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Fear Factor

Fear Factor

20015.87 Seasons156 EpisodesEnded

Overview

Competition reality series in which contestants must decide if they have the guts and determination to face their fears while outpacing the competition.

Produced by John de Mol
NetworksNBC

Top Cast

Joe Rogan

Joe Rogan

Themes & Keywords

stuntfear

About Fear Factor

Fear Factor is a reality series that first aired in 2001 exploring themes of stunt, fear. it stars Joe Rogan. Competition reality series in which contestants must decide if they have the guts and determination to face their fears while outpacing the competition.

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