Handcrafted America: Story, Cast and Series Facts

Story and premise

"They just don't make things the way they used to!" That's a common phrase uttered by many people, usually, when reminiscing about the care and love put into products and crafts in years past. Well, it turns out, there are lots of folks who make things "the way they used to," and INSP is out to discover the people who do it! From Seattle, Washington to Spruce Pine, North Carolina and big cities and small towns in between, Handcrafted America host Jill Wagner hits the road, traveling the country to seek out talented artisans who continue to make products the traditional way…with their own two hands, creating, sought-after contemporary classics.

You'll meet a bladesmith, glassblower, blacksmith, bicycle maker and many other fascinating people from all across America who are dedicated to their crafts. In every half‐hour episode, Jill meets three gifted craftsmen, and she takes you on a behind‐the‐scenes look at how they create their products, from start to finish. Along the way, you'll delve into the history and cultural heritage that inspire and influence the design of their handcrafted products. You'll become a part of their lives as they tell the stories of their families, their journeys and their dreams. Known for her work as co-host of the reality show "Wipeout," and acting roles in "Teen Wolf" and "Christmas in the Smokies," host Jill Wagner's easy-going style brings out the best in people. Down to earth, witty and personable, she has a way of building a comfortable, honest and fun relationship with these extraordinary American artisans.

So put your feet up; grab a snack. Enjoy a little bit of history, intriguing information and spontaneous adventure in every episode on this unique tour of America—from right in your own living room.

Series details

• Title: Handcrafted America
• Format: Reality
• Language: English
• Premiere date: 2016-03-01
• Final broadcast date listed: 2017-11-03
• Status in TVmaze: Ended
• Network listed by TVmaze: insp
• Network country: United States
• Typical episode runtime: 30 minutes
• TVMaze ID: 9237
• IMDb ID: tt5458834
• TVDB ID: 308351

Cast and credited roles

• Jill Wagner — Host

Seasons in the TVmaze catalogue

• Season 1: premiered 2016-03-01; final listed air date 2016-05-17; episode order: 13.
• Season 2: premiered 2016-10-21; final listed air date 2017-02-17; episode order: 13.
• Season 3: premiered 2017-08-11; final listed air date 2017-11-03; episode order: 13.

Source and licence

Adapted from Handcrafted America on TVmaze. The synopsis is reproduced as plain text; catalogue facts, cast and season records are selected and reformatted. This adapted text is available under CC BY-SA 4.0, following the TVmaze API licence. Network and web-channel credits identify the service listed in this source; they do not establish current streaming availability.