American Gladiators
American Gladiators is an American competition television program that aired weekly in syndication from September 1989 to May 1996. The series matched a cast of amateur athletes against each other, as well as against the show's own gladiators, in contests of strength and agility. The concept was created by Dan Carr and John C. Ferraro, who held the original competition at Erie Tech High School in Erie, Pennsylvania. They sold the show to The Samuel Goldwyn Company where the concept was enhanced and became American Gladiators. An effort in 2004 to launch a live American Gladiators show on the Las Vegas Strip became mired in a securities fraud prosecution. However, the television series was restarted in 2008. Episodes from the original series were played on ESPN Classic from 2007 to 2009. Several episodes are available for download on Apple's iTunes Service.
Where to watch American Gladiators in United States
Amazon Prime Video
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The Roku Channel
Amazon Prime Video Free with AdsClick a service to open American Gladiators there. Availability last verified on July 8, 2026.
Where is American Gladiators streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, The Roku Channel, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads | — |
| United Kingdom | Sky Go | — |
| Canada | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | — |
| Australia | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | — |
| Germany | GEO Television Amazon Channel, GEO Television + Wild Amazon Channel | — |
| Brazil | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Mercado Play | — |
About American Gladiators
American Gladiators is a 1988 English-language reality series created by Dan Carr and Johnny C. Ferraro. It spans 7 seasons and 167 episodes and has concluded. In United States, it is currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, The Roku Channel.
American Gladiators was produced by Four Point Entertainment, The Samuel Goldwyn Company, and TWI and made in United States of America. It was first aired on December 31, 1988, and carries a TV-PG certification.
- Created by
- Dan Carr, Johnny C. Ferraro
- First aired
- December 31, 1988
- Last aired
- September 1, 1994
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- TV-PG
- Status
- Ended
- Seasons
- 7 (167 episodes)
- Network
- USA Network
- Country
- United States of America
- Production
- Four Point Entertainment, The Samuel Goldwyn Company, TWI
American Gladiators cast & crew
American Gladiators was created by Dan Carr and Johnny C. Ferraro.
Is American Gladiators worth watching?
With 7 seasons and 167 episodes, it's a long-haul binge.
If you enjoy reality, American Gladiators is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch American Gladiators
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Cast of American Gladiators
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American Gladiators — FAQs
▸Where can I watch American Gladiators in United States?
American Gladiators is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, The Roku Channel, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads in United States.
▸Is American Gladiators on Amazon Prime Video?
Yes — American Gladiators is currently available on Amazon Prime Video in United States.
▸What language is American Gladiators in?
American Gladiators is originally in English, with audio tracks including English, Spanish. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How many seasons of American Gladiators are there?
American Gladiators has 7 seasons with 167 episodes in total.
▸What is American Gladiators rated?
American Gladiators is rated TV-PG. It holds a 5.8/10 audience score from 26 ratings.
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