Science of Stupid

Épisode 1 - Don't Lose Your Lunch

9 avril 2014

Learn just how many ways there are to embarrass, injure and humiliate yourself when weightlifting, shooting guns or jumping over cars.

Épisode 2 - Ring of Fire

9 avril 2014

Learn just how many ways there are to injure and humiliate yourself while riding a unicycle, running on a treadmill – or jumping off a roof.

Épisode 3 - Dancing Disasters

9 avril 2014

Learn just how many ways there are to embarrass, injure and humiliate yourself when pole dancing, using a pogo stick and cutting down a tree.

Épisode 4 - Discus for Dummies

16 avril 2014

Science experts reveal exactly how and why adventure can turn into misadventure.

Épisode 5 - Airbags vs. Airheads

23 avril 2014 - 5/5

Science experts reveal exactly how and why adventure can turn into misadventure.

Épisode 6 - Zip Line Fails

23 avril 2014 - 4/5

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

Épisode 7 - Karate Flops

30 avril 2014 - 5/5

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

Épisode 8 - Learning to Fly

30 avril 2014

Richard Hammond explores the humiliating and painful potential of karate kicks, urban-biking bunny hops and snowboarding on water. Learn the science behind bike and monster truck tricks and get a crash course in paragliding.

Épisode 9 - Rooftop Drops

30 avril 2014

Clips featured include embarrassing tubing, taking a ride on a rodeo bull and hanging upside down. Learn the importance of the principles of leverage when jumping on the "batman-ing" craze bandwagon.

Épisode 10 - Human Tower Disasters

30 avril 2014

Richard Hammond presents clips of people stilt walking, firing a sling slot and playing golf. Learn the secret to a good back swing and walking on stilts.

Épisode 11 - Poolside Fails

7 mai 2014

Richard Hammond explores the potential to embarrass, injure and humiliate yourself when riding a zip line or trying to swallow powdered cinnamon.

Épisode 12 - Bungee Cord Snaps

7 mai 2014

A look at juggling, flying a kite and bungee jumping.

Épisode 13 - Pole Vaulting Mishaps

14 mai 2014

Richard Hammond explores the potential to embarrass, injure and humiliate yourself when pole vaulting or just rolling down a hill in a trash can.

Épisode 14 - Jet Pack Failure

14 mai 2014

Richard Hammond explores the potential to embarrass, injure and humiliate yourself when abseiling, running up walls or flying with a jet pack.

Épisode 1 - Segways and Water Skis

13 avril 2015

What do Segways, water balloons and yo-yos have in common? They all pack a pretty powerful punch! In this episode, we’ll discover the science of what happens when centripetal force meets face.

Épisode 2 - Episode 2

13 avril 2015 - 5/5

Headbanging, dancing ballet and jumping inside a garbage container.

Épisode 3 - Kayaks and Dirt Bikes

20 avril 2015 - 5/5

The science behind throwing a frisbee, driving a hovercraft, and a hockey stop, showing when momentum meets friction.

Épisode 4 - High Lines and Backflips

20 avril 2015 - 5/5

Explores horizontal and vertical velocity, moments, and centre of mass. Many people fall spectacularly as the turning effect of a force is explained. Some lessons on using a scooter to grind a rail are offered.

Épisode 5 - High Jumps and Shallow Water

27 avril 2015 - 5/5

Science explains how people get hurt diving into shallow water, driving a motorcycle while standing and doing a high jump.

Épisode 6 - Ice Buckets and Kayaks

27 avril 2015

Sliding down a hand rail on a staircase ends on the ground. Ice-bucket challengers take a hit to the head. Tumbling, indoor sky diving and slacklining to test athletic ability leads to face plants and belly flops.

Épisode 7 - Episode 7

4 mai 2015

Épisode 8 - Hurdles and Head Spins

4 mai 2015

Épisode 9 - Breathing Fire and Running on Water

11 mai 2015

Tune in for a smashing time, filled with crashing, falling and exploding. Watch drivers spinning into trees and snowmobiles going off course.

