Making It (TV series)

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Making It
Making It Title Screen.jpg
GenreReality competition
Presented by
Judges
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons3
No. of episodes22 (list of episodes)
Production
Executive producers
Production companiesUniversal Television Alternative Studio
Paper Kite Productions
3 Arts Entertainment
DistributorNBCUniversal Television Distribution
Release
Original networkNBC
Original releaseJuly 31, 2018 (2018-07-31) –
present (present)
Chronology
Related showsBaking It
External links
Website

Making It is an American reality competition television series, co-hosted by Amy Poehler and Nick Offerman. The series premiered on July 31, 2018, on NBC.[1][2]

The show features craftspeople skilled in different media competing to be named the "Master Maker" and win $100,000. Each week, competitors make two handmade projects—a "Faster Craft" and a "Master Craft." The winner of each challenge earns a patch. For the Faster Craft, makers have three hours to create an item. For the Master Craft, they have a longer time to create a more elaborate themed collection. At the end of every episode, one person is sent home based on their performance in the Master Craft.[3]

On August 21, 2018, NBC renewed the series for a second season, which premiered on December 2, 2019, for the holidays and aired over two weeks.[4] On January 11, 2020, NBC renewed the series for a third season which premiered on June 24, 2021.[5][6]

Cast[]

Hosts[]

Judges[]

Shop Master[]

Contestants[]

Season 1[]

Name Age Occupation Residence
Amber Kemp-Gerstel 37 Craft Blogger Miami, Florida
Billy Kheel 43 Felt Artist Los Angeles, California
Jeffery "Jeff" Rudell 54 Paper Crafter New York, NY
Jemma Olson 60 Hodge Podge Crafter Rockwall, Texas
Joanna "Jo" Gick 37 Interior Designer Chandler, Arizona
Khiem Nguyen 28 Woodworker Austin, Texas
Nicole Sweeney 31 Woodworker San Francisco, California
Robert Mahar 46 Designer and Maker Los Angeles, California

Season 2[]

Name Occupation Residence Ref.
Ashley Basnight Woodworker Norman, Oklahoma [8]
Aspen Vo Hasse Calligrapher San Francisco, California
Eagan Tilghman Costume Designer and Puppet Maker Meridian, Mississippi
Floyd Davis Installation Artist Los Angeles, California
Jamie Hudson Maker Portland, Oregon
Jessie Bearden Multi-disciplinary Artist and Portraitist New York, New York
Justine Silva Interior and Spatial Designer, and Window Installation Artist Los Angeles, California
Lilly Jimenez DIY Blogger and Balloon Artist Miami, Florida
Matt Kawika Ortiz Muralist Honolulu, Hawaii
Rebecca Propes Interior Designer Gilbert, Arizona

Season 3[]

Name Occupation Residence
Adam Kingman Industrial Designer Glenbrook, Nevada
Becca Barnett Taxidermist Charleston, South Carolina
Blake McFarland Sculptor Clovis, California
Chelsea Andersson Miniaturist Mill Valley, California
Gary Herd Woodworker and Muralist Waldport, Oregon
Jess Lamworth Sculptor Phoenix, Maryland
Kara Walker Custom Fabricator Orcutt, California
Kaviya Ravi Display Artist Louisville, Kentucky
Maria Antoinette Content Creator Knoxville, Tennessee
Melañio Gomez Prop Stylist San Francisco, California

Production[]

Promotional poster

On March 28, 2017, it was announced that NBC had straight-to-series ordered the unscripted "Crafts Competition Reality Series" with the working title, The Handmade Project from Amy Poehler's Paper Kite Productions. It was also announced that it would be hosted by Poehler and Nick Offerman.[2]

In October 2017, NBC announced that the show would be called Making It and named the show's two judges, Dayna Isom Johnson and Simon Doonan.[9] NBC later announced that the show would premiere on July 31, 2018.[10]

Contestant progress[]

