Fernando Calderon
Challenges:5
Episodes:28
Locations:Malaysia, Ecuador, South Africa
Fernando Calderon is a Ventura County, California fire captain and seasoned survivalist who has appeared in multiple seasons of the Naked and Afraid franchise. He debuted on the show in 2014 during a 21-day challenge in Malaysia (filmed in 2013), then went on to compete in Naked and Afraid XL, Naked and Afraid: Solo, and Naked and Afraid: Last One Standing.
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Challenge Summary
5Naked and Afraid: 2Naked and Afraid XL: 1Naked and Afraid: Solo: 1Naked and Afraid Last One Standing: 1
- The Pain ForestNaked and Afraid(2014)
Malaysia - Naked and Afraid XL(2017)8 episodes
Ecuador - Baskets and Bullet AntsNaked and Afraid(2021)
Ecuador - Naked and Afraid: Solo(2023)8 episodes
- Naked and Afraid Last One Standing(2024)10 episodes
South Africa
Items Brought
Items Given
Appearances
| Episode | Series | Air Date | Location | Days | PSR | Result | Brought | Given |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Pain Forest | Naked and Afraid | 2014-04-13 | Malaysia | β | 7.1 | β | πͺ machete | β |
| Heart of Darkness | Naked and Afraid XL | 2017-04-23 | Ecuador | β | β | β | π£ fishing kit | π² pot, πͺ blade |
| What Lies Beneath | Naked and Afraid XL | 2017-04-30 | Ecuador | β | β | β | β | β |
| Shattered | Naked and Afraid XL | 2017-05-07 | Ecuador | β | β | β | β | β |
| Outbreak | Naked and Afraid XL | 2017-05-14 | Ecuador | β | β | β | β | β |
| Worlds Collide Part 2 | Naked and Afraid XL | 2017-05-21 | Ecuador | β | β | β | β | β |
| Divided We Fall | Naked and Afraid XL | 2017-05-28 | Ecuador | β | β | β | β | β |
| Left Behind | Naked and Afraid XL | 2017-06-04 | Ecuador | β | β | β | β | β |
| The Final Fight | Naked and Afraid XL | 2017-06-11 | Ecuador | β | β | β | β | β |
| Baskets and Bullet Ants | Naked and Afraid | 2021-08-01 | Ecuador | β | 8.2 | β | πͺ machete | π² pot |
| Surviving Solo | Naked and Afraid: Solo | 2023-03-12 | β | β | β | β | πΉ bow, πͺ machete, π² pot | π₯ fire starter |
| A Risky Decision | Naked and Afraid: Solo | 2023-03-19 | β | β | β | β | π² pot, πΉ bow, πͺ machete | π₯ fire starter |
| The Long Trek Back | Naked and Afraid: Solo | 2023-03-26 | β | β | β | β | πͺ machete, πΉ bow, π² pot | π₯ fire starter |
| Bladder Parasite | Naked and Afraid: Solo | 2023-04-02 | β | β | β | β | π² pot, πͺ machete, πΉ bow | π₯ fire starter |
| Catfish Hunter | Naked and Afraid: Solo | 2023-04-09 | β | β | β | β | π² pot, πΉ bow, πͺ machete | π₯ fire starter |
| Edge of the Knife | Naked and Afraid: Solo | 2023-04-16 | β | β | β | β | πͺ machete, π² pot, πΉ bow | π₯ fire starter |
| Making it Out Alive | Naked and Afraid: Solo | 2023-04-23 | β | β | β | β | πͺ machete, πΉ bow, π² pot | π₯ fire starter |
| Never Quit | Naked and Afraid: Solo | 2023-04-30 | β | β | β | β | πΉ bow, πͺ machete, π² pot | π₯ fire starter |
| Knives Out on Day One | Naked and Afraid Last One Standing | 2024-07-14 | South Africa | β | 8.6 | β | β | β |
| Dung Deal | Naked and Afraid Last One Standing | 2024-07-21 | South Africa | β | 8.6 | β | β | β |
| On the Chopping Block | Naked and Afraid Last One Standing | 2024-07-28 | South Africa | β | 8.6 | β | β | β |
| Emergency Evacuations | Naked and Afraid Last One Standing | 2024-08-04 | South Africa | β | 8.6 | β | β | β |
| Gary's Mantrum at the Lake | Naked and Afraid Last One Standing | 2024-08-11 | South Africa | β | 8.6 | β | β | β |
| Gutting It Close | Naked and Afraid Last One Standing | 2024-08-18 | South Africa | β | 8.6 | β | β | β |
| Scorched and Torched | Naked and Afraid Last One Standing | 2024-08-25 | South Africa | β | 8.6 | β | β | β |
| Forced Out of Africa | Naked and Afraid Last One Standing | 2024-09-01 | South Africa | β | 8.6 | β | β | β |
| Boiling for a Fight | Naked and Afraid Last One Standing | 2024-09-08 | South Africa | β | 8.6 | β | β | β |
| Firing Squad | Naked and Afraid Last One Standing | 2024-09-15 | South Africa | β | 8.6 | β | β | β |
Survivalists Who Appeared With Fernando
Frequently Asked Questions
Which Naked and Afraid seasons has Fernando Calderon appeared in?
Fernando Calderon has appeared in Naked and Afraid Season 2, Naked and Afraid Season 13, Naked and Afraid: Solo Season 1, Naked and Afraid XL Season 3, and Naked and Afraid Last One Standing Season 2.
How many episodes of Naked and Afraid has Fernando Calderon been in?
Fernando Calderon has appeared in 28 episodes of Naked and Afraid.
What item does Fernando Calderon bring most often on Naked and Afraid?
Fernando Calderon's most-brought item is machete, brought to 10 of their challenges.
Curated by Brad Said Β· Last updated July 10, 2026.
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