CLEARWATER, FL – August 27th, 2026 – Saturdays are about to get a lot more adventurous. American Stories Entertainment (ASE) is launching Surviving Mann Saturday, a new weekly programming destination built around its flagship Surviving Mann franchise, beginning Saturday, September 5, on the American Stories Network (ASN).
Each Saturday, viewers can drop into the world of Surviving Mann for extended programming featuring seasons of the original series, Surviving Mann: All-Stars, Surviving Mann: Aftermath, franchise specials and more.
The new weekly block gives fans a standing destination to revisit favorite challenges, discover seasons they may have missed and follow the growing Surviving Mann universe as new programming joins the franchise.
One Franchise. A Whole Lot of Mann.
Led by legendary SEAL Team 6 veteran and adventure racer Don Mann, the Surviving Mann franchise pairs elite challenges with an evolving cast of competitors, experts and celebrity co-hosts, bringing a new dynamic to each season.
At its heart is a deceptively simple question: what happens when determined competitors are put through the kinds of physical, tactical and mental challenges normally reserved for some of the world’s most elite operators?
The answer became a growing television franchise.
Across Surviving Mann and Surviving Mann: All-Stars, competitors have faced everything from brutal physical readiness tests and survival challenges to tactical exercises, extreme environments and mission-based competitions designed to test strength, judgment, endurance and resilience.
Surviving Mann: Aftermath takes viewers beyond the competition with cast members, behind-the-scenes stories, surprise guests and challenges of its own.
And the universe keeps growing.
Future Surviving Mann programming includes Surviving Mann Season 5: Drone Wars, where modern technology collides with elite fieldcraft, and Surviving Mann: The Great Safari Challenge, an invitation-only outdoor competition staged across premier private hunting destinations.
It Starts September 5
The inaugural Surviving Mann Saturday on September 5 features a full-day presentation of Surviving Mann – Season 4, led by Don Mann and legendary MMA icon Ken Shamrock, culminating with the season finale that night.
Season 4 takes the franchise into new territory as elite competitors prepare for a purpose-driven mission centered around human-trafficking intervention, combining demanding physical challenges with advanced tactical and mission-readiness training.
From there, every Saturday becomes Surviving Mann Saturday, with rotating seasons, marathons, specials and other programming from across the franchise.
“Surviving Mann has grown far beyond a single show,” said Bob Cefail, CEO of American Stories Entertainment. “There are different seasons, different competitions, different casts and now entirely new formats growing from that universe. Surviving Mann Saturday gives fans one day every week when they know they can turn on ASN and go straight into that world.”
More Ways to Watch American Stories
Surviving Mann Saturday is part of a broader programming expansion underway across the American Stories Network, with themed programming destinations being introduced throughout the week to make it easier for viewers to find the kinds of stories they love.
ASN features original unscripted programming spanning tactical adventure, sports, entrepreneurship, innovation, lifestyle and stories of extraordinary people doing extraordinary things.
Viewers can watch the American Stories Network free across a growing lineup of FAST and streaming platforms, including Local Now, STIRR, Truth+, Free Live Sports, KlowdTV/FreeCast and additional outlets.
For current viewing options and schedules, visit AmericanStories.tv.
About American Stories Entertainment
American Stories Entertainment (ASE) is a next-generation media company producing and distributing original unscripted entertainment across linear cable, satellite, FAST, streaming and digital platforms.
From survival challenges and outdoor adventure to sports, entrepreneurship, innovation and extraordinary real-life journeys, American Stories creates programming built around real people, real skill and real experiences.
Its growing slate includes Surviving Mann, Surviving Mann: All-Stars, Wild Shots, Boom America, Country Ball, The Big Reveal, Face Off and more.
For more information, visit AmericanStories.tv/Watch
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