How Do They Do It?
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From 2006 to present
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An insider's look at the engineering and scientific miracles behind the things that form the modern world.
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Specials6 episodes
- S00E01Mega Machines2009-06-10
- S00E02Super Cars2009-07-01
- S00E03Mega Planes2009-07-31
- S00E04Super Structures2009-07-31
- S00E05Amazing Sea Vehicles2009-07-31
- S00E06Monster VehiclesTBA
Season 16 episodes
- S01E01Recycling, Plasma TV, Fireworks, Railroad Tracks, Ink2006-05-06
- S01E02Salt Mines, Trainers, Ships, Watches, Wind Farms2006-05-13
- S01E03Tires, Excavators, Newspapers, Ports, Contact Lenses2006-05-27
- S01E04Internet Cable, Cranes, Pencils, Water, Toothpaste2006-06-03
- S01E05Glass, Golf Balls, Zippers, Coke Cans, Tire Changes2006-06-10
- S01E06Concrete, Cell Phones, Lightbulbs, Steel, Traffic2006-06-17
Season 212 episodes
- S02E01Diamond Mine, Skyscraper, Car Crusher2006-06-24
- S02E02Air-to-Air Refuelling, Ski Slopes, Car Production2006-06-24
- S02E03Ice Breaker, Money, Bowling Alleys2006-07-08
- S02E04Mining Trucks, IKEA, Air Traffic2006-07-08
- S02E05Logging, Baggage, Light Show2006-07-15
- S02E06Gold, Golf Clubs, Escalators2006-07-15
- S02E07Tunnelling, Tea, Mountain Bikes2006-07-22
- S02E08Combines, Lifeboats, Chocolate2006-07-22
- S02E09Airbus, Fire Engines, Ketchup2006-07-29
- S02E10Crash Helmets, Rubber, Wave Piercing2006-07-29
- S02E11Airbags, Ice Rinks, Mattresses2006-08-12
- S02E12Armored Cars, Elevators, Cheese2006-08-12
Season 314 episodes
- S03E01Phoenix Stadium, La Trade Tower, Surfing2007-02-21
- S03E02Space Shuttle, Roller Coaster, Pool Table2007-02-21
- S03E03Empire State Building, Extracting Copper, Making a Car2007-02-28
- S03E04Fighter Jet, Baseball, Sports Car2007-02-28
- S03E05Rescue Services, Rotating Boat (Falkirk Wheel), Parachutists2007-03-07
- S03E06Submarine; Moving Earth; Beer Car2007-03-07
- S03E07Racing Drivers, Bank Vaults, Telling Time2007-03-14
- S03E08Crash Course; Water Display; White Wash2007-03-14
- S03E09Cruise Liner; Space Shuttle; Suspension Bridge2007-03-21
- S03E10Vehicles; Football; Potash Mine2007-03-21
- S03E11Helicopter; Luxury Yachts; Highway Patrol2007-03-28
- S03E12Buildings, Electricity Pylons, Balloon Makers2007-03-28
- S03E13Bulletproof Vests, Robots, Formation Skydivers2007-04-04
- S03E14Rally Car; Letter; Titanium2007-04-04
Season 46 episodes
- S04E01Forest Fires, Car Exhaust, Space Station2007-04-11
- S04E02Family Car, Titanium, Letter2007-04-11
- S04E03Nuclear Sub, Crash Test Dummies, Fruit and Vegetables2007-04-18
- S04E04Land Mines, Air Boats, Warehouses2007-04-18
- S04E05Black Boxes, Steam Turbine, Racing Car2007-04-25
- S04E06Jet Engine, Weapons, Telescope2007-04-25
Season 520 episodes
- S05E01Panama Canal, Waste Disposal2008-03-03
