Shadetree Mechanic is a television series that was shown in the USA on TNN (now Paramount Network) for a total of 190 half-hour episodes, over eight seasons from October 4, 1992, to May 14, 2000. During each half-hour episode, Dave Bowman and Sam Memmolo demonstrate automotive repair and maintenance tips for backyard mechanics. Shadetree Mechanic was superseded by Crank and Chrome and 2 Guys' Garage which appear on SPEED TV and now Motorhead Garage on Velocity. During the mid-1990s, Shadetree Mechanic was also broadcast on some PBS television channels.
Shadetree Mechanic was produced by Cinetel Productions.