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!
This show combines cold hard science with some of the craziest, most spectacular and painful user generated clips ever recorded. Richard Hammond introduces all manner of mishaps featuring brave, if misguided individuals from around the world and then explains the science behind their failure and humiliation with the use of bespoke animations and super slo-mo cinematography. Every episode features between 50 and 60 clips of misadventure – ordinary folk making extraordinary mistakes. Each week watch stunts involving weightlifting, shooting guns or jumping over cars, that have gone wrong, paused, re-wound, and re-played and analysed to determine exactly what went wrong and why. Richard explains the physics, chemistry and biology at play, then presents forensic details to explain the stupidity that resulted in failure. He’ll look at everything including weight, volume, momentum, combustion and even how the brain operates. This is misadventure explained. This is the Science of Stupid.
#1 - 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.
#2 - 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.
#3 - 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.
#4 - Bungee Cord Snaps
Season 1 - Episode 12 - Aired 5/7/2014
A look at juggling, flying a kite and bungee jumping.
#5 - 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.
#6 - 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.
#7 - 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.
#8 - Dancing Disasters
Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 4/9/2014
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.
#9 - Discus for Dummies
Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 4/16/2014
Science experts reveal exactly how and why adventure can turn into misadventure.
#10 - 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.
#11 - Karate Flops
Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 4/30/2014
Richard Hammond explores the painful potential of knocking down buildings, sledging and abusing airbags.
#12 - Don't Lose Your Lunch
Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 4/9/2014
Learn just how many ways there are to embarrass, injure and humiliate yourself when weightlifting, shooting guns or jumping over cars.
#13 - Airbags vs. Airheads
Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 4/23/2014
Science experts reveal exactly how and why adventure can turn into misadventure.
#14 - Episode 5
Season 5 - Episode 5 - Aired 10/16/2017
Taking an inflatable on a water slide, doing a wheelie and even catching a hard hat on your head - all stunts that can go very wrong.
#15 - Episode 3
Season 6 - Episode 3 - Aired 6/6/2018
In this episode we find out all about the dangers of cracking whips, the perils of jumping people, and the surprising hazards of pushing a swing.
#16 - Episode 1
Season 5 - Episode 1 - Aired 10/23/2017
Dallas Campbell reveals why your big wheel trike isn't always your friend and why a stunt as simple as balancing items on your head can have painful and embarrassing consequences.
#17 - Episode 12
Season 5 - Episode 12 - Aired 10/23/2017
When it comes to push-ups, Dallas Campbell reveals why it's best to keep things simple. Frisbee golf can easily end in disaster too.
#18 - Episode 18
Season 5 - Episode 18 - Aired 4/25/2018
Moped wheelies, splashless dives and kettlebells.
#19 - Episode 4
Season 5 - Episode 4 - Aired 4/25/2018
Rally car racing, hammocks and squeezing into small spaces.
#20 - Episode 17
Season 5 - Episode 17 - Aired 5/2/2018
GT sledding, dismounting from a high bar or driving a golf ball.
#21 - Episode 8
Season 5 - Episode 8 - Aired 5/2/2018
Running on sand, carrying a wedding cake and doing a high five.
#22 - Episode 11
Season 5 - Episode 11 - Aired 5/9/2018
Bench pressing another person, tapping a beer keg or walking in snow.
#23 - Episode 15
Season 5 - Episode 15 - Aired 5/9/2018
Ski racing, playing golf and jumping into moving vehicles.
#24 - Episode 14
Season 5 - Episode 14 - Aired 5/16/2018
Spinning on a unicycle and standing on a chair
#25 - Episode 20
Season 5 - Episode 20 - Aired 5/16/2018
Trampoline drop-ins, pool trick shots and skateboard nose slides.