- S05E02World's Strongest Knife, Diamonds, Bricks2008-03-04
- S05E03Electricity, Floating Crane2008-03-05
- S05E04Drinking Water, Television Screens, Family Cars2008-03-06
- S05E05Overnight Parcel Delivery, Coal Mining2008-03-07
- S05E06Tetra Pak, Pre-Fab Houses, Ambulances2008-03-10
- S05E07Weather Forcasting, Hovercrafts2008-03-11
- S05E08Freeways, Minting Coins2008-03-12
- S05E09Container Ships, Peterbilt Trucks2008-03-13
- S05E10Windshield Wipers, Space Shuttle, Binoculars2008-03-14
- S05E11Transporting Oil Rigs, Electric Razors2008-03-17
- S05E12Halogen Light Bulbs, Mufflers, Locks2008-03-18
- S05E13Airbus, Chainsaws2008-03-19
- S05E14Hydroelectric Dam, Silicon Chips2008-03-20
- S05E15Refine Crude Oil, Swiss Army Knife2008-03-25
- S05E16Carpets, LEGO2008-03-26
- S05E17High-Speed Trains, Ballpoint Pens2008-03-27
- S05E18Mirrors, 2D and 3D Vehicle Wrapping2008-03-28
- S05E19Durable Jeans, Perfect Wine Glasses2008-03-31
- S05E20Aluminium Foil, GPS Systems2008-04-01
Season 620 episodes
- S06E01Coordinate Blue Angels Airshows, Build An Indoor Ski Slope, Make Sushi2009-07-16
- S06E02Produce Power from Waste, Customize Supercars, Make Super Steel Swords2009-07-16
- S06E03Cowboys Hats, Deep Sea Dive, Inflight Catering2009-07-23
- S06E04De-Ice Planes, Glossy Magazines, Electric Sports Car2009-07-30
- S06E05Communicate With Spacecraft, Maintain Supertankers2009-08-06
- S06E06Operate Mega Hotels, Cut Metal With Lasers, Build A Gold Course In Dubai2009-08-13
- S06E07Drill Through Solid Rock, Produce OJ, Bend Glass2009-08-20
- S06E08Service Jumbo Jets, Create Nuclear Power, Build Pianos2009-08-27
- S06E09Artificial Reefs, Earthquake Proof Buildings, Rocket Fuel Cars2009-09-03
- S06E10Develop G-Suits, Operate The Smart Grid, Track And Stop A Stolen Car2009-09-10
- S06E11Assembly Line Robots, Seal Wine Bottles, Desalinize Sea Water2009-09-17
- S06E12Airplane Parachutes, Solar Power, Photochromic Lenses2009-09-24
- S06E13Blast Through Rock, Map Earth, Provide Flowers Year-Round2009-10-01
- S06E14Work In 600 Degree Heat, Make Champagne, Expand One Of The World's Largest Ports2009-10-08
- S06E15Manufacture Propellers, Create Intelligent Cars, Turn Metal Into Magnets2009-10-15
- S06E16Maintain The World's Largest Aquarium, Make Sapphire, Manufacture Bentleys2009-10-22
- S06E17Mine Oil, Operate Shipping Lanes, Restore Film2009-10-29
- S06E18Make Batteries, Build Artificial Islands, Create Perfume2009-11-12
- S06E19Manufacture Stainless Steel, Make Paper, Monster Motorcycle2009-11-19
- S06E20Make Military Helicopters, Design Metro Systems, Engineer Artificial Reefs2012-11-19
Season 720 episodes
- S07E01Underground World, Gunmakers2010-06-04
- S07E02Diggers, Taste Of The Orient, Into The Void2010-06-10
- S07E03Peanut Butter, Breaking Point2010-06-11
- S07E04Smooth As Marble, Hot Stuff, Umbrellas2010-06-18