Épisode 10 - Ski Tricks and Waterside Drives

11 mai 2015

Axis of rotation is studied in relation to skiing; riding a motorbike across water relies on the generation of lift; the importance of drag and momentum while surfing is explained.

Épisode 11 - Biking Downhill and Balancing on Balls

18 mai 2015

Axis of rotation is studied in relation to skiing; riding a motorbike across water relies on the generation of lift; the importance of drag and momentum while surfing is explained.

Épisode 12 - Episode 12

18 mai 2015

Épisode 13 - Episode 13

25 mai 2015

Épisode 14 - Episode 14

25 mai 2015

Épisode 15 - Surfing on Sand and Walking in Heels

1 juin 2015

Épisode 16 - Episode 16

1 juin 2015

Épisode 17 - Episode 17

8 juin 2015

Épisode 18 - Episode 18

8 juin 2015

Épisode 19 - Lawn Mowers and Pinatas

15 juin 2015

Épisode 20 - Ping Pong and Leg Waxing

15 juin 2015

Épisode 21 - Soccer Balls and Mousetraps

22 juin 2015

Épisode 22 - Table Dancing and Sock Sliding

22 juin 2015

Épisode 23 - Episode 23

29 juin 2015

Épisode 24 - Episode 24

29 juin 2015

Épisode 25 - Wall Crashes and Rollerblades

6 juillet 2015

Épisode 26 - Break Dances and Skateboards

6 juillet 2015

Épisode 27 - Episode 27

13 juillet 2015

Épisode 28 - Nunchucks and Rollerblades

13 juillet 2015

Épisode 29 - Ice Skating and Swing Dancing

20 juillet 2015

Épisode 30 - Episode 30

20 juillet 2015

Épisode 31 - Cat Special

19 août 2015

What is it about a cat’s leap that leaves humans for dust? Richard shows us the only way he can, through videos of cute kittens doing amazing things …and humans doing what they do best… putting the ‘stupid’ in science!

Épisode 32 - Wild Special

2 septembre 2015

We travel the globe in search of all creatures great and small, to find out if they’re intellectual beasts or they’re just as daft as we are! It’s a wild scientific safari.

Épisode 34 - Ping Pong and Leg Waxing

4 septembre 2015

Épisode 1 - Episode 1

1 avril 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.

Épisode 2 - Episode 2

1 avril 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.

Épisode 3 - Episode 3

8 avril 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.

Épisode 4 - Episode 4

8 avril 2016

Richard Hammond turns his attention to cliff diving, swinging a sledgehammer and riding a motorised scooter as he reveals the science behind dangerous and humiliating misadventures.

Épisode 5 - Episode 5

15 avril 2016

From attempting a tandem motorbike wheelie to trampolining with friends, Richard Hammond reveals the science behind a spectacular set of mishaps.

Épisode 6 - Episode 6

15 avril 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.

Épisode 7 - Episode 7

22 avril 2016

Combining hard science with spectacular mishaps, Richard Hammond reveals why bouncing on beds and catapulting your friends into the air can both end in painful disaster.

Épisode 8 - Episode 8

22 avril 2016

Ever wondered why it is so easy to injure or humiliate yourself on a toboggan? Using clips of spectacular sledging mishaps, Richard Hammond investigates.

Épisode 9 - Episode 9

29 avril 2016

Richard Hammond investigates the science behind a host of new painful and humiliating mishaps, including a snowboard trick that ends in disaster.

Épisode 10 - Episode 10

29 avril 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.

Épisode 11 - Episode 11

6 mai 2016

Extraordinary mishaps involving wakeboards, hoverboards and basketballs all come under the spotlight as Richard Hammond explores the science behind spectacular misadventures.

Épisode 12 - Episode 12

6 mai 2016

Richard Hammond explores the science behind more spectacular misadventures. This time, the perils of skiing and fishing come under the spotlight.

Épisode 13 - Episode 13

13 mai 2016

Flipping off a springboard and running through mud can both have disastrous consequences. But why? Richard Hammond explores the science behind embarrassing mishaps.

Épisode 14 - Episode 14

13 mai 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.

Épisode 15 - Episode 15

20 mai 2016

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

Épisode 16 - Episode 16

20 mai 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.

