Survival Mode Episode 6: Release date news, time, streaming details, and more about the upcoming chapter on NBC

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NBC’s Survival Mode isn’t just another docuseries. It focuses on the lives of people who made it through disasters that most people can’t even imagine. These are real stories told by real survivors who faced fires, floods, storms, and more.

The way they push through fear and chaos is nothing short of inspiring. The show is raw and emotional, and it gets hard to believe at times it actually happened. What makes the show hit even harder is how personal it feels. You hear directly from survivors, their families, and the first responders who were at the spot in the moment.

The mix of interviews, rare footage, and intense re-creations pulls you right into the scene. Each episode leaves you wondering what you would have done in their place. And now, viewers might be wondering about the next chapter.

The upcoming Episode 6 of Survival Mode is titled Fort Worth Pileup, and is set to premiere on Monday, August 11, 2025. The show continues to hold its regular Monday night slot, with the episode scheduled to air at 10 pm ET / 9 pm CT on NBC.

Keep reading for more details on the show and the next episode.


Survival Mode Episode 6: Everything to know

Survival Mode Episode 6, Fort Worth Pileup, is scheduled for release on Monday, August 11, 2025. It will air at 10 pm ET / 9 pm CT on NBC, continuing the show's regular Monday night schedule. The episode brings viewers into the heart of a chilling real-life disaster.

After its NBC airing, the episode will be available for streaming on Peacock the following day. Viewers can watch it via Peacock Premium or Premium Plus, depending on their subscription.

It can also be found on fuboTV, Amazon Video, Apple TV, and Fandango At Home. However, no free streaming options are currently offered for the series.

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What to expect from Survival Mode Episode 6?

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Fort Worth Pileup will cover a catastrophic highway crash during a deadly Texas winter storm. The episode explores how icy roads led to a fast-moving vehicle pileup that left many trapped.

The episode synopsis reads:

"A brutal winter freeze turns a Texas highway into a deadly trap, where drivers and first responders fight to survive a massive, fast-moving pileup."

First responders and survivors recount their terrifying experiences amid the chaos. Like every episode, it focuses on raw human resilience and the will to survive.


What happened in Survival Mode Episode 5? Exploring the case featured in the latest episode

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In Episode 5 of Survival Mode, viewers are transported to Montecito, California, in the early hours of January 9, 2018, where life around the town suddenly turned perilous. After a massive wildfire stripped the hillsides bare, a violent rainstorm unleashed a torrent of mud, boulders, and debris that raced downhill.

The episode synopsis reads:

"In the dark of night, Montecito, Calif., residents must outrun a deadly wall of mud triggered by torrential rains after a major wildfire, as homes vanish and lives hang in the balance."

In the pitch-black night, residents woke to the roar of destruction and scrambled to escape. Whole neighborhoods vanished under thick debris, and panic spread as lives hung precariously in the balance.


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