- S07E05Tales From The Black Stuff, Silk, In The Can2010-06-25
- S07E06Fire Extinguishers, Cruise Liner2010-07-02
- S07E07Aircraft Tyres, Six Shooters, Fever Pitch2010-07-09
- S07E08Soft As Sponge, The Knowledge2010-07-16
- S07E09Money Movers, Catch Of The Day, Amazing Grace2010-07-23
- S07E10Crash Testing, Books Etc, Margarine2010-07-30
- S07E11Whisky Galore, Disaster Prevention2010-08-06
- S07E12Sugar, Fish Farming2010-08-13
- S07E13Money, Shoe-In2010-08-20
- S07E14Battery Power, Chocolate, Toothbrushes2010-08-27
- S07E15Eiffel Tower, Snowboards2010-09-03
- S07E16Decaf Coffee, Smoked Fish, Water Jets2010-09-10
- S07E17Blaze Cops, Oaked2010-09-17
- S07E18Lawnmowers, Bread, Clean Water2010-09-24
- S07E19Matches, Chrome2010-10-01
- S07E20Off-Roaders, Saddles, Cakes2010-10-08
Season 820 episodes
- S08E01Fugu, Freight Trains, Scottish Tartan2011-06-03
- S08E02Bowling Balls, Tower Bridge, Gummy Bears2011-06-10
- S08E03Island Prison, Mailboxes, Jam2011-06-17
- S08E04Brewery, Playing Cards, Gulfstream2011-06-24
- S08E05Swiss Cheese, Tanks, British Library2011-07-01
- S08E06Pretzels, Gondolas, Pearls2011-07-15
- S08E07Roulette Tables, Olive Oil, Batmobile2011-07-22
- S08E08Ice Rink, Car Plant2011-07-29
- S08E09Duck Calls, Wasabi, Accordions2011-08-05
- S08E10Toto Washlets, Fire Scout, Demolition Drills2011-08-26
- S08E1124 Hours of Daytona, Rum2011-10-18
- S08E12Caviar, Porcelain, Soccer Cleats2011-10-19
- S08E13Bomb Squad, Cider, Husqvarna2011-10-27
- S08E14Circus, Guitars2011-12-01
- S08E15Taiko Drums, Green Factory, Pasta2011-12-08
- S08E16Frankfurters, Sniper Rifles, Casino Security2011-12-15
- S08E17Tsukiji, Cricket Bats, Parcels2011-12-29
- S08E18Powerboats, Swiss Watches, Wallpaper2012-01-05
- S08E19Submarine Rescue, Subaru2012-01-12
- S08E20Cruise Ship, Truffles, Asphault2012-01-19
Season 920 episodes
- S09E01Chewing Gum, Fish Hooks, Legoland2012-05-17
- S09E02Leatherman, Formula 1, Glassware2012-07-12
- S09E03Hats, Longest Road Tunnel, Snake Catcher2012-07-19
- S09E04World In Miniature, Rhubarb2012-07-26
- S09E05Almonds, Snowblower2012-08-02
- S09E06Fighter Plane, Trappist Beers, SUV2012-07-26
- S09E07Guacamole, Swamp Buggy2012-08-09
- S09E08Suspension Bridge, Crossbows2012-08-23
- S09E09Tennessee Whiskey, Nightvision2012-08-30
- S09E10Vanilla, Anchors2012-09-06
- S09E11Leather Footballs, Mussels2012-09-13
- S09E12Scania Trucks, Miracle Forensics2012-09-20
- S09E13Guitars, Rope Access2012-09-27
- S09E14Liferafts, Mind Control2012-10-04
- S09E15Tequila, Steam-Powered Megacity2012-10-11
- S09E16Stuntmen, Seabreacher, Amber2012-10-25
- S09E17Tennis Balls, Surround Sound2012-10-25
- S09E18Rayon, Snuff, Cola2012-11-29
- S09E19Zubrowka, Aerial Cable Car2012-12-06
- S09E20Skydiving Suits, Surströmming2012-12-13
Season 1020 episodes
- S10E01Opal, Stunt Planes, Nougat2013-09-06
- S10E02Saffron, Ice Roads, Shelby2013-09-05