SEASON 1
Contestant Specialty 1 2 3 4 5 6
Khiem Woodworking SAFE SAFE WIN FAST FAST WINNER
Jo Interior Designer WIN SAFE SAFE SAFE WIN RUNNER UP
Amber DIY Blogger SAFE FAST SAFE WIN SAFE RUNNER UP
Billy Felt Crafts SAFE WIN SAFE SAFE OUT
Robert Designer FAST SAFE FAST OUT
Nicole Woodworker SAFE SAFE OUT
Jeff Paper Crafts SAFE OUT
Jemma Hodge Podge OUT
SEASON 2
Contestant Specialty 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Justine Construction Manager WIN SAFE FAST SAFE SAFE SAFE WIN WINNER
Jessie Portraits SAFE SAFE BOTH SAFE SAFE WIN SAFE RUNNER UP
Lilly DIY Blogger SAFE WIN SAFE SAFE FAST SAFE SAFE RUNNER UP
Rebecca Interior Design SAFE SAFE SAFE FAST WIN SAFE OUT
Floyd Installation SAFE SAFE SAFE WIN SAFE OUT
Eagan Costume Design FAST SAFE SAFE SAFE OUT
Matt Murals SAFE SAFE SAFE OUT
Ashley Woodworking SAFE FAST OUT
Jamie Electronics SAFE OUT
Aspen Calligraphy OUT
SEASON 3
Contestant Specialty 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Adam Industrial Designer WIN SAFE SAFE SAFE FAST WIN SAFE WINNER
Chelsea Miniaturist SAFE FAST SAFE WIN SAFE SAFE SAFE RUNNER UP
Kara Custom Fabricator WIN SAFE SAFE SAFE SAFE WIN RUNNER UP
Melañio Prop Stylist SAFE WIN SAFE SAFE FAST SAFE RUNNER UP
Becca Taxidermist FAST SAFE SAFE SAFE WIN SAFE OUT
Jess Sculptor SAFE SAFE SAFE FAST SAFE OUT
Blake Sculptor SAFE SAFE SAFE SAFE OUT
Gary Woodworker SAFE SAFE SAFE OUT
Kaviya Display Artist SAFE SAFE OUT
Maria Content Creator SAFE OUT
  (FAST) The Contestant won that episode's Faster Craft Challenge.
  (WIN) The Contestant won that episode's Master Craft Challenge.
  (BOTH) The contestant won both that episode's Faster Craft Challenge and Master Craft Challenge.
  (OUT) The Contestant won that episode’s Faster Craft Challenge but was eliminated from the competition during the Master Craft Challenge.
  (OUT) The Contestant was eliminated from the competition.
  (SAFE) The Contestant won neither the Faster Craft Challenge nor Master Craft Challenge, and they were not eliminated.
  (WINNER) The Contestant was named Master Maker.
  (RUNNER UP) The contestant was runner up.
  (WINNER) The Contestant won the Faster Craft Challenge and was then named Master Maker.
  (RUNNER UP) The contestant won the Faster Craft Challenge and was then named a runner up.

Episodes[]

SeasonMakersWinnerRunner-up(s)EpisodesOriginally aired
First airedLast aired
18Khiem NguyenJoanna "Jo" Gick
& Amber Kemp-Gerstel		6July 31, 2018 (2018-07-31)September 4, 2018 (2018-09-04)
210Justine SilvaJessie Bearden
& Lilly Jimenez		8December 2, 2019 (2019-12-02)December 11, 2019 (2019-12-11)
3Adam KingmanChelsea Andersson,
Melañio Gomez,
& Kara Walker		8June 24, 2021 (2021-06-24)August 26, 2021 (2021-08-26)[11][12]

Season 1 (2018)[]

No.
overall		No. in
season		TitleOriginal air dateU.S. viewers
(millions)
11"Meet Your Makers"July 31, 2018 (2018-07-31)5.19[13]
For the faster craft challenge, the eight makers must make a craft that reveals each maker's "secret beast". For the master craft challenge, they must make family heirlooms with a contemporary twist.
22"Home Sweet Home"August 7, 2018 (2018-08-07)4.15[14]
For the faster craft challenge, the makers must create terrariums that celebrate where they grew up. For the master craft challenge, they must make a collection of handmade forts and children's toys.
33"Party Time!"August 14, 2018 (2018-08-14)3.81[15]
For the faster craft challenge, the makers must create unique snack stadiums. For the master craft challenge, they must make a backyard bonanza using repurposed and recycled materials to create themed party seating and matching outdoor games.
44"All of the Holidays at Once"August 21, 2018 (2018-08-21)3.73[16]
For the faster craft challenge, the makers must make Halloween costumes using common household items. For the master craft challenge, they must create front door holiday displays.
55"Inside Out"August 28, 2018 (2018-08-28)3.66[17]
For the faster craft challenge, the makers create light fixtures made from natural materials. For the master craft challenge, they must transform ordinary backyard sheds into unique personal spaces.
66"Happily Ever Crafter"September 4, 2018 (2018-09-04)3.51[18]
The final three makers must transform a real couple's wedding into an amazing handcrafted experience. For the faster craft challenge, the makers make one-of-kind cake toppers. For the master craft challenge, they must create wedding ceremony backdrops and handmade wedding gifts. Amy, Nick, and the judges award the title of Master Maker to the competition winner.

