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The Best Episodes of Somebody's Gotta Do It

Every episode of Somebody's Gotta Do It ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Somebody's Gotta Do It!

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Mike Rowe visits unique individuals and joins them in their respective undertakings, paying tribute to innovators, do-gooders, entrepreneurs, collectors, fanatics–people who simply have to do it. This show is about passion, purpose, and occasionally, hobbies

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Somebody's Gotta Do It Season 3 Episode 2 - Demolition Ranch
    8.8/10(12 votes)

    #1 - Demolition Ranch

    S3:E2

    Mike tries his hand at becoming a middle-aged action hero, prepping a stuffed squirrel as a museum exhibit and treks to California to investigate mysterious stone towers.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Somebody's Gotta Do It Season 2 Episode 2 - River Rescue
    8.1/10(9 votes)

    #2 - River Rescue

    S2:E2

    Mike sets sail to clean up the Ohio River, discovers the art of ice sculpting in Wisconsin and tries his hand at blacksmithing in Colorado.

    Director:Unknown
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  3. Somebody's Gotta Do It Season 1 Episode 1 - Backstage Las Vegas
    7.7/10(13 votes)

    #3 - Backstage Las Vegas

    S1:E1

    Mike is in Las Vegas to meet the TD of the Le Reve diving show, Dale Hurt where he learns, up close, the danger of their death-defying feats; Mike then meets Leila Cohoon of the only hair museum in the world in Independence, Missouri.

    Director:Unknown
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  4. Somebody's Gotta Do It Season 2 Episode 4 - Highway Boulder Crew
    7.5/10(8 votes)

    #4 - Highway Boulder Crew

    S2:E4

    Mike tries his hand at water ballet, learns rock climbing and repelling in a day and raises a super-sized flag.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Somebody's Gotta Do It Season 1 Episode 2 - Raising Crane
    7.2/10(12 votes)

    #5 - Raising Crane

    S1:E2

    Mike flies off to the Patuxent Wildlife Research Center in Maryland, where Dr. John French and his team work to repopulate cranes; Mike then learns the art of creating neon signs with the unofficial Kings of Neon, Evan Voyles and Kirk Tunningly.

    Director:Unknown
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  6. Somebody's Gotta Do It Season 1 Episode 3 - Oyster Orgy
    7.2/10(13 votes)

    #6 - Oyster Orgy

    S1:E3

    Mike learns oysters' environmental and economical benefits as he helps orchestrate an oyster orgy to save Chesapeake Bay

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Somebody's Gotta Do It Season 2 Episode 6 - Navy Seabees
    7.2/10(7 votes)

    #7 - Navy Seabees

    S2:E6

    Mike works with the Navy Seabees to build a bridge, tries his hand at medieval sword fighting, and emerges himself in Edgar Allan Poe history.

    Director:Unknown
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  8. Somebody's Gotta Do It Season 2 Episode 7 - Chicago Ice Rescue
    7.2/10(7 votes)

    #8 - Chicago Ice Rescue

    S2:E7

    Mike participates in an ice rescue mission in the Windy City, learns the ins and outs of Russian/Turkish bathouses, and takes a chance with voodoo culture.

    Director:Unknown
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  9. Somebody's Gotta Do It Season 1 Episode 7 - Mutter Museum
    7.0/10(11 votes)

    #9 - Mutter Museum

    S1:E7

    Mike visits a museum of medical history, where he learns a little about life as a conjoined twin.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Somebody's Gotta Do It Season 1 Episode 8 - Goat Cheese Queen
    6.9/10(12 votes)

    #10 - Goat Cheese Queen

    S1:E8

    Mike experiences a few classic examples from Northern California's land of artisanal entrepreneurs.

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  11. Somebody's Gotta Do It Season 1 Episode 5 - Pageant of the Masters
    6.8/10(14 votes)

    #11 - Pageant of the Masters

    S1:E5

    Mike Rowe breaks bread with “Jesus” at the Pageant of the Masters, then dines with some fancy chicks!

