How to watch Naked and Afraid season 18 – live stream the wilderness survival doc
New season spans the globe as it delivers franchise firsts

Watch Naked and Afraid season 18 online
The toughest survival show on TV is back as a new crop of survivalists are dropped into the wilderness – completely starkers. Keep reading as we explain how to watch Naked and Afraid season 18 online from anywhere in the world.
Premiered: Sunday, March 9 at 8pm ET / PT |
US broadcast: Discovery Channel via Sling TV |
Global streams: Max (US) | Discovery Plus (UK & CA) | Foxtel Now (AU) |
This season kicked off with a franchise first as we met Mandy, the first double amputee to appear on the show. After losing both legs in an accident a decade ago, Mandy went on to be the first female bilateral amputee to reach the summit of Kilimanjaro, so she knows a thing or two about toughing it out.
Joining her to spend 21 days in the jungles of Belize was Jonny and together they faced hungry mosquitos, torrential rains and deadly fauna as they aimed to prove that anything is conquerable.
Also this season, Naked and Afraid mega-fan, Ernie joins fitness fanatic, Amanda, to see if his armchair survival knowledge can face a real 14-day test. This season also sees the return of franchise veterans Steven Lee Hall Jr. and Laura Zerra who are paired with rookies for a 21-day stretch. We’ll also see a group of four navigate a site of ancient Mayan sacrifice, while a pair of survival instructors face off with King Cobras.
In tonight's episode "Four survivalists seek redemption for their past failures; however, their promises to make it through 21 days on a remote Philippine lake are put to the test when they accidentally ingest a toxic substance."
It’s another thrilling season of inspiring survival and ingenuity, spanning the globe from the Philippines to the Americas, you won't want to miss out on any action: find out how to watch Naked and Afraid season 18 online and from anywhere.
Can I watch Naked and Afraid season 18 for free?
Naked and Afraid season 18 isn't streaming on any free services, however viewers in the UK and Canada could potentially make use of Discovery Plus' 7-day FREE trial.
Use a VPN to access you usual streaming services from abroad – more details below.
How to watch Naked and Afraid season 18 from abroad
For those away from home looking to watch Naked and Afraid season 18, you’ll be unable to watch the show like you normally would due to annoying regional restrictions. Luckily, there’s an easy solution.
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How to watch Naked and Afraid S18 in the US
Naked and Afraid season 18 premiered in the US on Discovery at 8pm ET / PT on Sunday, March 9. Episodes now go out in the same slot weekly.
Cord cutters can access Discovery via an OTT service such as our favorite, Sling TV. Sling Blue carries Discovery and starts at just $45.99 a month with 50% off your first month.
Episodes are also available to stream every Monday, on Max, with subscriptions starting from $9.99 a month.
Have one of these subscriptions but away when Naked and Afraid is on? You can still access your usual streaming services from anywhere by using a VPN.
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How to watch Naked and Afraid S18 in Canada
New episodes from Naked and Afraid season 18 stream on Discovery Plus in Canada, dropping every Monday.
Discover Plus costs CA$5.99 per month for Canadian subscribers.
US viewer in Canada? If you’re away from home, you can access your usual services easily with NordVPN.
How to watch Naked and Afraid S18 online in Australia
There's no news on a release date in Oz, but when Naked and Afraid does arrive, we'd expect episodes to stream via Foxtel Now.
Foxtel Now is available to Foxtel subscibers, with packages starting from AU$25 per month.
Brit travelling Down Under? Try using a VPN to access your usual free stream – we recommend NordVPN.
How to watch Naked and Afraid S18 online in the UK
Naked and Afraid season 18 streams on Discovery Plus in the UK, with new episodes every Thursday.
Brits can subscribe to Discovery Plus from £3.99, although many Sky users can access the service for free as part of their package.
Brit abroad? You can still watch the show as you usually would by using a VPN.
What you need to know about Naked and Afraid season 18
When was the Naked and Afraid season 18 release date?
Naked and Afraid season 18 premiered on Sunday, March 9 in the US, March 10 in Canada and will arrive Thursday, March 20 in the UK. An Australian release date is TBC.
Naked and Afraid season 18 episode schedule
It's currently unclear how many episodes season 18 of Naked and Afraid will consist of, with previous seasons ranging from as little as five instalments, all the way up to a whopping 30. Here's what we know for now:
- Episode 1 - "No Legs, No Problem": Sunday, March 9
- Episode 2 - "Return of the King": Sunday, March 16
- Episode 3 - "Seventeen Stitches": Sunday, March 23
- Episode 4 - "The Beauty and the Bro": Sunday, March 30
- Episode 5 - "Toxic Redemption": Sunday, April 6
- Episode 6: Sunday, April 13
What can we expect from Naked and Afraid season 18?
The official synopsis from Max reads: "The season kicks off with remarkable and inspiring survivalist, Mandy, the first double amputee featured on Naked and Afraid. After losing her legs a decade ago in a devastating and tragic incident, Mandy set out to motivate others and prove that there is life after the unimaginable happens. She became the first female bilateral amputee to reach the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro and is now ready to take on the Everest of survival challenges – 21 days in the remote jungle and dense rainforest of Belize. Mandy, alongside her partner, Jonny, will battle heavy rains, swarms of mosquitos, and toxic plants all in a bid to demonstrate that no challenge is too formidable to conquer. In the second hour of the premiere, fitness competitor, Amanda, joins forces with Ernie, a Naked and Afraid fan page moderator as he puts his armchair survival expertise and military training to the ultimate test in a 14-day survival challenge."
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Tom is a freelance writer, predominantly focusing on film and TV. A graduate of Film Studies at University of South Wales, if he's not diving in to the Collector's Edition Blu Ray of an obscure 80s horror, you'll find him getting lost with his dog or mucking about in the water with his board.
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