A&E - Assembly Required Series 1 (2021)

Assembly required reunites Tim Allen with Richard Karn in this new competition series that 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. This new series will push each contestant to their limits while testing their ability and ingenuity to not only rebuild it but to build it better. In each episode, Allen and Karn will also dive into the unique history around these items to celebrate the men and women who crafted them, and the techniques used.

Part 1: Bring the Heat
Tim 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. Can the makers bring the heat needed to melt Tim and Richard's hearts or will they be left out in the cold?


Part 2: Smokin Hot
Tim 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. Will these Makers be able reach the finish line on their mobile grills or will their tailgating creations go up in flames?


Part 3: Kicking Grass
Tim 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?


Part 4: Bad to the Bone
Tim 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?


Part 5: Limber Up
Tim Allen and Richard Karn put the maker's skills to the test when they have them 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. Will the makers sprint across the finish line or find themselves lapped by the competition?


Part 6: Scoop and Haul
Tim Allen and Richard Karn know a few things about shouldering the load but when the load gets too heavy, the shoulders can use a break. That's why the guys are challenging the makers to build the ultimate mini dump truck complete with a claw capable of both grabbing a log and crushing a garbage can. Which maker will create the winning dump truck to haul in the cash?


Part 7: Steamed Up
Tim and Richard challenge the makers to build a DIY jacuzzi. But before they can hop into their hot tubs, they have to build a fountain that is capable of both hydration and relaxation. Can the makers prove they have the skills to win or will they end up all wet?


Part 8: Washed Up
Tim Allen and Richard Karn 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?


Part 9: Swept Away
Tim and Richard 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?


Part 10: Work It
Tim 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.