Somebody's Gotta Do It

Mike 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.

Documentary

Somebody's Gotta Do It

Documentary

Created By
First Aired on: Oct 08, 2014
Popularity: 6.74: 2 votes
Networks: (US)
Production: Pilgrim Media Group (US)
Status: Ended: Show Ended

Seasons & episodes

Total 4 seasons, 32 episodes

Season 1

Aired 11 years ago

8 Episodes

Episode 1Backstage Las Vegas40 min
Mike is in Las Vegas to meet the TD of the Le Reve diving show, Dale Hurt where he learns, up close, the danger of their death-defying feats; Mike then meets Leila Cohoon of the only hair museum in the world in Independence, Missouri.
Episode 2Raising Crane40 min
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.
Episode 3Oyster Orgy40 min
Mike learns oysters' environmental and economical benefits as he helps orchestrate an oyster orgy to save Chesapeake Bay
Episode 4The Real Survivor40 min
Thomas Coyne teaches people life saving skills in California; watermelon seed spitting in Texas.
Episode 5Pageant of the Masters40 min
Mike Rowe breaks bread with “Jesus” at the Pageant of the Masters, then dines with some fancy chicks!