The Toys That Built America

The Toys That Built America is an American nonfiction docudrama series that premiered on the History Channel on November 28, 2021. Each episode outlines the development of a popular toy, invention, or company in the United States, typically focusing on their rise and any rivals or struggles. Historical events in the relevant timelines are re-enacted for dramatic effect and interspersed with commentary by toy historians, business experts, and toy enthusiasts.[1][2]

The Toys That Built America
GenreHistorical
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons3
No. of episodes16
Release
Original networkHistory
Original releaseNovember 28, 2021 (2021-11-28) –
present

Episodes

Series overview
SeasonEpisodesOriginally aired
First airedLast aired
14November 28, 2021 (2021-11-28)December 19, 2021 (2021-12-19)
210October 23, 2022 (2022-10-23)December 11, 2022 (2022-12-11)
3TBAOctober 15, 2023 (2023-10-15)TBA

Season 1 (2021)
No.
overall		No. in
season		TitleOriginal air date Viewers
(millions)
11"Masters of Invention"November 28, 2021 (2021-11-28)1.11[3]
22"Clash of the Toy Titans"December 5, 2021 (2021-12-05)0.97[4]
33"Toy Car Wars"December 12, 2021 (2021-12-12)0.87[5]
44"Board Game Empires"December 19, 2021 (2021-12-19)0.88[6]

Season 2 (2022)
No.
overall		No. in
season		TitleOriginal air date Viewers
(millions)
51"Masters of the Toy Universe"October 23, 2022 (2022-10-23)0.49[7]
62"The Birth of Videogames"October 30, 2022 (2022-10-30)0.54[8]
73"The Idea Man"November 6, 2022 (2022-11-06)0.56[9]
84"Brick by Brick"November 13, 2022 (2022-11-13)0.43[10]
95"Order Out of Chaos"November 20, 2022 (2022-11-20)0.48[11]
106"Cabbage Clash"November 27, 2022 (2022-11-27)0.50[12]
117"80's Tech Toys"December 4, 2022 (2022-12-04)0.67[13]
128"Plumber Bros. vs. Hedgehog"December 11, 2022 (2022-12-11)0.42[14]
139"Christmas Crazes"December 11, 2022 (2022-12-11)0.41[15]
1410"Gross Out Icons"December 11, 2022 (2022-12-11)0.37[16]

Season 3 (2023)
No.
overall		No. in
season		TitleOriginal air date Viewers
(millions)
151"Transforming Toy Invasion"October 15, 2023 (2023-10-15)0.43[17]
162"Mind Game Masters"October 22, 2023 (2023-10-22)TBD
173"Video Game Visionaries"October 29, 2023 (2023-10-29)TBD
184"Game Night Legends"November 5, 2023 (2023-11-05)TBD
195"Mighty Mutant Mayhem"November 12, 2023 (2023-11-12)TBD
206"Happy Accidents"November 26, 2023 (2023-11-26)TBD

References
  1. "Dr. Sam Srauy appears on 'The Toys That Built America'". oaklandpostonline.com. The Oakland Post. 2022-11-16. Retrieved 2022-12-10. Dr. Sam Srauy's study of video games led to a television appearance on The History Channel's "The Toys That Built America" series.
  2. "'plumber Bros Vs. Hedgehog': Inside The Console Wars Of 'the Toys That Built America' Season Finale". syfy.com. sy fy. 2022-12-09. Retrieved 2022-12-10. Perhaps nowhere is that more apparent than in this Sunday's Season 2 finale of The HISTORY Channel's The Toys That Built America.
  3. Metcalf, Mitch (December 1, 2021). "UPDATED: SHOWBUZZDAILY's Top 150 Sunday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 11.28.2021". Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved July 2, 2023.
  4. Metcalf, Mitch (December 7, 2021). "UPDATED: SHOWBUZZDAILY's Top 150 Sunday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 12.5.2021". Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved July 2, 2023.
  5. Metcalf, Mitch (December 14, 2021). "UPDATED: SHOWBUZZDAILY's Top 150 Sunday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 12.12.2021". Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved July 2, 2023.
  6. Metcalf, Mitch (December 21, 2021). "UPDATED: SHOWBUZZDAILY's Top 150 Sunday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 12.19.2021". Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved July 2, 2023.
  7. Metcalf, Mitch (October 25, 2022). "UPDATED: SHOWBUZZDAILY's Top 150 Sunday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 10.23.2022". Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved July 2, 2023.
  8. Metcalf, Mitch (November 1, 2022). "UPDATED: SHOWBUZZDAILY's Top 150 Sunday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 10.30.2022". Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved July 2, 2023.
  9. Metcalf, Mitch (November 8, 2022). "UPDATED: SHOWBUZZDAILY's Top 150 Sunday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 11.6.2022". Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved July 2, 2023.
  10. Metcalf, Mitch (November 15, 2022). "UPDATED: SHOWBUZZDAILY's Top 150 Sunday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 11.13.2022". Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved July 2, 2023.
  11. Metcalf, Mitch (November 22, 2022). "UPDATED: SHOWBUZZDAILY's Top 150 Sunday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 11.20.2022". Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved July 2, 2023.
  12. Metcalf, Mitch (November 29, 2022). "UPDATED: SHOWBUZZDAILY's Top 150 Sunday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 11.27.2022". Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved July 2, 2023.
  13. Metcalf, Mitch (December 6, 2022). "UPDATED: SHOWBUZZDAILY's Top 150 Sunday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 12.4.2022". Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved July 2, 2023.
  14. Metcalf, Mitch (December 13, 2022). "UPDATED: SHOWBUZZDAILY's Top 150 Sunday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 12.11.2022". Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved July 2, 2023.
  15. Metcalf, Mitch (December 13, 2022). "UPDATED: SHOWBUZZDAILY's Top 150 Sunday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 12.11.2022". Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved July 2, 2023.
  16. Metcalf, Mitch (December 13, 2022). "UPDATED: SHOWBUZZDAILY's Top 150 Sunday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 12.11.2022". Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved July 2, 2023.
  17. "The Toys That Built America". USTVDB. Retrieved October 24, 2023.
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