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- THE HEAT with Mark McEwan, currently in production on season two, premiered on Food Network this fall and has quickly captured the attention of viewers nationwide. This sexy and mouth-watering series takes you on a full throttle, sweat drenched ride into the many catering kitchens of one of Canada's most renowned, successful and infamous chefs as he and his irreverent and entertaining staff of talented protégés cater to the masses. THE HEAT uncovers like never before, exactly what it takes to plate perfect meals for very demanding clients. From corporate executive dinners to richer than rich private parties, to massive stadium style events, McEwan takes his kitchen anywhere they have a party and makes new fans with every entrée.
- A half-hour hidden camera prank show that takes teenagers, who think they know everything about looking after kids, and puts them to the ultimate babysitting test - one that they will never see coming. Our babysitter shows up for what they think is a routine night of babysitting but unbeknownst to them, the house is rigged with concealed cameras and everyone else involved are actors, ready to pull off the ultimate babysitting prank! Extreme Babysitting sets out to push the ridiculous meter on the usually mundane world of babysitting, without letting the babysitter know that they are actually on TV!
- Its time Reno TV got Punkd! The Fix is Candid Camera meets Face Lift in this reno-ridiculous half hour of comedy meets craftsmanship for HGTV. Each week, irreverent and infectiously funny Brit contractors Jay Purvis (Kitchen Equipped) and Neil Davies (Real Renos) prey on hapless homeowners who think theyre getting a free TV makeover, only to be fixed with some of the most absurd reno and decor ideas ever imagined. The Fix is a chance for these two talented craftsmen to ditch their measuring tapes and have some fun at their clients expense, showing us just how bad a reno can go, with priceless results. We watch the entire process as Jay and Neil scheme to deliver the ultimate practical joke, with someone elses house! In each episode, one story is introduced, the homeowners hopes and dreams for a makeover of a room in their home are explored, and then their worst nightmares are revealed to them by Jay, Neil and their evil crew. As the homeowners reveal their true feelings about the absurd transformation, our tireless pranksters keep straight-faced as long as possible, describing and defending their pièce de résistance, until the homeowner is finally informed Youve been fixed, messed with, this is all a joke! After the fake room is revealed, and some CPR administered, all is forgiven (we hope!) and our guys make it all right - fixing the mistakes, and pulling off the nasty finishings, revealing the beautiful space our good-sport homeowners were hoping for. The homeowners are ushered back into the space for the real reveal and after hugs and kisses, its on to the next victim, er, homeowner The 26 half hour episodes of season one will be as visually unique as the concept itself. Super-8 home movie style treatments will be used for family b-roll and the shooting style throughout will be hand-held, fast and immediate. The Fix will be peppered throughout with an infectious modern musical style keeping the entire feel fresh, fun and cool. The Fix is a daring and hilarious experiment in home reno TV, and shows us just how far two seemingly honest, skilled contractors will go for a really good laugh at their clients expense.
- In this fast paced, fun and moving half-hour of relationship-renovation-reality TV, the house saving trio of Relationship Counselor, Contractor and Designer respond to frantic families who've been suffering in their space, driving them all nuts! SAVE US FROM OUR HOUSE! will get close and personal inside the family unit, exposing true and raw emotion. Relationship Counselor Hina, tackles the emotional damage first, leading the family through a series of challenges and therapy models designed to address fractured relationships. Meanwhile Contractor Scott and his crew of professional craftsmen break down the walls tearing this family apart, finding innovative and specialized solutions. A guest Designer puts the finishing touches and modern design elements together. The Save Us team will broker peace between the family and the house, arming them with some new insights on how to prosper as a loving family within it.
