

Mike Rowe visits unique individuals and joins them in their respective undertakings, paying tribute to innovators, do-gooders, entrepreneurs, collectors, fanatics–people who simply have to do it. This show is about passion, purpose, and occasionally, hobbies that get a little out of hand.



Apr 9, 2015 - 40m
Mike becomes a rodeo bullfighter, sees how bitter beans become tasty chocolate and meets a man who brings Abe Lincoln to life.

Apr 16, 2015 - 40m
Mike sets sail to clean up the Ohio River, discovers the art of ice sculpting in Wisconsin and tries his hand at blacksmithing in Colorado.

Apr 23, 2015 - 40m
Mike explores a cross between wrestling and burlesque, heads to Wisconsin to learn ice curling and turns recycled glass into his very own masterpiece.

May 7, 2015 - 40m
Mike tries his hand at water ballet, learns rock climbing and repelling in a day and raises a super-sized flag.

May 14, 2015 - 40m
Mike gets behind the wheel of a monster truck, tries his hand as a punk rock bike polo player, and joins a forager in the pursuit of ingredients for a feast.

May 21, 2015 - 40m
Mike works with the Navy Seabees to build a bridge, tries his hand at medieval sword fighting, and emerges himself in Edgar Allan Poe history.

May 28, 2015 - 40m
Mike participates in an ice rescue mission in the Windy City, learns the ins and outs of Russian/Turkish bathouses, and takes a chance with voodoo culture.

Jun 4, 2015 - 40m
Mike gets schooled in the history of low riders while in East L.A., meets the master of cigar box guitars in Jackson, Mississippi and crafts a unique bobblehead in Georgia.