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The Pack
Genre
StarringLindsey Vonn
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes10
Production
Executive producers
Production companies
Original release
NetworkAmazon Prime Video
ReleaseNovember 20, 2020 (2020-11-20)

The Pack is an American reality competition television series hosted by Lindsey Vonn. It premiered on Amazon Prime Video on November 20, 2020.

Background

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The series features 12 dogs and their human owners traveling around the world to compete in various challenges including tugging, pulling, scent work, and more. The dogs and their owners are accompanied by veterinarians and dog experts to make sure the contestants are kept safe. The winning duo receives a $500,000 prize, with an additional $250,000 going to a charity of their choice. Mark won the pack![1][2] The series has been described as The Amazing Race with dogs.[1]

Production

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In August 2019, Amazon Studios greenlit the series, with Olympic gold medal skier Lindsey Vonn as the host.[1] It also features Vonn's dog Lucy.[3] The show is executive produced by Jay Bienstock, Jay Renfroe, and David Garfinkle.[1] It was filmed across eight countries in early 2020, prior to the COVID-19 restrictions.[4][5] In January 2021, the series was canceled after one season.[6]

Contestants

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Dog Partner Lives in Chosen charity
Ace, 10 year old

Border Collie

Mark LeBlanc Salt Lake City,

Utah

Best Friends Animal Society
Allister, 4+ year old

Wired-Haired Rat Terrier

Daniel Reese Chicago, Illinois Habitat for Humanity
Bozley, 9 year old Border

Collie-St Bernard mix

Mitra Najibeh Yosri Los Angeles,

California

Grand Paws Rescue
Chance, 6 year old Chihuahua and

Miniature Pinscher mix

Linh Lacoma Brooklyn,

New York

Pet Rescue Pilots
Charlie, 4+ Schnauzer/

Poodle Mix

Donna Modafferi New York,

New York

Pet Partners
Derby, 4+ Year old

Goldendoodle

Kioni "Kentucky"

Russell Gallahue

San Diego,

California

Helen Woodward Animal Center
Dixie, 5 year old

Bluetick Coonhound

Brian Calvert Camby, Indiana Central Indiana K9 Association
Duchess, 8 year old

Black Lab

Lucy Riles Los Angeles,

California

Paws with a Cause
Gryffin, 8 year old Australian

Shepherd

Chelsey Lowe Newport Beach,

California

Animal Welfare Institute
Jax, 3 Year Old

Golden Retriever

Vania Zuniga Long Beach,

California

Paws for Life K9 Rescue
Kepo, 3 year old

Texas Blue Lacy

Chisum Joe Johnson El Reno,

Oklahoma

Muscular DystrophyAssociation
Snow, 3 year old

Poodle

Joshua White Los Angeles,

California

No-Kill Los Angeles

Episodes

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No.TitleOriginal release date
1"Los Angeles"November 20, 2020 (2020-11-20)
2"Mexico City"November 20, 2020 (2020-11-20)
3"Costa Rica"November 20, 2020 (2020-11-20)
4"Costa Rica Part 2"November 20, 2020 (2020-11-20)
5"Vienna"November 20, 2020 (2020-11-20)
6"Florence"November 20, 2020 (2020-11-20)
7"Switzerland"November 20, 2020 (2020-11-20)
8"Paris"November 20, 2020 (2020-11-20)
9"London"November 20, 2020 (2020-11-20)
10"USA"November 20, 2020 (2020-11-20)

Eliminations and winner

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Episode 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Destination Los Angeles Mexico City Costa Rica Costa Rica Vienna Florence Switzerland Paris London Utah
Mark & Ace SAFE WIN WIN SAFE WIN WIN WIN WIN SAFE WON $500,000
Kentucky & Derby WIN SAFE SAFE WIN SAFE SAFE WIN WIN WIN 2nd PLACE
Vania & Jax SAFE WIN WIN SAFE WIN WIN SAFE SAFE SAFE 3rd PLACE
Lucy & Duchess WIN SAFE SAFE WIN SAFE SAFE WIN WIN OUT
Chelsey & Gryffin SAFE WIN WIN SAFE WIN WIN SAFE OUT
Brian & Dixie SAFE WIN WIN SAFE WIN WIN OUT
Josh & Snow WIN SAFE SAFE+ WIN SAFE OUT
Mitra & Bozley WIN SAFE SAFE WIN OUT
Chisum & Kepo SAFE WIN WIN OUT
Daniel & Allister WIN SAFE OUT‡
Donna & Charlie WIN OUT
Linh & Chance OUT

Color Key

  Team was a member of the Green Pack
  Team was a member of the Blue Pack
  Team was a member of the winning Pack in the Pack Challenge.
  Team was a member of the losing Pack in the Pack Challenge, but survived the Elimination Challenge
  Team was eliminated.
  Team won immunity from the final Elimination Challenge.
  Contestant was the 2nd runner up
  Contestant was the 1st runner up.
  Contestant was the series winner.
+ Contestant lost the elimination challenge but was not sent home due to another contestant violating safety guidelines
‡ Contestant won the elimination challenge but was sent home for violating dog/partner safety guidelines.

Release

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The teaser trailer was released on October 6, 2020,[3] and the official trailer was released on November 9, 2020.[7] The Pack premiered on Amazon Prime Video on November 20, 2020.[2]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d White, Peter (6 August 2020). "Amazon Races Off With Dog Competition Format 'The Pack' Hosted By Olympic Gold Medalist Lindsey Vonn". Deadline. Retrieved 8 November 2020.
  2. ^ a b Bender, Kelli (6 October 2020). "Meet the Amazing Dog-and-Owner Duos Competing to be the Leader of The Pack Hosted by Lindsey Vonn". People. Retrieved 8 November 2020.
  3. ^ a b Sippell, Margeaux (6 October 2020). "Amazon Drops Adorable First Trailer for 'The Pack' Hosted by Lindsey Vonn – and Her Dog". The Wrap. Retrieved 8 November 2020.
  4. ^ Thorne, Will (6 August 2020). "Lindsey Vonn to Host Canine Competition Series 'The Pack' for Amazon". Variety. Retrieved 8 November 2020.
  5. ^ VanHoose, Benjamin (6 October 2020). "Lindsey Vonn Says Her Dogs Will Be Part of Her Wedding — If They 'Do What They're Told'". People. Retrieved 8 November 2020.
  6. ^ White, Peter (January 13, 2021). "'The Pack' Canceled At Amazon After One Season". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved January 13, 2021.
  7. ^ Hunsaker, Andy (9 November 2020). "Amazon Unleashes The Pack Trailer — It's The Amazing Race With Dogs". Primetimer. Retrieved 11 November 2020.
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