Ep 1. Bring the Heat

Assembly Required is a new competition series that gives builders from all across the United States the chance to showcase their ingenuity, creativity, and craftsmanship as they face off in a series of challenges that test their skills and innovation. In the premiere episode, titled "Bring the Heat," viewers get a taste of what's to come, as three teams of two builders each are tasked with designing and constructing a fire pit that not only looks great but also functions flawlessly.

Hosts Tim Allen and Richard Karn, known for their roles on the hit sitcom Home Improvement, welcome the contestants and introduce the challenge. The contestants are given access to a stockpile of materials, tools, and equipment, and have just four hours to complete their fire pit, which will be judged on aesthetics, functionality, and overall performance.

Each team approaches the challenge in a unique way, using a combination of welding, woodworking, and other skills to create a product that reflects their vision and expertise. As the clock ticks down, tensions begin to run high as the builders race to add finishing touches to their projects.

Once time is up, the contestants present their fire pits to the judges - fire expert Matt Blashaw, welding expert Brooks T. Moore, and DIY influencer April Wilkerson - who carefully evaluate each pit based on a set of strict criteria. The judges are impressed by the level of skill and creativity on display, but they ultimately must choose a winner, who will receive a prize of $5,000 and bragging rights as the best fire pit builder in the group.

But the pressure doesn't end there, as the judges also choose a team that falls short, who must face a second challenge to determine which contestant will be sent home. This second challenge involves building a portable fireplace that can be taken on the go and used in a variety of settings. The teams have just four hours to create a functional and aesthetically pleasing fireplace, and once again tensions run high as the builders race against the clock to complete their projects.

In the end, one team emerges victorious, while another is sent packing, and viewers are left eager to see what challenges await in future episodes of this exciting new competition. With its combination of DIY know-how, creative problem-solving, and high-stakes competition, Assembly Required promises to be a must-watch for anyone who loves building, design, or just seeing what happens when creativity meets a challenge.