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All American Handyman is a HGTV reality competition show between a group of handymen and women. The show is hosted Molly Culver, and judged by Mike Holmes and Scott McGillivray. It is a spin-off of Handyman Superstar Challenge, with similar challenges. A revamped Handyman Superstar Challenge is based on All American Handyman, called Canada's Handyman Challenge.
Seriesedit
All American Handyman is a competition between handymen and handywomen with challenges based on home repair and improvement, and basic woodworking. The winner of the competition is the "All American Handyman", and is offered a development deal with HGTV. After each challenge, a number of competitors are eliminated. There are two challenges per episode. The series is based on HGTV Canada's Handyman Superstar Challenge.[1]
The twenty finalists are given two sheets of plywood to build anything they want within the time limit of two hours. Ten finalists make it the next stage, which includes the shape challenge and quizzes on building code and tools.[2]
Episode 2: Teams of Twoedit
The remaining eight contestants are paired into teams and given the task of finishing a section of a room. They must install a window, drywall, wainscot, trim, and wood flooring. To top it off, contestants have to install a flat screen TV on the wall.
After dropping two more contestants, the remaining six get one hour to install a salvaged door slab (including making the door frame) on a laundry room, as well as make a shelf above the washer and dryer.[3]
Episode 3: Lay Out Kitchen Designsedit
Contestants are given one hour to incorporate a refrigerator, range, dishwasher, microwave and sink into a small, L-shaped kitchen. They must design and build the cabinets and install countertops as well.
After eliminating another handyman, the final four contestants face a trio of challenges, each to be completed in 30 minutes or less: repair a broken window pane; shingle a dog house; install a toilet.[4]
Episode 4: This is the End My Friendsedit
The final three contestants are given the task of designing and building an outdoor space including a deck, furniture, and a barbecue grill.[5]
Season 2 (2011)edit
The second season is extended to have a total of 6 episodes, allowing the first to eliminate only 6 out of 20 instead of the first season's first episode where 12 out of 20 were eliminated.
Top 10 Finalistsedit
Allison Oropallo
Andy Panko
Cheryl Pokorny
Jared Polston -- WINNER
Kate Schorzman
Lawrence Huffines
Natalie Spahle
Neil Smith
Pete Kelley
Shaun Killman
Contestant progressedit
Handymen
1
2
3
4
5
6
Jared
Top 14
Top 10
LOW
IN
IN
IN
IN
IN
IN
WINNER
Allison
Top 14
Top 10
IN
LOW
IN
IN
IN
LOW
IN
OUT
Shaun
Top 14
Top 10
IN
IN
IN
IN
IN
IN
IN
OUT
Andy
Top 14
Top 10
IN
IN
IN
IN
IN
IN
OUT
Cheryl
Top 14
Top 10
IN
LOW
IN
IN
LOW
OUT
Kate
Top 14
Top 10
IN
IN
IN
LOW
OUT
Neil
Top 14
Top 10
LOW
IN
LOW
OUT
Lawrence
Top 14
Top 10
IN
LOW
OUT
Natalie
Top 14
Top 10
LOW
OUT
Pete
Top 14
Top 10
OUT
Episodesedit
Episode 1: Make or Breakedit
Initial findings, cutting down from 20 competitors to the top 14
Challenge 1:
Use two sheets of plywood to build anything the contestant wants
Low: Howard, Marcus, Chris, Edward, Mike, Tonya
Eliminated: Edward Wurch, Mike Burns, Tonya Tyler
Challenge 2:
Build a fence gate (no plans)
Low: Howard, Marcus, Chris, Josh, Andy
Eliminated: Chris Gill, Joshua Cohen, Marcus Bailey
Contestants are randomly divided into teams of two. Each team must finish a room, starting from studs, they are asked to put in insulation, drywall, a window, hardwood flooring and trim, and mount a TV to the wall
The teams are:
Shaun and Cheryl
Allison and Andy
Jared and Kate
Lawrence and Neil
After the first challenge, the weakest team (Lawrence and Neil) compete one-on-one to install crown molding around a number of difficult corners
Obstacle course of 3 30 minute challenges that require prior knowledge to simply accomplish. Replacing a damaged piece of hardwood flooring, install an electrical socket and light with a switch on a wall, and build a small stack of bricks to test masonry knowledge.
Challenge 2:
Install a double door, including frame, on a linen closet. Then install a shelving system and fill it with linens.