Follow host Mike Rowe as he travels the country in search of remarkable people making a difference in their communities. Returning the Favor gives back to those who pay it forward with humor, heart and surprise. Because one good turn deserves another.
Returning The Favor (Season 1)
Operation Combat Bikesaver (Episode 1)
Air date: 2017-08-28
Overview: Mike Rowe visits a garage in Indiana to surprise Jason, a former Army engineer who runs a therapeutic bike building program for veterans.
Donovan Discovers (Episode 2)
Air date: 2017-08-28
Overview: Mike swings by Albuquerque, New Mexico to see Donovan, a young man who used to be homeless, but now makes soaps for the homeless.
Girls Build (Episode 3)
Air date: 2017-09-04
Overview: Mike and the team pop into Portland Oregon to surprise Katie Hughes, a female carpenter who created and runs an incredible skills trade camp for young girls.
Raising the Roughriders (Episode 4)
Air date: 2017-09-11
Overview: Mike and the crew visit Long Island to honor Bryan Blomquist, a sled hockey coach who goes above and beyond for his adaptive athletes.
Loving you Through It (Episode 5)
Air date: 2017-09-18
Overview: Mike stops by a Chula Vista salon to visit Snooky, a hairdresser who restores beauty and confidence to female cancer patients.
A Hero's Retreat (Episode 6)
Air date: 2017-09-25
Overview: Mike and the RTF team head out to Rome, Maine to reward US Army Veteran Travis Mills, who has founded a retreat for wounded combat veterans and their families.
Feeding the First Responders (Episode 7)
Air date: 2017-10-02
Overview: Mike and his crew head west to Black Diamond, Washington to reward Mamma Ginger and the Soup Ladies; a volunteer organization feeding home cooked meals to first responders on the front lines.
The Music Man (Episode 8)
Air date: 2017-10-09
Overview: Mike and the crew are in Richmond, CA to learn more about music teacher Tim Wilson and the inspiring band program he created.v
Pens and Pencils All in a Rowe (Episode 9)
Air date: 2017-10-16
Overview: Mike picks up his parents; John and Peggy in his hometown of Baltimore, MD to surprise former teacher Melissa Badeker, founder of the Baltimore Teachers Supply Swap.
Wedding Dress Rescue (Episode 10)
Air date: 2017-10-23
Overview: Mike and the crew are in Glen Burnie, Maryland to meet an amazing seamstress, Denise Simmons, who came to the rescue of 80+ brides when a national bridal retail store suddenly closed its doors.
