and Tooth Fairies (Nov. 21)
Flight Attendants and Tooth Fairies try to take a bite out of the competition in a new challenge that tests an essential hamster skill: tunneling.
Episode 8 – Caroling Elves and Christmas Candy Clerks (Nov. 21)
In this holiday showdown, with the humans ahead 4-3, the Caroling Elves and Christmas Candy Clerks hope to prove species superiority once and for all.
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