Science of Stupid

Season 1

2014 · 14 episodes · 7h 0m in all · 7.0/10

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.

Episodes

1. 1

   1. Don't Lose Your Lunch

   9 Apr 2014 · 30 min · 7.0/10

   Richard Hammond reveals how adventures turn to misadventures as he explores some of the most spectacular and humiliating scientific mishaps.

2. 2

   2. Ring of Fire

   9 Apr 2014 · 30 min

   Learn how many ways there are to embarrass, injure and humiliate yourself when riding a unicycle or jumping off a roof.

3. 3

   3. Dancing Disasters

   16 Apr 2014 · 30 min

   Richard 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.

4. 4

   4. Discus for Dummies

   16 Apr 2014 · 30 min

   Richard 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.

5. 5

   5. Airbags vs. Airheads

   23 Apr 2014 · 30 min

   Richard examines footage of people horse-riding, diving and using exercise balls as he reveals how misadventures can occur.

6. 6

   6. Zip Line Fails

   23 Apr 2014 · 30 min

   Richard uses science and home footage to reveal the humiliating and painful potential of scooter stunts, break-dancing and swinging on ropes.

7. 7

   7. Karate Flops

   30 Apr 2014 · 30 min

   Richard examines how accidents can occur while knocking down buildings, sledging and abusing airbags.

8. 8

   8. Learning to Fly

   30 Apr 2014 · 30 min

   Richard uses science and home footage to reveal the humiliating and painful potential of karate kicks, snowboarding on water and urban-biking bunny hops.

9. 9

   9. Rooftop Drops

   30 Apr 2014 · 30 min

   Richard uses science and home footage to reveal the humiliating and painful potential of riding a rodeo bull, and hanging upside down.

10. 10

    10. Human Tower Disasters

    30 Apr 2014 · 30 min

    Richard 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.

11. 11

    11. Poolside Fails

    7 May 2014 · 30 min

    Richard 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.

12. 12

    12. Bungee Cord Snaps

    7 May 2014 · 30 min

    Richard 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.

13. 13

    13. Pole Vault Mishaps

    14 May 2014 · 30 min

    Richard 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.

14. 14

    14. Jet Pack Failure

    14 May 2014 · 30 min

    Richard 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.