Making Good - Episode Guide

Comedian Kirby Heyborne loves helping people-in fact, he loves it a little too much. He gets his hands dirty, working side-by-side with founders of charities and non-profits who are touching lives all across the United States. Along the way, he shares laughs, tears, and songs with his newfound friends and learns exactly what it takes to make good.

In the wake of Hurricane Florence, Kirby travels to Wilmington, North Carolina, to join forces with Operation BBQ Relief, a team of pitmasters who deliver hot meals to victims. While Kirby helps prepare and distribute meals, he gets a firsthand look at the devastation.

In South Carolina, Kirby volunteers for Home Works of America, a charity thatrebuilds homes in disrepair. After gathering materials and packing the trailer full of gear, Kirby helps clear weeds, fill holes in the floor, and reconstruct a broken roof.

In San Francisco, Kirby is introduced to Muttville, a group of dog-lovers who help senior dogs find new homes. On his first day, Kirby gets up close and personal with the sometimes messy world of senior dog care. Can he get these dogs ready for adoption day?

Kirby heads to Palm Springs, California, to join Reach for the Stars, an organization that operates a wheelchair-accessible hot air balloon. Kirby learns how much hard work goes into inflating, flying, and packing up the balloon and how livescan be changed with a ride in the sky.

Kirby speeds to Madison, Wisconsin, to team up with Free Bikes 4 Kidz, a nonprofit that gives disadvantaged kids their very own set of wheels. It takes time and muscle to polish the donated bikes until they shine, but Kirby and the team have a pretty good motivation: big smiles from 1,000 lucky little riders.

Kirby travels to Miami to join Veterans Ocean Adventures, a charity devoted to helping veterans combat isolation through scuba diving. As Kirby experiences the group comradery and serenity of the sea for himself, he recognizes the healing these dives can provide.

Kirby saddles up and trots down to Albuquerque, New Mexico to visit an out-of-the-ordinary ranch. Known as Loving Thunder, this therapeutic riding ranch gifts special needs individuals an elevating experience up on a therapy horse. Perhaps meeting these new, confident riders will teach Kirby and his fear of horses a thing or two.

In Sanford, Florida, Kirby meets founder Rodney Smith Jr. and joins Raising Men Lawn Care Service a nationwide group of kids mowing lawns for the elderly, people with disabilities, veterans, and single mothers. In order to win a coveted black t-shirt, Kirby must complete the "50 yard challenge," and he plans to do it in just three days.

Kirby visits Utah State Prison to conduct the Wasatch Music Program's inmateorchestra. With the help of the hardworking music program leader, David Aguirre, and some tips from the Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square's distinguished director, Mack Wilberg, Kirby and the band prepare a medley for the holiday recital.

In Chicago, Kirby joins a boxing gym and tutor group called The Bloc. After taking a few punches, Kirby learns what it means to be an effective boxing coach as well as a good teacher. Working in the gym and in the classroom, Kirby helps students become the best fighters and learners they can be. To put his coaching skills to the test, Kirby is assigned to help one of the boxers achieve his final goal: the coveted white gloves.

In Key Largo, Florida, Kirby joins up with Island Dolphin Care, a dolphin therapy organization. After defrosting fish and preparing medicine, Kirby gets to sit in on some therapy sessions in the classroom and prepare the kids for their therapy swim. In the water, Kirby sees firsthand the magic of dolphin therapy and what it can mean to children and their families.

Kirby travels to Trenton, New Jersey, to join the Trenton Circus Squad, an organization that gives kids in Trenton a chance to join a community, make friends, and build skills in a real-life circus troupe. Kirby's keen to try out his aerial silks, but his teammates think he needs to learn the circus basics first.

In Los Angeles, Kirby joins CoachArt, a non-profit organization that matches chronically ill children with mentors in their areas of interest. Kirby tags along to a couple of mentoring sessions and finds two boys with a love for music. Together, they decide to write a song for the boys' mom as a thank you for everything she does for them.

