Returning The Favor

Season 1

Follow host Mike Rowe as he travels the country in search of remarkable people making a difference in their communities. Returning the Favor gives back to those who pay it forward with humor, heart and surprise. Because one good turn deserves another.

Where to Watch Season 1

10 Episodes

  • Donovan Discovers
    E1
    Donovan DiscoversMike swings by Albuquerque, New Mexico to see Donovan, a young man who used to be homeless, but now makes soaps for the homeless.
  • Operation Combat Bikesaver
    E2
    Operation Combat BikesaverMike Rowe visits a garage in Indiana to surprise Jason, a former Army engineer who runs a therapeutic bike building program for veterans.
  • Girls Build
    E3
    Girls BuildMike and the team pop into Portland Oregon to surprise Katie Hughes, a female carpenter who created and runs an incredible skills trade camp for young girls.
  • Raising the Roughriders
    E4
    Raising the RoughridersMike and the crew visit Long Island to honor Bryan Blomquist, a sled hockey coach who goes above and beyond for his adaptive athletes.
  • Loving you Through It
    E5
    Loving you Through ItMike stops by a Chula Vista salon to visit Snooky, a hairdresser who restores beauty and confidence to female cancer patients.
  • A Hero's Retreat
    E6
    A Hero's RetreatMike and the RTF team head out to Rome, Maine to reward US Army Veteran Travis Mills, who has founded a retreat for wounded combat veterans and their families.
  • Feeding the First Responders
    E7
    Feeding the First RespondersMike and his crew head west to Black Diamond, Washington to reward Mamma Ginger and the Soup Ladies; a volunteer organization feeding home cooked meals to first responders on the front lines.
  • The Music Man
    E8
    The Music ManMike and the crew are in Richmond, CA to learn more about music teacher Tim Wilson and the inspiring band program he created.v
  • Pens and Pencils All in a Rowe
    E9
    Pens and Pencils All in a RoweMike picks up his parents; John and Peggy in his hometown of Baltimore, MD to surprise former teacher Melissa Badeker, founder of the Baltimore Teachers Supply Swap.
  • Wedding Dress Rescue
    E10
    Wedding Dress RescueMike and the crew are in Glen Burnie, Maryland to meet an amazing seamstress, Denise Simmons, who came to the rescue of 80+ brides when a national bridal retail store suddenly closed its doors.

 

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