The BEST episodes of How Do They Do It? season 17

Every episode of How Do They Do It? season 17, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of How Do They Do It? season 17!

How Do They Do It? Ever wondered how the stripes get into toothpaste or how contact lenses are made? How do goods get from one country to another and then into our supermarkets? What are car tires made from and exactly why are plasma TV screens flat? Eating, drinking, driving, flying. These all are activities that we carry out with barely a second thought. But have you ever wondered what exactly goes into your teabag and how it got there? How does an airport handle hundreds of thousands of items of luggage each day? And just how can a car’s airbag inflate so quickly? Every day – often without even realizing it – we come into contact with technology, be it in the bathroom, in the car or on the golf course. We take a look at how things work, and focus on some of the most amazing examples of everyday objects including the world’s fastest elevator and the most expensive chocolate money can buy.

Last Updated: 10/31/2024Network: DiscoveryStatus: Ended
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#1 - Eider Down and Digestives

Season 17 - Episode 1 - Aired 5/20/2022

A factory reveals the genius behind a favorite teatime accompaniment.

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#2 - Violins and Milk Deliveries

Season 17 - Episode 2 - Aired 5/20/2022

Craftsmen reveal the three-hundred-year-old secret to hand making violins.

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#3 - Super Yachts and Space Suits

Season 17 - Episode 3 - Aired 5/27/2022

Astronauts are protected from a hostile environment with space suits.

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#4 - Raisins, Washi Paper, Showers

Season 17 - Episode 4 - Aired 5/27/2022

A family grows grapes on a grand scale, and engineers create new showers.

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#5 - Charcoal, Soba, Vaulting Poles

Season 17 - Episode 5 - Aired 6/3/2022

Companies make oodles of noodles and charcoal the old-fashioned way.

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#6 - Pearls, Damascus Steel Knives

Season 17 - Episode 6 - Aired 6/3/2022

Blacksmiths unlock the ancient secrets of the infamous damask steel blade.

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#7 - Sugar Beets, Feather Dusters

Season 17 - Episode 7 - Aired 6/10/2022

A vegetable satisfies sweet cravings, and rubber gets the party popping.

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#8 - Pencils, Licorice and Lace

Season 17 - Episode 8 - Aired 6/10/2022

A plant is turned into candy, and traditional weaving is used to make lace.

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#9 - Platinum, Manga and Limoncello

Season 17 - Episode 9 - Aired 6/17/2022

The explosive secrets of platinum production are revealed.