In Amarillo, Texas, Kirby joins the Wild West Wildlife Rehabilitation Center where he helps take care of the animals already in care, cleaning cages and giving medicines. Then he heads out with the team on dramatic rescue calls for animals who need help, including an injured deer. After a rough encounter with a nasty possum, Kirby finally gets to release a number of animals back into the wild.

In Hollywood, Kirby joins No Limits for Deaf Kids, a unique organization helping children who have hearing loss and their families. For their graduation ceremony coming up, Kirby writes a special play for the kids to perform. In between practicing their graduation speeches, Kirby and the kids work on their play.

In Salt Lake City, Utah, Kirby joins Cars that Care, a non-profit that collects donated cars, repairs them, and gives them away to mothers who need transport. Kirby learns all about what it takes to get a car back in shape and to keep it going. But Kirby will have a few mishaps in the garage before the vehicle he's working on is ready to be given away to the single mother who needs it.

In New York, Kirby joins GlamourGals, a group that organizes chapters of young women to give makeovers to older ladies. Kirby learns all about the intricacies of painting nails and organizes the most glamourous event he can for the final party. After befriending a few of the ladies, Kirby sees how even something as small as painting nails and having a conversation can make a huge difference in someone's life.

Kirby travels to San Diego to join Icing Smiles, a group making special cakes for medical kids and their families. Kirby's baking skills are put to the test as he attempts a baking challenge in order to get in the kitchen. Next, Kirby meets a young girl and her family celebrating five years cancer free, and they'd love a cake to celebrate. Kirby and the team don't have a lot of time and have to work through the night to make their deadline.

Kirby heads to New Orleans to join SOUL, a group replanting trees the city lost in Hurricane Katrina. From residents there, Kirby learns firsthand how much trees mean to a neighborhood that doesn't have any. With the purpose fresh in his mind, Kirby sets out to become the best tree planter he can be, and with his determined group of volunteers, he races against the clock to plant all the trees he can.

Kirby travels to Detroit to join Trash Fishing, a group of dedicated boat owners who compete against each other to take the most trash out of the city's waterways. Kirby joins in to hone his trash fishing skills. Out on the water, Kirby hauls the biggest pieces of trash he can find, all in an effort to win the coveted title of "Most Trash."

In Springfield, Missouri, Kirby joins Blind Grilling, an organization that educates and provides accessible grilling kits for people with visual impairments. After putting on a blindfold, Kirby experiences firsthand how hard it is to cook without sight and what the independence of cooking means to someone who is unable to see. While meeting amazing people and making some great friends, Kirby learns the ins and outs of blind grilling and eats some pretty good food along the way.

In Lawrenceville, Georgia, Kirby helps a bakery called Special Kneads and Treats with their grand re-opening. Special Kneads and Treats gives people with developmental disabilities an opportunity to work in a professional bakery. With the grand reopening coming up soon, Kirby and the team work hard to get everything in place. Kirby learns how to bake and decorate cupcakes and takes on cleaning up afterwards.

Kirby joins Art 4 New York, a group making personalized gift baskets for isolated seniors in elderly care, as well as for frontline workers. Kirby spends time with artists, photographers, and musicians, all working to make meaningful memories with the gifts they're giving. Kirby travels all over the city, gathering photos, writing songs, and meeting incredible people who are making a big difference in people's lives with just a little gesture of love.

Kirby travels to Minot, North Dakota, to join Farm Rescue, an organization that provides manpower and equipment to farmers who are unable to work their fields due to injuries, illness, or natural disasters. Kirby learns how to move cattle and how to operate a massive combine harvester.

Comedian Kirby Heyborne loves helping people-in fact, he loves it a little too much. He gets his hands dirty, working side-by-side with founders of charities and non-profits who are touching lives all across the United States. Along the way, he shares laughs, tears, and songs with his newfound friends and learns exactly what it takes to make good.

Kirby joins The Blessing Bike in Boise, Idaho to provide access to passenger bikes to families with loved ones experiencing age, health or disability related barriers.

At Gardopia Gardens, Kirby digs deep into the world of urban gardening, bringing the cultivation of fresh vegetables to low income neighborhoods. Kirby learns about planting, fertilizing, and even faces one of his greatest fears––bees!

