The BEST episodes of Science of Stupid

Every episode of Science of Stupid ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Science of Stupid!

Host Richard Hammond, from the hit series Top Gear, explains the science behind videos taken from the Internet.

Last Updated: 3/3/2024Network: National GeographicStatus: Ended
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Bungee Cord Snaps
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9.35
51 votes

#1 - Bungee Cord Snaps

Season 1 - Episode 12 - Aired 5/7/2014

A look at juggling, flying a kite and bungee jumping.

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Pole Vaulting Mishaps
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9.20
50 votes

#2 - Pole Vaulting Mishaps

Season 1 - Episode 13 - Aired 5/14/2014

Richard Hammond explores the potential to embarrass, injure and humiliate yourself when pole vaulting or just rolling down a hill in a trash can.

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Surfing on Sand and Walking in Heels
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9.20
5 votes

#3 - Surfing on Sand and Walking in Heels

Season 2 - Episode 10 - Aired 7/17/2015

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Rooftop Drops
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9.19
57 votes

#4 - Rooftop Drops

Season 1 - Episode 9 - Aired 4/30/2014

Clips featured include embarrassing tubing, taking a ride on a rodeo bull and hanging upside down.

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Jet Pack Failure
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9.08
53 votes

#5 - Jet Pack Failure

Season 1 - Episode 14 - Aired 5/14/2014

Richard Hammond explores the potential to embarrass, injure and humiliate yourself when abseiling, running up walls or flying with a jet pack.

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Poolside Fails
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9.02
55 votes

#6 - Poolside Fails

Season 1 - Episode 11 - Aired 5/7/2014

Richard Hammond explores the potential to embarrass, injure and humiliate yourself when riding a zip line or trying to swallow powdered cinnamon.

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Most Unsporting Moments
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9.00
1 votes

#7 - Most Unsporting Moments

Season 3 - Episode 19 - Aired 6/3/2016

From making a touchdown to attempting a high jump, Richard Hammond explains the science behind the world's most jaw-dropping sports matches gone wrong.

Episode 10
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9.00
1 votes

#8 - Episode 10

Season 8 - Episode 10 - Aired 4/9/2020

In this episode, we learn the science behind the fails when attempting vehicle donuts, pouring water, and doing raised handstands.

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Learning to Fly
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8.96
55 votes

#9 - Learning to Fly

Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 4/30/2014

Richard Hammond explores the humiliating and painful potential of karate kicks, urban-biking bunny hops and snowboarding on water.

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Human Tower Disasters
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8.96
55 votes

#10 - Human Tower Disasters

Season 1 - Episode 10 - Aired 4/30/2014

Richard Hammond presents clips of people stilt walking, firing a sling slot and playing golf.

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Wall Running Face Plants
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8.75
4 votes

#11 - Wall Running Face Plants

Season 2 - Episode 5 - Aired 5/11/2015

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Dancing Disasters
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8.44
98 votes

#12 - Dancing Disasters

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 4/16/2014

Learn just how many ways there are to embarrass, injure and humiliate yourself when pole dancing, using a pogo stick and cutting down a tree.

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Flip Flops and Power Purges
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8.43
7 votes

#13 - Flip Flops and Power Purges

Season 2 - Episode 6 - Aired 5/18/2015

Half-Pipe Wipeouts
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8.33
3 votes

#14 - Half-Pipe Wipeouts

Season 2 - Episode 4 - Aired 5/4/2015

Roof Jumping: To Infinity and Below
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8.33
6 votes

#15 - Roof Jumping: To Infinity and Below

Season 2 - Episode 7 - Aired 5/18/2015

Soccer Balls and Mousetraps
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8.33
3 votes

#16 - Soccer Balls and Mousetraps

Season 2 - Episode 25 - Aired 8/28/2015

Tennis Racket and Chair Dances
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8.33
3 votes

#17 - Tennis Racket and Chair Dances

Season 2 - Episode 26 - Aired 8/28/2015

Episode 2
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8.33
3 votes

#18 - Episode 2

Season 5 - Episode 2 - Aired 9/29/2017

In this episode, we learn how many ways there are to injure and humiliate yourself dipping your dance partner, jumping in the snow and bottle flipping.

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Episode 3
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8.33
3 votes

#19 - Episode 3

Season 8 - Episode 3 - Aired 5/6/2020

In this episode, we learn the science behind the fails when using inflatable slides, trying swing burpees, and attempting a kitesurf roll.

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Discus for Dummies
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8.21
95 votes

#20 - Discus for Dummies

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 4/16/2014

Science experts reveal exactly how and why adventure can turn into misadventure.

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High Jumps and Shallow Water
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8.20
5 votes

#21 - High Jumps and Shallow Water

Season 2 - Episode 17 - Aired 8/7/2015

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Segways and Water Skis
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8.20
5 votes

#22 - Segways and Water Skis

Season 2 - Episode 11 - Aired 7/24/2015

Ring of Fire
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8.18
108 votes

#23 - Ring of Fire

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 4/9/2014

Learn just how many ways there are to injure and humiliate yourself while riding a unicycle, running on a treadmill – or jumping off a roof.

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Zip Line Fails
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8.14
29 votes

#24 - Zip Line Fails

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 4/23/2014

Richard Hammond explores the humiliating and painful potential of scooter stunts, break dancing and swinging on ropes.

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Episode 3
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8.00
1 votes

#25 - Episode 3

Season 4 - Episode 3 - Aired 2/10/2017

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