The Mole 2001
“10 players. 1 saboteur. Who is the mole?”
- Status
- Canceled
- First Aired
- January 9, 2001
- Last Aired
- August 11, 2008
- Format
- 5 seasons · 45 eps
- Total Runtime
- ~45 hours (60 min/ep)
- Created By
- Bart De Pauw, Tom Lenaerts, Michiel Devlieger
- Network
- ABC
What is The Mole?
The Mole is a reality competition series where ten players work as a team to complete difficult physical and psychological tests, each worth a set amount of money. Unknown to the group, one player is a saboteur whose goal is to foil their efforts without revealing their identity.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2001
- Status
- Canceled
- Episodes
- 45
- Runtime
- 60 minutes
- First aired
- Jan 9, 2001
- Last aired
- Aug 11, 2008
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- US
- Networks
- ABC
- Genres
- Reality
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 7.2/10 from 12 votes
- Format
- 5 seasons · 45 episodes
- Episode runtime
- ~60 minutes
- Status
- Canceled
- Network
- ABC
How long to binge?
Estimate the schedule using 45 episodes and an average 60-minute runtime.
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The Mole is a reality competition series where ten players work as a team to complete difficult physical and psychological tests, each worth a set amount of money. Unknown to the group, one player is a saboteur whose goal is to foil their efforts without revealing their identity.
At the end of each episode, the group takes a quiz on the saboteur's identity, and the player with the least information is immediately sent home. In the final episode, the saboteur is revealed and the remaining player wins a jackpot of up to one million dollars.
Should you watch it?
“Ten players complete physical and psychological tests while one hidden saboteur tries to foil them.”
- Players work together as a team to complete a series of difficult physical and psychological tests.
- Contenders travel around the world solving puzzles and completing tasks to win a financial reward.
- One player acts as a secret saboteur trying to foil the group without revealing their identity.
- Players who know the least information about the identity of the saboteur are immediately eliminated at the end of each episode.
Watch it if you enjoy strategic reality competition shows where players try to identify a hidden saboteur.
The tone is suspenseful and competitive, featuring psychological testing and physical challenges.
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Season 1 · 9 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →- E1 Part the First Mytharc Jan 9, 2001
- E2 Part the Second Core Jan 16, 2001
- E3 Part the Third Core Jan 23, 2001
- E4 Part the Fourth Core Jan 30, 2001
- E5 Part the Fifth Core Feb 6, 2001
- E6 Part the Sixth Core Feb 13, 2001
- E7 Part the Seventh Core Feb 20, 2001
- E8 Part the Eighth Mytharc Feb 27, 2001
- E9 Part the End Mytharc Feb 28, 2001
Season 2 · 13 episodes
Open the complete Season 2 guide & lore primer →- E1 The First Betrayal Mytharc Sep 28, 2001
- E2 The Second Betrayal Core Oct 5, 2001
- E3 The Third Betrayal Core Oct 12, 2001
- E4 The Fourth Betrayal Core Jun 4, 2002
- E5 The Fifth Betrayal Core Jun 11, 2002
- E6 The Sixth Betrayal Core Jun 18, 2002
- E7 The Seventh Betrayal Core Jun 25, 2002
- E8 The Eighth Betrayal Core Jul 2, 2002
- E9 The Ninth Betrayal Core Jul 9, 2002
- E10 The Tenth Betrayal Core Jul 16, 2002
- E11 The Eleventh Betrayal Core Jul 23, 2002
- E12 The Twelfth Betrayal Mytharc Jul 30, 2002
- E13 The Last Betrayal Mytharc Aug 6, 2002
Season 3 · 6 episodes
Open the complete Season 3 guide & lore primer →- E1 Celebrity Mole: Hawaii Premiere Mytharc Jan 8, 2003
- E2 Departure #2 Core Jan 15, 2003
- E3 Departure #3 Core Jan 22, 2003
- E4 Departure #4 Core Jan 29, 2003
- E5 Final Hawaii Games Mytharc Feb 5, 2003
- E6 Celebrity Mole: Hawaii Finale Mytharc Feb 12, 2003
Season 4 · 7 episodes
Open the complete Season 4 guide & lore primer →- E1 Celebrity Mole: Yucatan Premiere Mytharc Jan 7, 2004
- E2 Departure #2 Core Jan 14, 2004
- E3 Departure #3 Core Jan 21, 2004
- E4 Departure #4 Core Jan 28, 2004
- E5 Departure #5 Core Feb 4, 2004
- E6 Final Yucatan Games Mytharc Feb 11, 2004
- E7 Celebrity Mole: Yucatan Finale Mytharc Feb 18, 2004
Season 5 · 10 episodes
Open the complete Season 5 guide & lore primer →- E1 The Mole 3.0 Premiere Mytharc Jun 2, 2008
- E2 The Mole 3.0, Episode 2 Core Jun 9, 2008
- E3 The Mole 3.0, Episode 3 Core Jun 16, 2008
- E4 The Mole 3.0, Episode 4 Core Jun 23, 2008
- E5 The Mole 3.0, Episode 5 Core Jun 30, 2008
- E6 The Mole 3.0, Episode 6 Core Jul 14, 2008
- E7 The Mole 3.0, Episode 7 Mytharc Jul 21, 2008
- E8 The Mole 3.0, Episode 8 Core Jul 28, 2008
- E9 The Mole 3.0, Episode 9 Mytharc Aug 4, 2008
- E10 The Mole 3.0 Finale Mytharc Aug 11, 2008
Frequently asked questions
Where can I stream The Mole?
The provided sources mention that Netflix picked up the show and premiered a reboot in October 2022.
Is The Mole worth watching?
It is worth watching if you like reality games involving teamwork, physical tests, and psychological strategy.
What is the binge duration?
The provided text does not contain information regarding the exact binge duration of the series.
What are the essential episodes?
The provided text does not list specific essential episodes, though it notes that the saboteur is revealed in the final episode.
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