Better Late Than Never (2016–2018)

TV ShowEndedNBCComedy, Travel2 seasons, 12 episodes
Better Late Than Never posterReview score: 81%

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Plot

NBC is taking five celebrated men from across genres on an epic adventure throughout Asia with its new alternative comedy series Better Late Than Never.Award-winning actor, producer, writer and director Henry Winkler, Emmy and Golden Globe-winning actor, director and writer William Shatner, celebrated football legend and NFL analyst Terry Bradshaw, boxing Hall of Famer and gold medal winner turned businessman George Foreman and comedian Jeff Dye embark on the ultimate international excursion with no assistants, no limousines and no lattes, in search of an intimate, life-changing experience.The one-hour series travels to Tokyo, Kyoto, Seoul, Hong Kong, Phuket and Chiang Mai before heading home. The five navigate their way through each city - communicating with the local population, immersing themselves in local traditions and enjoying exotic food - all the while dealing with the unexpected twists and turns that any trip presents.As they check off items on their own personal bucket lists, the five rely on each other for support and encouragement and, in the process, demonstrate that friendship is the ultimate gift.

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Episodes by season

Season014Episodes2016Aired—Season avg
  1. S01E01Better Late Than Never S01E01This Is Nothing Like The Today ShowAugust 23, 2016—The "boys" find Tokyo just a bit overwhelming. And weird. And they fit right in.
  2. S01E02Better Late Than Never S01E02Less Talky, More SakeAugust 30, 2016—The group visits a geisha house and samurai warrior school in Kyoto, Japan. In Hong Kong, Shatner books a top hotel. Group rents a yacht, ha
  3. S01E03Better Late Than Never S01E03Seoul BrothersSeptember 6, 2016—In South Korea, the guys visit a K-pop school, where they learn dance moves from the K-pop band Girls Generation and shoot a music video wit
  4. S01E04A Thai GoodbyeSeptember 12, 2016—It's the last leg of their trip and their first stop is Phuket, Thailand, where the five take part in a wild water fight before celebrating

Season 1 ranked & reviewed

Season028Episodes2017–18Aired—Season avg
  1. S02E01Better Late Than Never S02E01MunichDecember 11, 2017—The men go to Munich and immerse themselves in the culture, customs, and traditions of the city, including participating in Oktoberfest, vis
  2. S02E02Better Late Than Never S02E02Sweden - I'm a Viking!January 1, 2018—Challenges that aren't for the faint of heart; the world's smelliest dish; an etiquette class; George is surprised by a founding member of A
  3. S02E03Better Late Than Never S02E03Lithuania - I'm King of the CastleJanuary 1, 2018—A goat beauty contest; a stay in an uncomfortable haunted castle; an unpleasant visit to Russia.
  4. S02E04Better Late Than Never S02E04Berlin - How Do You Say Roots in German?January 8, 2018—The guys head to Berlin in the hope of finding Henry's roots; they check into a communist hotel, meet a bear, visit the Berlin wall, have a
  5. S02E05Better Late Than Never S02E05Barcelona: If Terry’s Not Naked, Who Is?January 15, 2018—The guys enjoy the culture of Barcelona, Spain; tango dancing; a lunch of traditional Spanish delicacies; Terry shows Barcelona what a full
  6. S02E06Better Late Than Never S02E06Madrid: Matador TrainingJanuary 22, 2018—The guys explore Madrid, Spain; matador lessons; flamenco dancing; an altered version of the Tomatina Festival.
  7. S02E07Better Late Than Never S02E07Moroccan Wishes and Camel DreamsJanuary 29, 2018—The guys head to Africa, where they explore a local market and have a special dinner, each making one last wish for the trip.
  8. S02E08Better Late Than Never S02E08To the Sahara and BackFebruary 5, 2018—The guys get their groove on with the Gnawa Tribe and bond over a campfire in the Sahara Desert; in Marrakesh, William Shatner treats the gu

Season 2 ranked & reviewed

Cast

George ForemanGeorge ForemanSelfTerry BradshawTerry BradshawSelfHenry WinklerHenry WinklerSelfWilliam ShatnerWilliam ShatnerSelfJeff DyeJeff DyeSelf

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