Destroy Build Destroy facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Destroy Build Destroy |
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| Presented by | Andrew W.K. |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language(s) | English |
| No. of seasons | 4 |
| No. of episodes | 37 (list of episodes) |
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| Producer(s) | Mess Media |
| Cinematography | Brett Smith |
| Running time | 22 minutes |
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| Original network | Cartoon Network |
| Original release | June 20, 2009 – September 21, 2011 |
Destroy Build Destroy was an exciting American TV show that aired on Cartoon Network. It was a game show where two teams got to destroy a random object, then use the pieces to build cool vehicles. After building, they would compete in a challenge. The winning team got to destroy the losers' creation! The show was hosted by Andrew W.K.
This series first appeared in 2009 as part of a group of live-action shows called CN Real. Destroy Build Destroy started on June 20, 2009, and its last episode aired on September 21, 2011. It was one of only two shows from the CN Real block that lasted for more than one season.
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How the Game Works
Destroy Build Destroy was a game show with two teams, usually made up of three teenagers. Teams were often grouped by their interests, like "Skaters vs. Math Club" or "Football Team vs. Marching Band."
The game had a few exciting steps:
- Destroy: First, the teams would use powerful tools like rocket launchers, bazookas, or even explosives to completely destroy a large object. Imagine blowing up an old car or a semi-trailer!
- Build: Next, they had to use the wreckage and other materials to build a brand-new vehicle. These vehicles were designed to compete in a special challenge.
- Compete: The teams would then race their creations or use them in a fun challenge.
- Destroy Again: The winning team received $3,000 and the best part: they got to destroy the losing team's vehicle! If there was a tie, both vehicles would be blown up.
Show History
Destroy Build Destroy first launched on June 20, 2009. It was part of a new group of shows on Cartoon Network called CN Real. The main people behind the show were executive producers Dan Taberski and Scott Messick.
The show quickly became popular. Its second season started on November 4, 2009. It was the top show in its time slot for boys aged 6–11, with about 2.1 million viewers watching each episode!
Because it was so successful, Destroy Build Destroy was brought back for more seasons. The third season began on October 6, 2010. A fourth season was also ordered and aired from June to September 2011.
Episodes and Seasons
The show had a total of 37 episodes over four seasons. Each season featured different challenges and objects to destroy and build.
Series overview
| Season | Episodes | Originally aired | ||
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| 1 | 6 | June 20, 2009 | July 22, 2009 | |
| 2 | 8 | November 4, 2009 | March 17, 2010 | |
| 3 | 8 | October 6, 2010 | December 1, 2010 | |
| 4 | 15 | June 1, 2011 | September 21, 2011 | |
Season 1 (2009)
The first season had 6 episodes. Teams often built vehicles like air-cannon cars, cranes, or amphibious (land and water) vehicles. Objects destroyed included SUVs, semi-trailers, and minivans. The Green Team won more often in this season.
| Team | Wins |
| Orange Team | 2 wins |
| Green Team | 4 wins |
Season 2 (2009–10)
Season 2 had 8 episodes and featured some special guests! Teams built things like go-kart carriers, fire trucks, and even giant claw grabbers. Objects destroyed included school buses, police cars, and even a 25-foot sailboat. The Yellow Team had more wins this season.
| Team | Wins |
| Blue Team | 3 wins |
| Yellow Team | 5 wins |
Some notable episodes included:
- Football Team vs. Marching Band: Teams built go-kart carriers from a school bus.
- Paddle Battle: Ben 10: Alien Swarm vs Dude, What Would Happen: Stars from other Cartoon Network shows built mini-boats from a Volkswagen Bug.
- Grave Digger vs. Maximum Destruction: Famous monster trucks and their fans built battering rams from a mobile home.
- John Morrison vs. The Miz: WWE superstars competed to build surveillance cars from two cars.
Season 3 (2010)
This season had 8 episodes and continued with exciting challenges and more celebrity guests. Teams built wide-receiver vehicles, boat launcher/sinkers, and mobile trash compactors. Objects destroyed included pickup trucks, old vans, and minivans. The Blue Team had more wins, and there was one tie!
| Team | Wins |
| Blue Team | 4 wins |
| Yellow Team | 3 wins |
| Ties | 1 tie |
Highlights from this season:
- NFL Explosion: Gates vs. Merriman: NFL players Antonio Gates and Shawne Merriman and their teams built wide-receiver vehicles.
- Scooby-Doo! Curse of the Lake Monster vs. Dude, What Would Happen: The cast of the Scooby-Doo movie competed against the Dudes, resulting in the show's only tie!
- NASCAR Pileup: Carl Edwards vs. Joey Logano: NASCAR drivers teamed up with fans to build pit vehicles from a station wagon.
Season 4 (2011)
The final season was the longest, with 15 episodes. Teams built all sorts of wild machines, including pizza delivery trucks, electromagnetic machines, and even blimp-mobiles! Objects destroyed included fruit trucks, SUVs, and clown cars. The Blue Team won more often in this season.
| Team | Wins |
| Blue Team | 8 wins |
| Yellow Team | 7 wins |
Some of the unique episodes included:
- Food Fight: Valley Girls vs. Jersey Boys: Teams built pizza delivery trucks from a fruit truck.
- Weird Science-Attack of the Geniuses: Teams built electromagnetic machines from a book-mobile.
- Submarine Showdown: Army Brats vs. Navy Seals: Teams built submarines from a boat.
- Destroyers in Space: Black Belts vs. The Cleats: Teams built bottle rocket launchers from a sports car.
See also
In Spanish: Destruir, construir, destruir para niños
