Junkyard Wars 2001
- Status
- Ended
- First Aired
- January 3, 2001
- Last Aired
- April 30, 2003
- Format
- 15 seasons · 126 eps
- Total Runtime
- ~126 hours (60 min/ep)
- Highest Rated Episode
- S1E3 "Off Road Vehicles" (★ 9/10)
- Network
- TLC
What is Junkyard Wars?
Junkyard Wars is a television series first released in 2001. Produced and broadcast by TLC.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2001
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 126
- Runtime
- 60 minutes
- First aired
- Jan 3, 2001
- Last aired
- Apr 30, 2003
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- US
- Networks
- TLC
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 9.3/10 from 4 votes
- Format
- 15 seasons · 126 episodes
- Episode runtime
- ~60 minutes
- Status
- Ended
- Network
- TLC
How long to binge?
Estimate the schedule using 126 episodes and an average 60-minute runtime.
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Junkyard Wars is a television series first released in 2001. Produced and broadcast by TLC. Current status: Ended. Spans 15 seasons and 126 tracked episodes.
Should you watch it?
“Teams battle to build machines from junkyard scraps and win the season championship.”
- Ingenious engineering challenges
- Creative use of discarded materials
- Exciting team competition
- Limited to junkyard resources may restrict variety
- Episodes follow a formulaic challenge structure
Watch it if you enjoy inventive engineering contests where teams turn trash into triumph.
The show is family‑friendly, focusing on problem‑solving and mechanical creativity without graphic violence.
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Episode guide
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Season 1 · 7 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →- E1 Hot Rods Mytharc Jan 3, 2001
- E2 Ballistic Missiles Core Jan 3, 2001
- E3 Off Road Vehicles Core Jan 10, 2001
- E4 Boats Core Jan 10, 2001
- E5 Deep Sea Dive Core Jan 17, 2001
- E6 Hovercraft Mytharc Jan 17, 2001
- E7 Sky Rockets Mytharc Jan 24, 2001
Season 2 · 7 episodes
Open the complete Season 2 guide & lore primer →- E1 Jumbo Trucks Mytharc Sep 26, 2001
- E2 Portable Bridge Core Oct 3, 2001
- E3 Heavy Artillery Core Oct 17, 2001
- E4 Power Raft Core Oct 24, 2001
- E5 Gliders Core Oct 31, 2001
- E6 Naval Warfare Mytharc Nov 7, 2001
- E7 Building Bashers Mytharc Nov 14, 2001
Season 3 · 11 episodes
Open the complete Season 3 guide & lore primer →- E1 Mechanical Mole Mytharc Jun 5, 2002
- E2 Climbing Car Core Jun 5, 2002
- E3 Sand Yacht Core Jun 12, 2002
- E4 Garbage Guzzler Core Jun 12, 2002
- E5 Flying Boats Core Jun 19, 2002
- E6 Fire Fighting Flotilla Core Jun 19, 2002
- E7 Combat Cars Core Jun 26, 2002
- E8 Episode 8 Core
- E9 Episode 9 Core
- E10 Episode 10 Mytharc
- E11 Episode 11 Mytharc
Season 4 · 7 episodes
Open the complete Season 4 guide & lore primer →- E1 Maniac Mud Racers Mytharc Aug 18, 2002
- E2 Power Paddlers Core Sep 4, 2002
- E3 Paintball Tanks Core Sep 18, 2002
- E4 Collapsible Cars Core Sep 25, 2002
- E5 Submarine Racers Core Oct 2, 2002
- E6 Railroad Racers Mytharc Oct 9, 2002
- E7 Ice Warriors Mytharc Oct 16, 2002
Season 5 · 9 episodes
Open the complete Season 5 guide & lore primer →- E1 Dune Buggies Mytharc Mar 19, 2003
- E2 Car Dozer Core Mar 26, 2003
- E3 Jet Trikes Core Apr 2, 2003
- E4 Power Pullers Core Apr 9, 2003
- E5 Laundry Launchers Core Apr 16, 2003
- E6 Beach Rescue Racers Core Apr 23, 2003
- E7 Off-Road Golf Core Apr 30, 2003
- E8 Episode 8 Mytharc
- E9 Episode 9 Mytharc
Frequently asked questions
What is the main premise of Junkyard Wars?
Two rival teams compete to complete a themed engineering challenge using only items found in a junkyard.
Is Junkyard Wars based on another series?
Yes, it is adapted from the UK series Scrapheap Challenge.
Do the teams have access to any tools beyond junkyard items?
They must rely solely on the items available in the well‑stocked junkyard.
What skills are highlighted in the competition?
Mechanical prowess, engineering knowledge, problem‑solving, and a bit of luck are emphasized.
Is there a season champion?
Teams aim to become the Junkyard Wars Season Champion by winning challenges.
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