Returning the Favor
(2017)Streaming Episode Guide
Season 2
Follow host Mike Rowe as he travels the country in search of remarkable people making a difference in their communities. Returning the Favor gives back to those who pay it forward with humor, heart and surprise. Because one good turn deserves another.Standing with Coal Country
Episode 31 - 8-27-2018
We're pulling out all the stops for the season finale! Returning the Favor alumni Kenzie Hinson and the Women Roofers meet up with Mike and the crew in the heart of coal country - Welch, West Virginia to surprise Linda McKinney of Five Loaves and Two Fishes Food Bank: an organization that helps feed thousands of struggling residents each year.
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An American Second Chance
Episode 30 - 8-20-2018
This week we're back in Mike's hometown of Baltimore, Maryland to shine the spotlight on Project Jumpstart: A pre-apprenticeship training program that provides a fresh start to low-income city residents who want to enter the construction trade.
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In Memory of Ian
Episode 29 - 8-13-2018
Mike and the team head to Encinitas, California to meet John & Alison Barry who after the tragic passing of their son Ian, decided to start Rollin' From The Heart: A foundation that uses skateboarding as a vehicle to help empower and invigorate at risk youth in the community.
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Food 4 Kids
Episode 28 - 8-06-2018
This week the Returning the Favor team heads into the Granite State, to meet Isidro Rodriguez, an incredible young man who is raising funds to clear student lunch debt in his Haverhill, New Hampshire, community.
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Veterans Helping Veterans
Episode 27 - 7-30-2018
This week the RTF crew heads to Conesus, New York to meet up with Justin Cogswell; the founder of Operation Build Up: a Veteran run non-profit that assists local Veterans in need of transportation by giving them refurbished vehicles.
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To Serve And Protect
Episode 26 - 7-23-2018
Mike and the team swing into to Canton Ohio, home of the football hall of fame, to get to know Officer LaMar Sharpe and the "Be a Better Me Foundation" a movement that encourages and empowers inner city youth by providing access to positive role models.
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The Can Lady
Episode 25 - 7-16-2018
Mike and the team speed into Indianapolis, Indiana to meet up with Mary Stumpp and The Can Lady Project: a recycling initiative that donates field trips and supplies to teachers in local Indianapolis schools... all funded by, you guessed it, cans! Since its inception the project has generated over $60K in donations.
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Beauty And The Beets
Episode 24 - 7-09-2018
Mike and the Crew are in sunny Miami, Florida this week to meet Asha Loring, a remarkable young woman whose organization Health in the Hood is not only improving the lives of food desert residents but also improving the physical landscape of the hometown.
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Saving Kids On The Farm
Episode 23 - 7-02-2018
Mike and the gang swing into Springfield, Ohio to return the favor to Debbie McCullough and Cathy Tofstad; two best friends who run the On the Rise Farm, a local non profit organization serving at-risk youth in Clark County through hard work, compassion and work ethic.
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Grounds of Love
Episode 22 - 6-25-2018
Mike and the crew head west to North Bend, Washington to surprise Kristen Zuray and her organization, the Trail Youth, a local non profit using coffee, donuts & love to positively impact the lives of local teens in Washington State.
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The Girl Who Feeds The Hungry
Episode 21 - 6-19-2018
Mike and the team are back on the road! This week traveling to Mount Olive, North Carolina to surprise thirteen-year-old Mackenzie "Kenzie" Hinson who established the Make A Difference Food Pantry in an effort to fight hunger in her home town.
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All The Shingle Ladies
Episode 20 - 4-30-2018
Mike and the crew are in Forest City, North Carolina to learn more about the Women Roofers. A collective of tenacious women of a certain age, who are making an impact by fixing roofs for local residents in need.
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Adah’s Dirty Laundry
Episode 19 - 4-23-2018
Mike and the team drop into South Carolina in hopes of Returning the Favor to Adahlia Nix, a remarkable young woman who organizes a weekly laundry service for those in her Greenville community that are struggling to make ends meet.
