Science of Stupid

Scientists reveal how adventures can turn into misadventures by exploring some mishaps; they apply science to a catalogue of stupidity to discover how and why it happened.
Dancing Disasters
S1 E1

Stomach-curling videos of backyard stunts gone wrong; the science behind the failed attempts.

Discus for Dummies
S1 E2

Learn how many ways there are to embarrass, injure and humiliate yourself when riding a unicycle or jumping off a roof.

Poolside Fails
S1 E4

Richard Hammond combines science with home footage to reveal how easy it is to injure or embarrass yourself when walking on ice or riding in a shopping trolley.

Airbags vs. Airheads
S1 E5

Richard Hammond explores the ways to embarrass, injure and humiliate yourself when horse riding, diving and playing with exercise balls.

Human Tower Disasters
S1 E6

Richard Hammond explores the humiliating and painful potential of scooter stunts, break dancing and swinging on ropes.

Learning to Fly
S1 E7

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

Rooftop Drops
S1 E8

The potential pain and humiliation that can come from karate kicks, urban biking and snowboarding on water.

Don't Lose Your Lunch
S1 E13

Scientists reveal how adventures can turn into misadventures by exploring some mishaps; they apply science to a catalogue of stupidity to discover how and why it happened.

Bungee Cord Snaps
S1 E15

Bungee jumping blindfolded, flying a kite in high winds and hydroplaning a jet sprint boat at 75 mph.

Pole Vault Mishaps
S1 E16

Witnessing some unfortunate run-ins with expanding gases and stored energy.

Ring of Fire
S1 E17

Thrillseekers collide with the laws of physics.

Jet Pack Failure
S1 E18

Seeing how friction, Newton's laws and angular momentum play a role in seriously stupid accidents.