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Science of Stupid
Overview
This show combines cold hard science with some of the craziest, most spectacular and painful user generated clips ever recorded. Richard Hammond introduces all manner of mishaps featuring brave, if misguided individuals from around the world and then explains the science behind their failure and humiliation with the use of bespoke animations and super slo-mo cinematography. Every episode features between 50 and 60 clips of misadventure – ordinary folk making extraordinary mistakes. Each week watch stunts involving weightlifting, shooting guns or jumping over cars, that have gone wrong, paused, re-wound, and re-played and analysed to determine exactly what went wrong and why. Richard explains the physics, chemistry and biology at play, then presents forensic details to explain the stupidity that resulted in failure. He’ll look at everything including weight, volume, momentum, combustion and even how the brain operates. This is misadventure explained. This is the Science of Stupid.
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Seasons
Season 0 (2015)
No overview available.
8 episodes
Episodes
Episode 1: Episode 1
2015-08-26Episode 2: Episode 2
2015-08-28Episode 3: Episode 3
2015-09-04Episode 4: Episode 4
2015-12-20Episode 5: Episode 5
2016-10-05Episode 6: Episode 6
2016-10-05Episode 7: Episode 7
2016-10-12Episode 8: Episode 8
2016-10-12
Season 1 (2014)
Science of Stupid is a comedic television series on the National Geographic Channel. The United Kingdom version of the show was initially hosted by Richard Hammond, later replaced by Dallas Campbell.
14 episodes
Episodes
Episode 1: Don't Lose Your Lunch
2014-04-09Richard Hammond reveals how adventures turn to misadventures as he explores some of the most spectacular and humiliating scientific mishaps.
Runtime: 30 minEpisode 2: Ring of Fire
2014-04-09Learn how many ways there are to embarrass, injure and humiliate yourself when riding a unicycle or jumping off a roof.
Runtime: 30 minEpisode 3: Dancing Disasters
2014-04-16Richard presents experiments gone wrong, revealing how easy it is for scientists to injure themselves while pole dancing, playing on a pogo stick or cutting down trees.
Runtime: 30 minEpisode 4: Discus for Dummies
2014-04-16Richard combines science and home footage to reveal how easy it can be for a person to injure or embarrass themselves while walking on ice or riding in a shopping trolley.
Runtime: 30 minEpisode 5: Airbags vs. Airheads
2014-04-23Richard examines footage of people horse-riding, diving and using exercise balls as he reveals how misadventures can occur.
Runtime: 30 minEpisode 6: Zip Line Fails
2014-04-23Richard uses science and home footage to reveal the humiliating and painful potential of scooter stunts, break-dancing and swinging on ropes.
Runtime: 30 minEpisode 7: Karate Flops
2014-04-30Richard examines how accidents can occur while knocking down buildings, sledging and abusing airbags.
Runtime: 30 minEpisode 8: Learning to Fly
2014-04-30Richard uses science and home footage to reveal the humiliating and painful potential of karate kicks, snowboarding on water and urban-biking bunny hops.
Runtime: 30 minEpisode 9: Rooftop Drops
2014-04-30Richard uses science and home footage to reveal the humiliating and painful potential of riding a rodeo bull, and hanging upside down.
Runtime: 30 minEpisode 10: Human Tower Disasters
2014-04-30Richard uses science and home footage to reveal the humiliating and painful ways people can injure themselves walking on stilts, firing a slingshot and playing a round of golf.
Runtime: 30 minEpisode 11: Poolside Fails
2014-05-07Richard uses science and home footage to reveal the humiliating and painful potential of riding down a zip line, playing on swings or swallowing powdered cinnamon.
Runtime: 30 minEpisode 12: Bungee Cord Snaps
2014-05-07Richard uses science and home footage to reveal the humiliating and painful potential of bungee jumping, juggling and flying a kite - though not all at the same time.
Runtime: 30 minEpisode 13: Pole Vault Mishaps
2014-05-14Richard uses science to reveal the humiliating and painful potential of more YouTube disasters, featuring pole vaulting, ski jumping and rolling down a hill in a dustbin.
Runtime: 30 minEpisode 14: Jet Pack Failure
2014-05-14Richard uses science to reveal the humiliating and painful potential of more YouTube disasters, featuring people abseiling, running up walls and flying with a jet pack.
