''Guinness World Records Gone Wild'', also known as ''Guinness World Records Unleashed'', is an American

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series on

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. The series debuted on February 7, 2013 and is hosted by

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. The series' first season averaged more than 1.3 million viewers and ranked as one of ad-supported cable's Top 3 programs in the Thursday 8 p.m. timeslot with key adult and male demos. It was also cable's No.1 unscripted entertainment program in the timeslot with men 18-49 and adults 18-34. It was announced in April 2013 that

has ordered an additional ten episodes. Season 2 premiered on November 7, 2013, and features a title change to ''Guinness World Records Unleashed''.

Premise

The series features average citizens who attempt at breaking records which could allow them to be in the ''

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''.

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, Liz Smith and

Zach Selwyn Zachariah "Zach" Selwyn (born April 23, 1975), also known as simply Zachariah, is an American singer-songwriter, actor, host and writer best known for hosting the series ''America's Secret Slang'', ''Guinness World Records Gone Wild!'', ''Atta ...

are recurring cast members in the series. Claxton is the primary Guinness World Records

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for the series, Smith also works with Guinness World Records and Selwyn will provide commentary. Each stunt is performed in front of a live studio audience.

Episodes

Series overview

Season 1 (2013)

Season 2 (2013–14)

References

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