The Colony

2009 – 2010
Ended
Reality
2 seasons
7.5/10

The Colony is a reality television series that is produced by the Discovery Channel. The program follows a group of people who must survive in a simulated post-apocalyptic environment. Casting was done by Metal Flowers Media. The first season had 10 main cast members as well as almost 100 actors who did additional scripted and improvisational work for the show.

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Latest: Season 2 · 2010

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E1. New Beginning
Jul 27, 2010
Seven strangers from all walks of life enter a ground breaking real life experiment to see if they can survive and rebuild after a simulated viral apocalypse wipes out most of humanity.
E2. After the Fall
Aug 3, 2010
To secure their house from a new hostile threat, the colonists try to make an electrical power plant from rotting pig carcasses and an old tractor. And with food running low, Jim and Deville hunt game in the bayou.
E3. Trust
Aug 10, 2010
The Colonists look toward sustainability, but dwindling resources and the introduction of two outsiders to the experiment upset the balance. Later, the Colonists are attacked while scavenging for supplies outside the Colony.
E4. To Have and Have Not
Aug 17, 2010
E5. The Abduction
Aug 24, 2010
The colonists are put to the test when one of their own is abducted and a ransom note demands their resources.
E6. Skout
Aug 31, 2010
While trying to survive in a post-apocalyptic world, the colonists discover that the water source has been heavily contaminated, and a leadership struggle breaks out.