Season 5

Episode Guide

Tough Times Don't Last but Tough People Do

S5 E1
In the first individual challenge of the season, competitors will cut, grind and torch 500 pounds of scrap metal. The first to finish the job earn the privilege of choosing their teammates for Dirty Hands and Savage Crew.

First Dance

S5 E2
In the first individual challenge of the season, competitors will cut, grind and torch 500 pounds of scrap metal. The first to finish the job earn the privilege of choosing their teammates for Dirty Hands and Savage Crew.

Zink About It

S5 E3
In the individual challenge crew members are under "a ton" of pressure when tasked with designing and welding a structure that can withstand the crushing force of 1 ton of weight.

Man Made It, These Hands Can Fix It

S5 E4
In the team challenge, Dirty Hands and Savage Crew are tasked with completing a muddy motocross track to the exact standards of professional riders.

How Do You Like Them Apples?

S5 E5
Season three winner Lia Mort returns to guide the crews through a series of challenges at a local apple orchard. In the team competition, Dirty Hands and Savage crew race to gather as many bushels of apples as quickly as possible.

Just Trying to Be Me

S5 E6
Dirty Hands and Savage Crew race to locate and purchase a long list of heavy, bulky items from a large home improvement store during the team competition. Meanwhile, one crew member faces an extremely difficult decision.

Boom or Bust

S5 E7
The crews take a trip to the quarry where the contestants face the most explosive individual challenge ever when they must install 20 detonators.

You Can't Always Be the Hammer

S5 E8
Crew members compete in a series of challenges that give back to the local community.

Winning's Not Everything, But Losing Sucks

S5 E9
Dirty Hands and Savage Crew compete in the final team competition when they battle it out in a series of head-to-head matches inspired by the trades.

Ready for Take Off

S5 E10
The final three compete in the most challenging gauntlet yet for the title of TOUGH AS NAILS champion and the coveted winner's belt.