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Science of Stupid

Season 1 · 14 episodes · Apr 9, 2014

Science of Stupid is a comedic television series on the National Geographic Channel. The United Kingdom version of the show was initially hosted by Richard Hammond, later replaced by Dallas Campbell.

  1. Episode 1

    Don't Lose Your Lunch

    Apr 9, 2014

    Richard Hammond reveals how adventures turn to misadventures as he explores some of the most spectacular and humiliating scientific mishaps.

  2. Episode 2

    Ring of Fire

    Apr 9, 2014

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

  3. Episode 3

    Dancing Disasters

    Apr 16, 2014

    Richard presents experiments gone wrong, revealing how easy it is for scientists to injure themselves while pole dancing, playing on a pogo stick or cutting down trees.

  4. Episode 4

    Discus for Dummies

    Apr 16, 2014

    Richard combines science and home footage to reveal how easy it can be for a person to injure or embarrass themselves while walking on ice or riding in a shopping trolley.

  5. Episode 5

    Airbags vs. Airheads

    Apr 23, 2014

    Richard examines footage of people horse-riding, diving and using exercise balls as he reveals how misadventures can occur.

  6. Episode 6

    Zip Line Fails

    Apr 23, 2014

    Richard uses science and home footage to reveal the humiliating and painful potential of scooter stunts, break-dancing and swinging on ropes.

  7. Episode 7

    Karate Flops

    Apr 30, 2014

    Richard examines how accidents can occur while knocking down buildings, sledging and abusing airbags.

  8. Episode 8

    Learning to Fly

    Apr 30, 2014

    Richard uses science and home footage to reveal the humiliating and painful potential of karate kicks, snowboarding on water and urban-biking bunny hops.

  9. Episode 9

    Rooftop Drops

    Apr 30, 2014

    Richard uses science and home footage to reveal the humiliating and painful potential of riding a rodeo bull, and hanging upside down.

  10. Episode 10

    Human Tower Disasters

    Apr 30, 2014

    Richard uses science and home footage to reveal the humiliating and painful ways people can injure themselves walking on stilts, firing a slingshot and playing a round of golf.

  11. Episode 11

    Poolside Fails

    May 7, 2014

    Richard uses science and home footage to reveal the humiliating and painful potential of riding down a zip line, playing on swings or swallowing powdered cinnamon.

  12. Episode 12

    Bungee Cord Snaps

    May 7, 2014

    Richard uses science and home footage to reveal the humiliating and painful potential of bungee jumping, juggling and flying a kite - though not all at the same time.

  13. Episode 13

    Pole Vault Mishaps

    May 14, 2014

    Richard uses science to reveal the humiliating and painful potential of more YouTube disasters, featuring pole vaulting, ski jumping and rolling down a hill in a dustbin.

  14. Episode 14

    Jet Pack Failure

    May 14, 2014

    Richard uses science to reveal the humiliating and painful potential of more YouTube disasters, featuring people abseiling, running up walls and flying with a jet pack.