Scrapheap Challenge

1998 – 2010Show12 seasons165 episodes

69
GoodGoodWatch score
69
GoodGoodWatch score

Summary

Scrapheap Challenge is an engineering game show produced by RDF Media and broadcast on Channel 4 in the United Kingdom.

Good for

  • Family movie night
  • Friends night
  • Party vibe

Where to watch

Fingerprint

Not for brutality, tears or scares.

Shows with

Scrapheap Challenge episodes

12 seasons · 165 episodes

  1. S1 E0 Hovercraft, 8.2
  2. S1 E1 Siege, 8.4
  3. S1 E6 Rockets, 7.5
  1. S2 E1 Flying Machines, 8.0

Cast

Crew

Produced by
Cathy Rogers

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

April 12, 1998 · June 27, 2010 · Ended

First aired
April 12, 1998
Last aired
June 27, 2010
Status
Ended
Length
12 seasons · 165 episodes
Genres
Reality, Action & Adventure
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom, United States
Available in
6 countries

Tropes

Nitro Boost, Hurricane of Puns, Tim Taylor Technology +9

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Scrapheap Challenge?"

Questions about Scrapheap Challenge

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Scrapheap Challenge?

In the United States, Scrapheap Challenge streams on Prime, and it is free with ads on Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads and Amazon MX Player. It also streams in 2 other countries.

Is Scrapheap Challenge worth watching?

69
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 69 (IMDb 7.5).

Is Scrapheap Challenge okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

How long does it take to watch Scrapheap Challenge?

143 h

About 143 hours: 165 episodes in 12 seasons of about 52 minutes each, aired from 1998 to 2010.

Can I half-watch Scrapheap Challenge?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 6 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it drop-in friendly.

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 tropes for it, including Nitro Boost, Hurricane of Puns, and Tim Taylor Technology.