That's Tough is an American documentary television series on G4. It was based on a concept by executive producers Adam Cohen, Cara Tapper, and Joanna Vernetti. No hosts were attached to the show and it was produced by Super Delicious Productions. Filming was based in Santa Monica, California, and eight episodes have been ordered for the first season. The series premiered on October 20, 2010 with all new episodes that aired every Wednesday at 8:30 pm until the season finale on December 8, 2010.

Background

That's Tough opens up with: "You want tough? We're counting down the toughest..." The show reveals the toughest high-security prisons, sniper units, little people, and bank vaults. Other examples are: the toughest dictators, armored state cars, fighting styles, street gangs, special forces, and insects. G4TV ordered eight half-hour episodes of the series, which premiered on Oct. 20, 2010. Each episode will profile the three toughest entries in each category and countdown the top 5 or 3 of each. Tagline: Dude Manrod (Kevin Pereira) says: That's Tough is the most badass countdown on TV!

Style

The toughest people, places or things in the world are identified utilizing footage and live-action recreations of some topics. An omniscient narration provides background information about each topic. Plus, expert testimony from various backgrounds is also offered during some of the topics.

Specialists

Episode guide

Season 1 (2010)