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. USS John C. Stennis
Aired 26 May 2018 • 40 min
Mike Rowe climbs aboard the USS John C. Stennis, a Nimitz-class supercarrier, the largest in the U.S. fleet. He'll learn about some of the inner workings of the ship and also how to guide and receive helicopters and fighter jets for landing.
2. Hair Museum; Dog Colorist
Aired 2 June 2018 • 40 min
Mike Rowe drops by a museum dedicated entirely to hair and visits with its charming curator who teaches him the arcane method of genealogy tracking. And he'll dabble himself in the old practice.
3. Forager, Pig Farmer
Aired 9 June 2018 • 40 min
Mike Rowe spends a day with a guy who lives in society, but off the land. Then, he goes to a pig farm where a former tech industry employee is trying to turn pork into red meat again.
4. Curling
Aired 16 June 2018 • 40 min
Mike Rowe goes to Wisconsin to learn the fine art of curling from Olympic coach and gold medalist Steve Brown.
5. Skills USA
Aired 23 June 2018 • 40 min
6. Cattle Drive
Aired 7 July 2018 • 40 min
Mike Rowe travels to Colorado to take a crash course on cattle driving. He'll be learning from reformed city slickers, Tom and Darcy Carr, owners of the Colorado Cattle Company.
7. STEAM Carnival
Aired 14 July 2018 • 40 min
Mike Rowe goes to Two Bit Circus to learn about disruptive innovation and how to get kids curious about how things work again.
8. Hot Air Balloon and Hang Glider
Aired 21 July 2018 • 40 min
Mike Rowe gets SERIOUS air in a pig-shaped hot air balloon. Yes, you read that right. Then, in a fit of spontaneity, he climbs aboard a hang glider and takes to the skies once again.