The WORST episodes of Science of Stupid

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

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Last Updated: 3/5/2025Network: National GeographicStatus: Ended
Episode 16
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#1 - 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.

Episode 15
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#2 - Episode 15

Season 8 - Episode 15 - Aired 6/17/2020

In this episode, we learn the science behind the fails when towing a boat, building a tree swing, and attempting a barefoot water-ski tumble.

Episode 14
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#3 - Episode 14

Season 8 - Episode 14 - Aired 6/10/2020

In this episode, we learn the science behind the fails when learning to kite surf, rollerblade flipping, and using compressed air.

Episode 13
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#4 - Episode 13

Season 8 - Episode 13 - Aired 6/10/2020

In this episode, we learn the science behind the fails when driving on the beach, long distance running, and freediving.

Episode 12
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#5 - Episode 12

Season 8 - Episode 12 - Aired 6/3/2020

In this episode, we learn the science behind the fails when unloading a truck, multitasking, and backflipping on a motorbike.

Episode 11
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#6 - Episode 11

Season 8 - Episode 11 - Aired 6/3/2020

In this episode, we learn the science behind the fails when attempting scooter bunny hops, putting up roofs, and jumping with a snowmobile.

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#7 - Episode 13

Season 6 - Episode 13 - Aired 8/1/2018

In this episode we learn all about icebergs, the many ways to hurt yourself jumping off a pier, and what to watch out for the next time you are biking over a teeter-totter.

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#8 - Episode 12

Season 6 - Episode 12 - Aired 7/25/2018

In this episode we learn all about the science behind the parkour press, the dangers of moving about on a boat, and the ways you can hurt yourself bike jumping from a ledge.

Episode 5
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#9 - Episode 5

Season 8 - Episode 5 - Aired 4/9/2020

In this episode, we examine champagne towers, paragliding take-off, and vortices.

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#10 - Head Bangers and Acrobats

Season 2 - Episode 13 - Aired 7/24/2015

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#11 - Episode 20

Season 5 - Episode 20 - Aired 5/23/2018

In this episode we learn how many ways there are to injure and humiliate yourself doing backflips into pools, using tandem bikes, or attempting burpees.

Episode 10
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#12 - Episode 10

Season 5 - Episode 10 - Aired 10/27/2017

In this episode we learn how many ways there are to injure and humiliate yourself with stacked push ups, dive bombs or frisbee golf.

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#13 - Episode 18

Season 5 - Episode 18 - Aired 5/16/2018

In this episode we learn how many ways there are to injure and humiliate yourself doing trampoline drop-ins, pool trick shots, or skateboard nose slides.

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#14 - Episode 17

Season 5 - Episode 17 - Aired 5/16/2018

In this episode we learn how many ways there are to injure and humiliate yourself standing on chairs, pushing a car, or doing spins on a unicycle.

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#15 - Episode 16

Season 5 - Episode 16 - Aired 5/9/2018

In this episode we learn how many ways there are to injure and humiliate yourself with golf richochets, jumping into moving vehicles, or ski racing.

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#16 - Episode 15

Season 5 - Episode 15 - Aired 5/9/2018

In this episode we learn how many ways there are to injure and humiliate yourself bench pressing another person, tapping a beer keg, or walking in snow.

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#17 - Episode 14

Season 5 - Episode 14 - Aired 5/2/2018

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#18 - Episode 13

Season 5 - Episode 13 - Aired 5/2/2018

In this episode we learn how many ways there are to injure and humiliate yourself running on sand, carrying wedding cakes, and doing high 5's

Episode 12
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#19 - Episode 12

Season 5 - Episode 12 - Aired 4/25/2018

In this episode we learn how many ways there are to injure and humiliate yourself while squeezing into small spaces, rally car racing, or getting into a hammock.

Episode 11
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#20 - Episode 11

Season 5 - Episode 11 - Aired 4/25/2018

In this episode we learn how many ways there are to injure and humiliate yourself with moped wheelies, splashless dives, or using kettlebells.

Episode 9
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#21 - Episode 9

Season 5 - Episode 9 - Aired 10/27/2017

In this episode we learn how many ways there are to injure and humiliate yourself while riding your big wheel trike, 'ghosting' your motorbike, or simply balancing things on your head.

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#22 - Episode 8

Season 5 - Episode 8 - Aired 10/20/2017

n this episode we learn how many ways there are to injure and humiliate yourself using inflatables on water slides, trying 12 o'clock wheelies, or catching a hard hat on your head.

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#23 - Episode 7

Season 5 - Episode 7 - Aired 10/20/2017

In this episode we learn how many ways there are to injure and humiliate yourself whilst canoeing, jumping over nets, or trying tricks while on crutches.

Episode 6
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#24 - Episode 6

Season 5 - Episode 6 - Aired 10/13/2017

In this episode we learn how many ways there are to injure and humiliate yourself barefoot waterskiing, carrying trays, or jumping a river.

Episode 5
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#25 - Episode 5

Season 5 - Episode 5 - Aired 10/13/2017

In this episode we learn how many ways there are to injure and humiliate yourself getting out of vehicles, clearing snow off roofs, or stalling a skateboard.