- Jennifer & Chad have been married for 10 years. This summer they renovated their 50 year old home. Jenn, a busy self-employed mother of three who splits her time between work and being home with the kids, has 5 years under her belt as an interior decorator and hundreds of happy clients. She creates rooms that are eye-catching, comfortable and functional. Chad owns and operates his own successful home renovation business with more than 5 jobs currently on the go. Together theyve pooled their talents to create a beautiful home that will be theirs forever. Hell build it; shell design it. Piece of cake - right? Well, its hard enough to do this for other people, but for yourself? With plans for a two-storey addition and a renovation of the current kitchen and two bathrooms, the project will get interesting fast! Jenn & Chad also have very different ideas on how to do it. Hes obsessed with modern; her esthetic tends toward the traditional. Add to this the fact that while renovating, the entire family will be living in a cozy 2-bedroom apartment close by - living, working and raising a family 24-7! Theyve budgeted $150,000 for the entire renovation. Its a huge project and the budget is tight, so theyll have to really prioritize their hopes and dreams. This is not a flip. These renos are for keeps, so every key decision will need to stand the test of time. Their oldest, 7-year-old Devon, is energetic and very independent. Shell definitely have her own opinions about the house and her bedroom. And shell also have a thing or two to say about sharing a bedroom with her two siblings during the 4 to 5 month renovation period. Their middle child and only boy, Benjamin - age 5, would really, really like an orange bedroom. Well see what his designer mom has to say about that! Their youngest and most easy going child, Kate - age 3, will no doubt entertain everyone with her love of life. But watch out, as the third child she knows what she wants and will use her cute smile to get her way! From demolition to drywall, pot lights to paint, fabrics to furniture, Jenn & Chad will use their design and renovation expertise to create a family-friendly yet stunning home, or kill each other in the process... See if they can survive the reno, make big, life long choices, make it to soccer and ballet, and learn what really happens when you're Making House - together.
- Mark will be working with two other chefs, Fallsview Executive Chef Frank Seig, and Vineland Estates Executive Chef Jan-Willem Stult. For this six course VIP dinner for 90, including celebrities like Michael Buble, Paul Anka and Andrea Bocelli, the chefs will take 2 courses each. The dinner will be taking place in a room that is still under construction, with no kitchen. It will be used for the first time ever for this special dinner.
- After the first evening is done, it starts getting interesting for Mark. The dinner for 80 will end late Friday night, leaving the late evening and early morning available for Mark to set-up for the big night on Saturday - a dinner for 1000 in the Grand Hall. Tickets for the evening are $2500 each, so Mark needs to make sure the guests get their money's worth. Adding to the sheer volume of food to produce, Mark will have under an hour to get the guests fed and on their way to the big performance.
- Mark and his team travel two hours north to cater an outdoor wedding held on a beautiful 6 acre spread. A kitchen set up under a tent proves to be a major challenge when the weather suddenly changes. Can Mark pull off a sophisticated affair while battling the elements.
- Held at a stunning mansion with a performance by Grammy-award winning artist John Legend and an exclusive fashion show. Hugo Boss Canada pulls out pulls out all the stops for their annual Charity event. Held on a hot summer day, can Mark and his team pull of the event without a refrigerator.
- Toronto's a buzz with anticipation surrounding the opening of Mark's new restaurant One and the Toronto International Film Festival is fast approaching. The pressure's on for Mark to navigate new restaurant roadblocks and celebrity parties.
- Catering a wedding held in a 30,00 square foot furniture store proved to be a challenge. Can Mark and his team successfully transform a dark, dingy, and extremely dusty loading dock into a clean and functioning kitchen to serve 400 guests?
- Who is the best Chef in Canada. Mark travels to Whistler B.C to battle Canada's top Chefs in the Gold Medal Plates Canadian Culinary Championships. Following three days of intense competition, only one Chef will be awarded the gold medal.
- One of Mark's own is taking the plunge and Mark's been asked to cater the event. With most of his team on the guest list or working at the restaurant, will Mark have to trade his tux for chef whites to ensure the event runs smoothly?
