All American Handyman is a HGTVreality 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.
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.
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.
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 flat screen TV on the wall. After dropping two more contestants, the remaining six get one hour to install a salvaged door slab on a laundry room, as well as make a shelf above the washer and dryer.
Episode 3: Lay Out Kitchen Designs
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.
The final three contestants are given the task of designing and building an outdoor space including a deck, furniture, and a barbecue grill.
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.
"From Clutter and Chaos to the Dream Garage" ;Challenge 1: Window repair ;Challenge 2: Teams of 2 to rebuild garage
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
Episode 5: Burnt by the BBQ
"The Crawlspace Obstacle Course and BBQ Island Build Off" ;Challenge 1: Obstacle course ;Challenge 2: Build a BBQ
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