- S10E03Toilet Paper, Absinthe, Cricket Balls2013-09-12
- S10E04Salad, Rope, Insulin2013-09-19
- S10E05Locomotives, Clotted Cream, Boomerangs2013-09-26
- S10E06Sardines, Piaggio Scooters, Erector Sets2013-10-10
- S10E07Plane Painting; Clogs; Pasties2013-10-17
- S10E08Bells, Hurricane Clear Up, Dates2013-10-24
- S10E09Titan Tires, Espresso, Diamond Cutting2013-10-31
- S10E10Paris Sewers, Beretta, Cotton2013-11-07
- S10E11Lion Dance, Tunnel, Super Sopper2013-11-14
- S10E12Pistachios, Forbidden City, Radar2013-11-21
- S10E13Wrecker Trucks, Roquefort, Tree Moving2013-11-28
- S10E14Marble, Mahjong, Escape Slides2013-12-05
- S10E15Kamaz Trucks, Hair Care, Canton Tower2013-12-12
- S10E16Ball Bearings, Cartoonists' Ink, False Eyes2013-12-19
- S10E17Russian Dolls, Aloe Vera, Flags2014-01-16
- S10E18Chinamax, Russian Standard, Abalone2014-01-23
- S10E19St Petersburg Metro, Civet Coffee, Chip Makers2014-01-30
- S10E20Leather, Grand Canal, Flyboard2014-02-06
Season 1120 episodes
- S11E01Parmesan, Runways, Reclining Chairs2014-05-15
- S11E02Carpets, Skis, Niagara Power2014-05-22
- S11E03Nori, Beer Bottles, Shark Deterrents2014-05-29
- S11E04Brass, Ice Patrol, Penjing2014-06-05
- S11E05Racing Bikes, Stunt Pilots, Oil Well2014-06-12
- S11E06Bagels, Racing Tires, Liuli Glass2014-06-19
- S11E07Trash Collecting in Venice, Australian Sheepskin, Pond Algae2014-06-26
- S11E08Turkish Delight. Silver. Sunscreen2014-07-03
- S11E09Canvas. Stinky Tofu. Bottle Recycling2014-07-10
- S11E10Beekeeping. Trikes. Body Armour2014-07-17
- S11E11Heat-Proof Glass. ATMs. Pagani2014-10-10
- S11E12Aquavit, Motorcycle Racing Suits, Cleaning a CathedralTBA
- S11E13Dock Cranes, Plastic Bags, Baubles2014-10-24
- S11E14Balsamic Vinegar, Drysuits, Stunt Plane2014-10-24
- S11E15Super Steel, Wool, Kiteboards2014-11-07
- S11E16Soybean Matress, Aircraft Seats, Bra Design2014-11-21
- S11E17Dry Wall, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Statuettes, Skytruck2014-11-28
- S11E18Car Windows, Glossy Lipstick2014-12-31
- S11E19Madeira, Aircraft Seats, Batteries2014-12-31
- S11E20Nickel, Canal Locks, Bubble Tea2014-12-31
Season 1220 episodes
- S12E01Logging, Tiles, Jaffa Cakes2015-05-10
- S12E02Heavy-Lift Aircraft, Hunting Boots, Bananas2015-05-14
- S12E03Monorail, Royal Copenhagen Porcelain, New York Cupcakes2015-05-21
- S12E04Wine, Goretex Extreme Weather Clothing2015-05-28
- S12E05Screws, Marmalade, Printed Dresses2015-06-04
- S12E06Road Rollers, Canned Bread, Vertu Phones2015-06-11
- S12E07Tinned Grapefruit, Snow Machines, Conveyor Belts2015-06-18
- S12E08Harp Strings, Roof Windows, Belgian Waffles2015-07-03
- S12E09AGA Cookers, Incense Sticks, Jenever2015-07-09
- S12E10Robo-farm, Log Stacker, Piano Moving2015-07-23
- S12E11Bamboo Scaffolding, Strontium2015-07-30
- S12E12Espadrilles, Prefabricated Houses, Underground Storage2015-08-06
- S12E13Macadamia Nuts, Tap Water, Crowd Barriers2015-08-13