- When David and Rachel moved into their two-bedroom home eleven years ago it was the perfect size for their family of three. Now a family of six, they are all fighting for space and constantly bickering. Can Dylan create more space in this tiny home while Hina helps this frustrated family change their tune?
- When Sarah married Ulf she also opened her heart to his two young sons, add a new baby to the mix and you have an instant blended family. Moving into Ulf's house was a challenge for Sarah and she has had to fight for every inch of space. Can Hina and Dylan help Sarah define her role in the family and find a space she can call her own?
- Patty is busy working full time while caring for her three young daughters and her elderly Aunt Pat. The home they share has been in the family for three generations, but having Aunt Pat living in the basement apartment is not working for the family any longer. Can Dylan create a space upstairs for Aunt Pat while Hina helps Patty bring order to the family?
- Kim recovered from an illness that had her bedridden for months. As Kim and her husband Dale are both therapists, Hina challenges them to tackle their issues, while Dylan tries to bring some life back into their dreary home.
- Kelly and Kris were high school sweethearts who scrimped and saved to buy their first home. Their dreams to renovate the home were put on hold after Kris was in a serious car accident. With the renovations on hold and Kris unable to work, tension is running high.
- Over the past few years, Denyse has been adjusting to life as a single mom to Austin 11, and Dylan 7. This new family of three is struggling to let go of the past, and adjust to a new household without dad. Austin attempts to tackle home reno projects, and the whole family struggles to find quality time to spend together. While Hina assigns challenges that help them to redefine themselves as a family, Dylan gives Austin a few helpful tool tips, and creates a space that will give this family the fresh start they deserve.
- After six years of living together, Nick and Henry have fallen into some familiar patterns. Nick is messy, Henry nags, and both have trouble communicating with each other. Recently, the tension increased when Nick started working from home. Can Hina help Nick and Henry battle it out while Dylan creates a space for Nick's business?
- recent divorce has forever changed the lives of Pina and her four kids. In an effort to unite this fun-loving family, Hina challenges them to a dance off against Dylan and his team. This puts extra pressure on Dylan and his crew who struggle to complete the family's new basement while training for the competition.
- Jason and Kim have been dating for seven years and became homeowners two years ago. The moment the last box was moved in they began arguing over how to renovate. That combined with Kim's desire to be a wife and mother is causing a lot of tension in the home. Can Dylan and Hina help this couple to resolve the stalemate they have reached in both their home renovations and their relationship?
- Michelle and Mark purchased their home sight unseen after falling in love with it in photos. What the beautiful photos did not reveal was the lack of insulation and leaking windows that have left this family freezing in the winter months. To make matters worse, Mark and Michelle are constantly arguing over finances. Can Dylan warm up the home while Hina heats up the relationship?
- They say that opposites attract and this is definitely the case with newlyweds Adam and Erica! As new homeowners, she is intent move full speed ahead with the renovations while he is content to take his time. Can Hina help this couple see eye to eye while Dylan attempts to ease the stress by taking on the kitchen renovation?
- Donna and Max are running out of space. With two teenage sons, and a large extended family, their home seems to be shrinking. While Dylan creates a new washroom and kitchen in the basement to expand their space, Hina struggles to bring the family closer together.
- When Dale and Melissa purchased their two-bedroom town home three years ago, they were not planning on having a family. Within a short period of time this family of two has doubled in size and outgrown their home. Can Dylan help them to maximize their space while Hina helps them adjust to their new life?
- Moving into Marianna's dream home caused a lot of friction between Marianna and Roger. While Marianna was excited to begin renovations, Roger was overwhelmed by everything that needed to be fixed. To make matters worse, Roger's dream of owning a vintage RV is a constant source of tension. Can Dylan give Marianna her dream kitchen while Hina challenges Roger's RV Dreams?
- It has been four years since Michelle and her husband split up. The change has been especially difficult for nine year old Tyler and eleven year old Alyssa. Can Hina help this family start over, while Dylan and his crew give them a fresh start by renovating their bedrooms?
