Friday
April 17th
1200a
Brojects
Ultimate Playground
Under direction from their wives to build a play area for the kids, the boys tackle the ultimate playground. Having unleashed their inner eight year-olds in creating a cottage playground for their children, brothers Andrew and Kevin realize they’re actually making one for themselves. The boys hurl themselves headlong into slack lines, zip lines, teeter-totters and a man-sized version of a baby bouncer, proving the old adage that while growing old is mandatory, growing up is optional.
1230a
Brojects
Ultimate Hot Tub
Growing up, “hot tubbing,” meant a bathtub in their front yard fed with a garden hose. Inspired to set things right, brothers Kevin and Andrew get to work on designing and building the Ultimate Cottage Hot Tub. With a lust for unobstructed nighttime stargazing, Andrew pushes his brother towards making the hot tub amphibious so they can float out onto the lake in style to view the stars. With their life jackets and frosty drinks loaded on board, the boys set sail for the adventure of a life (or death) time.
100a
Food Factory
Pasta Straight Up
From raw materials to finished products, Food Factory goes behind the scenes to reveal how our favourite foods are produced: Two fun-loving brothers have put an organic spin on the classic cheese twist; millions of bite-size mint chocolate patties roll off the assembly line every day; 200 litres of vodka are used every month to put the zing in a special pasta sauce; and, high-end chili powder contains seven spices from around the world.
130a
Food Factory
Lights, Camera, Popcorn
From raw materials to finished products, Food Factory goes behind the scenes to reveal how our favourite foods are produced: Tortilla chips are baked in a tunnel oven before taking a dip in a giant fryer; grandma’s kitchen flavour is baked into 200,000 bite-size coffee cakes every day; vegan mint double chocolate cookies will blow your palate and your mind; and, it takes an entire assembly line to produce the blockbuster convenience of microwaveable popcorn.
200a
Food Factory
Fishing for Spuds
From raw materials to finished products, Food Factory goes behind the scenes to reveal how our favourite foods are produced: Discover why Triple ‘C’ cheesecake is a chocolate lover’s fantasy; witness a massive menagerie of soon-to-be animal crackers stampeding through a giant tunnel oven; watch as spaghetti-like strands of dough become perfectly crispy sweet potato fries; and, combined with its 2000-year history, tofu’s bland reputation is getting an overhaul with a gourmet version that’s anything but.
230a
Food Factory
Crepe Escape
From raw materials to finished products, Food Factory goes behind the scenes to reveal how our favourite foods are produced: Up to 70 million, picture-perfect Hershey’s Kisses are produced daily; a crepini is the sweet fusion of the French crepe with the Russian blini; there’s a sisterhood behind the gummy candies that look just like rainforest frogs; and, every year, top-of-the-line vanilla extract is made by the tanker-load.
300a
Fishing For History
The Battle of Stones River
Artifacts from a fierce Civil War battle in Tennessee lead to a surprise royal discovery.
400a
Survivorman
Canadian Boreal Forest
The Boreal Forest of Northern Canada is a vast tract of wilderness stretching from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific. It is home to 85 species of mammals including; moose, deer, bear and wolves. Crisscrossed by rivers and lakes, the Boreal forest is frost-free for only about three months of the year. Les intentionally tips his canoe in mid-stream and crawls from the icy waters onto shore where he does a quick inventory of his supplies. A handful of cashews, beef jerky, a solitary match, multi-tool and 50 lbs of camera equipment to document the next seven days in the bush.
500a
Salvage Hunters
Vintage Gems Two
At a Lincolnshire brewery, Drew’s lucky find turns to frustration. Down the road, the chaps visit a grand Elizabethan home where Drew falls for a mini retro rhinoceros. Later, nothing strikes Drew’s fancy at an antique dealer’s warehouse near Birmingham. That is, until he heads outside.
600a
Wicked Tuna
Marathon Monster
In the most challenging fight so far, one crew battles beyond their limits.
800a
The Liquidator
Going, Going, Bong
When Jeff buys a boatload of bongs, his first instinct is to put them on the shelves of Direct Liquidation.
830a
The Liquidator
Dollars to Donuts
Liquidating the contents of a restaurant should be easy – but the equipment is in such terrible condition Jeff can’t even recover his costs – until he tries a new tactic.
