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Making It is back for a third season, as Amy Poehler and Nick Offerman reunite for another season of creativity.
A new batch of contestants will take part in a series of craft challenges hoping to impress the hosts and judges, in an effort to become the Master Maker and win the $100,000 prize.
Judges Dayna Isom Johnson and Simon Doonan are returning to rate the creations made in the workshop, while Jimmy DiResta is back as the Shop Master.
Peacock revealed in May that the show's format has proved successful enough to produce a spin-off, which Poehler will also work on.
When is Making It on NBC?
After season 2 aired all of its episodes across a two-week period, season 3 of Making It is returning to a regular weekly format.
The season 3 premiere airs Thursday June 24 at 8/7c on NBC.
The titles of the first three episodes have been announced, giving a clue as to what tasks the new contestants will face. The first episode is called "One in a Million," while episode 2 airing July 1 is "Random Crafts of Kindness" then "Expand Your World" airs on July 8.
Who are the hosts and judges of Making It?
Comedy fans will recognize the hosting duo of Poehler and Offerman from their stint as Leslie Knope and Ron Swanson on the sitcom Parks and Recreation.
Offerman's a talented craftsman himself and has often showcased his woodworking skills on television and on social media. He's also a professional boat builder and has his own business called Offerman Woodshop.
Johnson returns as one half of the judging panel, and brings back her expert knowledge of Etsy trends to the competition. Doonan is creative ambassador for Barneys New York and serves as the second judge on Making It. One of Doonan's books, Beautiful People, was previously turned into a BBC comedy series starring Olivia Colman.
Jimmy DiResta also returns as the Shop Master. He's a designer, artist and producer who has co-hosted craft shows such as Trash to Cash, Hammered with John and Jimmy DiResta, Against the Grain and Dirty Money.
Information about this year's contestants has yet to be announced but, as always, each of them will come in with their own specialty. Previous competitors have included woodworkers, felt artists, craft bloggers, calligraphers, muralists and even a puppet maker.
Making It and Baking It
In May 2021, Peacock announced it was developing a spin-off series of Making It called Baking It. As reported by Deadline, the cake-based offshoot will be executive produced by Poehler, Nicolle Yaron, Pip Wells, Kate Arend and Dave Becky.
Peacock has ordered six episodes of the show, which will see two talented home bakers compete for a cash prize with judges including three opinionated grandmas—who happen to be fantastic bakers themselves.
The hosts of the Baking It have not been announced but Poehler has confirmed she'll be handing over the reins to "two celebrity friends."
Making It season 3 airs on Thursdays at 8/7c on NBC.
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