Runtime: 30 minSeason 2 (2015)
No overview available.
34 episodes
Episodes
Episode 1: Horsepower Is Not Your Friend
2015-04-13Episode 2: Wheelies Gone Wrong
2015-04-13Episode 3: The Motion of the Ocean
2015-04-20Episode 4: Half-Pipe Wipeouts
2015-05-04Episode 5: Wall Running Face Plants
2015-05-11Episode 6: Flip Flops and Power Purges
2015-05-18Episode 7: Roof Jumping: To Infinity and Below
2015-05-18Episode 8: Ice Buckets and Kayaks
2015-07-17Episode 9: Barbecues and Hammocks
2015-07-17Episode 10: Surfing on Sand and Walking in Heels
2015-07-17Episode 11: Segways and Water Skis
2015-07-24Episode 12: High Lines and Back Flips
2015-07-24Episode 13: Head Bangers and Acrobats
2015-07-24Episode 14: Breathing Fire and Running on Water
2015-07-31Episode 15: Kayaks and Dirt Bikes
2015-07-31Episode 16: Hurdles and Head Spins
2015-07-31Episode 17: High Jumps and Shallow Water
2015-08-07Episode 18: Piggyback Rides and Ladder Climbing
2015-08-07Episode 19: Ski Tricks and Waterside Drives
2015-08-07Episode 20: Bottle Rockets and Aerial Kicks
2015-08-14Episode 21: Frisbees and Hovercrafts
2015-08-14Episode 22: Ostriches and Go Karts
2015-08-21Episode 23: Lawn Mowers and Pinatas
2015-08-21Episode 24: Table Dancing and Sock Sliding
2015-08-28Episode 25: Soccer Balls and Mousetraps
2015-08-28Episode 26: Tennis Racket and Chair Dances
2015-08-28Episode 27: Break Dances and Skateboards
2015-08-28Episode 28: Wall Crashes and Rollerblades
2015-08-28Episode 29: Headstands and Jet Skis
2015-08-28Episode 30: ce Skating and Swing Dancing
2015-09-04Episode 31: Beer Pong and Wall Vaults
2015-09-04Episode 32: Nunchucks and Rollerblades
2015-09-04Episode 33: Jet Skis and Pillow Fights
2015-09-04Episode 34: Ping Pong and Leg Waxing
2015-09-04Season 3 (2016)
No overview available.
34 episodes
Episodes
Episode 1: Episode 1
2016-04-01Episode 2: Episode 2
2016-04-01Episode 3: Episode 3
2016-04-08Episode 4: Episode 4
2016-04-08Episode 5: Episode 5
2016-04-15Episode 6: Episode 6
2016-04-15Episode 7: Episode 7
2016-04-22Episode 8: Episode 8
2016-04-22Episode 9: Episode 9
2016-04-29Episode 10: Episode 10
2016-04-29Episode 11: Episode 11
2016-05-06Episode 12: Episode 12
2016-05-06Episode 13: Episode 13
2016-05-13Episode 14: Episode 14
2016-05-13Episode 15: Episode 15
2016-05-20Episode 16: Episode 16
2016-05-20Episode 17: Episode 17
2016-05-27Episode 18: Episode 18
2016-05-27Episode 19: Most Unsporting Moments
2016-06-03Episode 20: Most Painful Lessons
2016-06-03Episode 21: Episode 21
2016-12-02Episode 22: Episode 22
2016-12-02Episode 23: Episode 23
2016-12-02Episode 24: Episode 24
2016-12-02Episode 25: Episode 25
2016-12-09Episode 26: Episode 26
2016-12-24Episode 27: Episode 27
2016-12-24Episode 28: Episode 28
2016-12-24Episode 29: Episode 29
2016-12-30Episode 30: Episode 30
2016-12-30Episode 31: Episode 31
2016-12-30Episode 32: Episode 32
2016-12-30Episode 33: Episode 33
2017-01-24Episode 34: Episode 34
2017-01-24Season 4 (2017)
No overview available.
