Series synopsis
Rust Valley Restorers is a Canadian documentary reality television series that premiered on Global TV on December 6, 2018. It was created by Matthew Shewchuk, Tyson Hepburn. It stars Mike Hall, Avery Shoaf, Connor Hall and Donny Kleinfelder.
A crew of car lovers at a garage in the Rocky Mountains transforms abandoned heaps of rust into collectible classics.
Premise
A crew of car lovers at a garage in the Rocky Mountains transforms abandoned heaps of rust into collectible classics.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Mike Hall as Self
- Avery Shoaf as Self
- Connor Hall as Self
- Donny Kleinfelder
Guest cast
Episodes
This series spans 5 seasons with 50 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 8 | December 6, 2018 | February 7, 2019 |
| Season 2 | 12 | November 21, 2019 | February 6, 2020 |
| Season 3 | 12 | February 18, 2021 | May 6, 2021 |
| Season 4 | 10 | February 24, 2022 | April 28, 2022 |
| Season 5 | 8 | September 19, 2024 | November 7, 2024 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Go Big or Go Home The crew at a new restoration shop takes on their first jobs restoring vintage cars, including a 1966 Lincoln Ragtop convertible and a 1970 Dodge Dart Swinger. |
December 6, 2018 |
| 2 |
All in the Family Mike's brother entrusts him to restore his 1964 Buick Riviera dream car; Mike restores a 1966 Beaumont Sport Deluxe; Mike hires a 17-year-old apprentice who's failed her driver's test and needs her licence to do the job. |
December 13, 2018 |
| 3 |
Going Into Battle Mike and the crew take on a World War II-era Power Wagon; a 1968 Chevy Chevelle becomes a nightmare job. |
December 20, 2018 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Blast From the Past Mike risks ruin when he resurrects his costly restoration of a 1968 Camaro; new shop manager Avery sends the budget soaring on a 1966 Super Bee and they discover that thieves may be stealing parts from the Field of Dreams. |
November 21, 2019 |
| 2 |
We're All a Little Mad Mike's restoration of a 1966 Pontiac Parisienne connects him with Rust Valley's most oddball residents, as does a major swap meet, while his son Connor pushes him to help out a friend recovering from tragedy. |
November 28, 2019 |
| 3 |
Frenemy Mike struggles to finish a problematic 1966 Pontiac Parisienne, while stumbling into direct competition with a Rust Valley neighbour; Avery crashes into his new role as shop manager. |
December 5, 2019 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
In Rust We Trust Mike takes on the build of a 71 Camaro to honor a friend battling cancer. Avery's first project at his new shop is a paddlewheeler boat. |
February 18, 2021 |
| 2 |
Wildman Incorporated Mike restores a 1968 Beaumont for a charity auction, but scrambles to save the build and the fundraiser when his budget is pulled out from under him; Avery steals a Rust Bros client with a German-made Unimog, putting his friendship with Mike at risk. |
February 25, 2021 |
| 3 |
High Octane Mike converts a 1957 GMC truck to run on alcohol for a truck-obsessed teenage girl; Avery goes the extra mile, finishing the Unimog for its hard-to-please owner. |
March 4, 2021 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Scorched Earth Mike and Avery recover a valuable abandoned Volkswagen, and threats from the authorities force Mike to make a surprising decision about the future of his Field of Dreams. |
February 24, 2022 |
| 2 |
Hot Diggity Dog Avery gambles on finishing a build from his past and the authorities crack down on his vehicle-filled property, while Mike finishes his '55 LaFrance Fire Truck. |
March 3, 2022 |
| 3 |
The Naked Truth Mike restores a 1971 Super Bee, struggles to sell cars, and hunts for a new place to live. |
March 10, 2022 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Scouts Honour Mike kicks off his fifth year in business with the restoration of a rare 1971 International Scout II, before teaming up with his brothers to find a new home for their late father's 1964 Mercury motor. |
September 19, 2024 |
| 2 |
Mike M.I.A Mike is burning the candle at both ends, working at remote locations for his rock scaling business, while trying to manage the shop's restoration of a 1969 Road Runner convertible from afar. |
September 26, 2024 |
| 3 |
A Little Help from My Friends Mike enlists his buddy Dave to help him rid the Field of Dreams of a junk-stuffed school bus. Richard revives the glorious luxury of private rail cars using an old trailer, while Russell leans on an old friend to help him build a truck honoring family members he's lost. |
October 3, 2024 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Global TV |
|---|---|
| First aired | December 6, 2018 |
| Last aired | November 7, 2024 |
| Runtime | 60 minutes |
| Status | continue |
| Schedule | Thursday at 21:00:00 |