Build or Bust

Build or Bust
Starring	Gard Hollinger Russell Mitchell
Country of origin	United States
No. of episodes	23
Production
Running time	45 minutes
Original release
Release	February 23, 2005 (2005-02-23) – August 9, 2006 (2006-08-09)

Build or Bust is a reality television series.

Premise

The concept for Build or Bust was that host and custom motorcycle builder Russell Mitchell took in a member of the public who thought it would be easy to build a bike "just like the guys on TV." Russell gave the guy (or girl) access to all the tools and parts necessary to make a custom motorcycle, allowing the contestant one month to assemble it. If at the end of that time the contestant built a bike that met Russell's standards, they get to keep it. If they did not, they lost the motorcycle.

Episode guide

Season 1: 2005

Season 1 Episode 1: Fat Fingers A short-fused jock attempts to build a bike and inject his own ideas only to discover his head is not as big as his forearms.

Season 1 Episode 2: The Snake Sweet-talking, overly confident Chad slithers his way into the shop.

Season 1 Episode 3: The Sage Professional blacksmith Joe brings an old world discipline and aesthetic to the art of bike building.

Season 1 Episode 4: Girls Can Build, Too Female mechanic Alex is all passion and sass.

Season 1 Episode 5: Bicycle By Day, Chopper By Night - Part 1 Alan converts bicycles into motor bikes in his spare time; Jesse Rooke joins the crew at Exile Cycles.

Season 1 Episode 6: Bicycle By Day, Chopper By Night - Part 2 Tensions rise as the guys at Exile Cycles question Jesse Rooke's motives.

Season 1 Episode 7: The Real Ron Army vet Ron reminisces over life as he fights a new battle, a costume chopper.

Season 1 Episode 8: The William Wall Show Rough rider Bill Wall is pure passion and determination as he sets forth on the ultimate lone journey, building a custom bike from the ground up.

Season 1 Episode 9: Johnny Comes Marchin' Home Exile bad boy Johnny returns as a master builder. Young Texan Adam brings a lot of confidence and attitude.

Season 1 Episode 10: The Accident Seattle custom woodworker Chris attempts to transfer his knowledge of building with wood to building with metal.

Season 1 Episode 11: The Diva Bike enthusiast and TV personality Kerry Casem attempts to build a custom chopper.

Season 2: 2006

Season 2 Episode 1: The Detroit Designer JC builds a bike.

Season 2 Episode 2: Delivery Man by Day, Bike Builder by Night Robb Harbison builds the bike of his dreams.

Season 2 Episode 3: The Farmhand Satya, a hardworking farm worker tries to win a bike in 30 days.

Season 2 Episode 4: Massachusetts Man Jason Roche.

Season 2 Episode 5: Simply 'Mr. Finner'

Season 2 Episode 6: Canada Represents

Season 2 Episode 7: So-Cal Rebel Bike builder Johnathan Smith.

Season 2 Episode 8: Kick Start John Hot rod builder John Schiess.

Season 2 Episode 9: Mini Bike Builder Justin Taylor.

Season 2 Episode 10: Jim the Survivor Jim Silba.

Season 2 Episode 11: Brian the Engineer Tragedy threatens the build.

Season 2 Episode 12: EPISODE: 12 Brian pushes forward in his build though still mourning the passing of his friend.

See also

• Biker Build-Off