The WORST seasons of Impossible Engineering

Every season of Impossible Engineering ever, ranked from worst to best by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The worst seasons of Impossible Engineering!

Impossible Engineering looks at the history of pioneering modern-day mega structures. Behind every seemingly impossible marvel of modern engineering is a cast of historic trailblazers who designed new building techniques, took risks on untested materials and revolutionised their field. It is a tribute to their achievements. Each episode details how giant structures, record-beating buildings, and the world’s most cutting-edge ships, trains and planes are built and work using 3D graphics, archive and specially shot footage. As this series revels in these modern day creations, it leaps back in time to recount the stories of the exceptional engineers whose technological advances made it all possible.

Last Updated: 11/23/2024Network: Science ChannelStatus: Ended
Season 3
star
7.33
3 votes

#1 - Season 3

First Aired 3/31/2017

Season 2
star
7.67
3 votes

#2 - Season 2

First Aired 3/17/2016

How does a cruise ship containing 18 decks and 6,000 guests stay afloat? How was the world's heaviest man-made structure built? Which construction can hold the most football fans in the world? The second season answers these questions, and more.

Season 8
star
8.00
2 votes

#3 - Season 8

First Aired 7/16/2020

Season 7
star
8.00
2 votes

#4 - Season 7

First Aired 1/2/2020

Season 6
star
8.00
2 votes

#5 - Season 6

First Aired 5/2/2019

Season 5
star
8.00
2 votes

#6 - Season 5

First Aired 1/4/2019

The new season includes Hudson Yards Project, a large-scale redevelopment program; the New Safe Containment being constructed around Chernobyl's damaged nuclear reactor; the Gerald R. Ford-class aircraft carriers, the largest warships ever designed, are currently being built and will introduce the Electromagnetic Aircraft Launch System, which will launch aircraft with a state-of-the-art catapult system; and the London Array, the largest offshore wind farm on the planet.

Season 4
star
8.00
2 votes

#7 - Season 4

First Aired 5/18/2018

Since their spectacular rise in the 19th century, railroads have been at the cutting edge of engineering and technology and that remains true, even today. Extreme Railroads shines a light on the world's most extraordinary rail systems, including New York's Arthur Kill Vertical Lift Bridge, Japan's Bullet Train and California's Central Pacific Railroad.

Season 1
star
8.80
5 votes

#8 - Season 1

First Aired 4/14/2015

Season 10
star
9.00
1 votes

#9 - Season 10

First Aired 6/10/2021

Season 9
star
9.00
1 votes

#10 - Season 9

First Aired 11/12/2020