I Could Do That

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I Could Do That was a reality competition series that aired on the Discovery Channel in 2010. The show was created by Mark Burnett, the man behind hits like Survivor, The Voice, and Shark Tank, and was hosted by actor and television personality, Jeff Foxworthy. The premise of the show was simple: contestants were given a new challenge each week, and had to quickly learn how to do it well enough to impress a panel of judges. No matter what the challenge was - whether it involved cooking an exotic meal, performing a stunt, or building a piece of furniture - the aim was for the contestants to prove that anyone could do it with the right attitude and a little bit of training.

Each episode of I Could Do That featured three contestants, who were all amateurs in whatever field they were about to attempt. They were given a brief tutorial on how to do the task at hand, and then had a fixed amount of time to practice before being judged. The judges, who were experts in the field and often well-known personalities themselves, rated the contestants on their technical skill, creativity, and overall performance. At the end of each episode, the contestant with the lowest score was sent home, while the other two moved on to the next round.

One of the most unique aspects of I Could Do That was the diversity of the challenges that were presented to the contestants. Over the course of the show's run, viewers saw contestants attempting everything from circus arts and fire dancing to graffiti art and lucha libre wrestling. The challenges were carefully chosen to be both challenging and accessible, with the goal of inspiring viewers at home to try new things and push their own limits.

Another memorable aspect of the show was its focus on the human element of competition. While there was certainly plenty of drama and tension as contestants raced against the clock and each other, there was also a sense of camaraderie and mutual support. Contestants often bonded over their shared experiences, and sometimes even helped each other out when one was struggling. This emphasis on teamwork and positivity made for a refreshing change from the cutthroat competition seen on many other reality shows.

Overall, I Could Do That was an engaging and inspiring series that encouraged viewers to step outside their comfort zones and try new things. With its unique challenges, emphasis on personal growth, and fun and interactive format, the show made for compelling viewing and left many viewers feeling inspired and empowered. While it only ran for one season, it remains a beloved entry in the reality competition genre.

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Construction Grader
13. Construction Grader
May 26, 2010
Contractor Tony is confident he can drive anything with wheels, but a road grader is a lot more complex than your everyday construction vehicle.
Combine Harvester
12. Combine Harvester
May 19, 2010
The last place comedian John Ki thought he would end up would be at the controls of a Combine Harvester; after all he's never been to a farm.
Monster Truck
11. Monster Truck
 
Steve Albert, works behind a desk writing computer programs for the Government but he dreams of bigger and better things. They don't get much bigger than a Monster Truck and our IT worker gets strapped in the ride of a lifetime.
Rock Quarry
10. Rock Quarry
 
Handyman Ryan thinks he is the best at everything he does. He is confident that crushing rocks in a rock quarry is up there with a walk in the park. When this Edmontonian climbs atop the enormous dumpster, and into the huge loader, he is in for a few lessons.
Steel Slab Carrier
9. Steel Slab Carrier
 
Jen Lumley is at home driving her '69 Camaro, or going horseback riding through the valleys of the Rock Mountains but she's anxious to prove she can operate even the most complicated heavy machine.
Big Rig
8. Big Rig
April 21, 2010
Gina, a personal trainer from Halifax, Nova Scotia had no idea what she was in for when she first sat behind the wheel of an 18-wheel big rig.
Freighter
7. Freighter
 
Kemar thinks there's nothing he can't do, but squeezing the MV Algowood freighter into a canal with only less than half a metre of clearance on each side might prove to be the greatest challenge of his life.
Harvester
6. Harvester
 
Miguel spends a lot of time behind the wheel as a truck driver, but he's never operated anything quite like the Timber King Log Harvester.
Locomotive
5. Locomotive
 
Country singer Chris Syrie quickly finds out that operating a full-sized diesel train is more than just a romantic fantasy, there are potential dangers at every turn.
Scooptram
4. Scooptram
March 31, 2010
The Scooptram is a challenge for our snowboard whiz from the rocks of Newfoundland. It has articulated steering and the driver sits on the side of the vehicle facing in, and driving in the dark just makes it that much more difficult.
Hovercraft
3. Hovercraft
March 31, 2010
Jack spends his days in front of a computer helping clients with public relations challenges, but when he has spare time you can find him in the outdoors. Now Jack is at the controls of a very unique vessel, an 18-passenger Hovercraft on the waters of Georgian Bay.
Crane
2. Crane
 
Criss Rachar is a firefighter who hasn't seen a Tower Crane he doesn't love. He gets to climb atop the rig of his boyhood dreams, but his buddies back at the fire hall would like nothing more than to see him fail.
Tank
1. Tank
March 24, 2010
Martin Constantineau normally lives in the world of science fiction, but once he got behind the controls of the M60 Tank reality began to set in.
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