JUNKies
JUNKies follows Jimmie and his crew of big characters at their Long Island salvage yard, where they separate trash from treasure and help backyard inventors bring their imaginings to life. Whether searching for one specific item, or scrounging for scraps, The JUNKies team will go to any length to construct new and inspired devices. Watch the pros roll up their sleeves and show ingenious ways to transform their trash. Series on Science.
- 2011-2011
- 1 season
- Science Channel
- Reality
JUNKies follows Jimmie and his crew of big characters at their Long Island salvage yard, where they separate trash from treasure and help backyard inventors bring their imaginings to life. Whether searching for one specific item, or scrounging for scraps, The JUNKies team will go to any length to construct new and inspired devices. Watch the pros roll up their sleeves and show ingenious ways to transform their trash. Series on Science.
Season 1 Episode Guide
6 Episodes 2011
Episode 1
Rocket Ride
Thu, Aug 18, 2011 21 mins
Inventors are looking for parts to complete what appears to be a jet-propelled merry-go-round. Later, shop regular Hale Storm tries to sell Jimmy an African Birthing Chair and a gigantic piece that could take the yard to new heights.
Episode 2
Surf Cycle
Mon, Aug 1, 2011 21 mins
At Jimmy's Junk, an inventor needs Jimmy to hunt down a replacement engine for his surf cycle prototype. Then, 2 students are hoping Jimmy can give their solar powered tank the firepower it needs to win a creators competition for a prize of $10,000.
Episode 3
Fire Ballers
Thu, Sep 1, 2011 20 mins
At Jimmy's Junk, things heat up when inventors need help creating a flame cannon and Hale reveals his own balls of fire. Later when a team of lawn mower racers need a replacement transmission it's up to Billy to turn a piece of trash into a trophy winner.
Episode 4
Hovercrash
Thu, Sep 1, 2011 21 mins
At Jimmy's Junk two inventors need help turning a fridge into a beer launcher, and Hale lands himself in hot water. Later a high school class's hopes may go crashing into a watery grave when they ask Jimmy to come up with an engine for their hovercraft.
Episode 5
Hot Air Hale
Thu, Sep 1, 2011 20 mins
At Jimmy's Junk, it's all hands on deck to create a huge new sign for the yard, but when things are just about finished a member of the team really drops the ball. Later, emotions explode when the guys prank Hale, and Jimmy has a near death experience.
Episode 6
Junkin' Chunkin'
Sat, Oct 1, 2011 21 mins
At Jimmy's Junk, a team of Punkin Chunkers need Jimmy's help to take their homemade trebuchet to the next level, and yard regular Hale has found something that he thinks will blow Jimmy away. Then the guys get creative recycling an old treadmill.