TV series
Brainiac: Science Abuse
2003–2008, English, on Sky One. Created by Stewart Morris & Andy Milligan.
Brainiac is The Alternative science series that shows you the experiments you were never allowed to do in school. Richard Hammond aims to answer the scientific questions that have been bothering us all such as what you shouldn't put in a microwave and Do mobile phones really cause explosions in petrol stations.
- Seasons
- 6
- Episodes
- 59
- Episode length
- 60 min
- Status
- Ended in 2008
Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.7/10 from 47 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Latest episode
S6 E10: Episode 10
Aired 16 March 2008
Seasons 6
Cast & crew
- Stewart MorrisCreator
- Andy MilliganCreator
- Jon TickleSelf - Host · 59 ep
- Charlotte HudsonSelf - Host · 43 ep
- Richard HammondSelf - Host · 37 ep
- Vic ReevesSelf - Host · 22 ep
- Thaila ZucchiSelf - Host · 10 ep
- Angel LongBrainiac Babe Beryl · 8 ep
- Kate LawlerCast · 2 ep
- Abi TitmussSelf · 2 ep
- Frank BrunoSelf · 2 ep
- Rachel GrantCast · 1 ep
- Phillip SchofieldCast · 1 ep
- Fern BrittonCast · 1 ep
Details
- First aired
- 13 November 2003
- Last aired
- 16 March 2008
- Network
- Sky One
- Language
- English
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- Documentary
- Rated
- NR
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Brainiac: Science Abuse: quick answers
Is Brainiac: Science Abuse worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.7/10 from 47 TMDB viewer ratings.
How many seasons of Brainiac: Science Abuse are there?
Brainiac: Science Abuse has 6 seasons and 59 episodes, about 60 minutes each.
Is Brainiac: Science Abuse finished?
Yes. Brainiac: Science Abuse ended in 2008, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is Brainiac: Science Abuse on?
Brainiac: Science Abuse isn’t listed on any OTT platform in India yet. (Checked 6 November 2026.)
Brainiac: Science Abuse parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Brainiac: Science Abuse is rated NR. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
What shows are like Brainiac: Science Abuse?
If you liked Brainiac: Science Abuse, try An Idiot Abroad, Monty Python: Almost the Truth (The Lawyer's Cut), Travel Man: 48 Hours in....
Who created Brainiac: Science Abuse?
Brainiac: Science Abuse was created by Stewart Morris and Andy Milligan and stars Jon Tickle, Charlotte Hudson, Richard Hammond.