Kirby travels to North Carolina to join Jumping Dreams, a nonprofit that uses competitive Double Dutch jump roping to teach kids about fitness, nutrition, and friendship.

Kirby heads to Copperas Cove, Texas where he tries his hand at carving Christmas trees into canes for wounded veterans. Despite his fear of power tools, Kirby puts his wood working skills to the test, hustling to finish a cane for a veteran in need.

In Portland, Ore., Kirby joins Hoop.Camp, a volunteer-run basketball camp for people with special needs; Kirby learns how difficult it can be to find opportunities for those with special needs to participate in organized sports after high school.

In Minneapolis, Kirby plunges into the deep end of boat-building, joining a team of apprentices at Urban Boatbuilders as they work to finish canoes in time for their graduation -- a boat launch attended by their whole community.

After the academy leadership is sure he is up to the task, Kirby is allowed to join the moving company, a residential moving service comprised of students from the academy; at breakneck speeds, Kirby and the movers help an elderly woman move.

Kirby joins Sleep in Heavenly Peace, an organization dedicated to building and delivering beds to families in need; after meeting children who have been sleeping on the ground, Kirby rolls up his sleeves and learns how to build beds for them.

Kirby joins Little Wanderers, an organization of dedicated animal lovers who help feral cats across New York CIty; venturing into abandoned buildings and vacant lots, Kirby and the team find cats in need and help them on their way to a better life.

Kirby heads to Tulsa, Oklahoma, to team up with the Gaining Ground Book Bus, a school bus converted into a free book delivery service. Kirby and a team of educators tour the city and deliver 3,000 books.

Kirby heads to Memphis Rox, a climbing and community center in Memphis. As he learns rock climbing, Kirby witnesses how the center is building up the Soulsville community, both on and off the climbing wall.

Kirby joins The Welcome to America Project, an organization dedicated to helping refugees thrive. As Kirby tracks down and delivers basic household items needed by the newly arrived families, he experiences what it really means to be a good neighbor.

Kirby travels to Temecula, California, to work with Warfighter Made, a nonprofit dedicated to putting wounded veterans behind the wheels of off-road vehicles to provide "adrenaline therapy".

Kirby joins The Roots of Music, a nonprofit empowering youth through music education, academic support, and mentorship. Kirby earns a spot in the Marching Crusaders, the organization's youth marching band, and prepares for his first big parade.

Kirby travels to San Diego to work with San Diego Chill, an organization that helps kids with disabilities learn how to play ice hockey. Kirby trains to be a goalie.

Kirby travels to West Jordan, Utah, to work with Mascot Miracles Foundation, an organization that hosts events with mascots for kids with debilitating conditions.

Kirby goes to San Antonio, Texas, to volunteer at Morgan's Wonderland, the one and only "Ultra-Accessible Theme Park" for guests of all ages and abilities.

Kirby goes to Wyoming to help Saddles in Service to assist Veterans, Firefighters, Law Enforcement Officers, and First Responders the unique opportunity to explore their own healing alongside a rescue horse.

Kirby goes to San Diego to work with Life Rolls On, an organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for people living with various disabilities through adaptive surfing and skating.

Kirby goes to Poland to work with Wrap Ukraine With Quilts, an organization that is dedicated to making and donating quilts to refugees from Ukraine.

Kirby goes to Los Angeles to discover Music Mends Minds, an organization that creates musical support groups for people with Alzheimer's, dementia, Parkinson's, traumatic brain injury, PTSD, and other neurological disorders.

Kirby travels to Littleton, North Carolina, to work with Helpful Hands and Hearts, a organization in the Lake Gaston and Roanake River Valley that helps everyday people deal with their challenging access and transportation circumstances.

Kirby travels to Fairfax, Virginia, to work with SevaTruck Foundation, an organization committed to fighting hunger in communities by serving hot, nutritious meals to anyone in need.

In Overton, Nevada, Kirby goes hog wild in his efforts to help Windy's Ranch & Rescue save abandoned and mistreated pot-bellied pigs. Kirby learns how sweet pigs can be, and how rich they can make the lives of the people who care for them.