Assembly Required

Season 1

This competition series spotlights the best and brightest builders from across the country, at their home workshops, as they compete to breathe new life into everyday household items in desperate need of fixing.

Where to Watch Season 1

10 Episodes

Bring the Heat
E1
Bring the HeatTim Allen and Richard Karn put the maker's skills to the test when they have them create an all-season leaf blower that can also melt ice and snow. But before they can play with fire, they have to prove they can put one out by creating a class A fire extinguisher.
Smokin' Hot
E2
Smokin' HotTim Allen and Richard Karn heat up the competition when they ask our Makers to create a Mobile BBQ Grill with all the fixins'. But before they can start cooking, they must first prove they can create fire by fabricating a brazing torch.
Kicking Grass
E3
Kicking GrassTim Allen and Richard Karn challenge the maker's imaginations by having them build a do-it-all landscaping machine. But before they can tackle their yard work, they have to build a shock-absorbing food tray for a comfy recliner. Can the makers prove they have the skills to win or will they get mowed down by the competition?
Bad to the Bone
E4
Bad to the BoneTim Allen and Richard Karn challenge the Makers to put their best paw forward by creating the ultimate doghouse. But before they can unleash their perfect pooch palaces, they must first prove their K9 construction prowess by building a functioning doggy-door. Which maker will be crowned best-in-show while the rest are left barking up the wrong tree?
Limber Up
E5
Limber UpTim Allen and Richard Karn ask the makers to create an exercise machine that's fully loaded with all the bells and whistles. But first, the makers have to build a working treadmill to get their heart rates up.
Scoop and Haul
E6
Scoop and HaulTim Allen and Richard Karn challenge the makers to build the ultimate mini dump truck, complete with a claw capable of grabbing a log and crushing a garbage can.
Steamed Up
E7
Steamed UpTim Allen and Richard Karn challenge the makers to build a DIY jacuzzi; before they can hop into their hot tubs, the makers have to build a fountain that is capable of hydration and relaxation.
Washed Up
E8
Washed UpTim and Richard believe that dirty cars are no laughing matter, so they challenge the makers to create a mobile car wash capable of making any car sparkle. But first, the makers have to build a handheld vacuum. Will the makers wipe up the competition with their skills or be left in the dust?
Swept Away
E9
Swept AwayTim Allen and Richard Karn believe a clean driveway is a happy driveway, so they're challenging the makers to build the ultimate street sweeper. But first, they need to see who's the brightest bulb in the group as they task the makers with building headlights. Which makers will be swept to the side and who will clear the way to victory?
Work It
E10
Work ItTim and Richard never know where or when they'll need their tools so they're tasking the makers with building them a mobile workbench; but before they can take their skills on the road, they have to build a heavy-duty flashlight.