Raising the Bar
From the Emmy-Award winning creators of Deadliest Catch and Storage Wars comes Raising the Bar, a new reality series that pushes builders to their limits. Six teams of expert craftsmen. One challenge: build the ultimate hand-crafted bar, before time runs out. With reputations on the line it's build or bust.
- 2013-2013
- 1 season
- Reality
From the Emmy-Award winning creators of Deadliest Catch and Storage Wars comes Raising the Bar, a new reality series that pushes builders to their limits. Six teams of expert craftsmen. One challenge: build the ultimate hand-crafted bar, before time runs out. With reputations on the line it's build or bust.
Season 1 Episode Guide
6 Episodes 2013
Episode 1
Team Big Steel
Mon, Feb 25, 2013
Episode 2
Team Monkey Business
Mon, Mar 4, 2013
A father-son team of inventors attempt to build a bar requiring each patron to prove their "man" skills before they're poured a drink. However, the team must first prove they have the woodworking skills to get the bar finished in time.
Episode 3
Team Robotics
Mon, Mar 11, 2013
A team of robotics experts attempts to build a fully mechanized bar from the ground up. Can these first time bar builders come through? Or will their idea be too ambitious to complete in time?
Episode 4
Team Tool Shed
Mon, Mar 18, 2013
A team of independent contractors attempt to create a tool shed that transforms into a working bar. However, as the clock ticks down, it becomes clear that the team might be in way over their head.
Episode 5
Team Wood Work
Mon, Mar 25, 2013
A team of expert furniture designers attempts to create a high-end wooden bar using century old whisky barrels. But, a major problem occurs when one team member is not up to the task.
Episode 6
Team Hot Rod
Mon, Apr 1, 2013
A team of expert mechanics attempts to create a hydraulics-powered bar using the front end of '53 Chevy. But, an unexpected setback could threaten to jeopardize the entire build.