Épisode 17 - Episode 17

27 mai 2016

Clips reveal that firing a bow and arrow and loading up a trailer can both have dangerous or humiliating consequences. Richard Hammond investigates why.

Épisode 18 - Episode 18

27 mai 2016

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

Épisode 19 - Most Unsporting Moments

3 juin 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.

Épisode 20 - Most Painful Lessons

3 juin 2016

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

Épisode 21 - Episode 21

2 décembre 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.

Épisode 22 - Episode 22

2 décembre 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.

Épisode 23 - Episode 23

2 décembre 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.

Épisode 24 - Episode 24

2 décembre 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.

Épisode 25 - Episode 25

9 décembre 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.

Épisode 26 - Episode 26

24 décembre 2016

From German: Among other things, it is about unbelievable accidents that can happen to you with such everyday things like Völkerball, take selfies or to overcome obstacles with the motorcycle

Épisode 27 - Episode 27

24 décembre 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.

Épisode 28 - Episode 28

24 décembre 2016

Parking a boat or attempting a rail grind on a bike can have disastrous consequences. 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.

Épisode 29 - Episode 29

30 décembre 2016

From German: A fast-paced ski ride, a winding dredging course or the attempt to perform stunts with a motorcycle: all this can quickly end in a breakdown.

Épisode 30 - Episode 30

30 décembre 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.

Épisode 31 - Episode 31

30 décembre 2016

Kayaking over waterfalls, cross country running, and cycling down mountains can be embarassing. 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.

Épisode 32 - Episode 32

30 décembre 2016 - 5/5

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.

Épisode 33 - Episode 33

24 janvier 2017 - 5/5

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.

Épisode 34 - Episode 34

24 janvier 2017 - 5/5

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.

Épisode 35 - Ski Tricks and Waterside Drives

7 août 2015

Épisode 36 - Episode 16

7 août 2015

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. High Jumps and Shallow Water

Épisode 37 - Piggyback Rides and Ladder Climbing

7 août 2015

Épisode 1 - Episode 1

23 janvier 2017 - 5/5

The hit show that explores the science behind humiliating mishaps returns. Host Dallas Campbell finds out what's stopping one daredevil from performing a back flip on a pogo stick.

Épisode 2 - Episode 2

30 janvier 2017 - 5/5

Épisode 3 - Episode 3

30 janvier 2017 - 5/5

Épisode 4 - Episode 4

30 janvier 2017 - 5/5

Épisode 5 - Episode 5

17 février 2017 - 5/5

Épisode 6 - Episode 6

6 février 2017 - 5/5

Épisode 7 - Episode 7

13 février 2017 - 5/5

Épisode 8 - Episode 8

13 février 2017 - 5/5

Épisode 9 - Episode 9

20 février 2017 - 5/5

Épisode 10 - Episode 10

20 février 2017 - 5/5

Épisode 11 - Episode 11

27 février 2017 - 5/5

Épisode 12 - Episode 12

27 février 2017 - 5/5

In this episode we learn just how many ways there are to embarrass, injure and humiliate yourself while jumping into a snowdrift, drumming or simply landing your pogo stick. Next

Épisode 13 - Episode 13

5 mars 2017 - 5/5

Épisode 14 - Episode 14

6 mars 2017 - 5/5

Épisode 1 - Episode 9

25 septembre 2017 - 5/5

A selection of painful accidents involving unicycling off-road, mounting a segway, and arm-wrestling.

Épisode 2 - Episode 7

25 septembre 2017 - 5/5

Painful accidents involving dipping a dance partner, jumping in the snow, and flipping bottles.

Épisode 3 - Episode 10

2 octobre 2017 - 5/5

Planning to take an inflatable down a waterslide? Think again. Dallas Campbell reveals why this stunt can go so wrong. Working out with a punch bag can have humiliating consequences too.

Épisode 4 - Episode 3

2 octobre 2017 - 5/5

Things can often go wrong while bungee jumping, and playing swingball has its risks too.

Épisode 5 - Episode 16

9 octobre 2017 - 5/5

Clips reveal that stalling a skateboard, clearing snow and even getting out of a car can prove both painful and humiliating.

