The BEST episodes of Somebody's Gotta Do It
Every episode of Somebody's Gotta Do It ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Somebody's Gotta Do It!
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.
#1 - Hair Museum/Dog Colorist
Season 4 - Episode 2 - Aired 6/2/2018
Mike Rowe visits Leila's Hair Museum to explore hair art and meets Omboy Rucker, a pet groomer who creatively styles dogs, showcasing unique passions in America. Original segments first appeared in season 1 episodes from CNN.
Watch Now:Amazon#2 - USS John C. Stennis
Season 4 - Episode 1 - Aired 5/26/2018
Mike and his crew take you deep inside the workings of the largest ship in the US Navy, the USS John Stennis. From the mess hall to the flight deck, Mike does every job on the ship, and along the way learns the history of these floating cities.
#3 - Hot Air Balloon and Hang Glider
Season 4 - Episode 8 - Aired 7/21/2018
Mike Rowe takes to the sky in Florida, piloting a hot air balloon and learning to hang glide. Mike learns about the history of hot air balloons, how they work, and how they have changed since their first launch in 1783.
Watch Now:Amazon#4 - STEAM Carnival
Season 4 - Episode 7 - Aired 7/14/2018
At Two-Bit Circus, Mike discovers how innovators blend Science, Tech, Engineering, Art, and Math to modernize carnival games and inspire kids to pursue STEM careers through creativity and fun.
#6 - Curling
Season 4 - Episode 4 - Aired 6/16/2018
Mike Rowe visits Madison, Wisconsin, to learn curling from Olympic competitor Craig Brown and coach Steve Brown. From gear and rules to ice technique and sweeping strategy, Mike discovers the skill, honor, and community behind the sport.
Watch Now:Amazon#7 - Forager, Pig Farmer
Season 4 - Episode 3 - Aired 6/9/2018
Foraging wild plants and seafood, plus visiting an Iowa farmer reviving heritage pork. Original segments first appeared in season 2 episodes from CNN.
#8 - Skills USA
Season 4 - Episode 5 - Aired 6/23/2018
Mike Rowe visits the SkillsUSA trade show in Kansas City, Missouri, where he practices welding, baking, and broadcasting, showcasing the dedication of those in vocational trades.
#9 - Demolition Ranch
Season 3 - Episode 2 - Aired 10/4/2015
Mike tries his hand at becoming a middle-aged action hero, prepping a stuffed squirrel as a museum exhibit and treks to California to investigate mysterious stone towers.
#10 - Golden Knights
Season 3 - Episode 8 - Aired 11/15/2015
Mike jumps out of a plane with an elite parachute team, explores recycled trash-turned-art in Oregon, and returns to a inner city, war-torn Baltimore.
#11 - Monster Truck Rally
Season 2 - Episode 5 - Aired 5/14/2015
Mike gets behind the wheel of a monster truck, tries his hand as a punk rock bike polo player, and joins a forager in the pursuit of ingredients for a feast.
#12 - Extreme Soap Box
Season 3 - Episode 3 - Aired 10/11/2015
Mike Rowe gets a tour of the entrepreneurial workspace, Tech Shop.
#13 - River Rescue
Season 2 - Episode 2 - Aired 4/16/2015
Mike sets sail to clean up the Ohio River and tries his hand at blacksmithing in Colorado.
#15 - Highway Boulder Crew
Season 2 - Episode 4 - Aired 5/7/2015
Mike tries his hand at water ballet, learns rock climbing and repelling in a day and raises a super-sized flag.
#17 - Backstage Las Vegas (Le Reve)
Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 10/8/2014
Mike travels to Las Vegas to find out how the aquatic show Le Rêve works and is performed. The episode also features Leila's Hair Museum of Independence, Missouri.
#18 - Raising Crane
Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 10/15/2014
Mike flies off to the Patuxent Wildlife Research Center in Maryland, where Dr. John French and his team work to repopulate cranes; Mike then learns the art of creating neon signs with the unofficial Kings of Neon, Evan Voyles and Kirk Tunningly.
#19 - Bullfighting
Season 2 - Episode 1 - Aired 4/9/2015
Mike Rowe heads to Chicago's PBR event to train as a bullfighter, learning firsthand the perils and skills involved in safeguarding riders from charging bulls.
#21 - Derby Dolls
Season 3 - Episode 5 - Aired 10/25/2015
Mike visits a mother who plays Roller Derby, hunts rats in NYC, and meets a rebel in the pork industry.
#22 - The Real Survivor
Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 10/29/2014
Mike learns life saving skills in Tehachapi, California. Mike also learns about watermelon seed spitting in Luling, Texas.
#23 - Chicago Ice Rescue
Season 2 - Episode 7 - Aired 5/28/2015
Mike participates in an ice rescue mission in the Windy City, learns the ins and outs of Russian/Turkish bathouses, and takes a chance with voodoo culture.
#24 - Drag Racing
Season 3 - Episode 7 - Aired 11/8/2015
Mike discovers drag racing, checks out a recycled airplane home, and spends an evening in a Treehouse Treesort.
#25 - Goat Cheese Queen
Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 12/22/2014
Mike visits Humboldt County, California and the goat cheese queen. Mike also visits a dog groomer in Columbus, Georgia.