How Do They Do It? 2006
What is How Do They Do It??
"How Do They Do It?" is a documentary television series that provides an in-depth look at various aspects of modern life. The show focuses on the engineering and scientific processes behind everyday objects and technologies.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2006
- Status
- Returning Series
- Episodes
- 287
- Runtime
- 22 minutes
- First aired
- May 6, 2006
- Last aired
- Jun 22, 2021
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- CA, US, GB
- Networks
- Discovery
- Genres
- Documentary
- Updated
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"How Do They Do It?" is a documentary television series that provides an in-depth look at various aspects of modern life. The show focuses on the engineering and scientific processes behind everyday objects and technologies. It offers an insider's perspective on the complex systems and techniques used to create these modern conveniences. The series aims to educate viewers about the intricacies of the modern world by exploring the often-overlooked details of how things work. By examining the design, production, and functionality of everyday items, the show sheds light on the remarkable feats of engineering and science that shape our daily lives. The series is designed to inform and fascinate audiences by revealing the secrets behind the modern world's many technological achievements.
Should you watch it?
“Explore how everyday technologies are engineered and the science that makes them possible.”
- Provides insider perspective on modern engineering
- Shows scientific principles behind everyday objects
- Presented in an accessible documentary style
- May not dive deep into technical details
- Episodes are brief and surface-level
Watch it if you enjoy learning how common technologies actually work.
The series is TV-G, offering a family-friendly, educational tone.
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Season 1 · 6 episodes
- E1 Recycling, Plasma TV, Fireworks, Railroad Tracks, Ink Mytharc May 6, 2006
- E2 Salt Mines, Trainers, Ships, Watches, Wind Farms Core May 13, 2006
- E3 Tires, Excavators, Newspapers, Ports, Contact Lenses Core May 27, 2006
- E4 Internet Cable, Cranes, Pencils, Water, Toothpaste Core Jun 3, 2006
- E5 Glass, Golf Balls, Zippers, Coke Cans, Tire Changes Mytharc Jun 10, 2006
- E6 Concrete, Cell Phones, Lightbulbs, Steel, Traffic Mytharc Jun 17, 2006
Season 2 · 12 episodes
- E1 Diamond Mine, Skyscraper, Car Crusher Mytharc Jun 24, 2006
- E2 Air-to-Air Refuelling, Ski Slopes, Car Production Core Jun 24, 2006
- E3 Ice Breaker, Money, Bowling Alleys Core Jul 8, 2006
- E4 Mining Trucks, IKEA, Air Traffic Core Jul 8, 2006
- E5 Logging, Baggage, Light Show Core Jul 15, 2006
- E6 Gold, Golf Clubs, Escalators Core Jul 15, 2006
- E7 Tunnelling, Tea, Mountain Bikes Core Jul 22, 2006
- E8 Combines, Lifeboats, Chocolate Core Jul 22, 2006
- E9 Airbus, Fire Engines, Ketchup Core Jul 29, 2006
- E10 Crash Helmets, Rubber, Wave Piercing Core Jul 29, 2006
- E11 Airbags, Ice Rinks, Mattresses Mytharc Aug 12, 2006
- E12 Armored Cars, Elevators, Cheese Mytharc Aug 12, 2006
Season 3 · 14 episodes
- E1 Phoenix Stadium, La Trade Tower, Surfing Mytharc Feb 21, 2007
- E2 Space Shuttle, Roller Coaster, Pool Table Core Feb 21, 2007
- E3 Empire State Building, Extracting Copper, Making a Car Core Feb 28, 2007
- E4 Fighter Jet, Baseball, Sports Car Core Feb 28, 2007
- E5 Rescue Services, Rotating Boat (Falkirk Wheel), Parachutists Core Mar 7, 2007
- E6 Submarine; Moving Earth; Beer Car Core Mar 7, 2007
- E7 Racing Drivers, Bank Vaults, Telling Time Core Mar 14, 2007
- E8 Crash Course; Water Display; White Wash Core Mar 14, 2007
- E9 Cruise Liner; Space Shuttle; Suspension Bridge Core Mar 21, 2007
- E10 Vehicles; Football; Potash Mine Core Mar 21, 2007
- E11 Helicopter; Luxury Yachts; Highway Patrol Core Mar 28, 2007
- E12 Buildings, Electricity Pylons, Balloon Makers Core Mar 28, 2007
- E13 Bulletproof Vests, Robots, Formation Skydivers Mytharc Apr 4, 2007
- E14 Rally Car; Letter; Titanium Mytharc Apr 4, 2007
Season 4 · 6 episodes
- E1 Forest Fires, Car Exhaust, Space Station Mytharc Apr 11, 2007
- E2 Family Car, Titanium, Letter Core Apr 11, 2007
- E3 Nuclear Sub, Crash Test Dummies, Fruit and Vegetables Core Apr 18, 2007
- E4 Land Mines, Air Boats, Warehouses Core Apr 18, 2007
- E5 Black Boxes, Steam Turbine, Racing Car Mytharc Apr 25, 2007
- E6 Jet Engine, Weapons, Telescope Mytharc Apr 25, 2007
Season 5 · 20 episodes
- E1 Panama Canal, Waste Disposal Mytharc Mar 3, 2008
- E2 World's Strongest Knife, Diamonds, Bricks Core Mar 4, 2008
- E3 Electricity, Floating Crane Core Mar 5, 2008
- E4 Drinking Water, Television Screens, Family Cars Core Mar 6, 2008
- E5 Overnight Parcel Delivery, Coal Mining Core Mar 7, 2008
- E6 Tetra Pak, Pre-Fab Houses, Ambulances Core Mar 10, 2008
- E7 Weather Forcasting, Hovercrafts Core Mar 11, 2008
- E8 Freeways, Minting Coins Core Mar 12, 2008
- E9 Container Ships, Peterbilt Trucks Core Mar 13, 2008
- E10 Windshield Wipers, Space Shuttle, Binoculars Core Mar 14, 2008
- E11 Transporting Oil Rigs, Electric Razors Core Mar 17, 2008
- E12 Halogen Light Bulbs, Mufflers, Locks Core Mar 18, 2008
- E13 Airbus, Chainsaws Core Mar 19, 2008
- E14 Hydroelectric Dam, Silicon Chips Core Mar 20, 2008
- E15 Refine Crude Oil, Swiss Army Knife Core Mar 25, 2008
- E16 Carpets, LEGO Core Mar 26, 2008
- E17 High-Speed Trains, Ballpoint Pens Core Mar 27, 2008
- E18 Mirrors, 2D and 3D Vehicle Wrapping Core Mar 28, 2008
- E19 Durable Jeans, Perfect Wine Glasses Mytharc Mar 31, 2008
- E20 Aluminium Foil, GPS Systems Mytharc Apr 1, 2008
Frequently asked questions
What is the premise of "How Do They Do It?"?
It offers an insider’s look at the engineering and scientific miracles behind modern world items.
When did the series first air?
It premiered in 2006.
What genre and rating does the show have?
It is a documentary series with a TV-G rating.
Who appears in the series?
Rupert Deg is listed among the series cast.
Is the series appropriate for children?
Yes, its TV-G rating makes it suitable for family viewing.
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