American Inventor
Season 2
A panel of judges finds the next American Inventor.
Where to Watch Season 2
8 Episodes
- Season Premiere Los Angeles and San FranciscoE1
Season Premiere Los Angeles and San FranciscoEpisode 201, the season premiere for American Inventor's 2nd season, will introduce us to a lot of new faces. Peter Jones will be a friendly face as the only returning judge from Season 1. Joining him behind the table will be Pat Croce, a successful American entrepreneur; Sara Blakely, a womenswear innovator and entrepreneur; and George Forman, of boxing and indoor grilling fame. News anchor Nick Smith, who is replacing Matt Gallant as the show's host in the 2nd season, hosts his first episode of Inventor. In Episode 201, the season begins with open casting calls in Los Angeles and San Francisco. - New York and Chicago (continued)E4
New York and Chicago (continued)The search for America's next big invention continues. Open casting calls continue in Chicago and New York. One inventor from each city will receive a check for $50,000 to develop his or her invention for the show's final rounds. Inventions pitched include yet another bathroom gadget, a roller skating device and "a device to enhance the way couples watch television together," to name a few. - Houston and Tampa (continued)E6
Houston and Tampa (continued)Contestants in Houston and Tampa continue pitching their inventions to the judges of American Inventor. Hopefuls will be vying for the $50,000 prize given to the winning inventor of each city. Among other inventions, a gizmo to entertain dogs with and a new lifesaving device will be showcased. - Semi-FinalistsE7
Semi-FinalistsIn this two-hour episode, the six winners from each of the six audition cities will develop their inventions. They will watch their products undergo focus-group testing, then meet with advisors to complete their prototypes within their $50,000.00 budgets. Only the top three inventions will continue on to the final rounds, where the American public will vote on their favorite invention.
