King of the Road

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  • TV-14
  • 2016
  • 3 Seasons
  • 8.9  (430)

King of the Road is a reality show on Viceland that premiered in 2016. It features four different professional skateboarding teams competing against each other across various challenges in a road trip across America. At the end of the trip, the team with the most points is crowned "King of the Road." The show is hosted by three iconic figures in the skateboarding community: Andy Roy, Michael Burnett, and Jake Phelps. Each of them brings their own unique perspective and expertise to the table, making for an entertaining and insightful viewing experience. The teams competing in the show each consist of three professional skateboarders. These teams are handpicked by the show's producers, and they come from all over the world. In the past, teams have come from places like Australia, Brazil, and the United States. The challenges in King of the Road are designed to test the teams' skills, creativity, and endurance. Some of the challenges involve completing difficult tricks at famous skateboarding locations across the country, while others involve performing stunts on makeshift obstacles created by the show's producers. The challenges can range from relatively easy to extremely difficult, and they often require the teams to work together in order to be successful. This creates an interesting dynamic, as the skaters are not only competing against each other but also relying on each other to succeed. The show also features a unique scoring system that rewards creativity, risk-taking, and teamwork. Points are awarded for completing various challenges, with bonus points being given for particularly difficult or unique tricks. The team with the most points at the end of the trip is named the winner. In addition to the challenges, the show also includes a lot of behind-the-scenes footage of the skaters as they travel across the country. This gives viewers an inside look at the personalities and lifestyles of these professional athletes, and it helps to add a personal touch to the show. Overall, King of the Road is a unique and exciting show that offers an inside look at the world of professional skateboarding. With its challenging and creative obstacles, entertaining hosts, and talented skaters, it's sure to please both avid skateboarders and casual viewers alike.

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Seasons
The Finale
10. The Finale
September 11, 2018
A surprise at the finish line leaves everyone shell-shocked; the teams reconvene six months later to settle some beefs and find out the big winner of "King Of The Road".
Phoenix Rising
9. Phoenix Rising
September 4, 2018
The teams get a taste of fatherhood with the Baby on Board challenge; last-minute bounties push Evan to his breaking point and Zion into his biggest stunt yet.
Dusted In The Desert
8. Dusted In The Desert
August 28, 2018
Real has a karaoke brunch with Nora Vasconcellos; Element and Foundation head out to the desert for some heavy challenges; with Jaws out, Kyle steps up on biggest drop.
Bruised Ribs & Broken Teeth
7. Bruised Ribs & Broken Teeth
August 21, 2018
After smashing his teeth, Jaws rejoins Real for a heavy handrail day with Jamie Thomas. While Tyson goes for the biggest rail of all time, Foundation takes a break to party.
Hill Bomb In Diapers
6. Hill Bomb In Diapers
August 14, 2018
The teams jock out, trying their hand at normal sports. Bam Margera arrives to help Element skate a coffin. Merlino loses a butt cheek and a Jaws stunt ends in the worst injury yet.
Game of Stoke
5. Game of Stoke
August 7, 2018
The trip gets medieval when the teams arrive at a bizarre dirtboard racetrack. Andy turns demonic and Evan eats a dog turd.
Get Your War Face On
4. Get Your War Face On
July 31, 2018
Element skates a real tank with Louie while Zion gets a very special surprise on P-Stone day. Foundation's run in San Francisco ends with a stomach-turning prank on Nick.
Chained Up and Tripped Out
3. Chained Up and Tripped Out
July 24, 2018
Evan gets trippy, Nick gets pranked, and Jack gets sacked. Plus—triple handcuffs.
Death by Pizza
2. Death by Pizza
July 17, 2018
Foundation can only eat pizza, which Nick promptly forgets. Element hits insane terrain with Cardiel while Real revisits the 90s and gigantic pants with Mike Carroll and Chico.
Get the Goddamn Pig's Feet
1. Get the Goddamn Pig's Feet
July 10, 2018
KOTR kicks off with a relay and the books are given out. A team goes to a wedding.
Team Watch Party
100. Team Watch Party
January 1, 1950
Watch the skaters watch themselves! 6 months later everyone watches the premiere.
Description

King of the Road is a reality show on Viceland that premiered in 2016. It features four different professional skateboarding teams competing against each other across various challenges in a road trip across America. At the end of the trip, the team with the most points is crowned "King of the Road."

The show is hosted by three iconic figures in the skateboarding community: Andy Roy, Michael Burnett, and Jake Phelps. Each of them brings their own unique perspective and expertise to the table, making for an entertaining and insightful viewing experience.

The teams competing in the show each consist of three professional skateboarders. These teams are handpicked by the show's producers, and they come from all over the world. In the past, teams have come from places like Australia, Brazil, and the United States.

The challenges in King of the Road are designed to test the teams' skills, creativity, and endurance. Some of the challenges involve completing difficult tricks at famous skateboarding locations across the country, while others involve performing stunts on makeshift obstacles created by the show's producers.

The challenges can range from relatively easy to extremely difficult, and they often require the teams to work together in order to be successful. This creates an interesting dynamic, as the skaters are not only competing against each other but also relying on each other to succeed.

The show also features a unique scoring system that rewards creativity, risk-taking, and teamwork. Points are awarded for completing various challenges, with bonus points being given for particularly difficult or unique tricks. The team with the most points at the end of the trip is named the winner.

In addition to the challenges, the show also includes a lot of behind-the-scenes footage of the skaters as they travel across the country. This gives viewers an inside look at the personalities and lifestyles of these professional athletes, and it helps to add a personal touch to the show.

Overall, King of the Road is a unique and exciting show that offers an inside look at the world of professional skateboarding. With its challenging and creative obstacles, entertaining hosts, and talented skaters, it's sure to please both avid skateboarders and casual viewers alike.

King of the Road is a series that is currently running and has 3 seasons (35 episodes). The series first aired on April 28, 2016.

Where to Watch King of the Road

King of the Road is available for streaming on the Viceland website, both individual episodes and full seasons. You can also watch King of the Road on demand at Google Play, Apple TV and Viceland.

  • Premiere Date
    April 28, 2016
  • IMDB Rating
    8.9  (430)