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Honoring the Brave
Episode 18 - 4-16-2018
This week the RTF team is in Prescott, Arizona to honor Deborah Pfingston & Roxanne Warneke and The Wildland Firefighter Guardian Institute. A group of women who are doing everything in their power to improve wild land firefighting practices, in hopes of avoiding tragedy.
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Rebuilding the Big Easy
Episode 17 - 4-09-2018
Mike and the team head south to Louisiana to learn more about Dwayne "Prince" Holmes and his organization Youth Rebuilding New Orleans. A youth based non profit that is rebuilding their community by purchasing and repairing blighted homes devastated by Hurricane Katrina.
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Soldier Dogs
Episode 16 - 4-02-2018
Mike and the team head to Woodbridge, Virginia to meet Chris and Amanda Baity who run Semper K9, an organization that is rescuing dogs and Veterans.
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Bully Rehab
Episode 15 - 3-26-2018
Mike and the crew are in Yuma Arizona to meet Carlos Flores, a remarkable man who started BRAG. A bully rehab awareness gym that is doing its part time to combat the bullying epidemic.
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Serving Up Second Chances
Episode 14 - 3-19-2018
Mike and the crew head south to San Antonio, Texas to meet up with Alice "Ma" Harper at Ma Harper's Creole Kitchen. For the last 25 years, Ma has been serving up award winning gumbo to the locals as well as second chances to the formerly incarcerated, who otherwise would have nowhere else to turn for employment and guidance.
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Tough Love
Episode 13 - 3-12-2018
Mike and the crew are in Lancaster County PA to learn more about Carol Stark AKA the Crazy Lady. A woman who goes above and beyond to help local children who have fallen through the cracks.
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Alton's Toy Story
Episode 12 - 3-05-2018
Mike and the team are in West Jordan Utah to return the favor to Alton Thacker a 82 year old man who started Tiny Tim's Foundation; a workshop that has produced over 800,000 toy cars for children all over the world.
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The Garage of Blessings
Episode 11 - 2-26-2018
Mike and the crew head over to Oak Harbor, Washington to learn more about Kristiina Miller and the Garage of Blessings; a local donation based garage that was started to help "serve those who have a need" in her Washington community.
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Against All Odds
Episode 10 - 2-19-2018
Mike and the crew head to the Big Apple to learn more about Goldin Martinez and his program Get Focused; a movement designed to empower young people to read through exercise.
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Sleep in Heavenly Peace
Episode 9 - 2-12-2018
Mike and the team are back honoring amazing Americans with full episodes of “Returning the Favor!” This week the team stops into Twin Falls, Idaho to meet Luke Mickelson who started Sleep in Heavenly Peace, an organization whose mission is to ensure that no child in their town ever has to sleep on the floor.
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A Square to Spare
Episode 8 - 2-05-2018
This week the RTF team are in Lawrencville Georgia to meet Kendall Robinson a young woman who has taken it upon herself to make sure that her community has access to toilet paper.
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Thank You For Your Service
Episode 7 - 1-29-2018
The Returning the Favor team heads down to Davidson, NC to thank Dan Berei, a U.S Army veteran who started Combat Flags, an operation inspired by Americas combat soldiers and the struggle they continue to endure.
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Gratitude is on the Menu
Episode 6 - 1-22-2018
In Jackson Tennessee, the team learns more about Amy Crenshaw and the ComeUnity Cafe; a local staple that feeds patrons regardless of if they can afford it or not.
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One Mom's Mission
Episode 5 - 1-15-2018
The team is in Pleasant Grove, Utah to Return the Favor to a woman named Jazmine Edwards who runs a boutique called U.G.L.Y's closet: an incredible resource for single mothers.
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Donovan Update
Episode 4 - 1-08-2018
Mike sends a team to help an overwhelmed Donovan Smith finish his final 200 soap orders that poured in after Mike rallied the RTF community to support him several months back.
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John's Dirty Job
Episode 3 - 1-01-2018
Mike surprises John Middleswarth, a former truck driver from Zebulon, North Carolina who is doing his part to make sure that the streets and parks in his town stay clean.
