American Dream Builders

2014
American Dream Builders

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EP1 The Tudors Mar 23, 2014

Renowned designer Nate Berkus hosts NBC's bold new one-hour reality-competition series "American Dream Builders." Showcasing the talents of the most accomplished designers and home builders in the country, "American Dream Builders" pits 12 talented contestants against one another in a high-stakes competition designed to push everyone's creative reach. Joining Berkus on the show as judges are former NFL player-turned landscape architect Eddie George and interior design expert Monica Pedersen. This week, the teams tackle two Tudor-style homes across the street from one other. Team Red (headed by Tennessee-based builder Tarrick Love) attempts to build a bathroom vanity from a repurposed work bench and create a new dining room table out of the original kitchen's beloved hardwood floors. Team Blue (headed by Chicago builder Jay Riordan) must decide what they should do with the master bedroom. In a surprise twist for the contestants, Berkus invites a "neighborhood council" to vote on which house they feel is the best makeover. In the end, one designer from the losing team will be sent home.

EP2 Mid Century Modern Mar 30, 2014

Two teams of designers will tackle sweeping makeovers for two mid-century Modern-style homes that are just a few doors down from one another in Palm Springs, Calif. This week the focus is on bringing a "dream home" to reality. The contestants are challenged to create a stunning "outdoor oasis" and, in the midst of things, must deal with a massive rainstorm that causes delays and frustrations. Team Red (headed by Chicago-based designer Lukas Machnik) focuses on creating a tranquil master bedroom, an inviting indoor/outdoor space and they also take on several creative special projects, including a chicken-wire light fixture and a metal sculpture. The team struggles with time management and spends too much time on the sculptures. Team Blue (headed by New York-based designer Andrew Flesher) focuses on the front exterior and the overall interior color scheme. Sparks fly when Team Blue designer Elaine Griffin chooses a color for her living room that everyone else dislikes for the rest of the home's color scheme. After the judges review the homes, Berkus invites a local "neighborhood council" to vote on which house they feel is the best makeover. In the end, one designer from the losing team will be sent home.

EP3 Spanish Style Apr 06, 2014

The dueling teams are challenged this week to create event-friendly homes that are tailor made for entertaining and hosting. This week, the contestants will work on two Spanish-style homes in North Hollywood, Calif. Team Red, led by site manager Erinn, is determined to end up victorious after coming up short in the first two challenges. Team Blue is feeling strong and confident with all of their original six team members still in the competition. However, they struggle to get along with site manager Elaine's strong opinions. Tensions arise when Elaine turns to opposing teammate Lukas for help with the design of her living room. Nate Berkus invites a "neighborhood council" in to vote on which house they feel is the best makeover. In the end, one member of the losing team will be sent home.

EP4 Cabins in the Woods Apr 07, 2014

This week the two teams take on the restoration of cabins in the mountains of Big Bear, Calif. Team Blue, led by site manager Darren Moore, gets creative repurposing elements found in nature and transforming them into a chic interior design. Site manager Dann Foley and Team Red put emphasis on color, creating a unique palette to make the space pop. Design is not the only obstacle this week, however, as the designers must find a way to handle a pesky rodent problem. In the end, one designer from the losing team will be sent home.

EP5 Modern Modulars Apr 13, 2014

Forced to forego their previous teams, the remaining eight designers are put into pairs and asked to design four exact modular homes in just three days. Faced with a blank slate, the contestants must find a way to work together with ease and transform the raw space quickly. The stakes are at an all-time high and the winning team receives a spread in the June issue of Better Homes & Garden magazine. Nate Berkus hosts while Eddie George and Monica Pedersen serve as judges. One designer is sent home.

EP6 California Craftsman Apr 20, 2014

This week the contestants renovate two beautiful craftsman-style homes with families that require an office workspace for their at-home businesses. Team Blue, led this week by Nina Magon, puts Darren Moore's fitness background to use by creating an eco-friendly indoor gym for an owner who is a personal trainer. On Team Red, site manager Erinn Valencich cooks up a classy kitchen for a professional chef. After the judges and the neighborhood council tour the homes, one designer is sent home. Nate Berkus hosts while Eddie George and Monica Pedersen serve as judges.

