The BEST episodes of Science of Stupid season 1

Every episode of Science of Stupid season 1, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Science of Stupid season 1!

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

Last Updated: 12/5/2024Network: National GeographicStatus: Ended
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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Rooftop Drops
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9.17
58 votes

#3 - 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

#4 - 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

#5 - 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
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8.96
55 votes

#6 - 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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Learning to Fly
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8.95
56 votes

#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.

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Dancing Disasters
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8.43
99 votes

#8 - 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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Discus for Dummies
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8.21
96 votes

#9 - 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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Ring of Fire
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8.19
109 votes

#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.

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Zip Line Fails
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8.17
30 votes

#11 - 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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Karate Flops
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7.63
84 votes

#12 - Karate Flops

Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 4/30/2014

Richard Hammond explores the painful potential of knocking down buildings, sledging and abusing airbags.

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Airbags vs. Airheads
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7.44
64 votes

#13 - Airbags vs. Airheads

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 4/23/2014

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

Don't Lose Your Lunch
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7.39
96 votes

#14 - 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.