Ep 3. Hack of All Trades

In the third episode of Catch A Contractor season 1, titled "Hack of All Trades," Adam Carolla and his team set out to help a family that was left with a half-completed kitchen renovation project by their contractor. The family had paid the contractor upfront for the job, but he had disappeared without completing the work, leaving them with a mess to deal with.

As usual, Carolla starts by meeting with the homeowners, Cindy and Eric, to hear their side of the story and assess the damages. The couple explains that the contractor, named Joe, had done some work but then disappeared for weeks without any communication. He had left the job incomplete and had even damaged some of the cabinets in the process.

Carolla and his team then set out to track down Joe and bring him back to the job site to fix the damages. However, they soon discover that Joe is not a licensed contractor and has a reputation for scamming people out of their money. They also learn that Joe has done shoddy work in the past and has been evicted from his previous residence due to non-payment of rent.

Despite the many warning signs, Carolla and his team still manage to track Joe down to his new location. They confront him about the half-completed job he left behind, but Joe denies any wrongdoing and insists that he will finish the job.

However, as soon as Joe starts working, it becomes apparent that he has no idea what he's doing. He is seen using a hammer to install kitchen tiles and using the wrong tools for the job. He also admits to not having any experience working on kitchen renovations.

As the team observes Joe's work, they discover even more issues, including improper wiring and incorrect measurements. They quickly realize that Joe is not only unlicensed but also unskilled and incapable of completing the job.

The team confronts Joe again, and this time, they demand that he return the money that he received for the job. Joe initially resists, but eventually agrees to pay the couple back in installments.

Ultimately, Carolla and his team step in to finish the job and ensure that the couple's kitchen renovation is completed to their satisfaction. The episode ends on a positive note, with the couple happy with the work done by Carolla and his team and relieved that they were able to get their money back from Joe.

Overall, "Hack of All Trades" is an engaging and tense episode that highlights the importance of doing your due diligence when hiring a contractor. The episode also shines a light on the shady world of unlicensed contractors and the dangers of unskilled labor.