Making Good

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.