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Returning the Favor

  • TV Series
  • 2017–2020
IMDb RATING
8.5/10
461
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Mike Rowe in Returning the Favor (2017)
AdventureDocumentaryReality TVShort

Mike Rowe finds people who are doing something decent in their community, and does something decent for them.Mike Rowe finds people who are doing something decent in their community, and does something decent for them.Mike Rowe finds people who are doing something decent in their community, and does something decent for them.

  • Stars
    • Mike Rowe
    • Sarah Yourgrau
    • Jacob Huddleston
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    • IMDb RATING
    8.5/10
    461
    YOUR RATING
    • Stars
      • Mike Rowe
      • Sarah Yourgrau
      • Jacob Huddleston
    • 26User reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win & 1 nomination total

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    Mike Rowe
    Mike Rowe
    • Self - Host
    • 2017–2020
    Sarah Yourgrau
    • Self - Producer
    • 2018–2020
    Jacob Huddleston
    Jacob Huddleston
    • Self - Executive Producer…
    • 2017–2020
    Mary Sullivan
    • Self - Executive Producer…
    • 2017–2020
    Lucien Delabruere
    • Self - Producer…
    • 2017–2019
    Michael Rourke
    • Self - CEO: Hudsun Media…
    • 2017–2020
    Steven Sims
    Steven Sims
    • Self - Producer…
    • 2018–2020
    Lea Whitener
    • Self - Producer…
    • 2017–2020
    John Rowe
    • Self - Mike's Parent…
    • 2017–2020
    Brent Lerash
    • Self - Producer…
    • 2017–2020
    Peggy Rowe
    • Self - Mike's Parent…
    • 2017–2020
    Benjamin Wolf
    • Self - Camera Operator…
    • 2018–2020
    Mary Taylor Zappulla
    • Self - Producer
    • 2019
    Allison Pittel
    Allison Pittel
    • Self…
    • 2018–2019
    Taylor Wootton
    • Self - Cameraman…
    • 2018–2019
    Joshua Mayes
    • Self - Director of Photography…
    • 2018
    LaTanya Johnson
    • Self - Honoree…
    • 2019–2020
    Luke Mickelson
    • Self…
    • 2018–2020
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    User reviews26

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    10busy-ma

    A MUST watch show!

    I enjoyed watching Mike Rowe while on Dirty Jobs. His humor and willingness to do anything made it a fun watch. He carries the same to the Returning the Favor program, and it is a phenomenal show in how they "Return the Favor" to those so deserving of the shows blessings. Keep up the great work!
    10annam_laporte

    Gives you the best feels EVER!!

    What more needs to be said; except this is the ultimate best reality show ever produced!!

    Mike and the Crew are amazing, and it will touch every single one of your feels on every level of feels!

    Keep up the amazing work!
    10danawsteele

    Positive & Uplifting!

    Such a great show! Mike and the crew do a fantastic job of finding these remarkable people, doing remarkable things in their community, and sharing their stories with all of America in an intriguing and entertaining manner!
    10pansylovr

    Fun and inspiring

    I never fail to tear up at least once during these programs It shows what can be done when a person or people make a decision to help. It also shows little steps can make a huge difference in someone's life.
    10koalacarla-21608

    Wonderful

    There's nothing I can say other than exceptional ! For Mike to go out and introduce us to those who are selfless, compassionate, and real is beyond words. And for him to host is perfect as he is as they are: real. Love it!! No down side to this at all. We love Mike! Can't get enough of it!

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      • August 28, 2017 (United States)
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      • English
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