Make48
Teams compete in a real life invention competition where they must brainstorm the best product idea within a given product category, make a prototype, and pitch it - all in just 48 hours. MAKE48 Everyone's Got A Big Idea.
- 2017-2026
- 9 seasons
- American Public Television
- Documentary
Teams compete in a real life invention competition where they must brainstorm the best product idea within a given product category, make a prototype, and pitch it - all in just 48 hours. MAKE48 Everyone's Got A Big Idea.
Season 9 Episode Guide
10 Episodes 2025 - 2026
Episode 1
Vandermont Day 1
Wed, Sep 3, 2025
Season 9 kicks off in Dallas; six student teams at Vandermont, a K-12 school, tackle a 48-hour challenge each mentored and led by an SMU Thrive Scholar.
Episode 2
Vandermont Day 2
Wed, Sep 3, 2025
Episode 3
MN State College Southeast Day 1
Wed, Oct 1, 2025
Minnesota State College Southeast hosts the first ever Make48 event in Winona, MN; supported by Fastenal, the competition challenged seven teams to develop prototypes addressing workplace hazards.
Episode 4
MN State College Southeast Day 2
Wed, Oct 1, 2025
Episode 5
Women in STEM Day 1
Wed, Feb 4, 2026
Episode 6
Women in STEM Day 2
Tue, Feb 4, 2025
Episode 7
Nationals Day 1
Wed, Jul 1, 2026
Episode 8
Nationals Day 2
Wed, Jul 1, 2026
Episode 9
Nationals Day 3
Wed, Jul 1, 2026
Episode 10
Bonus: Behind the Scenes
Wed, Jul 1, 2026