Scrapheap Challenge
Scrapheap Challenge is an engineering game show produced by RDF Media and broadcast on Channel 4 in the United Kingdom. In the show, teams of contestants had 10 hours in which to build a working machine that could do a specific task, using materials available in a scrapheap. The format was exported to the United States, where it was known as Junkyard Wars as a completely different TV series. The US show was also produced by RDF Media, and was originally shown on The Learning Channel. Repeats have aired on another Discovery network, the Science Channel.
Where to watch Scrapheap Challenge in United States
Amazon Prime Video
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Amazon VideoClick a service to open Scrapheap Challenge there. Availability last verified on June 20, 2026.
Where is Scrapheap Challenge streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads | Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | Channel 4 | — |
| Canada | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | — |
| Australia | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | — |
About Scrapheap Challenge
Scrapheap Challenge is a 1998 English-language reality and action & adventure series. The cast is led by Robert Llewellyn, Lisa Rogers, Dick Strawbridge. It spans 12 seasons and 165 episodes and has concluded. In United States, it is currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads.
Scrapheap Challenge was produced in United Kingdom and United States of America. It was first aired on April 12, 1998.
- First aired
- April 12, 1998
- Last aired
- June 27, 2010
- Original language
- English
- Status
- Ended
- Seasons
- 12 (165 episodes)
- Network
- Channel 4
- Country
- United Kingdom, United States of America
Scrapheap Challenge cast & crew
Behind the camera, it was produced by Cathy Rogers.
Is Scrapheap Challenge worth watching?
With 12 seasons and 165 episodes, it's a long-haul binge.
If you enjoy reality and action & adventure, Scrapheap Challenge is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Scrapheap Challenge
In United States, you can stream Scrapheap Challenge on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video. Click any service above to open it directly.
Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect United States today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.
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Cast of Scrapheap Challenge
Robert Llewellyn
Lisa Rogers
Dick Strawbridge
Scrapheap Challenge — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Scrapheap Challenge in United States?
Scrapheap Challenge is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads in United States.
▸Is Scrapheap Challenge on Amazon Prime Video?
Yes — Scrapheap Challenge is currently available on Amazon Prime Video in United States.
▸What language is Scrapheap Challenge in?
Scrapheap Challenge is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How many seasons of Scrapheap Challenge are there?
Scrapheap Challenge has 12 seasons with 165 episodes in total.
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