900a
Hardcore Pawn
Watch Out
After purchasing a top notch watch for an amazing price, Les shows it off to Seth and Ashley. Seth is concerned that it might be one of the new amazing fake luxury watches out there, but Les won't hear it. After some computer sleuthing, Les learns a lesson the hard way about the new counterfeit practices, and vows revenge on the seller. Will he be able to regain his pride - and thousands of dollars? Or has he been swindled for good? Plus, Ashley really bugs out over a creepy crawly pawn, and Seth takes a spin in a pimped out ride - for the golf course.
930a
Hardcore Pawn
Les' Mojo
A lot has been going wrong for Les lately, and after whiffing at some sweet deals, this could be the worst day on record for him. Has he really lost his touch for good? Les vows to prove to his kids that he's still got it.
1000a
Hardcore Pawn
To Catch a Thief, Part 1
When jewelry is found scattered on the floor, Les think it's just a mistake. But when it happens again - and the security video system conveniently goes down - he knows something is afoot. The Golds set up a plot to catch the culprit, but will they be outsmarted once again? And, when an unruly customer threatens Les on his home turf, the situation becomes more than his security can handle - and they must turn to the Detroit P.D. Plus, a pair of sneakers worn by Shaquille O'Neal take up a lot of space on the sports shelf - will Seth be able to find a buyer?
1030a
Hardcore Pawn
To Catch a Thief, Part 2
With a thief in their midst, the Golds set up a sting to try and catch the culprit. But when the police are called in, will there be enough evidence? And could he have an accomplice? At American Jewelry, no one can be trusted. Meanwhile, a quirky customer with uncanny timing brings in a vintage cop car that might just push Les over the edge.
1100a
Hardcore Pawn
Frisky Business
After a devastating betrayal by their head of security, the Golds must crack down to protect themselves and their business - but when Seth's security measures go too far, he finds himself in the line of fire from Les, Ashley, and the entire staff. Plus, Les goes back to the future for a one of a kind car - but will his customer back out of a deal?
1130a
Hardcore Pawn
Short Staffed
Seth's security crackdown rubs the redeem girls the wrong way, and American Jewelry comes up short staffed - forcing the Golds to man the windows. Out of his element, Seth struggles to stay on the ball, and with each new high drama customer, gets closer and closer to his breaking point. Will Les and Ashley bail him out? Or will they let him crash and burn to teach him a lesson in employee relations? Plus, a hot humidor catches Les' eye - can he make the deal, or will it go up in smoke?
1200p
Cash Cowboys
Over a Barrel
The Pickers hit Niagara Falls on their hunt for big deals. But when they come nose-to-nose with two massive clown faces and a gargantuan model of the World’s Heaviest Man, Scott and Sheldon get down to some serious haggling.
400p
Fast N' Loud
Thunderstruck
Richard and the Gas Monkeys battle numerous setbacks to finish their old-time NASCAR tribute build. And, Richard is persuaded to work on a dubious '85 Zimmer.
500p
Wicked Tuna
Pirate Problems
A hard season with little money to show has taken its toll on the crew of the Odysea; leading Captain Ralph to lash out at his first mate Pirate.
600p
Wicked Tuna
Good to the Last Bite
As the final week of tuna fishing begins; the Hard Merchandise; the Bounty Hunter; the Tuna.Com and the Odysea steam out together; each captain vowing to catch the biggest tuna before the season ends.
700p
Wicked Tuna
Back in the Hunt
The fishermen of Gloucester; Massachusetts; head for open seas in hopes of catching the first fish of the Atlantic Bluefin Tuna Season.
800p
Wicked Tuna
Hell on the High Seas
The fishermen of Gloucester; Massachusetts; battle for the elusive and lucrative giant Bluefin tuna; with harpooners going up against rod-and-reelers.
1100p
Most Daring
BONEHEADED BLUNDERS
Producer Bruce Nash ("Most Shocking") is behind this adrenaline-fueled series that features civilians and law enforcement officers in risky, selfless rescue missions. Each one-hour episode presents an account of a rescue effort from the dual perspectives of hero and victim.

