Fort Boyard 1990
What is Fort Boyard?
Fort Boyard is a French game show that premiered in 1990 and is set on the historic Fort Boyard, a marine fort located off the coast of France. Created by Jacques Antoine, Pierre Launay, and Jean-Pierre Mitrecey, the show features teams of contestants who face a series of physical and mental challenges within the fort's imposing structure.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1990
- Status
- Returning Series
- Episodes
- 399
- Runtime
- 130 minutes
- First aired
- Jul 7, 1990
- Last aired
- Jul 18, 2026
- Original language
- FR
- Origin
- FR
- Networks
- France 2
- Genres
- Family, Reality, Action & Adventure
- Updated
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Estimate the schedule using 399 episodes and an average 130-minute runtime.
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Fort Boyard is a French game show that premiered in 1990 and is set on the historic Fort Boyard, a marine fort located off the coast of France. Created by Jacques Antoine, Pierre Launay, and Jean-Pierre Mitrecey, the show features teams of contestants who face a series of physical and mental challenges within the fort's imposing structure. The original version debuted under the title Les Clés de Fort Boyard before being shortened to Fort Boyard in its second series in 1991. Contestants attempt to complete tasks against the clock, with some challenges taking place in the notorious Tiger Cage, where they can win prize money. The show has been widely adapted internationally, with over 2,000 episodes produced across various versions. It remains popular and has seen numerous remakes around the world over several decades. The format combines elements of adventure and competition, utilizing the fort’s unique and dramatic setting as a central part of its appeal.
Should you watch it?
“Contestants face intense physical challenges on a real French fort.”
- Unique fortress setting
- Physical and mental challenges
- Team-based competition
- Can be physically demanding to watch
- Limited character development
You enjoy obstacle-based game shows with a unique setting.
Suitable for general audiences, though some challenges may be intense.
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Cast
Episode guide
Season 1 · 15 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 Group Dominique Montaggioni Jul 7, 1990
- E2 Group Karl Annette Jul 14, 1990
- E3 Group Didier Silvestre Jul 21, 1990
- E4 Group Nathalie Frassati Jul 28, 1990
- E5 Group Brigitte Vigneron Aug 4, 1990
- E6 Group Thierry Gillet Aug 11, 1990
- E7 Group Jean-Louis Valette Aug 18, 1990
- E8 Group Daniel Le Gall Aug 25, 1990
- E9 Group Jean-François Thérésin Sep 1, 1990
- E10 Group Raoul Vian Sep 8, 1990
- E11 Group Didier Camberabero Sep 15, 1990
- E12 Group Cédric Biot Sep 22, 1990
- E13 Group Eric Baptis Sep 29, 1990
- E14 Group Jeanne-Marie Mithou Oct 6, 1990
- E15 Group Anne Deloumeau Oct 13, 1990
Season 2 · 27 episodes
- E1 Group Les Blaireaux Jun 28, 1991
- E2 Group Les Bevil's Jul 5, 1991
- E3 Group Les Anges Jul 12, 1991
- E4 Group Les Diablotins Jul 19, 1991
- E5 Group Les Pyrénéens Jul 26, 1991
- E6 Group Les Fort Yarbo Aug 2, 1991
- E7 Group Les Kadors Aug 9, 1991
- E8 Group Les Porte-Clés Aug 16, 1991
- E9 Group Les Salamandres Aug 23, 1991
- E10 Group Les Turbo Mingo Aug 30, 1991
- E11 Group Les Forces Nées Sep 6, 1991
- E12 Group Les Tops Sep 13, 1991
- E13 Group Les Punchs Sep 20, 1991
- E14 Group Les Choucas Sep 27, 1991
- E15 Group Les Compagnons de Rackham le Rouge Oct 4, 1991
- E16 Group L'île de beauté Oct 11, 1991
- E17 Group Les Sans Peur Oct 18, 1991
- E18 Group Les Galinettes Oct 25, 1991
- E19 Group Les Aventuriers Nov 1, 1991
- E20 Group Les Pirates Nov 8, 1991
- E21 Group Les Polyathlètes Nov 15, 1991
- E22 Group Les Wawarons Nov 22, 1991
- E23 Group Les Gremlins Nov 29, 1991
- E24 Group La Perle des Vosges Dec 13, 1991
- E25 Group Les Submersibles Dec 20, 1991
- E26 Group Les Kougelhopfs Dec 27, 1991
- E27 Group Les Fort Trouillards (Narrators special) Jan 3, 1992
Season 3 · 17 episodes
- E1 Group Lescar Circus Jul 10, 1992
- E2 Group Les Rapetous Jul 17, 1992
- E3 Group Les Korrigans Jul 24, 1992
- E4 Group Les Amoks Jul 31, 1992
- E5 Group Les Samouraïs Aug 7, 1992
- E6 Group Les Emporte-Pièces Aug 14, 1992
- E7 Group Les Joyeux Lurons Aug 21, 1992
- E8 Group Les Matadors Aug 28, 1992
- E9 Group Les Space Bobies Sep 4, 1992
- E10 Group Les Sportifs Sep 14, 1992
- E11 Group Les Harambee Sep 28, 1992
- E12 Group Les Ploufs Oct 5, 1992
- E13 Group Les Tout-en-Or Oct 12, 1992
- E14 Group Les Ninjas Nazairéens Oct 19, 1992
- E15 Group Les Gladiateurs Oct 26, 1992
- E16 Group Les Lionceaux Dec 25, 1992
- E17 Group Les Pubeurs Jan 1, 1993
Season 4 · 10 episodes
- E1 Group Yves Duteil Jun 30, 1993
- E2 Hosts special Jul 7, 1993
- E3 Group Les cascadeurs américains Jul 14, 1993
- E4 Group Les Rugbymen Jul 21, 1993
- E5 Group Laurent Dubois Jul 28, 1993
- E6 Group Dominique Bellet Aug 4, 1993
- E7 Group Daniel Christophe Aug 11, 1993
- E8 Group Gérard Saillant Aug 18, 1993
- E9 Group Gilles Brücker Aug 25, 1993
- E10 Group Jacques Laffite Sep 1, 1993
Season 5 · 10 episodes
- E1 Narrators special Jul 2, 1994
- E2 Group Zouk Machine Jul 9, 1994
- E3 Group Stéphane Ostrowski Jul 16, 1994
- E4 Group Philippe Lavil Jul 23, 1994
- E5 Group Nina Morato Jul 30, 1994
- E6 Group Eric Bosio Aug 6, 1994
- E7 Group Frédéric Delpla Aug 13, 1994
- E8 Group Tom Novembre Aug 20, 1994
- E9 Group Les footballeurs Aug 27, 1994
- E10 Group Équipe Indra Sep 3, 1994
Frequently asked questions
Is the fort real?
Yes, it is filmed on the actual Fort Boyard in France.
When did it first air?
It first aired on July 7, 1990.
Are there international versions?
Yes, many countries have adapted the show.
What do contestants compete for?
They compete to win prize money by completing challenges.
Is it still airing?
Yes, the show remains popular and continues to air.