In the series opener, Mark worries that Ryan’s carving skills won’t stack up as they create a giant modern totem pole. Meanwhile, seasoned pro Pete Ryan gives Pioneer’s rookie carvers a surprise job to cut their teeth on.
EP2 The Last ResortApr 12, 2015
Ken is challenged with carving an archway for a resort owned by one of Pioneer’s biggest and most demanding clients. Ryan and the junior carvers compete to create the most popular items in a charity auction.
EP3 Battle of the BenchApr 19, 2015
Ryan and Ken’s contrasting personalities and styles threaten to derail a bench carving for a Wisconsin client. André enlists Dean and Cento to carve a special memorial table for the Army.
EP4 Pain of ThronesApr 26, 2015
When a U.S. senator commissions a massive medieval dining table, Paul decides to build one that’s truly fit for a king. Paul’s over-the-top designs and a tight deadline soon have everyone breathing fire.
EP5 Don't Bet On ItMay 03, 2015
Four carvers are tasked with creating posts for a gazebo that must all have the same professional look – but only three of the carvers are pros. Ryan and Dean surprise their Pioneer bosses with new lunch benches.
EP6 Locking HornsMay 10, 2015
Mark and Paul butt heads on the design of a ram-inspired picnic table. Junior carver Dean receives his first solo commission from a local church, but finishing the job may require some divine intervention.
EP7 Chip off the Old BlockMay 17, 2015
A rare commission for a garden trellis inspires Ken to dream big, but the enormous job soon turns into a nightmare. Paul’s son Jacob joins the carvers, but his first carving is downright scary.
EP8 Tree of LifeMay 24, 2015
A commission for a family tree inspires Paul to carve alongside his son Jacob but the job threatens to splinter their relationship. Dean reels in a carving for a native village, and teaches Ken about his native culture.
EP9 Face OffMay 31, 2015
The fur starts to fly when Pete and Mark don’t see eye to eye on a bear carving’s facial expression. Ryan teaches the junior carvers how to make a quick buck by producing quick-carvings for a craft fair.
EP10 A Wing and a PrayerJun 07, 2015
Ryan’s assigned a giant eagle carving and hatches a plan to enlist Pete for his animal expertise, but gets more than he bargained for. Bryan Sr. asks his grandson to produce a carving for a relative’s store.
EP11 Something's AfootJun 14, 2015
Pete and Ryan go toe to toe on carving a mountain lion family, while the unique challenge of carving the torch for the Canada Winter Games has Mark almost breathing fire.
EP12 Strange BedfellowsJun 21, 2015
Mark is assigned a huge bed commission, despite having never carved a bed before. Ryan introduces Little Man to ice carving on what turns out to be a monster of a job.
EP13 Big ReliefJun 28, 2015
Pioneer boss Bryan Sr. assigns Paul and Pete their most important job yet – a memorial carving for a friend of Bryan’s. Meanwhile, Mark helps Ryan carve out a deal for a new truck.
EP14 Season's EndJul 05, 2015
As a blizzard bears down on the Pioneer yard, Ryan races to finish a Tiki bar commission, while Mark and Pete try to get a grip on their most unusual carving yet.