Plot Synopsis

NEVER SAY NEVER WITH JEFF JENKINS is a one-hour docuseries that follows travel journalist Jeff Jenkins, as he travels the world testing the limits of his physical abilities -- from attempting to climb 70 foot mountain faces, to rafting class 5 rapids, to sailing in a windstorm at the end of the world. Throughout his global odyssey Jeff makes deep connections with locals and learns not just about the world, but also about himself. Jeff didn't step foot on a plane until he was 20 years old, but once he did, he started living by his mantra "life begins where your comfort zone ends." His mission is to inspire those who look like him to travel without fear and push past their perceived limitations to experience everything the world has to offer. Episodes include:

"Nonstop New Zealand" (Sunday, July 9, 2023 at 10pm): Jeff Jenkins heads to New Zealand to immerse himself in Maori culture and push himself well beyond his comfort zone. With Maori cultural ambassador Jamus Webster as his guide, Jeff kicks things off with a thrilling canoe race; then plunges into a deep, dark cave; tries his hand at sheep shearing; gets roughed-up playing rugby; and ultimately braves whitewater rapids and a towering waterfall.

"Sumo Wrestling in Japan" (Sunday, July 16, 2023 at 10pm): Jeff travels to the Japanese island Kyushu, a magical sanctum for Japan's national sport: Sumo Wrestling. His adventures include studying the art of Kendo combat, training with a martial arts master, and practicing with a world renowned taiko drum group. Inspired by his adventures, Jeff takes on his biggest challenge yet and enters the ring to face Shohozan, a world sumo champion.

"Swimming with Sharks in Mexico" (Sunday, July 23, 2023 at 10pm): Jeff Jenkins travels to Mexico to fulfill his dream of swimming with whale sharks. With biologist Frida Jonguitud as his guide, Jeff leaps off a cliff into a cenote and drift dives over the second largest coral reef on the planet. Jeff climbs 106 steps to the top of a pyramid in Ek Balam, and gets hands on with crocodiles in a local conservation animal sanctuary.

"Man of the Mountain" (Sunday, July 30, 2023 at 10pm): Jeff Jenkins heads to New York to sharpen his woodsman skills in The Adirondack Park. With timbersports champions Mark Bouquin and Martha King as mentors, Jeff stretches outside of his comfort zone conditioning his body and mind. Battling in a fire starting competition, speed climbing and lake diving -- Jeff pushes himself like never before to prepare for a monumental test: climbing a mountain.

"Hidden Vietnam" (Sunday, August 6, 2023 at 10pm): Jeff Jenkins tours the hidden gems of Vietnam with his stylish ambassador Jessica Minh Anh; soaking in the country's beauty, culture, and stunning landscapes. Jeff explores hidden lakes, helps farmers plough with an ox, and savors the flavors of Hanoi before confronting his biggest fear: walking on shaky planks above the clouds on the soaring Doc Moc Bridge.

"Flying High in New Mexico" (Sunday, August 13, 2023 at 10pm): Jeff Jenkins travels to Albuquerque, New Mexico to test his deep fear of heights and fly in the Albuquerque International Hot Air Balloon Fiesta. Thanks to the expert guidance of ballooning master Gavin Moughan, Jeff will confront danger in ways he didn't know was possible, including defying death in a submerged kayak, rappelling from a cliff, and crushing his comfort limits with fiery chiles

"Penguin Party in Patagonia" (Sunday, August 20, 2023 at 10pm): Jeff Jenkins navigates the perilous waters and rough windy cliffs of Patagonia with the help of local guides, Micki Fischer and Vecky Bronzovich. In the heart of Tierra del Fuego, Jeff catches king crabs and connects to the indigenous culture to learn from their traditions. Inspired by the ways of the Yamana, Jeff pilots a sailboat to meet the cutest natives of the land -- hundreds of penguins.

"From Iceland to the Amazon" (Sunday, August 27, 2023 at 10pm): Jeff Jenkins jumps between extreme adventures in the Amazon rainforest and Iceland. Up north, Jeff scales icy glaciers, paddles through frigid waters, and hikes to beautiful blue ice caves. With help from local expert Adhara Scanavino, Jeff gets a lesson in the Brazilian martial art of capoeira, enjoys fresh-caught shrimp from the Amazon River, and overcomes his fear of riding a water buffalo.