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Scrapheap Challenge

1998·Show
165Episodes in12Seasons
69
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IMDb7.5
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Emotionally cool.

Energy

Spectacular

  • Spectacle7
  • Fast Pace6
  • Tension5

Heart

Wholesome and hopeful

  • Wholesome8
  • Hopefulness8
  • Wonder6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Physical Comedy4
  • Situational Comedy3
  • Wit & Wordplay2

World

Everyday modern life and technology

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Novelty8
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting6
  • Narrative Structure6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Sound Centrality7
  • Cinematography6

Who it's for

AdultsFamily Movie NightFriends NightParty VibeIntergenerationalKidsPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchBinge-FriendlyComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyThought-Provoking

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Episode ratings

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About

Scrapheap Challenge is an engineering game show produced by RDF Media and broadcast on Channel 4 in the United Kingdom. In the show, teams of contestants had 10 hours in which to build a working machine that could do a specific task, using materials available in a scrapheap. The format was exported to the United States, where it was known as Junkyard Wars as a completely different TV series. The US show was also produced by RDF Media, and was originally shown on The Learning Channel. Repeats have aired on another Discovery network, the Science Channel.
Engineering Game ShowCreative Problem SolvingDIY & InventionCompetitive & FunEducational & InformativeHands-On ChallengeScrapheap BuildsTeamwork FocusWholesome EntertainmentInnovation & Resourcefulness

Crew

Produced by:
Cathy Rogers

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Scrapheap Challenge

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Where can I stream Scrapheap Challenge legally?

PrimeAmazon Prime Video Free with AdsAmazon MX Player

Scrapheap Challenge is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads and Amazon MX Player. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Scrapheap Challenge worth watching?

69
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 70/100 (IMDb 7.5). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How many seasons does Scrapheap Challenge have?

12 seasons

It has 12 seasons with 165 episodes of about 52 minutes each.

When did Scrapheap Challenge air?

It ran from 1998 to 2010 and has ended.

What language is Scrapheap Challenge in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom, United States.

In how many countries can I watch Scrapheap Challenge?

6AUCAGBIENZUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Scrapheap Challenge in 6 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Scrapheap Challenge use?

Nitro BoostHurricane of PunsTim Taylor TechnologyWrench WenchFreeze-Frame BonusRamming Always WorksReality Is UnrealisticRetoolIronyBuilding Is WeldingNot Cheating Unless You Get CaughtKayfabeand 22 more

TV Tropes lists 34 storytelling tropes for Scrapheap Challenge, including Nitro Boost, Hurricane of Puns, Tim Taylor Technology.