Épisode 6 - Episode 6

9 octobre 2017 - 5/5

Clips reveal why jumping in a river isn't always a good idea, and why carrying a tray can have calamitous consequences. In this episode we learn how many ways there are to injure and humiliate yourself barefoot waterskiing, carrying trays, or jumping a river.

Épisode 7 - Episode 2

16 octobre 2017 - 5/5

Clips reveal how easy it is to injure or humiliate yourself while canoeing, and why pulling tricks while you're on crutches is asking for trouble.

Épisode 8 - Episode 5

16 octobre 2017 - 5/5

Taking an inflatable on a water slide, doing a wheelie and even catching a hard hat on your head - all stunts that can go very wrong.

Épisode 9 - Episode 1

23 octobre 2017 - 5/5

Dallas Campbell reveals why your big wheel trike isn't always your friend and why a stunt as simple as balancing items on your head can have painful and embarrassing consequences.

Épisode 10 - Episode 12

23 octobre 2017 - 5/5

When it comes to push-ups, Dallas Campbell reveals why it's best to keep things simple. Frisbee golf can easily end in disaster too.

Épisode 11 - Episode 11

25 avril 2018 - 5/5

Épisode 12 - Episode 12

25 avril 2018 - 5/5

Épisode 13 - Episode 13

2 mai 2018 - 5/5

Épisode 14 - Episode 14

2 mai 2018 - 5/5

Épisode 15 - Episode 15

9 mai 2018 - 5/5

Épisode 16 - Episode 16

9 mai 2018 - 5/5

Épisode 17 - Episode 17

16 mai 2018 - 5/5

Épisode 18 - Episode 18

16 mai 2018 - 5/5

Épisode 19 - Episode 19

23 mai 2018 - 5/5

Épisode 20 - Episode 20

23 mai 2018 - 5/5

Épisode 1 - Episode 1

4 juin 2018 - 5/5

We learn just how many ways there are to humiliate yourself while doing yoga on a paddle board, injure yourself playing with bo-staffs, or do both with aerial silks.

Épisode 2 - Episode 2

20 juin 2018 - 5/5

We learn all about the science behind bobsledding, the dangers of the standing backflip, and the ways you can hurt and humiliate yourself on a Segway.

Épisode 3 - Episode 3

27 juin 2018 - 5/5

In this episode we find out all about the dangers of cracking whips, the perils of jumping people, and the surprising hazards of pushing a swing.

Épisode 4 - Episode 4

27 juin 2018 - 5/5

In this episode we discover the pitfalls of sliding your kayak into the water, the inherent dangers of swinging from a bridge, and the hidden hazards of flipping from a mini trampoline.

Épisode 5 - Episode 5

4 juillet 2018 - 5/5

In this episode we discover the secrets to wakesurfing, the hidden dangers with water slides, and the hidden hazards to watch out for when practicing your sparring kicks.

Épisode 6 - Episode 6

4 juillet 2018 - 5/5

In this episode we find out the best way to avoid injury when kayaking over a waterfall, what to watch out for when putting your feet behind your head, and the secrets of the avalanche.

Épisode 7 - Episode 7

11 juillet 2018 - 5/5

In this episode we discover the secrets to landing a plane, the best way to catch a fish, and the hidden hazards of chair handstands.

Épisode 8 - Episode 8

11 juillet 2018 - 5/5

In this episode we find out the best way to drive a jet ski over land, the worst way to ride a bicycle, and the dangers of slack lining.

Épisode 9 - Episode 9

18 juillet 2018 - 5/5

In this episode we discover the secrets of the BMX front flip, the dangers of ice, and what not to do when walking along a log.

Épisode 10 - Episode 10

18 juillet 2018 - 5/5

In this episode we learn just how many ways there are to humiliate yourself while leaning on a fence, injure yourself playing with dinghies, or do both while landing a hang glider.

Épisode 11 - Episode 11

25 juillet 2018 - 5/5

In this episode we discover the secrets of Ninja grip, the best way to swing onto a bank, and what to avoid when parasailing behind a boat.

