Ep 1. Teri / Angela / Ed

I Survived is a show that chronicles the tales of individuals who've survived unbelievable circumstances and life-threatening events. Season 3's Episode 1 titled Teri / Angela / Ed highlights the stories of Teri, Angela, and Ed, who survived traumatizing and life-changing experiences.

Teri's story is the first of the series. She was a 27-year-old newlywed mother to a six-week-old baby when she was kidnapped by her neighbor, David Elliott Penton, who was going through a divorce and was obsessed with Teri. Penton took her to a remote wooded area where he repeatedly assaulted her, strangled her, and left her for dead. Teri recalls the events that led up to her abduction and how she fought for her survival. For three days, she navigated through the forest and lived solely on rainwater until she found her way back to civilization. Her story will take you through the fear, horror, and determination Teri had to survive.

Angela's story is the second of the series. She was the victim of a horrific airplane crash on January 8, 2003, which was later declared the deadliest in Turkish history. Angela was one of the four fortunate survivors out of the total of 75 passengers and crew on board. As the plane crashed to the ground, Angela recalls feeling the excruciating pain that was engulfing her body as well as the nightmare that unfolded. Her story takes you through the ups and downs of her survival, the rescue operations, and her fight to recover from the severe injuries she sustained.

Ed's story is the last of the series. He was working his usual overnight shift at a gas station when two men appeared with their faces covered - each carrying a shotgun. They demanded Ed give them money from the till, and Ed complied. But things went from bad to worse when one of the robbers turned to Ed and shot him in the face, neck, and stomach. Remarkably Ed had not died from his horrific injuries. Instead, he found the strength to stand up and stumbled for help on his mangled legs. Unconscious, he was brought to the hospital where he spent over a month in a coma banked on a fate that he would wake up. Ed’s story tells of his recovery process, the trauma he had to come to terms with and to adapt to a “new normal."

I Survived season 3's Episode 1 emphasizes the human spirit's power, determination, and resilience in challenging and life-threatening circumstances. It's an inspiring and emotional story told by the survivors themselves, making it a must-watch for fans of true crime and survival stories.