Ultimate Cowboy Showdown

3 seasons available

Top cowboys from across the United States compete to win a herd of cattle; those who fall short are sent packing by host Trace Adkins and a panel of expert judges; the last cowboy standing rides away with the herd and a lifetime of bragging rights.
The Ultimate Cowboy: Conquering the West
S3 E1

In the frigid mountains of Wyoming, 14 cowboys lock horns in the first of many grueling challenges; along with two expert judges, host Trace Adkins evaluates their performances and decides which cowboy will be the first to go home.

Leading the Pack
S3 E2

Thirteen cowboys attempt to wrangle 60 wild horses, drive them down a treacherous mountain and load a select group into a trailer; with the help of expert judges, host Trace Adkins decides which cowboy will be eliminated next.

A Storm Is Coming
S3 E3

In the midst of a turbulent windstorm, a grueling ranch relay race tests the know how, grit, and stamina of the 12 remaining cowboys; with the help of two expert judges, country music icon Trace Adkins decides who will be sent packing.

City Slicker Showdown
S3 E4

In a city-slicker challenge, the remaining 11 cowboys must teach former professional football players Vernon Davis and Glenn Gronkowski how to be cowhands on a cattle drive; Trace Adkins and his expert judges decide which cowboy is eliminated.

Grit on the Open Range
S3 E5

After a lighthearted fireside talent show, the competition gets serious as the remaining cowboys tackle the dangerous task of breaking and riding wild horses in an open pasture; host Trace Adkins and expert judges eliminate two cowboys.

Boiling Point on the Ranch
S3 E6

The remaining eight cowboys prove they can handle rough conditions as they cook an outdoor cowboy meal and tend a herd of cattle overnight in the frigid mountains; although one cowboy calls it quits, Trace Adkins decides to eliminate another cowboy.

Steered Off Course
S2 E7

The six remaining cowboys face off in a wild horse race over rough terrain, though tempers flare, they must work together to find stray cattle using a simple map.

A Bull's Market
S2 E8

Host Trace Adkins tests the cattle IQ of the remaining five cowboys with a trivia roping challenge and evaluates their communication skills as they work together to remove two rogue bulls from the herd.

Every Cowboy for Themselves
S2 E9

The four remaining cowboys race to rope and load two steers without help, then they each ride a green horse through a challenging obstacle course.

Last Hand Standing
S2 E10

Only three cowboys remain, after outriding, outperforming and outfoxing some of the best cowboys in the nation; at sundown, host Trace Adkins and his expert judges determine which one of them will win a $50,000 herd and a lifetime of bragging rights.

The Ultimate Cowboy
S1 E1

Twelve cowboys from all over the United States move onto a cattle ranch, where fast friendships are formed and battle lines quickly drawn; Trace Adkins puts the cowboys to the test in a team challenge that will determine who stays and who goes home.

The Weakest Link
S1 E2

The remaining 10 cowboys show off their skills in a timed calf-roping challenge; later, a team challenge reveals that some of the contestants lack the experience needed to compete at this level; one cowboy's antics lead to an angry confrontation.

Friendship the Hard Way
S1 E3

With only eight cowboys left, the pressure is on; in an attempt to win immunity from elimination, one cowboy takes the bull by the horns and pays the price; two enemies finally bury the hatchet; Trace Adkins tells two more cowboys to go home.

Eye of the Storme
S1 E4

A female contestant continues to impress the remaining cowboys; after a medley race of cowboy skills, the contestants must assemble a herd of cattle that weighs a specific amount and load it into a trailer; two more cowboys are sent packing.

The Big Boss Man
S1 E5

Trace Adkins challenges the four remaining contestants to demonstrate their mastery of essential cowboy skills; two cowboys make rookie mistakes that may cost them the herd; another falls short for the first time.

End of the Trail
S1 E6

In a final showdown, the last three contestants are out to prove who is the top all-around cowboy; in the arena, they show off their horsemanship skills; then, they drive a herd across challenging obstacles; one of them will win the showdown.