Hot Wheels: Ultimate Challenge
Sixteen contestants compete to transform cars from their past into the life-sized Hot Wheels of their dreams in the hopes of winning a life-changing cash prize -- and seeing their creation made into a Hot Wheels die-cast toy that anyone can buy.
- 2023-2023
- 1 season
- NBC
- Game Show
- TV-PG
Sixteen contestants compete to transform cars from their past into the life-sized Hot Wheels of their dreams in the hopes of winning a life-changing cash prize -- and seeing their creation made into a Hot Wheels die-cast toy that anyone can buy.
Season 1 Episode Guide
10 Episodes 2023
Episode 1
Cyber Slicker vs. Power Charged
Tue, May 30, 2023
Superfans Jadejha Edwards and "Jerzey" Jim Farrell face off in transforming an ordinary vehicle into an extraordinary Hot Wheels(TM) showstopper, inspired by personal stories, interests and pop culture touchstones. Terry Crews serves as guest judge.
Episode 2
Monster Bug vs. Buckaroo
Tue, Jun 6, 2023
Superfans Sheilah Spencir and Kevin Lister face off in transforming an ordinary vehicle into an extraordinary Hot Wheels(TM) showstopper. Anthony Anderson comes along for the ride.
Episode 3
Spirit of Detroit vs. Flamin' Fire Truck
Tue, Jun 13, 2023
Superfans Rob Anders and Aldavid Jimerson face off in transforming an ordinary vehicle into an extraordinary Hot Wheels(TM) showstopper. Rutledge Wood hosts.
Episode 4
Skater Boy vs. Jaipur Jewel
Tue, Jun 20, 2023
Superfans Felix Arguelles and Arushi Garg face off by transforming an ordinary vehicle into an extraordinary Hot Wheels (TM) showstopper. Fast and Furious' Sung Kang guest judges.
Episode 5
Need for Speed vs. Fight Car
Tue, Jun 27, 2023
Superfans Caroline Johnson and Angela Arnold face off in transforming an ordinary vehicle into an extraordinary Hot Wheels (TM) showstopper, inspired by personal stories, interests and pop culture touchstones. Joel McHale serves as guest judge.
Episode 6
Badge of Honor vs. Mountain Mover
Tue, Jul 11, 2023
Hot Wheels superfans Luidgi Aldator and Terri Jones face off in transforming an ordinary vehicle into an extraordinary Hot Wheels showstopper, inspired by personal stories, interests and pop culture touchstones.
Episode 7
Mardi Gras Mania vs. The Reaper
Tue, Jul 18, 2023
Hot Wheels superfans Michael Cooney and Nick Harrison face off in transforming an ordinary vehicle into an extraordinary Hot Wheels showstopper, inspired by personal stories, interests and pop culture touchstones.
Episode 8
Metamorphosis vs. Racer Girl
Tue, Jul 25, 2023
Hot Wheels superfans Kris Parker and Lauren Partin face off in transforming an ordinary vehicle into an extraordinary Hot Wheels showstopper, inspired by personal stories, interests and pop culture touchstones.
Episode 9
Grand Finale, Part 1
Tue, Aug 1, 2023
Three qualifying winners compete in the grand finale and create brand new life-size Hot Wheels?; the winner takes home an extra $50,000 and gets their design turned into a real die-cast Hot Wheels toy that anyone can buy.
Episode 10
Grand Finale, Part 2
Tue, Aug 8, 2023
Comedy legend and car guru Jay Leno joins the judges to determine a season winner who will take home an extra $50,000 and get their design turned into a real die-cast Hot Wheels? toy that anyone can buy.
