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17 episodes

Bomb Patrol: Afghanistan - Season 1

First aired Oct 25, 2011Season 1

The series follows members of a United States Navy EOD (Explosive Ordnance Disposal) unit (Platoon 3-4-2) as they hunt for and dismantle explosives in Afghanistan. Bomb Patrol Afghanistan began the second half of its first season on March 27, 2012 consisting of deleted scenes, behind the scenes and best of specials. Josh Duhamel hosted a special "sit down" episode with four members of the original cast in the G4 studios.

Episodes

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Episode 1

Rules of Engagement

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Oct 25, 2011

Eight soldiers begin a dangerous 5-month mission to find and destroy improvised explosive devices in the opener of the documentary series following the Navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal Platoon 342 as they patrol Afghanistan.

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Episode 2

The Road of Blood

NR
Nov 1, 2011

Sam, Ricky and Matt help the Army clear the most heavily mined road in Northern Afghanistan; a deadly Taliban trap is discovered at an ANP Checkpoint.

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Episode 3

The Triggerman

NR
Nov 9, 2011

The platoon is looking for a Taliban triggerman and must detonate a live grenade.

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Episode 4

Live Charge

NR
Nov 15, 2011

A road must be cleared for the return of 200 U.S. troops; Brad, Jeremy and Brendan try to dig up an IED at night.

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Episode 5

For Sgt. Kirspel

NR
Nov 22, 2011

A swarm of militia fighters complicates a mission for Ricky, Matt and Sam; Brendan's first chance to lead takes a turn for the worse.

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Episode 6

Suicide Vest

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Nov 29, 2011

A mission to retrieve a suicide vest unfolds; Sam, Ricky and Matt must remove an IED near a Taliban stronghold.

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Episode 7

Thanksgiving

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Dec 6, 2011

Sam, Ricky and Matt must clear a checkpoint that was recently abandoned by the Taliban; Chase and Brendan try to pull an intact pressure plate out of the ground.

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Episode 8

Teamwork

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Dec 13, 2011

Changes occur in the platoon

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Episode 9

Ambush

NR
Dec 20, 2011

A route clearance mission finds an abandoned car that facilitates an ambush.

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Episode 10

The Firefight

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Dec 27, 2011

Brad, Ricky and Chase must reach soldiers who are trapped in a damaged vehicle amid a firefight with the Taliban in the series finale.

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Episode 11

Donkey

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Mar 27, 2012

A donkey breaches security; the team finds an unusual bomb on Ring Road.

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Episode 12

Route X Part One

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Apr 3, 2012

Part 1 of 2. Ricky, Matt and Sam help the U.S. Army's Route Clearance Patrol clear one of the most heavily mined roads in Afghanistan.

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Episode 13

Route X Part Two

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Apr 10, 2012

Conclusion. Ricky, Matt and Sam help clear a dangerous road.

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Episode 14

Best of Bomb Patrol

NR
Apr 17, 2012

Series highlights.

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Episode 15

Weapons Tech

NR
Apr 24, 2012

Examining the technology the Navy EOD Platoon 342 uses to find and dispose of IEDs.

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Episode 16

Behind the Scenes

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May 1, 2012

Bomb techs weigh in on what life is like in a war zone in this behind-the-scenes look at the series.

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Episode 17

Reunion

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May 2, 2012

Josh Duhamel interviews four members of Navy EOD Platoon 3-4-2, who discuss their deployment and moments that changed their lives.