Better Late Than Never — 2016-2018 · 2 seasons · 12 eps

★ 8.6

Better Late Than Never

Name: Better Late Than Never
Genre: Comedy, Documentary
Released: 2016
Rating: 8.6

2016-2018 2 seasons 12 episodes

★ 8.6 (2,592 votes) Top 11%

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This hilarious fish-out-of-water comedy/reality show follows cultural icons Henry Winkler, William Shatner, Terry Bradshaw and George Foreman on their greatest adventure yet. Deciding it's Better Late Than Never, these four national treasures embark on the journey of a lifetime, traveling across Asia on their own with no schedule and no itinerary. The only "help" will come from Jeff Dye, a young, strong, tech-savvy comedian with an agenda of his own - who isn't above leading the men off track. Each stop is packed with hilarious cultural experiences, heartwarming spectacles and unexpected twists as our legends take on this unforgettable adventure.

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#1 9.2

S1E4 A Thai Goodbye

It's the last leg of their trip and their first stop is Phuket, Thailand, where the five take part in a wild water fight before celebrating Terry's 67th birthday. Jeff takes Terry to get his first-ever tattoo, while William and Henry get bent into all different directions with a not-so-relaxing Thai massage. George takes the gang to watch Thai boxing before stepping into the ring with William, and, later, Terry gets serenaded by a special guest at an unforgettable birthday dinner. Then it's off to Chiang Mai, their final destination, for a luxurious stay at an amazing hotel. In one of the most moving experiences of their trip, they spend the day at an elephant sanctuary and then visit the women and children of the long-neck tribe.

S1E2 9.1

Kyoto and Hong Kong: Less Talky, More Sake

The group visits a geisha house and samurai warrior school in Kyoto, Japan. In Hong Kong, Shatner books a top hotel. Group rents a yacht, has custom suits made and visits an ancient Chinese medicine shop.

S1E3 9.1

Seoul Brothers

In South Korea, the guys visit a K-pop school, where they learn dance moves from the K-pop band Girls Generation and shoot a music video with them. They also stay at an inexpensive spa; visit the DMZ; and eat at a restaurant that serves live octopus.

4. S2E1 "Munich" 8.9
5. S2E2 "Sweden - I'm a Viking!" 8.9
6. S2E3 "Lithuania - I'm King of the Castle" 8.9
7. S2E4 "Berlin - How Do You Say Roots in German?" 8.9
8. S2E5 "Barcelona - If Terry's Not Naked, Who Is?" 8.9
9. S1E1 "This Is Nothing Like the Today Show" 8.8
10. S2E8 "Morocco, Part 2 - To the Sahara and Back" 8.6

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S2E7 8.3

Morocco, Part 1 - Moroccan Wishes and Camel Dreams

The guys head to Africa, where they explore a local market and have a special dinner, each making one last wish for the trip.

11. S2E6 "Madrid - Matador Training" 8.5
10. S2E8 "Morocco, Part 2 - To the Sahara and Back" 8.6
9. S1E1 "This Is Nothing Like the Today Show" 8.8
8. S2E5 "Barcelona - If Terry's Not Naked, Who Is?" 8.9

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Top Standout: S1E1 This Is Nothing Like the Today Show

Best Hidden Gem: S2E4 Berlin - How Do You Say Roots in German?

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