Épisode 12 - Episode 12

25 juillet 2018 - 5/5

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.

Épisode 13 - Episode 13

1 août 2018 - 5/5

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.

Épisode 14 - Episode 14

1 août 2018 - 5/5

In this engineering special, we discover the secrets behind explosive demolitions, exactly how dams work, and what you need to look out for when operating a ladder.

Épisode 15 - Episode 15

8 août 2018 - 5/5

In this episode we learn the science behind the snow half-pipe, the secrets behind party poppers, and how not to hurt or humiliate yourself when wrestling.

Épisode 16 - Episode 16

8 août 2018 - 5/5

In this episode we learn the science behind hurricanes, the secrets to skiing a box rail, and how to run backwards without humiliating yourself.

Épisode 17 - Episode 17

15 août 2018 - 5/5

In this episode we learn all about surface tension, the best way to catch a drone, how to foot-grab a pogo stick, and the secrets behind bike river jumps.

Épisode 18 - Episode 18

15 août 2018 - 5/5

In this engineering special, we discover the workings of the combustion engine, the secrets of airfoils, how pumps work, and the proper way to operate a chainsaw.

Épisode 19 - Episode 19

22 août 2018 - 5/5

In this episode we take a deep dive into entropy, learn the secrets of bowling lane etiquette, and discover the best way to carve on a snowboard.

Épisode 20 - Episode 20

22 août 2018 - 5/5

In this episode we learn about motorcycle flips, how to avoid hurt when attempting to parkour lache, and how to avoid humiliation when walking up stairs.

Épisode 1 - Episode 1

4 avril 2019 - 5/5

In this episode, we learn the science behind the fails when driving on black ice, using food blenders, and attempting to bounce off giant inflatables.

Épisode 2 - Episode 2

4 avril 2019 - 5/5

In this episode, we learn the science behind the fails when driving tracked vehicles, jumping down stairs on unicycles, and getting into kayaks.

Épisode 1 - Episode 1

29 avril 2020 - 5/5

In this episode, we learn the science behind the fails when cornering in a go-kart, using an outboard motor, and jumping out of plane without a parachute.

Épisode 2 - Episode 2

29 avril 2020 - 5/5

In this episode, we learn the science behind the fails when throwing a fishing net, building your own snow luge track, and diving into shallow water.

Épisode 3 - Episode 3

6 mai 2020 - 5/5

In this episode, we learn the science behind the fails when using inflatable slides, trying swing burpees, and attempting a kitesurf roll.

Épisode 4 - Episode 4

6 mai 2020 - 5/5

Learn the science behind the fails when attempting a ski double backflip, the chemistry of carbonisation, and walking downstairs on your hands.

Épisode 5 - Episode 5

9 avril 2020 - 5/5

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

Épisode 6 - Episode 6

13 mai 2020 - 5/5

In this episode, we learn the science behind the fails when urban downhill cycling, smashing eggs, and surfing the biggest wave ever.

Épisode 7 - Episode 7

20 mai 2020 - 5/5

In this episode, we learn the science behind the fails when snowboarding without snow, building a boat, and walking the plank.

Épisode 8 - Episode 8

20 mai 2020 - 5/5

In this episode, we learn the science behind the fails when grass-boarding, attempting aerial splits, and kayaking over waterfalls.

Épisode 9 - Episode 9

20 mai 2020 - 5/5

In this episode, we learn the science behind the fails when kayak surfing, biking along ridges, and felling trees.

Épisode 10 - Episode 10

9 avril 2020 - 5/5

In this episode, we learn the science behind the fails when attempting vehicle donuts, pouring water, and doing raised handstands.

Épisode 11 - Episode 11

3 juin 2020 - 5/5

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

Épisode 12 - Episode 12

3 juin 2020 - 5/5

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

Épisode 13 - Episode 13

10 juin 2020 - 5/5

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

Épisode 14 - Episode 14

10 juin 2020 - 5/5

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

Épisode 15 - Episode 15

17 juin 2020 - 5/5

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.

Épisode 16 - Episode 16

17 juin 2020 - 5/5

In this episode, we learn the science behind predators hunting, how to control a helicopter, and flammability.