Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.: Academy (2016)
Synopsis
Three Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. fans, Noelle Mabry, Frank Moran and Ralph Lammie Jr., compete in different challenges related to the TV series in order to win an appearance on its third season. The three contestants later appeared as S.H.I.E.L.D. agents on "Absolution", the first part of Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.'s two-part season 3 finale.
Network
ABC.com, Watch ABC
Episodes
Recruitment
Three diehard fans attend a casting session only to find that they have actually just enrolled at the Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.: Academy. Clark Gregg welcomes the new recruits and sends them off to begin the rigorous evaluation process. Do these recruits have what it takes to be a S.H.I.E.L.D. agent?
Sci-Tech Challenge
Elizabeth Henstridge (Agent Jemma Simmons) puts the Recruit's intelligence to the test inspired by the episode "Beginning of the End." The recruit must quickly solve a complex series of equations before time expires in order to rescue Fitz, who's trapped underwater.
Skydive Challenge
The Recruit must prove that they are courageous enough for field work as a S.H.I.E.L.D. Agent by completing this high-altitude challenge inspired by Director Coulson’s perilous skydive in the episode "Closure". Ming-Na Wen (Agent Melinda May) and Henry Simmons (Agent Alphonso "Mack" Mackenzie) introduce the mission. Brett Dalton (Hive) makes a surprise visit and raises the stakes with a devious twist.
Inhuman Adaptation Challenge
In this simulation, the Recruit assumes the role of a newly reborn Inhuman on the run from Hydra. The Recruit must race through an obstacle course and recover coordinates to a S.H.I.E.L.D. extraction point before his time expires. Luke Mitchell (Lincoln Campbell) encourages the Recruit along the way, but Brett Dalton (Hive) adds a high-speed twist to the challenge.
Commencement
The Academy Recruits join Clark Gregg and the cast and crew of Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D as they prepare for their big day playing agents on an episode of the hit show. Get a behind-the-scenes look as the Recruits go through hair, make-up, wardrobe and props before rehearsing their scene.
Cast
Details
Original Title
Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.: Academy
Status
Ended
Seasons
1
Episodes
5
Production
Disney-ABC Digital Media Studios, Marvel Entertainment