Science of Stupid

Science of Stupid
Genre Comedy, Science
Presented by Richard Hammond
Manish Paul (India)
Ramon Bautista (Philippines/South East Asia)
Country of origin United States
Original language(s) English
Production
Camera setup Self-Footage
Running time 24 minutes
Release
Original network National Geographic Channel
Original release 21 July 2014 (2014-07-21) – present

Science of Stupid is a comedic television series on the National Geographic Channel. The United Kingdom version of the show is hosted by Richard Hammond while localised versions are produced in other territories with hosts such as (Manish Paul in India and Ramon Bautista in Southeast Asia).

The first episode aired on 21 July 2014. In this show, science of action is described in several different daily routine activity like sports, stunts, adventures etc. Science of Stupid shows some funny videos and explain science behind them. The motto of the show is "Learn the science behind the action and remain safe". The videos are normally recorded by people themselves. The second season of the show started airing from 2nd March 2015.

Local versions of the show have basically the same content as Hammond's, but with narration and in-vision presentation in their local language.

Series overview

Season Episodes Originally aired
First aired Last aired
1 14 21 July 2014 7 August 2014
2 15 2 March 2015 20 March 2015

Episodes

Season 1 (2014)

No. Title Original air date
1"Dancing Disasters"July 21, 2014 (2014-07-21)
The host reveals how adventures turn to misadventures as he explores some of the most spectacular and humiliating scientific mishaps.
2"Discus for Dummies"July 22, 2014 (2014-07-22)
Learn how many ways there are to embarrass, injure and humiliate yourself when riding a unicycle or jumping off a roof.
3"Gravity's Call"July 23, 2014 (2014-07-23)
The host 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"Cannon Ball Ice Dude"July 24, 2014 (2014-07-24)
The host 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"What A Drag"July 25, 2014 (2014-07-25)
The host examines footage of people horse-riding, diving and using exercise balls as he reveals how misadventures can occur.
6"Human Tower Disasters"July 28, 2014 (2014-07-28)
The host uses science and home footage to reveal the humiliating and painful potential of scooter stunts, break-dancing and swinging on ropes.
7"Airbags vs. Airheads"July 29, 2014 (2014-07-29)
The host examines how accidents can occur while knocking down buildings, sledging and abusing airbags.
8"Learning to Fly"July 30, 2014 (2014-07-30)
The host uses science and home footage to reveal the humiliating and painful potential of karate kicks, snowboarding on water and urban-biking bunny hops.
9"Rooftop Drops"July 31, 2014 (2014-07-31)
The host uses science and home footage to reveal the humiliating and painful potential of riding a rodeo bull, and hanging upside down.
10"Human Tower Disasters"August 1, 2014 (2014-08-01)
The host uses science and home footage to reveal the humiliating and painful ways people can injure themselves walking on stilts, firing a sling shot and playing a round of golf.
11"Zip Line Fails"August 4, 2014 (2014-08-04)
The host 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"Bungee Cord Snaps"August 5, 2014 (2014-08-05)
The host 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"Pole Vault Mishaps"August 6, 2014 (2014-08-06)
The host 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"Jet Pack Failure"August 7, 2014 (2014-08-07)
The host 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.

Season 2 (2015)

No. Title Original air date
1"EPISODE: 1"March 2, 2015 (2015-03-02)
Witness the world’s most jaw-dropping acts of stupidity! From stage diving to water skiing without skis, The host explains the mistakes behind amateur stunts gone wrong (guess what, this is getting sort of repetitive).
2"EPISODE: 2"March 3, 2015 (2015-03-03)
3"EPISODE: 3"March 4, 2015 (2015-03-04)
4"EPISODE: 4"March 5, 2015 (2015-03-05)
The host brings you the world’s most jaw-dropping amateur stunts gone wrong, from riding on an office chair to performing a head spin.
5"EPISODE: 5"March 6, 2015 (2015-03-06)
The host brings you the world’s most jaw-dropping amateur stunts gone wrong, from surfing on a car to downhill mountain biking.
6"EPISODE: 6"March 9, 2015 (2015-03-09)
The host brings you the world’s most jaw-dropping amateur stunts gone wrong, from climbing trees to sand-surfing.
7"EPISODE: 7"March 10, 2015 (2015-03-10)
What could possibly go wrong when attempting to jump over a moving car, trying a backflip off a brick wall, or popping a "wheelie" on a motorbike in a crowded street? Probably more than you think.
8"EPISODE: 8"March 11, 2015 (2015-03-11)
The host brings you the world’s most jaw-dropping amateur stunts gone wrong, from surfing on a car to downhill mountain biking.
9"EPISODE: 9"March 12, 2015 (2015-03-12)
The host brings you the world’s most jaw-dropping amateur stunts gone wrong, from surfing on a car to downhill mountain biking.
10"EPISODE: 10"March 13, 2015 (2015-03-13)
The host explains the mistakes behind amateur stunts gone wrong, witness the world’s most jaw-dropping acts of stupidity. From breathing fire to running on water.
11"EPISODE: 11"March 16, 2015 (2015-03-16)
The host explains the mistakes behind amateur stunts gone wrong, witness the world’s most jaw-dropping acts of stupidity. From breathing fire to running on water.
12"EPISODE: 12"March 17, 2015 (2015-03-17)
13"EPISODE: 13"March 18, 2015 (2015-03-18)
14"EPISODE: 14"March 19, 2015 (2015-03-19)
15"EPISODE: 15"March 20, 2015 (2015-03-20)
The host explains the mistakes behind amateur stunts gone wrong, witness the world’s most jaw-dropping acts of stupidity. From performing a backflip to perfecting the slam dunk.

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