14 episodes
Episodes
Episode 1: Episode 1
2017-02-03Episode 2: Episode 2
2017-02-03Episode 3: Episode 3
2017-02-10Episode 4: Episode 4
2017-02-10Episode 5: Episode 5
2017-02-17Episode 6: Episode 6
2017-02-17Episode 7: Episode 7
2017-02-24Episode 8: Episode 8
2017-02-24Episode 9: Episode 9
2017-03-03Episode 10: Episode 10
2017-03-03Episode 11: Episode 11
2017-03-10Episode 12: Episode 12
2017-03-10Episode 13: Episode 13
2017-03-17Episode 14: Episode 14
2017-03-17Season 5 (2017)
No overview available.
20 episodes
Episodes
Episode 1: Episode 1
2017-09-29Episode 2: Episode 2
2017-09-29Episode 3: Episode 3
2017-10-06Episode 4: Episode 4
2017-10-06Episode 5: Episode 5
2017-10-13Episode 6: Episode 6
2017-10-13Episode 7: Episode 7
2017-10-20Episode 8: Episode 8
2017-10-20Episode 9: Episode 9
2017-10-27Episode 10: Episode 10
2017-10-27Episode 11: Episode 11
2018-03-28Episode 12: Episode 12
2018-03-28Episode 13: Episode 13
2018-04-04Episode 14: Episode 14
2018-04-04Episode 15: Episode 15
2018-04-11Episode 16: Episode 16
2018-04-11Episode 17: Episode 17
2018-04-18Episode 18: Episode 18
2018-04-18Episode 19: Episode 19
2018-04-25Episode 20: Episode 20
2018-04-25Season 6 (2018)
No overview available.
20 episodes
Episodes
Episode 1: Episode 1
2018-10-03Episode 2: Episode 2
2018-10-03Episode 3: Episode 3
2018-10-10Episode 4: Episode 4
2018-10-10Episode 5: Episode 5
2018-10-17Episode 6: Episode 6
2018-10-17Episode 7: Episode 7
2018-10-24Episode 8: Episode 8
2018-10-24Episode 9: Episode 9
2018-10-31Episode 10: Episode 10
2018-10-31Episode 11: Episode 11
2018-11-07Episode 12: Episode 12
2018-11-07Episode 13: Episode 13
2018-11-14Episode 14: Episode 14
2018-11-14Episode 15: Episode 15
2018-11-21Episode 16: Episode 16
2018-11-21Episode 17: Episode 17
2018-11-28Episode 18: Episode 18
2018-11-28Episode 19: Episode 19
2018-12-05Episode 20: Episode 20
2018-12-05
Season 7 (2019)
No overview available.
20 episodes
Episodes
Episode 1: Episode 1
2019-05-22Episode 2: Episode 2
2019-05-22Episode 3: Episode 3
2019-05-29Episode 4: Episode 4
2019-05-29Episode 5: Episode 5
2019-06-05Episode 6: Episode 6
2019-06-05Episode 7: Episode 7
2019-06-12Episode 8: Episode 8
2019-06-12Episode 9: Episode 9
2019-06-19Episode 10: Episode 10
2019-06-19Episode 11: Episode 11
2019-06-26Episode 12: Episode 12
2019-06-26Episode 13: Episode 13
2019-07-03Episode 14: Episode 14
2019-07-03Episode 15: Episode 15
2019-07-10Episode 16: Episode 16
2019-07-10Episode 17: Episode 17
2019-07-17Episode 18: Episode 18
2019-07-17Episode 19: Episode 19
2019-07-24Episode 20: Episode 20
2019-07-24Season 8 (2020)
No overview available.
16 episodes
Episodes
Episode 1: Episode 1
2020-04-29Episode 2: Episode 2
2020-04-29Episode 3: Episode 3
2020-05-06Episode 4: Episode 4
2020-05-06Episode 5: Episode 5
2020-05-13Episode 6: Episode 6
2020-05-13Episode 7: Episode 7
2020-05-20Episode 8: Episode 8
2020-05-20Episode 9: Episode 9
2020-05-27Episode 10: Episode 10
2020-05-27Episode 11: Episode 11
2020-06-03Episode 12: Episode 12
2020-06-03Episode 13: Episode 13
2020-06-10Episode 14: Episode 14
2020-06-10Episode 15: Episode 15
2020-06-17Episode 16: Episode 16
2020-06-17Season 9 ()
No overview available.
0 episodes
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