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The Community Responds
Episode 2 - 12-25-2017
Mike takes a moment to check back in on Katie Hughes, an honoree from season one who is introducing young girls to the trades in hopes of narrowing the skills gap.
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The Cop Who Saved Christmas
Episode 1 - 12-18-2017
Mike and his jolly crew of producers bring the North Pole to sunny Panama City, Florida in hopes of surprising the Salvage Santa. A local hero, who spends all year refurbishing old bikes out of his tiny Santa workshop and distributes them to children during the holidays.
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Season 1
Follow host Mike Rowe as he travels the country in search of remarkable people making a difference in their communities. Returning the Favor gives back to those who pay it forward with humor, heart and surprise. Because one good turn deserves another.Wedding Dress Rescue
Episode 10 - 10-23-2017
Mike and the crew are in Glen Burnie, Maryland to meet an amazing seamstress, Denise Simmons, who came to the rescue of 80+ brides when a national bridal retail store suddenly closed its doors.
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Pens and Pencils All in a Rowe
Episode 9 - 10-16-2017
Mike picks up his parents; John and Peggy in his hometown of Baltimore, MD to surprise former teacher Melissa Badeker, founder of the Baltimore Teachers Supply Swap.
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The Music Man
Episode 8 - 10-09-2017
Mike and the crew are in Richmond, CA to learn more about music teacher Tim Wilson and the inspiring band program he created.v
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Feeding the First Responders
Episode 7 - 10-02-2017
Mike and his crew head west to Black Diamond, Washington to reward Mamma Ginger and the Soup Ladies; a volunteer organization feeding home cooked meals to first responders on the front lines.
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A Hero's Retreat
Episode 6 - 9-25-2017
Mike and the RTF team head out to Rome, Maine to reward US Army Veteran Travis Mills, who has founded a retreat for wounded combat veterans and their families.
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Loving you Through It
Episode 5 - 9-18-2017
Mike stops by a Chula Vista salon to visit Snooky, a hairdresser who restores beauty and confidence to female cancer patients.
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Raising the Roughriders
Episode 4 - 9-11-2017
Mike and the crew visit Long Island to honor Bryan Blomquist, a sled hockey coach who goes above and beyond for his adaptive athletes.
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Girls Build
Episode 3 - 9-04-2017
Mike and the team pop into Portland Oregon to surprise Katie Hughes, a female carpenter who created and runs an incredible skills trade camp for young girls.
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Donovan Discovers
Episode 2 - 8-28-2017
Mike swings by Albuquerque, New Mexico to see Donovan, a young man who used to be homeless, but now makes soaps for the homeless.
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Operation Combat Bikesaver
Episode 1 - 8-28-2017
Mike Rowe visits a garage in Indiana to surprise Jason, a former Army engineer who runs a therapeutic bike building program for veterans.
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Operation Combat Bikesaver
Episode 1 - 8-28-2017
Mike Rowe visits a garage in Indiana to surprise Jason, a former Army engineer who runs a therapeutic bike building program for veterans.
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To Serve And Protect
Episode 26 - 7-23-2018
Mike and the team swing into to Canton Ohio, home of the football hall of fame, to get to know Officer LaMar Sharpe and the "Be a Better Me Foundation" a movement that encourages and empowers inner city youth by providing access to positive role models.
9.6/10Haven't Seen
Veterans Helping Veterans
Episode 27 - 7-30-2018
This week the RTF crew heads to Conesus, New York to meet up with Justin Cogswell; the founder of Operation Build Up: a Veteran run non-profit that assists local Veterans in need of transportation by giving them refurbished vehicles.
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Raising the Roughriders
Episode 4 - 9-11-2017
Mike and the crew visit Long Island to honor Bryan Blomquist, a sled hockey coach who goes above and beyond for his adaptive athletes.
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Loving you Through It
Episode 5 - 9-18-2017
Mike stops by a Chula Vista salon to visit Snooky, a hairdresser who restores beauty and confidence to female cancer patients.
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