Bomb Patrol: Afghanistan

Bomb Patrol: Afghanistan

2011
1 Season
7.7
DocumentaryWar & Politics

From the streets of Afghanistan comes an all-new series profiling the U.S. military's most dangerous job. The first of its kind, Bomb Patrol Afghanistan is a groundbreaking docu-series giving viewers an unprecedented first person view of one of the most dangerous jobs in the world in one of the most dangerous places on earth. G4 embeds viewers within the U.S. Navy E.O.D. (Explosive Ordnance Disposal) Unit as it trains state-side prior to deployment. Outside the wire in war-torn Afghanistan, helmet and body mounted cameras and state-of-the-art robotics bring you a never before seen look at the intensity of war. Viewers will witness as the elite team searches out, disarms and destroys an array of deadly explosives with one goal: to save civilian and military lives and return home safely. This is war like you've never seen before.

Episodes

Rules of Engagement
E1Oct 25, 2011

Rules of Engagement

Eight soldiers begin a dangerous 5-month mission to find and destroy improvised explosive devices in the opener of the documentary series following the Navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal Platoon 342 as they patrol Afghanistan.

The Road of Blood
E2Nov 1, 2011

The Road of Blood

Sam, Ricky and Matt help the Army clear the most heavily mined road in Northern Afghanistan; a deadly Taliban trap is discovered at an ANP Checkpoint.

The Triggerman
E3Nov 9, 2011

The Triggerman

The platoon is looking for a Taliban triggerman and must detonate a live grenade.

Live Charge
E4Nov 15, 2011

Live Charge

A road must be cleared for the return of 200 U.S. troops; Brad, Jeremy and Brendan try to dig up an IED at night.

For Sgt. Kirspel
E5Nov 22, 2011

For Sgt. Kirspel

A swarm of militia fighters complicates a mission for Ricky, Matt and Sam; Brendan's first chance to lead takes a turn for the worse.

Suicide Vest
E6Nov 29, 2011

Suicide Vest

A mission to retrieve a suicide vest unfolds; Sam, Ricky and Matt must remove an IED near a Taliban stronghold.

Thanksgiving
E7Dec 6, 2011

Thanksgiving

Sam, Ricky and Matt must clear a checkpoint that was recently abandoned by the Taliban; Chase and Brendan try to pull an intact pressure plate out of the ground.

Teamwork
E8Dec 13, 2011

Teamwork

Changes occur in the platoon

Ambush
E9Dec 20, 2011

Ambush

A route clearance mission finds an abandoned car that facilitates an ambush.

The Firefight
E10Dec 27, 2011

The Firefight

Brad, Ricky and Chase must reach soldiers who are trapped in a damaged vehicle amid a firefight with the Taliban in the series finale.

Donkey
E11Mar 27, 2012

Donkey

A donkey breaches security; the team finds an unusual bomb on Ring Road.

Route X Part One
E12Apr 3, 2012

Route X Part One

Part 1 of 2. Ricky, Matt and Sam help the U.S. Army's Route Clearance Patrol clear one of the most heavily mined roads in Afghanistan.

Route X Part Two
E13Apr 10, 2012

Route X Part Two

Conclusion. Ricky, Matt and Sam help clear a dangerous road.

Best of Bomb Patrol
E14Apr 17, 2012

Best of Bomb Patrol

Series highlights.

Weapons Tech
E15Apr 24, 2012

Weapons Tech

Examining the technology the Navy EOD Platoon 342 uses to find and dispose of IEDs.

Behind the Scenes
E16May 1, 2012

Behind the Scenes

Bomb techs weigh in on what life is like in a war zone in this behind-the-scenes look at the series.

Reunion
E17May 2, 2012

Reunion

Josh Duhamel interviews four members of Navy EOD Platoon 3-4-2, who discuss their deployment and moments that changed their lives.

Top Cast

Josh Duhamel

Josh Duhamel

Narrator