''All American Handyman'' is a

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reality competition show between a group of handymen and women. The show is hosted

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, and judged by Mike Holmes and

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. It is a spin-off of ''Handyman Superstar Challenge'', with similar challenges. A revamped ''Handyman Superstar Challenge'' is based on ''All American Handyman'', called ''

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Series

''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''.''All American Handyman'' season 02 episode 01; credits

Season 1 (2010)

Top 10 Finalists

* Peter Wong -- ''WINNER'' * David "Dee" Pellot * Dennis Nourry * Elliot Boswell * Flagg Youngblood * Matthew McGuire * Rich Homburger * Sara Ashby * Caitlin Oliveira * Andrew Kowalyshyn

Contestant progress

Episodes

Episode 1: Hello Contestants, Goodbye Contestants

The twenty finalists are given two sheets of

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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."All American Handyman" season 01 episode 01

Episode 2: Teams of Two

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

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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."All American Handyman" season 01 episode 02

Episode 3: Lay Out Kitchen Designs

Contestants are given one hour to incorporate a refrigerator, range, dishwasher,

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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."All American Handyman" season 01 episode 03

Episode 4: This is the End My Friends

The final three contestants are given the task of designing and building an outdoor space including a deck, furniture, and a

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."All American Handyman" season 01 episode 04

Season 2 (2011)

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 Finalists

* Allison Oropallo * Andy Panko * Cheryl Pokorny * Jared Polston -- ''WINNER'' * Kate Schorzman * Lawrence Huffines * Natalie Spahle * Neil Smith * Pete Kelley * Shaun Killman

Contestant progress

Episodes

Episode 1: Make or Break

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 "All American Handyman" season 02 episode 01

Episode 2: Good on Paper

Challenge 1: : Rough line drawing sketch of either Adirondack chair, planter box, or a small table * Chair: Shaun, Kurt, Neil, Allison, Stefano * Planter: Howard, Cheryl, Jared, Natalie * Table: Matt, Pete, Andy, Kate, Lawrence Eliminated: Matthew, Steffano Challenge 2: : Follow precise plans to build a toolbox Eliminated: Kurt, Howard "All American Handyman" season 02 episode 02

Episode 3: Behind Closed Doors

Challenge 1: : Each contestant is tested one-on-one by each judge * Mike Holmes asks questions about building codes and general building knowledge, then has them attempt to find errors in a poorly built bathroom * Scott McGillivray has them transfer shapes from one board to cut those shapes out of another board * Guest judge Bill Kiss, CMO of Sears Tools, tests 'tool IQ' by having difficult situations where they must select the correct tool to use Challenge 2: : Build a staircase up to a 49 inch high platform "All American Handyman" season 02 episode 03

Episode 4: Terrible Twos

Challenge 1: : 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 Challenge 2: : Build a brick patio from the ground up "All American Handyman" season 02 episode 04

Episode 5: Know it or Blow it

Challenge 1: : 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. "All American Handyman" season 02 episode 05

Episode 6: To the Top

Challenge 1: : Build a large garden shed in 6 hours, with the help of 2 crew who they must manage, having the night before to plan it. Challenge 2: : Layout and build a kitchen using random used kitchen cabinets and new appliances. "All American Handyman" season 02 episode 06

Season 3 (2012)

Top 10 Finalists

* Carol Webster * Chris Leslie * Christopher Topp * Julia Crawford * Michael West * Paul Steiner * Rodney Boyden * Scott Clark * Scott Heeres * Sonne Shields -- ''WINNER''

Episodes

Episode 1: Outhouse to the Doghouse

"Toilet Fixes and Custom Doghouse Build" ;Challenge 1: Toilet replacement ;Challenge 2: Custom doghouse build "All American Handyman" season 03 episode 01

Episode 2: Playground Battlefield

"Crying Babies and Playground Battles" ;Challenge 1: Perform household fixes quietly without waking a sleeping baby ;Challenge 2: Build custom playground "All American Handyman" season 03 episode 02

Episode 3: The Dream Garage

"From Clutter and Chaos to the Dream Garage" ;Challenge 1: Window repair ;Challenge 2: Teams of 2 to rebuild garage "All American Handyman" season 03 episode 03

Episode 4: Inspect and Garden

"Handymen Turned Home Inspectors Turned Garden Builders" ;Challenge 1: Find home problems and repair them ;Challenge 2: Build a tranquil garden retreat "All American Handyman" season 03 episode 04

Episode 5: Burnt by the BBQ

"The Crawlspace Obstacle Course and BBQ Island Build Off" ;Challenge 1: Obstacle course ;Challenge 2: Build a BBQ "All American Handyman" season 03 episode 05

Episode 6: Kitchen Crowns the Winner

"Media Room Redo and a Full Kitchen Build Out for the Win" ;Challenge 1: Rebuild a media room ;Challenge 2: Build a kitchen "All American Handyman" season 03 episode 06

References

External links

* * {{HGTV series HGTV original programming 2010s American reality television series English-language television shows 2010 American television series debuts 2013 American television series endings