President Barack Obama On ‘Running Wild with Bear Grylls’ For NBC! Must Watch!

Tune in next week to watch President Obama take a walk on the wild side with Bear Grylls. On Thursday (12/17) the POTUS will be a special guest on 'Running Wild with Bear Grylls" You can catch this must watch episode with our nation's leader sampling wilderness on NBC next Thursday at 10pm.

When Nature Calls, Count on President Obama

President Barack Obama is all geared up to face the great outdoors with Bear Grylls in the Thursday 12/17 episode of 'Running Wild with Bear Grylls." The famed survivalist will take our commander-in-chief on a trek across Alaskan wilderness in this unprecedented episode. As the two explore the wonders of Alaska's countryside, President Obama shares never before heard stories with Grylls on presidency, fatherhood, and home life.

As reported by NBC, President Obama calls his adventure with Bear Grylls, "One of the best days of my presidency." Grylls and Obama work their hardest to avoid bear attacks while touching on important issues like climate change, new energy resources, and maintaining a clean environment.

In addition to discussing serious issues, these two still find plenty of time to josh around. Grylls double dares President Obama to eat a mystery food lodged in his backpack. That mystery food is leftover salmon that has been previously nibbled on by a bear! Obama does not back down.

Take a sneak peek at the special presidential episode.

More about 'Running Wild with Bear Grylls'

Running Wild with Bear Grylls is currently in its second season on NBC and has become best known for taking celebrities out of their comfort zones to adventurous excursions. Grylls, a world-renowned rugged outdoorsman has challenged some of Hollywood's best and brightest stars including Michael B. Jordan, Zac Efron, Kate Hudson and Kate Winslet. Stay up-to date with the show and never miss another episode by following the show site here.