About this season
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.
Episodes (8)
1. Bullfighting
Aired 9 April 2015 • 40 min
Mike becomes a rodeo bullfighter, sees how bitter beans become tasty chocolate and meets a man who brings Abe Lincoln to life.
2. River Rescue
Aired 16 April 2015 • 40 min
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.
3. Mexican Wrestling Meets Burlesque
Aired 23 April 2015 • 40 min
Mike explores a cross between wrestling and burlesque, heads to Wisconsin to learn ice curling and turns recycled glass into his very own masterpiece.
4. Highway Boulder Crew
Aired 7 May 2015 • 40 min
Mike tries his hand at water ballet, learns rock climbing and repelling in a day and raises a super-sized flag.
5. Monster Truck Rally
Aired 14 May 2015 • 40 min
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.
6. Navy Seabees
Aired 21 May 2015 • 40 min
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.
7. Chicago Ice Rescue
Aired 28 May 2015 • 40 min
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.
8. Low Riders
Aired 4 June 2015 • 40 min
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.