- S12E14High Rise Construction, Dr. Marten Boots, Cooking Pans2015-08-20
- S12E15Sitar, Biltong, Bulldozers2015-08-27
- S12E16Fedoras, Cement, Frozen Peas2015-09-03
- S12E17Mohair, Quadski, Harp2015-09-10
- S12E18Redbush Tea, Luggage Handling, Hairbrushes2015-09-17
- S12E19Credit Cards, Indian Lunch Deliveries, Boat Lift2015-09-24
- S12E20Power Tunnel, Pizza Ovens, Playhouses2015-10-01
Season 1320 episodes
- S13E01Baklavas, Gyroplanes, Ukuleles, Catamarans2016-08-08
- S13E02Longboards, Lemonade, Forklifts2016-08-15
- S13E03Coffee, Bricks, Lava Lamps, Diamonds2016-08-22
- S13E04Cameras, Big Airbags, Jelly Beans2016-08-29
- S13E05Caravans, Tuning Forks, Ice Resurfacers, Festival of Lights2016-09-05
- S13E06Vinyl Records, Bumper Cars, Tiger Balm2016-09-12
- S13E07Non-Alcoholic Beer, Tomcars, Escalators, Lie Detectors2016-09-19
- S13E08Axes, Messenger Bags, Fast-Rescue Boats2016-10-03
- S13E09Wensleydale Cheese, Paintbrushes, Eucalyptus Oil; Plastic Wrap2016-10-10
- S13E10The Tesla, Horsehair Fabrics, Pool Cleaners2016-10-17
- S13E11Snails, Cutlery, Fishing Kayaks2016-10-24
- S13E12Emergency Bridges, Marker Pens2016-10-31
- S13E13Crystal Glass, Flat Screen TVs2016-11-07
- S13E14Pulverizers, Bomber Jackets2016-11-14
- S13E15Sydney Opera House, Handsaws2016-11-21
- S13E16Moonshine, Electric Bikes, Wetsuits2016-11-28
- S13E17Gemstones, Cowboy Boots2016-12-05
- S13E18Duvets, Drill Pipes, Rubber Bands2016-12-12
- S13E19Aircraft Engines, Fisherman's Friend2016-12-19
- S13E20Armored Cars, Christmas Trees2016-12-26
Season 1420 episodes
- S14E01Aluminium Cans, Cuckoo Clocks, Paddleboards 5.02017-01-06
- S14E02Car Shredder, Sarees, Worcestershire Sauce 5.02017-01-06
- S14E03Mardi Gras, Rock Candy, Dentures 5.02017-01-13
- S14E04Helmets, Tea, District Heating 5.02017-01-13
- S14E05Royal Enfield, Art Fraud, Milk 5.02017-01-20
- S14E06Crash Testing, Delftware, Umbrellas2017-01-20
- S14E07Iron Ore, Wave Flume, Chandeliers2017-01-27
- S14E08Oyster Knives, Stadium Lights, Diamonds2017-01-27
- S14E09Cheddar Cheese, CPR Mannequins, Dishwashers2017-02-03
- S14E10Ford Transits, Driza-bone, Saltfish2017-02-03
- S14E11Wood Stoves, Indigo, Synthesiser2017-02-10
- S14E12Morgan Cars, Bamboo Cotton, Toilets2017-02-10
- S14E13Wind Turbines, Car Tyres, Mushrooms2017-02-17
- S14E14Ammo, Dental Drill, Road Markings2017-02-17
- S14E15Giant Power Station, Smallest Aircraft2017-02-24
- S14E16Crayons, Mirrors2017-02-24
- S14E17Electric Race Cars, Mead2017-03-03
- S14E18Steam-Powered Boat, Waterwall2017-03-03
- S14E19Paving Stones, Tuxedo2017-03-10
- S14E20Fire Gloves, Enamel2017-03-10
Season 1520 episodes
- S15E01Harris Tweed, Turntables, Fermented Shark2017-08-28
- S15E02Beds-Hastens, Satellites, Indoor Salads2017-09-26
- S15E03Borsalino Hats, Folding Bicycle2017-10-06
- S15E04Fender Stratocaster • Kalles Kaviar • Endurance Racing2017-10-23
