The BEST episodes of Science of Stupid

#1 - Bungee Cord Snaps

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

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

#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.

#3 - Surfing on Sand and Walking in Heels

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

#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.

#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.

#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.

#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.

#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.

#9 - Wall Running Face Plants

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

#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.

#11 - Flip Flops and Power Purges

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

#12 - Half-Pipe Wipeouts

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

#13 - Roof Jumping: To Infinity and Below

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

#14 - Soccer Balls and Mousetraps

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

#15 - Tennis Racket and Chair Dances

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

#16 - Discus for Dummies

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

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

#17 - Segways and Water Skis

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

#18 - High Jumps and Shallow Water

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

#19 - 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.

#20 - 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.

#21 - Episode 16

Season 8 - Episode 16 - Aired 6/17/2020

In this episode, we learn the science behind predators hunting, how to control a helicopter, and flammability.

#22 - 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.

#23 - Episode 8

Season 8 - Episode 8 - Aired 5/20/2020

In this episode, we learn the science behind the fails when grass-boarding, attempting aerial splits, and kayaking over waterfalls.

#24 - 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.

#25 - Episode 14

Season 6 - Episode 14 - Aired 8/1/2018

In this engineering special, we discover the secrets behind explosive demolitions, exactly how dams work, and what you need to look out for when operating a ladder.