Fear Factor is an American stunt/dare game show that first aired on NBC from 2001 to 2006. The show was adapted by Endemol USA from the original Dutch series titled Now or Neverland. Joe Rogan, then known for his role on the sitcom NewsRadio and as a commentator for Ultimate Fighting Championship, was hired as the host. Fear Factor was cancelled by NBC in 2006 after six seasons (142 episodes excluding specials with highlights) In 2017, MTV revived the series with rapper and actor Ludacris assuming the host role; this incarnation ran two seasons (thirty-three episodes)