- Benny and Patty are busy raising three opinionated teenagers. Between music, sports, and friends life in this home has become very hectic. As the kids grow, Patty and Benny have noticed their space in the home shrink. Can Hina restore order in the home while Dylan creates a space for these teens to call their own?
- After years of saving, Marianne and Danielle pulled together enough money to purchase their dream home. A couple of years later, the constant renovation projects have turned their dream into a nightmare. Can Dylan and Hina help this couple look at the bigger picture and realize their dream is still alive?
- Tim and Leanne were a typical modern couple before the arrival of their two kids. Now a stay at home mom, Leanne is having trouble adjusting to the new family dynamic. To make matters worse, the family has outgrown their tiny kitchen, making mealtime very stressful. Can Hina help this modern mom get out of the house while Dylan creates their dream kitchen?
- Vicki and Patrick's family keeps growing. With five kids, and one on the way, this family has outgrown their three bedroom bungalow, and the lack of space has everyone on edge. While Dylan and his crew work to give the family a new basement, Hina struggles to bring order into this chaotic home.
- If Angela and Trevor can't agree on what part of the house to renovate, they're not going to be on the same page about how to raise a family. This shotgun reno is headed straight for disaster.
- Mike and Ashley can't wait to get married and have an intimate backyard rehearsal dinner; too bad it looks more like a jungle than a yard. With dwindling time and limited budget, the Shotgun Reno team will need to perform a miracle.
- Expecting their first baby while undergoing a pricey basement reno is a lot for a young couple. Erin and Jeremy can't agree on how to spend their finances - or much else. Will they survive this shotgun reno?
- A house in shambles and a wedding to plan spells trouble for Christina and John. With a bride who wants it all and a kitchen that's about to fall, the Shotgun Reno team has their work cut out for them.
- Jenn's pregnancy starts to seriously affect her morale and ability to work. Meanwhile delays at the reno force the family into even more undesirable living conditions.
- With clients on the go and the excavation underway, Jenn takes on a new assistant that's more pizzazz than substance. Chad's assistant on the other hand, is nowhere to be found as the crew breaks ground.
- Jenn and Chad find themselves $70,000 over budget on the reno and may not be able to finish construction. When all else fails, they have to resort to their last remaining option for help.
- To prepare for the big renovation, Jenn and Chad move their family out of their house and into a small rental apartment for the next 4 months. With so much to do to get ready for the move, Chad is consistently nowhere to be found.
- Jenn and Chad must convince a reluctant neighbour to let them tear down their tree or else demolition of the house can't begin. Jenn has her first ultrasound appointment but has no idea if Chad will make it there or not.
- The stress of the reno, trying to run her own business, and being a full time mom pushes Jenn to the brink. When their newly hired nanny quits after 1 day on the job, Jenn and Chad's lives are thrown into turmoil.
- Chad looks to settle an old score with his in-laws as their 10th anniversary approaches. Meanwhile Jenn goes behind Chad's back and changes some of the construction work in the master bathroom.
- The stress of a major renovation takes its toll on Jenn and Chad's marriage. Drastic measures are taken to ensure that the family that builds together stays together.
- Jenn runs herself ragged trying to get everything finished by the time the reno is complete. Concerned for her manic pace, Jenn's doctor benches her on the day of the big move back in.
- As construction begins, Jenn and Chad confront their biggest argument yet - to take down or leave up the load-bearing wall on the main floor. And each one will stop at nothing to convince the other they are right.
- Natasha and Greg are planning a summer bash to celebrate their 10th anniversary and the arrival of their miracle baby. With three weeks until the big date, Shotgun Reno needs to transform this hazardous backyard into an outdoor oasis.
- Sheila and George are getting married and they have some very special guests they want to impress. An upscale wedding, a fancy catered affair at home, and a total kitchen overhaul is all that stands in their way to a happily ever after.