AMI’s Underdog Inc. Returns with Season 2, Focuses on Recovery and Resilience
Event summary
- AMI’s docuseries Underdog Inc. returns for Season 2 on June 26, 2026, at 9 p.m. Eastern on AMI-tv and AMI+.
- Star Dale Kristensen, a Little Person, undergoes major back surgery, shifting the season’s focus to recovery and emotional resilience.
- Season 1 was AMI’s most-watched program ever, with over 200,000 Live +7 viewers.
- AMI partners with Big Time Decent Productions, known for Rust Valley Restorers, to produce the series.
- Season 2 introduces new characters, including Caden, a fellow Little Person, and Gripp, a key crew member with extensive medical experience.
The big picture
AMI’s Underdog Inc. aligns with the broader industry trend of prioritizing diverse and inclusive content, catering to audiences that seek authentic representation. The series’ success underscores the demand for gritty, real-life stories that resonate with viewers, positioning AMI as a leader in accessible media. The partnership with Big Time Decent Productions further solidifies AMI’s strategy to produce long-running, high-stakes series with real people and real stories.
What we're watching
- Content Strategy
- Whether AMI can sustain viewership growth with a focus on authentic, unfiltered storytelling about disability and resilience.
- Partnership Dynamics
- How the collaboration with Big Time Decent Productions will influence the series’ long-term success and AMI’s content portfolio.
- Audience Engagement
- The pace at which AMI can expand its reach beyond its core audience by leveraging the emotional and logistical realities depicted in Underdog Inc.