Double-amputee Mandy and armchair survival expert Ernie are amongst the cast of "Naked and Afraid" season 18, which also welcomes back fan-favorites Steven Lee Hall Jr. and Laura Zerra, this time in a mentoring capacity. Does that mean they'll have it easy? We'll let the copperhead snakes answer that.
You can watch "Naked and Afraid" season 18 online around the world and from anywhere with a VPN.
► Date and time: "Naked and Afraid" season 18 premieres on Sunday, March 9 at 8 p.m. ET/PT.
• U.S. — Watch on Discovery Channel via Sling / Max
• Watch anywhere — try NordVPN 100% risk-free
One of TV's most extreme reality shows, "Naked and Afraid" is no joke. It would be a matter of life and death were it not for the fast-acting medics on hand to force the contestants to accept their time is up, even as they resolve to fight off malnutrition, diarrhea, intestinal infections, flesh-eating bacteria and, upon occasion, a severely lacerated scrotum.
Surviving for 21 days is the aim in the face of manifold threats, including but certainly not limited to flooding, toxic plants, injury, starvation, thirst and wild animals, apex predators amongst them.
If you form a strong bond with your partner, you stand a chance. If you don't, as appears to be the case with Elli and Jarrell, and Jolie and Bill, you're going to need all the luck you can get.
Read on to find out how to watch "Naked and Afraid" season 18 online and from anywhere.
Watch 'Naked and Afraid' season 18 in the U.S.
In the U.S., Naked and Afraid" season 18 premieres on the Discovery Channel on Sunday, March 9 at 8 p.m. ET/PT, with new episodes airing in the same slot weekly.
If you've cut the cord and don't have cable, you can watch Discovery Channel on a live TV service, like Sling TV, YouTube TV, Hulu With Live TV, and DirecTV Stream.
Of these options, we recommend Sling TV, one of the best cable TV alternatives.
Episodes will also be available to stream on Max a day after airing.
Max prices start at $9.99/month, and it's no. 1 on our best streaming services list for its vast, high-quality library, including "The White Lotus", "The Last of Us" and "Succession".
You also have the option of paying from $16.99 a month for the Disney Plus bundle, including Disney Plus, Hulu, and Max.
Watch 'Naked and Afraid' season 18 from anywhere
Away from home at the moment and blocked from watching "Naked and Afraid" season 18 on your usual subscription?
You can still watch "Naked and Afraid" thanks to the wonders of a VPN (Virtual Private Network). The software enables your devices to appear to be back in your home country regardless of where in the world you are. Ideal when you're away on vacation or on business. Our favorite is NordVPN – and you can find out why in our NordVPN review.
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 Canada and want to view a U.S. service, you'd select U.S. from the list.
3. Sit back and enjoy the action. Fire up your website or streaming service of choice and tune in just as you would at home.
Can I watch 'Naked and Afraid' season 18 in the U.K?
Discovery Plus is home to "Naked and Afriad" in the U.K., but at the time of publication there's no word on when season 18 will arrive.
A Basic subscription starts at £3.99 per month, though for £30.99 you'll also get live sports coverage from TNT Sports, including Champions League and Premier League football, snooker, tennis and cycling.
If you're an American across the pond for work or on vacation you can catch the show by using a VPN, such as NordVPN.
Can I watch 'Naked and Afraid' season 18 in Canada?
Similarly, "Naked and Afraid" typically airs on Discovery Plus in Canada, but the timeline for season 18 is still under wraps at the time of writing.
Discovery Plus plans start from CA$5.99.
Remember, U.S. viewers currently traveling in Canada can use one of the best VPN services to watch as they would at home. We recommend NordVPN.
Can I watch 'Naked and Afraid' season 18 in Australia?
There's no confirmed broadcast slot for "Naked and Afraid" season 18 in Australia just yet, but we'd expect it to air on Foxtel.
For now, anybody currently Down Under from the U.S. can use one of the best VPN services to access their usual streaming service. We recommend NordVPN thanks to its speed, reliability and trusted security features.
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