‘7 vs. Wild’ Season 5 Hits First Camp Rift, Then Rebound in Episode 12

Overview

• After a taxing canoe trip, David Leichtle says he can tell “who is a gamer and who works,” and Joe Vogel calls Kris Grippo and AviveHD “relatively unwilling.”
• Jeannine Michaelsen leads a group discussion where Kris and Lucas cite exhaustion, and both later help by gathering fruit for the camp.
• Season 5 premiered on October 7, 2025 on Prime Video with 16 main episodes and a separate 10‑episode behind‑the‑scenes series.
• Episodes debut on Prime Video before releasing on YouTube after a two‑week delay, with the rollout continuing through late November and into December.
• Produced by CaliVision Network, the season is set in the South American Amazon with higher production values and a cast mixing survival experts and creators: Joe Vogel, David Leichtle, Kris Grippo, AviveHD, Jeannine Michaelsen, Imke Salander and Fibii.