    Director:Unknown
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  12. Somebody's Gotta Do It Season 2 Episode 1 - Bullfighting
    6.8/10(8 votes)

    #12 - Bullfighting

    S2:E1

    Mike becomes a rodeo bullfighter, sees how bitter beans become tasty chocolate and meets a man who brings Abe Lincoln to life.

    Director:Unknown
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  13. Somebody's Gotta Do It Season 1 Episode 4 - The Real Survivor
    6.7/10(10 votes)

    #13 - The Real Survivor

    S1:E4

    Thomas Coyne teaches people life saving skills in California; watermelon seed spitting in Texas.

    Director:Unknown
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  14. Somebody's Gotta Do It Season 3 Episode 1 - Dude Perfect
    6.6/10(13 votes)

    #14 - Dude Perfect

    S3:E1

    Mike tags along with group of college friends who gained fame online from basketball trick shots.

    Director:Unknown
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  15. Somebody's Gotta Do It Season 1 Episode 6 - Life Savers
    5.4/10(9 votes)

    #15 - Life Savers

    S1:E6

    A visit to Disaster City in Texas, the world's largest search-and-rescue training facility and despite having a sprained ankle, Mike runs with resue veteran Billy Parker.

    Director:Unknown
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  16. Somebody's Gotta Do It Season 2 Episode 3 - Mexican Wrestling Meets Burlesque
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #16 - Mexican Wrestling Meets Burlesque

    S2:E3

    Mike explores a cross between wrestling and burlesque, heads to Wisconsin to learn ice curling and turns recycled glass into his very own masterpiece.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. Somebody's Gotta Do It Season 2 Episode 5 - Monster Truck Rally
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #17 - Monster Truck Rally

    S2:E5

    Mike gets behind the wheel of a monster truck, tries his hand as a punk rock bike polo player, and joins a forager in the pursuit of ingredients for a feast.

    Director:Unknown
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  18. Somebody's Gotta Do It Season 2 Episode 8 - Low Riders
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #18 - Low Riders

    S2:E8

    Mike gets schooled in the history of low riders while in East L.A., meets the master of cigar box guitars in Jackson, Mississippi and crafts a unique bobblehead in Georgia.

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  19. Somebody's Gotta Do It Season 3 Episode 3 - Extreme Soap Box
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #19 - Extreme Soap Box

    S3:E3

    Mike Rowe gets a tour of the entrepreneurial workspace, Tech Shop.

    Director:Unknown
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  20. Somebody's Gotta Do It Season 3 Episode 4 - Prairie Dog Protector
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #20 - Prairie Dog Protector

    S3:E4

    Mike explores the world of prairie dog rescue, spends a night with graffiti artist Banksy in L.A., and makes art on a topless model.

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  21. Somebody's Gotta Do It Season 3 Episode 5 - Derby Dolls
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #21 - Derby Dolls

    S3:E5

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. Somebody's Gotta Do It Season 3 Episode 6 - Ascending The Giants
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #22 - Ascending The Giants

    S3:E6

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    Director:Unknown
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  23. Somebody's Gotta Do It Season 3 Episode 7 - Drag Racing
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #23 - Drag Racing

    S3:E7

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. Somebody's Gotta Do It Season 3 Episode 8 - Golden Knights
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #24 - Golden Knights

    S3:E8

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. Somebody's Gotta Do It Season 4 Episode 1 - USS John C. Stennis
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #25 - USS John C. Stennis

    S4:E1

    Mike Rowe climbs aboard the USS John C. Stennis, a Nimitz-class supercarrier, the largest in the U.S. fleet. He'll learn about some of the inner workings of the ship and also how to guide and receive helicopters and fighter jets for landing.

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Best Episodes Summary

"Demolition Ranch" is the best rated episode of "Somebody's Gotta Do It". It scored 8.8/10 based on 12 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 10/4/2015. This episode scored 0.7 points higher than the second highest rated, "River Rescue".