Season 1 Plot
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.
Bomb Patrol: Afghanistan Season 1 aired on October 25th, 2011.
Season 1 Episodes
1. Rules of Engagement
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.
2. The Road of Blood
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.
3. The Triggerman
The platoon is looking for a Taliban triggerman and must detonate a live grenade.
4. Live Charge
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.
5. For Sgt. Kirspel
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.
6. Suicide Vest
A mission to retrieve a suicide vest unfolds; Sam, Ricky and Matt must remove an IED near a Taliban stronghold.
7. Thanksgiving
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.
8. Teamwork
Changes occur in the platoon
9. Ambush
A route clearance mission finds an abandoned car that facilitates an ambush.
10. The Firefight
Brad, Ricky and Chase must reach soldiers who are trapped in a damaged vehicle amid a firefight with the Taliban in the series finale.
11. Donkey
A donkey breaches security; the team finds an unusual bomb on Ring Road.
12. Route X Part One
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.
13. Route X Part Two
Conclusion. Ricky, Matt and Sam help clear a dangerous road.
14. Best of Bomb Patrol
Series highlights.
15. Weapons Tech
Examining the technology the Navy EOD Platoon 342 uses to find and dispose of IEDs.
16. Behind the Scenes
Bomb techs weigh in on what life is like in a war zone in this behind-the-scenes look at the series.
17. Reunion
Josh Duhamel interviews four members of Navy EOD Platoon 3-4-2, who discuss their deployment and moments that changed their lives.