EP7 Colonial Duplex Apr 27, 2014

For the first time in the competition, the designers must renovate a single project, a colonial-style duplex. Six designers remain, and the focus for this week's challenge is to create a "Lowe's fantasy bathroom." Personalities clash as the teams are reshuffled. Jay Riordan serves as site manager of Team Blue, but he struggles to lead with team member Dann Foley trying to take control. On Team Red, Lukas Machnik and Elaine Griffin find difficulty in site manager Darren Moore's casual work style. Ultimately, one designer is sent home. Nate Berkus hosts while Eddie George and Monica Pedersen serve as judges.

EP8 Downtown Lofts May 04, 2014

The dueling teams tackle two empty artist lofts in downtown Los Angeles this week. Their focus will be to present a project that defines them most as a designer. Feeling the pressure, Darren of Team Red builds a unique project in his attempt to prove to the judges he deserves to stay in the competition. Nina Magon takes lead on Team Blue, but she and Jay struggle to divide their odd-shaped open floor plan into multiple living areas. Lukas Machnik serves as site manager for Team Red. One designer is sent home. Nate Berkus hosts while Eddie George and Monica Pedersen serve as judges.

EP9 Victorian May 18, 2014

The competition is at an all-time high with the finale just one week away. The remaining four designers must renovate a Victorian home together. Site manager Jay has his hands full keeping his team all on the same page. To their surprise, the contestants meet their neighborhood council for the first time. However, this surprise is minimal compared to the twist they are given by the judges. Two designers will be sent home. The final two designers will battle it out for the $250,000 grand prize and the title of "American Dream Builder." Nate Berkus hosts while Eddie George and Monica Pedersen serve as judges.

EP10 Beach Home May 25, 2014

After nine weeks and 19 renovations, the final two designers meet their final challenge. In their biggest renovation to date, they must transform two dream beach homes in Ventura, Calif. Luckily, they won't have to go at it alone. They are reunited with a few surprise guests to help them. One designer will win the grand prize of $250,000 and be crowned as the first American Dream Builder. Nate Berkus hosts while Eddie George and Monica Pedersen serve as judges.
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Released: 23 March 2014 Ended
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Country: United States of America
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Official Website: http://www.nbc.com/american-dream-builders/
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America's top designers, builders, architects and landscapers go head-to-head each week, putting their talents to the test on extreme home renovations.

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aeLLnisba32 I have seen this kind of format before: Families write in and ask for their homes to be renovated by designers who are then judged by their own experts in design. The losing designer is then voted off and everyone wins...except for the losing designer. The show always throws in a protagonist designer each week who is most often a grumpy minority. This week the protagonist was a "difficult" black female designer. She ruled with a "iron fist" like most "white" bosses in our American Society, however, because she was a minority giving orders to white people she was tagged as "difficult." White people do not realize they are difficult. They simply refuse to be "bossed around" by a minority; they are not use to it. White people have no problem giving orders to blacks and always say blacks are being "difficult" when they complain. But whites do not consider themselves "difficult" when THEY complain. If white people would examine their own bad attitude then maybe they would understand how badly they treat their minority employees. I am black and the worst boss I ever had was an older, white female boss. She would shout at me, but did not like for me to explain how she was in the wrong. She also, hated the fact I had a college degree. No matter how one looks at it...white people see blacks as being difficult. When the white female designer was voted off for her "lack luster" kitchen design, she immediately "threw her black boss under the bus" by saying the black boss was so difficult to work with she was not able to design well. Same old story, white women ALWAYS throw black women under the bus when times get tough. Black women watch your backs! The series has a "been-there-done-that" feel to it and a ratings of 6 is being generous. Oprah's favorite designer needs to add more than "racial dis-harmony" to spice up his show.