Big Bad Wood
From power lines to irate neighbors and everywhere in between, urban tree-cutters encounter things that forest loggers wouldn't dream of. Big Bad Wood follows four urban tree-trimming companies--each one more different than the other--as they take a hack at some of the most extreme situations in their industry. But up in the tree, there are no second chances. One wrong move could cost them thousands of dollars in property damage--or their lives.
- 2013-2013
- 1 season
- National Geographic Channel
- Reality
From power lines to irate neighbors and everywhere in between, urban tree-cutters encounter things that forest loggers wouldn't dream of. Big Bad Wood follows four urban tree-trimming companies--each one more different than the other--as they take a hack at some of the most extreme situations in their industry. But up in the tree, there are no second chances. One wrong move could cost them thousands of dollars in property damage--or their lives.
Season 1 Episode Guide
10 Episodes 2013
Episode 1
Boston Tree Party
Thu, Oct 17, 2013 43 mins
Four ballsy crews set out to demolish giant trees right smack in the middle of Greater Boston.
Episode 2
Tree of Terror
Thu, Oct 24, 2013 43 mins
It's just another day in Boston for these urban axmen as one crew deals with a stubborn tree that fights back, while another crew tries to delicately maneuver in cramped quarters. Meanwhile, the third crew has the luxury of working in a manicured neighborhood of million dollar homes, and the fourth tries to alleviate the tension from irate neighbors.
Episode 3
The Lion's Den
Thu, Oct 31, 2013 43 mins
The crews step out of their comfort zones as they confront dangerous weather, family feuds, and warily explore the inside of a lion's den.
Episode 4
Son of a Beech
Thu, Nov 7, 2013 42 mins
The boys are back in town for some very irksome tree removals as they deal with a day plagued by faulty equipment, intense arguments, near misses, and a blind-as-a-bat greenhorn that seems perpetually stuck in a tree.
Episode 5
Demon Tree
Fri, Nov 1, 2013 43 mins
In a race against weather and time, four tree removal companies battle some of the biggest jobs they've ever faced, but one wrong move could bring everything--and everyone--crashing down.
Episode 6
Turf War
Fri, Nov 1, 2013 45 mins
Tensions flare as a turf war erupts on the outskirts of Boston when one crew invades another's territory. Which team will win the job? The decision must be made quickly as there is no time to waste on a day where limbs are falling from the sky over the four fearless teams.
Episode 7
Live Wire
Sun, Dec 1, 2013 43 mins
Another day, another dollar for the four rough-and-tough crews in Boston as they battle enormous trees, the elements, and each other.
Episode 8
Homeowner from Hell
Sun, Dec 1, 2013 42 mins
Four Boston area tree removal companies find themselves clashing with a leaning pine, a homeowner from hell, an unfortunately placed shed, and a tricky par five on the 15th hole.
Episode 9
Graveyard Shift
Sun, Dec 1, 2013 43 mins
In a career where one foot is always in the grave, a tree-cutting crew has a literal brush with death at a Boston cemetery, while a pink balloon, a chainsaw, and a greenhorn all learn to fly.
Episode 10
The Final Takedown
Sun, Dec 1, 2013 43 mins
It's graduation day for one rookie, as four Boston tree removal companies face challenges that could permanently alter their business--and their vitality.