Fear Factor: House of Fear Season 1 Episode 2 Release Date
Fear Factor: House of Fear season 1 episode 2, titled “Wrecking Ball,” is set to air on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, as part of the show’s first season run on Fox.
It continues the weekly roll‑out that started with the premiere episode “Sealed Fates” on January 11, 2026, keeping the schedule simple: one fresh dose of chaos every Wednesday night.
Viewers can expect episode 2 to lean hard into fears of fire and heights, with the women in the house zeroing in on the person they see as the biggest threat which already sounds more like a tense roommate story than a normal stunt show.
For anyone who grew up watching the original Fear Factor, this reboot’s timing in January 2026 makes it feel like the franchise has properly stepped into the modern “social strategy” era of reality TV, not just a nostalgia replay.
When and Where to Watch Fear Factor: House of Fear Season 1 Episode 2
Fear Factor: House of Fear season 1 episode 2 will air on Fox on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT in the United States, with next‑day streaming on Hulu.
In simple terms: Wednesday night is the live TV option, Thursday is the “catch it when there’s time” streaming option.
Many viewers who cannot sit in front of cable at 9 p.m. are already leaning on services like YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, Fubo, or Sling to stream Fox in real time, then using regular Hulu for rewatching or catching up later in the week.
In Canada, new episodes air on CTV in the same Wednesday 9:00 p.m. ET/PT slot, with episodes landing on Crave and the CTV app afterward, so it feels like both countries are sharing one big midweek fear‑fest.
There is also a growing crowd using VPNs to keep up while traveling, which is very on‑brand for a show about people being pushed out of their comfort zone, just in a less terrifying way.
Cast of Fear Factor: House of Fear Season 1
The core cast for Fear Factor: House of Fear season 1 is a mix of everyday people with very normal jobs thrown into very not‑normal situations, anchored by a familiar chaos‑loving host.
That balance helps the show feel grounded many viewers can easily imagine a teacher, a counselor, or a stay‑at‑home parent suddenly being asked to hang over a drop or stand near fire while the whole house watches.
Main on‑screen figure:
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Johnny Knoxville – host and instigator‑in‑chief, bringing a prank‑culture edge to the Fear Factor format.
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Contestants (season 1 line‑up, as introduced across official cast reveals):
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Blake – high school AP physics teacher, Orlando, Florida.
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Chelsea – spelling‑to‑communicate practitioner, Oak Ridge, Tennessee.
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Damienne – salon owner, Lawrenceville, Georgia.
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Danielle – aerospace engineer, Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey.
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Dida – soccer player, St. Louis, Missouri.
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Ethan – emergency dispatcher, East York, Ontario.
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Jayleen – marketing professional, Los Angeles, California.
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Jeni – teacher’s aide, Loveland, Colorado.
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Kristen – school counselor, Tampa, Florida.
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Lance – flight attendant, Los Angeles, California.
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Rob – e‑bike business owner, San Diego, California.
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Rodney – retired detective (NYPD), Freeport, New York.
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Tyler – stay‑at‑home mom, Sherrills Ford, North Carolina.
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Zach (or Zachary) – unemployed coal miner, Benton, Illinois.
About Fear Factor: House of Fear Season 1
Fear Factor: House of Fear season 1 is a 2026 Fox reboot that mixes the classic stunt show with a darker, more social‑strategy format where 14 strangers live together, form alliances, and vote while facing intense physical and psychological challenges.
Instead of just turning up for one episode, winning some money, and going home, contestants stay in an isolated “fear house,” which means the awkward breakfast after a brutal challenge can sometimes be as tense as the stunt itself.
The official description talks about people being dropped into a harsh remote location and forced to coexist under one roof, and early coverage highlights how the game turns fear itself into a strategic tool who cracks, who pretends to be brave, who plays it political.
Season 1 kicks off on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT on Fox, and then settles into a weekly Wednesday schedule, with “Sealed Fates” as episode 1 and “Wrecking Ball” as episode 2 on January 21, 2026.
The prize pot sits at a hefty 200,000 dollars for a single winner, which adds real‑world weight to each decision walking into a stunt scared of fire or heights hits differently when it might decide who gets to stay in the house and who loses a life‑changing payout.
Early reactions have pointed out that the show feels less like a simple stunt compilation and more like a social pressure cooker with jump scares, and that mix of human tension and physical risk is likely to be a key reason viewers keep checking in every Wednesday night.
Disclaimer: All details about Fear Factor: House of Fear season 1 episode 2 (air date, time, platforms, and cast) are based on the latest available official listings and reputable entertainment sources and may change due to broadcaster or platform updates.
