---
title: "The Mole"
year: 2001
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-mole-2001"
media_type: "tv"
tmdb_id: 7404
imdb_id: "tt0270792"
status: "Canceled"
seasons_count: 5
episodes_count: 45
runtime_minutes: 60
community_rating: 7.2
vote_count: 12
content_rating: "TV-14"
---

# The Mole (2001) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-mole-2001

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

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.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "Ten players complete physical and psychological tests while one hidden saboteur tries to foil them."

### Why Watch
- 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.

### Caveats & Content Note
- Players who know the least information about the identity of the saboteur are immediately eliminated at the end of each episode.
- Tone & Suitability: The tone is suspenseful and competitive, featuring psychological testing and physical challenges.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: #sabotage, #psychological-game, #reality-competition, #hidden-identity, #strategy

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Creative Credits

- **Created by**: Bart De Pauw, Tom Lenaerts, Michiel Devlieger, Michel Vanhove
- **Networks / Studios**: ABC

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Anderson Cooper** as *Host*
- **Ahmad Rashād** as *Self - Host*
- **Jon Kelley** as *Host*
- **Ananda Lewis**

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream The Mole?
The provided sources mention that Netflix picked up the show and premiered a reboot in October 2022.

### Q: Is The Mole worth watching?
It is worth watching if you like reality games involving teamwork, physical tests, and psychological strategy.

### Q: What is the binge duration?
The provided text does not contain information regarding the exact binge duration of the series.

### Q: 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.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [The Mole — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/tv/7404)
- [The Mole (American TV series) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Mole_(American_TV_series))
- [The Mole (2001) | ČSFD.cz](https://www.csfd.cz/film/226186-the-mole/prehled/)
- [How Do They Choose The Mole? - Netflix Tudum](https://www.netflix.com/tudum/articles/how-do-they-choose-the-mole)
- [The Mole (2001–2008) | SerialZone.cz](https://www.serialzone.cz/serial/the-mole/)

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