The BEST episodes of Science of Stupid season 2

Every episode of Science of Stupid season 2, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Science of Stupid season 2!

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

Last Updated: 2/23/2026Network: National GeographicStatus: Ended
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9.20
5 votes

#1 - Ski Tricks and Waterside Drives

Season 2 - Episode 10 - Aired 5/11/2015

Axis of rotation is studied in relation to skiing; riding a motorbike across water relies on the generation of lift; the importance of drag and momentum while surfing is explained.

Watch Now:Amazon
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8.75
4 votes

#2 - High Jumps and Shallow Water

Season 2 - Episode 5 - Aired 4/27/2015

Science explains how people get hurt diving into shallow water, driving a motorcycle while standing and doing a high jump.

Watch Now:Amazon
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8.43
7 votes

#3 - Ice Buckets and Kayaks

Season 2 - Episode 6 - Aired 4/27/2015

Sliding down a hand rail on a staircase ends on the ground. Ice-bucket challengers take a hit to the head. Tumbling, indoor sky diving and slacklining to test athletic ability leads to face plants and belly flops.

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8.33
3 votes

#4 - High Lines and Backflips

Season 2 - Episode 4 - Aired 4/20/2015

Explores horizontal and vertical velocity, moments, and centre of mass. Many people fall spectacularly as the turning effect of a force is explained. Some lessons on using a scooter to grind a rail are offered.

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8.33
6 votes

#5 - Episode 7

Season 2 - Episode 7 - Aired 5/4/2015

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8.33
3 votes

#6 - Wall Crashes and Rollerblades

Season 2 - Episode 25 - Aired 7/6/2015

Watch Now:Amazon
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8.33
3 votes

#7 - Break Dances and Skateboards

Season 2 - Episode 26 - Aired 7/6/2015

Watch Now:Amazon
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8.20
5 votes

#8 - Biking Downhill and Balancing on Balls

Season 2 - Episode 11 - Aired 5/18/2015

Axis of rotation is studied in relation to skiing; riding a motorbike across water relies on the generation of lift; the importance of drag and momentum while surfing is explained.

Watch Now:Amazon
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8.20
5 votes

#9 - Episode 17

Season 2 - Episode 17 - Aired 6/8/2015

Watch Now:Amazon
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8.00
2 votes

#10 - Episode 27

Season 2 - Episode 27 - Aired 7/13/2015

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8.00
2 votes

#11 - Ice Skating and Swing Dancing

Season 2 - Episode 29 - Aired 7/20/2015

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8.00
2 votes

#12 - Nunchucks and Rollerblades

Season 2 - Episode 28 - Aired 7/13/2015

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8.00
2 votes

#13 - Episode 24

Season 2 - Episode 24 - Aired 6/29/2015

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8.00
3 votes

#14 - Soccer Balls and Mousetraps

Season 2 - Episode 21 - Aired 6/22/2015

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8.00
2 votes

#15 - Episode 18

Season 2 - Episode 18 - Aired 6/8/2015

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8.00
4 votes

#16 - Surfing on Sand and Walking in Heels

Season 2 - Episode 15 - Aired 6/1/2015

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8.00
4 votes

#17 - Episode 12

Season 2 - Episode 12 - Aired 5/18/2015

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8.00
2 votes

#18 - Table Dancing and Sock Sliding

Season 2 - Episode 22 - Aired 6/22/2015

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7.83
6 votes

#19 - Breathing Fire and Running on Water

Season 2 - Episode 9 - Aired 5/11/2015

Tune in for a smashing time, filled with crashing, falling and exploding. Watch drivers spinning into trees and snowmobiles going off course.

Watch Now:Apple TV
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7.75
4 votes

#20 - Episode 16

Season 2 - Episode 16 - Aired 6/1/2015

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7.60
5 votes

#21 - Episode 2

Season 2 - Episode 2 - Aired 4/13/2015

Headbanging, dancing ballet and jumping inside a garbage container.

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7.50
2 votes

#22 - Episode 14

Season 2 - Episode 14 - Aired 5/25/2015

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7.50
4 votes

#23 - Lawn Mowers and Pinatas

Season 2 - Episode 19 - Aired 6/15/2015

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7.50
2 votes

#24 - Episode 30

Season 2 - Episode 30 - Aired 7/20/2015

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7.50
2 votes

#25 - Episode 23

Season 2 - Episode 23 - Aired 6/29/2015