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Hot Wheels: Ultimate Challenge

Hot Wheels: Ultimate Challenge

May the biggest imagination win!

TV-PG2023•5.5/10
Reality

Ratings

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5.5/10(4)

Car fans transform ordinary vehicles into Hot Wheels™ showstoppers in this epic makeover competition.

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Production

Endemol Shine North America, Workerbee, Mattel Television

Language

EN

Status

Canceled

First Aired

May 30, 2023

Last Aired

August 8, 2023

Networks

NBC

Where to Watch
Region US · Lang EN
US
No providers available for this region.
Seasons & Episodes
Select a season to view episodes. Reddit links may contain spoilers.
Season
Cyber Slicker vs. Power Charged
E1
Cyber Slicker vs. Power Charged
Air date: 2023-05-30
Superfans Jadejha Edwards and "Jerzey" Jim Farell face off in transforming an ordinary vehicle into an extraordinary Hot Wheels™ showstopper, inspired by personal stories, interests and pop culture touchstones. Terry Crews serves as guest judge.
Monster Bug vs. Buckaroo
E2
Monster Bug vs. Buckaroo
Air date: 2023-06-06
Superfans Rob Anders and Aldavid Jimerson face off in transforming an ordinary vehicle into an extraordinary Hot Wheels™ showstopper. Rutledge Wood hosts.
Spirit of Detroit vs. Flamin’ Fire Truck
E3
Spirit of Detroit vs. Flamin’ Fire Truck
Air date: 2023-06-13
Anthony Anderson guest judges as two superfans transform vehicles into Hot Wheels™ showstoppers.
Skater Boy vs. Jaipur Jewel
E4
Skater Boy vs. Jaipur Jewel
Air date: 2023-06-20
Superfans Felix Arguelles and Arushi Garg face off by transforming an ordinary vehicle into an extraordinary Hot Wheels (TM) showstopper. Fast & Furious' Sung Kang guest judges.
Need for Speed vs. Fight Car
E5
Need for Speed vs. Fight Car
Air date: 2023-06-27
Superfans Caroline Johnson and Angela Arnold face off in transforming an ordinary vehicle into an extraordinary Hot Wheels (TM) showstopper, inspired by personal stories, interests and pop culture touchstones. Joel McHale serves as guest judge.
Badge of Honor vs. Mountain Mover
E6
Badge of Honor vs. Mountain Mover
Air date: 2023-07-11
Superfans Luidgi Aldator and Terri Jones face off in transforming an ordinary vehicle into an extraordinary Hot Wheels (TM) showstopper, inspired by personal stories, interests and pop culture touchstones. Rutledge Wood hosts.
Mardi Gras Mania vs. the Reaper
E7
Mardi Gras Mania vs. the Reaper
Air date: 2023-07-18
Superfans Michael Cooney and Nick Harrison face off in transforming an ordinary vehicle into an extraordinary Hot Wheels (TM) showstopper. WWE Superstar Big E serves as guest judge.
Metamorphosis vs. Racer Girl
E8
Metamorphosis vs. Racer Girl
Air date: 2023-07-25
Superfans Kris Parker and Lauren Partin face off in transforming an ordinary vehicle into an extraordinary Hot Wheels (TM) showstopper, inspired by personal stories, interests and pop culture touchstones. Rutledge Wood hosts.
Grand Finale (1)
E9
Grand Finale (1)
Air date: 2023-08-01
Three qualifying winners compete in the grand finale and create brand new life-size Hot Wheels (TM). The winner gets $50,000 and their design turned into a real die-cast Hot Wheels toy.
Grand Finale (2)
E10
Grand Finale (2)
Air date: 2023-08-08
Comedy legend and car guru Jay Leno joins the judges to determine a season winner who will take home an extra $50,000 and get their design turned into a real die-cast Hot Wheels (TM) toy that anyone can buy.

Cast

Rutledge Wood

Rutledge Wood

Self - Host

Dalal Elsheikh

Self - Judge

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