- S15E05Pisa's Leaning Tower, Eider Down, Chocolate Digestive2017-10-23
- S15E06Parchment, Shuttlecocks, Salt2017-10-28
- S15E07Ballpoint Pens, Pizza, Reed Rugs2017-11-09
- S15E08Violins, Milk Delivery, Volcanic Rock Houses2017-11-27
- S15E09Fastest Superyachts, Space Suit, Katsuabushi2017-11-29
- S15E10Parma Ham, Rowing Machines, London Underground Signs2017-12-09
- S15E11Beach Landing Planes, Tomatoes, Bavarian Lederhosen2017-12-12
- S15E12Lobsters, Chesterfield Sofas, 4K Television2017-12-13
- S15E13Car Weather Factory • Baseball Gloves • Christmas Puddings2017-12-14
- S15E14Print Newspapers • Knitting Socks • Ribena2017-12-15
- S15E15Raisins, Showers, Papyrus2017-12-16
- S15E16Charcoal Briquettes, Soba Noodles, Vaulting Poles2017-12-18
- S15E17Freshwater Pearls, Knives, Hippo Roller2017-12-19
- S15E18Sugar, Feather Dusters, Balloons2017-12-20
- S15E19Pencils, Liquorice, Lace2017-12-21
- S15E20Platinum, Manga Comics, Limoncello2017-12-22
Season 1620 episodes
- S16E01Peppermint Oil, Tennis Rackets, Desalination 5.02019-06-13
- S16E02Trombones, Wineskins, Peat Beauty Cream 5.02019-06-13
- S16E03Surfboards, Satchels, Butter 5.02019-06-20
- S16E04Horse Transport by Air, Chess Sets, Food Photography 5.02019-06-20
- S16E05Stainless Steel, Combination Locks, Indian Jaggery Sugar 5.02019-06-27
- S16E06Geoduck Clams, Vintage Steam Trains, Water Polo Hats 5.02019-06-27
- S16E07Bufori Cars, Sport Whistles, Spanish Paprika 5.02019-07-04
- S16E08Pile Drivers, Cricket Bats, Folding Hand Fans 5.02019-07-04
- S16E09Tractors, Cow Bells, Street Lights 5.02019-07-11
- S16E10Birds Nest Soup, Rowing Oars, Castanets 5.02019-07-11
- S16E11Turbo Chargers, Plastic Roads, Kites 5.02019-07-18
- S16E12Boat Sails, Military Swords, Children Car Seats2019-07-18
- S16E13Marshall Amplifiers, Clay Garden Pots, Book Rebinding 5.02019-07-25
- S16E14High Rise Window Cleaners, Jigsaw Puzzles, Field Hockey Sticks 5.02019-07-25
- S16E15RV Motorhomes, Lollipops, Ballet Shoes 5.02019-08-01
- S16E16Mushroom Farming, Map Making, Medical Gloves 5.02019-08-01
- S16E17Polysulphate Fertilizer, Maple Syrup, Batik Printed Fabrics 5.02019-08-08
- S16E18Basmati Microwave Rice, Automaton Singing Bird Boxes, British Life Guards Uniforms 5.02019-08-08
- S16E19Hearing Aids, Elizabeth Line Trains, Shadow Puppets 5.02019-08-15
- S16E20Remote Controlled Submersibles, Steiff Teddy Bears, Indian Cheese Paneer 5.02019-08-15
Season 179 episodes
- S17E01Eider Down and Digestives2021-06-01
- S17E02Violins and Milk Deliveries2021-06-08
- S17E03Super Yachts and Space Suits2021-06-15
- S17E04Raisins, Washi Paper, Showers2021-06-22
- S17E05Charcoal, Soba, Vaulting Poles2021-06-03
- S17E06Pearls, Damascus Steel Knives2021-06-03
- S17E07Sugar Beets, Feather Dusters2021-06-10
- S17E08Pencils, Liquorice and Lace2021-06-10
- S17E09Platinum, Manga and Limoncello2021-06-17