Episode 201, the season premiere for American Inventor's 2nd season, will introduce us to a lot of new faces.

Peter Jones will be a friendly face as the only returning judge from Season 1. Joining him behind the table will be Pat Croce, a successful American entrepreneur; Sara Blakely, a womenswear innovator and entrepreneur; and George Forman, of boxing and indoor grilling fame. News anchor Nick Smith, who is replacing Matt Gallant as the show's host in the 2nd season, hosts his first episode of Inventor.

In Episode 201, the season begins with open casting calls in Los Angeles and San Francisco.