Season 2 (2019)[]

No.
overall		No. in
season		TitleOriginal air dateU.S. viewers
(millions)
71"What Are You Made Of?"December 2, 2019 (2019-12-02)2.78[19]
For the faster craft challenge, ten new makers must create a 3D presentation of a food that reflects who they are. For the master craft, they must create a new version of their favorite childhood craft, showing how they've grown.
82"Ordinary Home To Extraordinary Home"December 3, 2019 (2019-12-03)2.55[20]
For the faster craft challenge, the makers had to design a wall, based around the idea that everyone has a blank wall in their home. For the master craft, they had to design a mailbox, trying to represent the feel of their homes.
93"Best Friends"December 4, 2019 (2019-12-04)2.61[21]
The theme of this week was friendship. For the faster craft challenge, the 8 makers were put into teams of two and were assigned the project of making a two-person costume. They were required to use a number of items from a box of supplies. For the master craft, they had to make homes for an animal.
104"Wreathy Street"December 5, 2019 (2019-12-05)1.69[22]
For the faster craft challenge, the makers had to put together wreaths to hang on their front doors. The wreaths were meant to symbolize a season, holiday, occasion, or style. For the master craft, the makers created an oversized interactive lawn display celebrating their favorite holiday.
115"Work and Play"December 9, 2019 (2019-12-09)2.38[23]
126"Hope and Dreams"December 10, 2019 (2019-12-10)2.91[24]
137"A Shed Hack Staycation"December 11, 2019 (2019-12-11)2.77[25]
148"You Made It!"December 11, 2019 (2019-12-11)2.13[25]

Season 3 (2021)[]

No.
overall		No. in
season		Title [11]Original air date [11]U.S. viewers
(millions)
151"One in a Million"June 24, 2021 (2021-06-24)2.09[26]
162"Random Crafts of Kindness"July 1, 2021 (2021-07-01)1.96[27]
173"Expand Your World"July 8, 2021 (2021-07-08)1.88[28]
184"All of the Holidays at Once"July 15, 2021 (2021-07-15)2.10[29]
195"Make Yourself at Home"July 22, 2021 (2021-07-22)2.00[30]
206"Re-Making Memories"August 12, 2021 (2021-08-12)N/A
217"Take It Out Back"August 19, 2021 (2021-08-19)1.50[31]
228"Shed Hack"August 26, 2021 (2021-08-26)1.50[32]

Ratings[]

U.S. Nielsen Ratings[]

Season 1[]

# Title Air date Timeslot (EDT) Rating
(18–49) 		Share
(18–49) 		Viewers
(millions) 		Nightly
Rank 		Weekly
Rank
1 "Meet Your Makers" July 31, 2018 Tuesday
10:00 p.m. 		1.1 5 5.19 2[13] 13[33]
2 "Home Sweet Home" August 7, 2018 0.9 5 4.15 3[14] 18[34]
3 "Party Time!" August 14, 2018 0.9 5 3.81 3[15] 22[35]
4 "All of the Holidays at Once" August 21, 2018 0.9 5 3.73 3[16] N/A
5 "Inside Out" August 28, 2018 0.8 4 3.66 3[17] 19[36]
6 "Happily Ever Crafter" September 4, 2018 0.7 4 3.51 3[18] N/A

Season 2[]

# Title Air date Timeslot (ET) Rating
(18–49) 		Share
(18–49) 		Viewers
(millions)
1 "What Are You Made Of?" December 2, 2019 Monday
10:00 p.m. 		0.5 3 2.78[19]
2 "Ordinary Home To Extraordinary Home" December 3, 2019 Tuesday
10:00 p.m. 		0.5 3 2.55[20]
3 "Best Friends" December 4, 2019 Wednesday
10:00 p.m. 		0.5 3 2.61[21]
4 "Wreathy Street" December 5, 2019 Thursday
10:00 p.m. 		0.4 2 1.69[22]
5 "Work and Play" December 9, 2019 Monday
10:00 p.m. 		0.4 3 2.38[23]
6 "Hope and Dreams" December 10, 2019 Tuesday
10:00 p.m. 		0.5 3 2.91[24]
7 "A Shed Hack Staycation" December 11, 2019 Wednesday
9:00 p.m. 		0.6 3 2.77[25]
8 "You Made It!" December 11, 2019 Wednesday
10:00 p.m. 		0.5 3 2.13[25]

Season 3[]

# Title Air date Timeslot (EDT) Rating
(18–49) 		Share
(18–49) 		Viewers
(millions) 		Nightly
Rank 		Weekly
Rank
1 "One in a Million" June 24, 2021 Thursday
8:00 p.m. 		0.4 2.09[26]

Baking It[]

Main article: Baking It

In May 2021, Peacock announced that a spin-off show Baking It with a six-episode run has been ordered. It will feature teams of two talented home bakers. Poehler, Nicole Yaron, Pip Wells, Kate Arend and Dave Becky will serve as executive producers.[37] Maya Rudolph and Andy Samberg will serve as hosts.[38] The series premiered on December 2, 2021.[39]

International versions[]

Main article: Making It Australia (TV series)

In October 2020, Australia's Network 10 announced at their annual upfronts they would be making a local version of the show for Australian audiences in 2021. The show is co-produced by NBCUniversal International Studios' Matchbox Pictures and Eureka Productions.[40] The series is hosted by comedians Susie Youssef and Harley Breen,[41] and judged by production designer and art director Deborah Riley and paper engineer Benja Harney.[42] The series premiered on Network 10 on September 15, 2021.[43]

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