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: 11/28/2025Network: National GeographicStatus: Ended
Bungee Cord Snaps
star
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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star
9.20
5 votes

#3 - Episode 3 (Breathing Fire and Running on Water)

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

Want to learn the tricks behind breathing fire, running on water and performing on a balance beam? There are many ways to embarrass and humiliate yourself when breathing fire, trying to run on water and performing tricks on a balance beam.Surfing on Sand and Walking in Heels

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Rooftop Drops
star
9.17
58 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. Learn the importance of the principles of leverage when jumping on the "batman-ing" craze bandwagon.

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Jet Pack Failure
star
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
star
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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Human Tower Disasters
star
8.96
55 votes

#7 - 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. Learn the secret to a good back swing and walking on stilts.

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Learning to Fly
star
8.95
56 votes

#8 - 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. Learn the science behind bike and monster truck tricks and get a crash course in paragliding.

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star
8.75
4 votes

#9 - Episode 4 (Kayaks and Dirt Bikes)

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

In this episode, check out the many possible fails when kayaking and performing wheelies. Tune in for flying cars, flying kayaks and flying dirt bikers! A standing jump may seem simple but turns into a nose dive. Wall Running Face Plants

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Dancing Disasters
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8.43
99 votes

#10 - 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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star
8.43
7 votes

#11 - Episode 2

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

Revisit your childhood watching others climb trees and play leapfrog. Amateur sand surfers attempt to overcome friction and avoid eating sand.Flip Flops and Power Purges

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star
8.33
3 votes

#12 - Half-Pipe Wipeouts

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

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star
8.33
6 votes

#13 - Episode 6

Season 2 - Episode 7 - Aired 2/25/2015

It's best to learn the laws of physics - if you ignore them you're likely to be on a one-way flight to the pavement.Roof Jumping: To Infinity and Below

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star
8.33
3 votes

#14 - Episode 23 (Wall Crashes and Rollerblades)

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

Join host Richard Hammond as he looks at effects of having a high center of mass. Watch as people embarrass and injure themselves when rotating on a pommel horse, running through walls and jumping while wearing rollerblades.Soccer Balls and Mousetraps

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star
8.33
3 votes

#15 - Episode 22 (Break Dances and Skateboards)

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

Learn just how many ways there are to embarrass, injure and humiliate yourself when climbing a lamppost, busting a move and riding a skateboard.Tennis Racket and Chair Dances

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Discus for Dummies
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8.21
96 votes

#16 - 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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star
8.20
5 votes

#17 - Episode 14 (Piggyback Rides and Ladder Climbing)

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

Check out the many ways there are to embarrass yourself when attempting everyday tasks. Learn just how many ways there are to embarrass, injure and humiliate oneself when walking downstairs, giving a piggyback, or climbing a ladder.Segways and Water Skis

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Ring of Fire
star
8.19
109 votes

#18 - 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
star
8.17
30 votes

#19 - 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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star
8.00
1 votes

#20 - Episode 13

Season 5 - Episode 19 - Aired 5/23/2018

Calamitous clips reveal pole dancing and surfing can have painful and embarrassing consequences. But why? Dallas Campbell looks into the science. In this episode we learn how many ways there are to injure and humiliate yourself jumping a park bench, tandem pole dancing or surfing.

star
8.00
2 votes

#21 - 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.

star
8.00
2 votes

#22 - Episode 31

Season 3 - Episode 31 - Aired 12/30/2016

Kayaking over waterfalls, cross country running, and cycling down mountains can be embarassing. In this episode we learn just how many ways there are to embarrass, injure and humiliate yourself when kayaking over waterfalls, cross country running or cycling down mountains.

star
8.00
2 votes

#23 - Episode 13

Season 4 - Episode 3 - Aired 1/30/2017

In this episode we learn just how many ways there are to embarrassment, insult and humiliate while you're a steering boat, roller skating or clear to aannonged dirt jump on your bike.

star
8.00
2 votes

#24 - Episode 10

Season 4 - Episode 4 - Aired 1/30/2017

In this episode we learn just how many ways there are to embarrass, injure and humiliate yourself while jumping into hedges, stopping a longboard or simply confronting parking gates.

star
8.00
2 votes

#25 - Episode 5

Season 4 - Episode 5 - Aired 2/17/2017