The BEST episodes of Science of Stupid season 3

Every episode of Science of Stupid season 3, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Science of Stupid season 3!

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
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#1 - Episode 3

Season 3 - Episode 3 - Aired 4/8/2016

Street luge racing and cycling down steps can both have painful and humiliating consequences. Richard Hammond explores how things can go so spectacularly wrong.

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#2 - Episode 6

Season 3 - Episode 6 - Aired 4/15/2016

Richard Hammond explores why spectacular stunts often turn into embarrassing disasters. He takes a look at what can happen when you motorbike on sand and try to ski on metal rails.

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#3 - Episode 10

Season 3 - Episode 10 - Aired 4/29/2016

Clips reveal that kayaking down rapids, scaling tall buildings and pulling handbrake turns can all have dangerous or humiliating consequences. Richard Hammond investigates why.

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#4 - Episode 14

Season 3 - Episode 14 - Aired 5/13/2016

Richard Hammond examines more wince-worthy clips as he investigates why food fighting and diving from springboards can both have painful and embarrassing consequences.

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#5 - Episode 16

Season 3 - Episode 16 - Aired 5/20/2016

Richard Hammond explores the science behind more spectacular misadventures. This time, he checks out clips of mishaps on ski lifts and explores the perils of wrestling in bubble wrap.

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#6 - Episode 18

Season 3 - Episode 18 - Aired 5/27/2016

Richard Hammond checks out the extraordinary misadventures of ordinary folk as he asks why BMX stunts so often go embarrassingly wrong.

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#7 - 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.

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#8 - Episode 31

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

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.

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#9 - Episode 2

Season 3 - Episode 2 - Aired 4/1/2016

From sword tricks to pulling a wheelie, clips reveal that great stunts can often go terribly wrong. Richard Hammond reveals the science behind such extraordinary misadventures.

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#10 - Episode 1

Season 3 - Episode 1 - Aired 4/1/2016

Richard Hammond reveals the science behind a whole host of new and spectacular mishaps. First, he explores the many ways to humiliate yourself when paragliding and riding dirt bikes.

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#11 - Episode 23

Season 3 - Episode 23 - Aired 12/2/2016

In this episode we learn just how many ways there are to embarrass, injure and humiliate yourself when attempting a bicycle wheelie, or driving through deep water.

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#12 - Episode 15

Season 3 - Episode 15 - Aired 5/20/2016

Richard Hammond checks out more wince-worthy clips as he explores the possible perils of caravanning, breakdancing and trial biking.

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#13 - Episode 24

Season 3 - Episode 24 - Aired 12/2/2016

In this episode we learn just how many ways there are to embarrass, injure and humiliate yourself when attempting a parkour 'wall spin', sprinting or trying to use an umbrella.

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#14 - Episode 25

Season 3 - Episode 25 - Aired 12/9/2016

In this episode we learn just how many ways there are to embarrass, injure and humiliate yourself when dancing, sky diving or fire skipping.

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#15 - Episode 26

Season 3 - Episode 26 - Aired 12/24/2016

Richard Hammond reveals how and why adventures turn to misadventures as he explores the science behind painful and humiliating mishaps.

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#16 - Episode 27

Season 3 - Episode 27 - Aired 12/24/2016

In this episode we learn just how many ways there are to embarrass, injure and humiliate yourself when attempting a jump on a mountain bike, or cornering a long vehicle.

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#17 - Episode 28

Season 3 - Episode 28 - Aired 12/24/2016

In this episode we learn just how many ways there are to embarrass, injure and humiliate yourself when parking a boat or attempting a rail grind on a bike.

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#18 - Episode 29

Season 3 - Episode 29 - Aired 12/30/2016

Richard Hammond reveals how and why adventures turn to misadventures as he explores the science behind painful and humiliating mishaps.

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#19 - Episode 30

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

In this episode we learn just how many ways there are to embarrass, injure and humiliate yourself when leaping out of trees, sumo wrestling or attempting a ramp jump on a moped.

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#20 - Episode 32

Season 3 - Episode 32 - Aired 12/30/2016

In this episode we learn just how many ways there are to embarrass, injure and humiliate yourself when cycling through water, or spinning in a cyr wheel.

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#21 - Episode 33

Season 3 - Episode 33 - Aired 1/24/2017

In this episode we learn just how many ways there are to embarrass, injure and humiliate yourself when climbing a fence, or trying to backflip off a swing.

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#22 - Episode 34

Season 3 - Episode 34 - Aired 1/24/2017

In this episode we learn just how many ways there are to embarrass, injure and humiliate yourself when leaping off a sand dune, dribbling a football or driving a motorbike and sidecar.

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#23 - Episode 22

Season 3 - Episode 22 - Aired 12/2/2016

In this episode we learn just how many ways there are to embarrass, injure and humiliate yourself when off-roading, racing in a cycling peloton or attempting to jump between rooftops.

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#24 - Episode 21

Season 3 - Episode 21 - Aired 12/2/2016

Learn just how many ways there are to embarrass, injure and humiliate yourself when flying remote controlled aeroplanes or attempting to grind rails on a unicycle.

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#25 - Most Painful Lessons

Season 3 - Episode 20 - Aired 6/3/2016

From breathing fire to firing paintballs, Richard Hammond explains the science behind the world's most jaw-dropping amateur stunts gone wrong.

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