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The Wanted Life

Series Overview

The Wanted Life is an American reality television series that follows the English-Irish boy band group The Wanted.The series premiered June 2, 2013, at 10 pm ET/PT on E!. Announced on February 6, 2013, The Wanted Life chronicles the five piece band as they record their third album and plan their first world tour. Despite acquiring 600,000 viewers for its inaugural 10 p.m. premiere, The Wanted Life was able to achieve 1.7 million viewers after three reruns of the series throughout the same night.

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Broadcast Schedule & Network Information

Airing status, episode counts, upcoming schedule, and network syndication.

CanceledReality
Original Network
E!
Episodes & Seasons

1 Season • 7 Episodes

22 min per episode

Air Date Window

2013 – 2013

Premiered: Sun, Jun 2, 2013

Created By

Creative Production Team

Latest Aired Episode

Aired: Sun, Jul 14, 2013

Season 1, Episode 7: “Comeback Like a Pop Star”

The first season ends with Nathan undergoing surgery and forcing the band to perform without him. Meanwhile, Tom and Jay worry about the band's future.

Seasons & Episodes Breakdown

Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes

Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.

The Wanted Life Extended (Official Trailer)

Type: Trailer • Published 2013-06-01

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

T.J. Shanks

Original Score & Music

Aron Mardo, Robert Mardo

Film Editing

Adam Varney

Producers

Mark W. Roden, Danny Rose, Ashley Tabor, Scooter Braun, Nathan Sykes

Department Leadership Roster

Mark W. Roden

Producer

Nathan Sykes

Nathan Sykes

Producer

Jay McGuiness

Jay McGuiness

Producer

Tom Parker

Tom Parker

Producer

Max George

Max George

Producer

T.J. Shanks

Director

Siva Kaneswaran

Siva Kaneswaran

Producer

Adam Varney

Editor

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: TV-14

TV-14: Parents Strongly Cautioned — Contains material unsuitable for children under 14.

International Certification Matrix

United States (MPAA)TV-14

Parents Strongly Cautioned — Contains material unsuitable for children under 14.

Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Wanted Life.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Wanted Life

Key facts, seasons breakdown, and credits for search engines and AI assistants.

What is The Wanted Life about?

The Wanted Life is an American reality television series that follows the English-Irish boy band group The Wanted.The series premiered June 2, 2013, at 10 pm ET/PT on E!. Announced on February 6, 2013, The Wanted Life chronicles the five piece band as they record their third album and plan their first world tour. Despite acquiring 600,000 viewers for its inaugural 10 p.m. premiere, The Wanted Life was able to achieve 1.7 million viewers after three reruns of the series throughout the same night.

How many seasons does The Wanted Life have?

The Wanted Life comprises 1 season available to explore.

Who stars in The Wanted Life?

Key cast members in The Wanted Life include Tom Parker, Max George, Siva Kaneswaran, Nathan Sykes, Jay McGuiness.

Who created or directed The Wanted Life?

The Wanted Life was developed and directed by T.J. Shanks.