The Hero is an American reality competition television series hosted by Dwayne Johnson. It premiered on TNT on June 6, 2013, and concluded on August 1, 2013. Contestants are tested "physically, mentally, and morally" for the title of "hero" and a monetary prize.
Cast Cast memberAgeHometownProfessionLydia Callins 31Los Angeles, CaliforniaPersonal trainer/fitness instructor."Lydia" at TNT.comRachel Cattelan McDonald34Little River, South CarolinaSingle mother who works five jobs including coaching basketball and teaching dance."Rachel" at TNT.comAthena Lazo25Worcester, MassachusettsCommunity-relations director for a fitness academy."Athena" at TNT.comDarnell McAdams32Vancouver, WashingtonMarried field-service technician repairing scales and father of two."Darnell" at TNT.comMarty McCloskey24Centereach, New YorkConstruction worker."Marty" at TNT.comPatty O'Neil46Ashland, MassachusettsMarried mother of three who works three jobs."Patty" at TNT.com Dr. Dave Parkus50Beaumont, TexasTrauma surgeon."Dr. Dave" at TNT.comShaun Ricker30Hagerstown, MarylandProfessional wrestler"Shaun" at TNT.com also known as LA KnightCharles (Unknown full name)39Los Angeles, CaliforniaMarried police officer."Charles" at TNT.com : Age at the time of filming.
Challenges EpisodeTeamHeroTemptations1Rappel and ClimbDarkness Maze1 x $25K2Navigate the CityDry Dock Box2 x $35K3Jungle TrekCentennial Bridge Riddle5 x $35K4Bungee & ClimbMile Swim2 x $30K5Honesty & Bus SearchingRock Searching1 x $35K6Weapons Targets & Cavernous AbseilingEndurance Stadium Quiz2 x $35K, 2 x $50K7Reverse Abseil & Tightrope WalkNone1 x $35K
Game progression Episode TitleFirst Air DateInactive HeroesTeam ChallengeHero's ChallengeTemptationsGroup PotStage 1Stage 2"Courage"June 6, 2013Athena, Darnell, PattyCharles, Dr. Dave, Lydia, Marty, Rachel, ShaunCharles, Dr. Dave, LydiaDr. DavePattyRefused $25,000$300,000"Teamwork"June 13, 2013Dr. Dave, Lydia, ShaunAthena, Charles, Darnell, Marty, Patty, RachelAthena, Darnell, MartyDarnellDarnellRefused $35,000$300,000ShaunAccepted $35,000"Trust"June 20, 2013Rachel, Marty, CharlesAthena, Darnell, Shaun, Dr. Dave, Patty, LydiaAthena, Darnell, ShaunDarnellPattyRefused $35,000$300,000LydiaRefused $35,000Dr. DaveRefused $35,000ShaunRefused $35,000AthenaAccepted $35,000"Heart"June 27, 2013Darnell, Lydia, PattyAthena, Charles, Dr. Dave, Marty, Rachel, ShaunCharles, Marty, ShaunMartyAthenaRefused $30,000$360,000ShaunRefused $30,000"Honesty"July 11, 2013Dr. Dave, MartyAthena, Charles, Darnell, Lydia, Patty, RachelLydia, Patty, RachelLydiaPattyRefused $35,000$430,000 "Endurance" July 18, 2013Darnell, Lydia, MartyAthena, Charles, Dr. Dave, PattyCharles, PattyCharles CharlesRefused $50,000$510,000 PattyRefused $50,000 AthenaRefused $35,000 Dr. DaveRefused $35,000"Sacrifice"July 25, 2013NoneCharles, Darnell, Dr. Dave, Lydia, MartyPatty -PattyRefused $35,000$610,000
Standings
Hero1234567FinalePatty InactiveActiveActiveSafeSafeSafeSafe The HeroDarnellInactiveHeroHeroSafeSafeSafeSafeSecond PlaceLydiaTop 3InactiveActiveSafeHeroSafeSafeThird PlaceMartyActiveTop 3InactiveHeroSafeSafeSafeFourth PlaceDr. DaveHeroInactiveActiveSafeSafeSafeSafeFifth PlaceCharlesTop 3ActiveInactiveSafeSafeHeroEliminatedAthenaInactiveTop 3Top 3SafeSafeEliminatedRachelActiveActiveInactiveSafeEliminatedShaunActiveInactiveTop 3Eliminated
Money Table HeroCourageTeamworkTrustHeartHonestyEnduranceSacrificeTotal EarningsIndividualGroupCharityIndividualGroupCharityIndividualGroupCharityIndividualGroupCharityIndividualGroupCharityIndividualGroupCharityIndividualGroupCharityDarnell$0$0$0$50,000$0$15,000$0$15,000$0$50,000$50,000Dr. Dave$0$250,000+$50,000$10,000$0$0$10,000$0$15,000$0$0$0$0$50,000$0Lydia$250,000$10,000$0$0$10,000$0$70,000$15,000$0$50,000$0Marty$250,000$10,000$0$0$0$60,000$15,000$0$50,000$0Patty$0$0$0$0$0$10,000$0$0$15,000$0$0$0$0$100,000$50,000$0Charles$250,000$10,000$0$0$0$15,000$0$15,000$0$80,000$0$0$50,000$0Athena$0$0$35,000$0$10,000$0$0$15,000$0$15,000$0$0$0$35,000Rachel$250,000$10,000$0$0$0$15,000$0$15,000$0Shaun$250,000$10,000$35,000$0$0$10,000$0$0$15,000$35,000Group Pot$300,000$0$0$60,000$70,000$80,000$100,000$610,000Charity$10,000$0$10,000$15,000$15,000$0$50,000$100,000
Ratings
Season 1 No. Title Original air date Viewers(in millions) Rating(Adults 18–49) Rank per weekon Cable 1 Courage
1.53 0.7 #8 2 Teamwork
1.08 0.4 #14 3 Trust
1.02 0.5 #8 4 Heart
1.05 0.4 #15 5 Honesty
1.20 0.5 #9 6 Endurance
0.84 0.4 #16 7 Sacrifice
0.78 0.3 #13 8 Finale
0.98 0.4 #14
References
External links
The Hero on TV.com