How It's Made 2001
What is How It's Made?
How It's Made is a documentary television series that offers viewers an inside look at the manufacturing processes behind various everyday products. The program explores how a wide range of objects are created, including items such as apple juice, skateboards, engines, and contact lenses.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2001
- Status
- Canceled
- Episodes
- 416
- Runtime
- 30 minutes
- First aired
- Jan 6, 2001
- Last aired
- Mar 24, 2019
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- CA, GB
- Networks
- Discovery, Science
- Genres
- Documentary
- Updated
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Science ChannelHBO MaxDiscovery +Free
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How It's Made is a documentary television series that offers viewers an inside look at the manufacturing processes behind various everyday products. The program explores how a wide range of objects are created, including items such as apple juice, skateboards, engines, and contact lenses. By guiding the audience through the production stages of these common goods, the show aims to satisfy curiosity regarding the origins of the items used in daily life.
The series premiered on January 6, 2001. It was broadcast on the Discovery Channel in Canada and on the Science network in the United States. Classified as a documentary, the show is rated TV-G. As an educational program, it focuses on the industrial and mechanical techniques required to transform raw materials into finished consumer products. The series remains a reference for those interested in the technical aspects of manufacturing. By documenting these diverse processes, How It's Made provides a detailed look at the complex systems that produce the objects people encounter regularly. The show continues to serve as a resource for understanding the mechanics of modern production.
Should you watch it?
“Discover the fascinating manufacturing processes behind everyday objects.”
- Learn how common products are made
- Relaxing解说 without drama
- Wide variety of topics covered
- Repetitive format may become predictable
- Limited character development or story arcs
you're curious about the behind-the-scenes production of everyday items.
Suitable for all ages with a focus on educational manufacturing content.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 13 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 Aluminum Foil, Snowboards, Contact Lenses, Bread Jan 6, 2001
- E2 Compact Discs, Mozzarella Cheese, Pantyhose, Fluorescent Tubes Jan 13, 2001
- E3 Toothpicks, Acrylic Bathtubs, Helicopters, Beer Jan 20, 2001
- E4 Hearing Aids, 3-D Puzzles, Rubber Mats, Toilets Jan 27, 2001
- E5 Copy Paper, Jeans, Computers, Plate Glass Feb 3, 2001
- E6 Nails and Staples, Safety Glasses, Fabrics, Bicycles Feb 10, 2001
- E7 Kayaks, Safety Boots, Electronic Signs, Cereals Feb 17, 2001
- E8 Trucks, Adhesive Bandages, Computer Circuit Boards, Liquors Feb 24, 2001
- E9 Steel, Apple Juice, Aircraft Landing Gear, Cosmetics Mar 3, 2001
- E10 Holograms, Package Printing, Skin Culture, Canned Corn Mar 10, 2001
- E11 Plastic Bags, Solar Panels, Plastic Gasoline Containers, Hockey Sticks Mar 17, 2001
- E12 Aluminum Screw Caps, Chocolate, Pills, Pasta Mar 24, 2001
- E13 Bicycle Helmets, Aluminum, Car Brakes, Lithium Batteries Mar 31, 2001
Season 2 · 13 episodes
- E1 Eyeglass Lenses, Granite, Potato Chips, Microprocessors Sep 7, 2002
- E2 Honey, Fiber-Optics, Bricks, Pipe Organs Sep 14, 2002
- E3 Personal Watercraft, Wine, Office Furniture, Ice Skates Sep 21, 2002
- E4 Winter Jackets, Animation, Mushrooms, Gold Rings Sep 28, 2002
- E5 Hydroponic Lettuce, Construction Wood, Recycling, Fishing Flies Oct 12, 2002
- E6 Diamond Cuttings, Wood Doors, Paintballs, Newspapers Oct 19, 2002
- E7 Carpets, Drinking Water, Laser Eye Surgery, Acoustic Guitars Oct 26, 2002
- E8 Fiberglass Boats, Clothes Dryers, Bubble Gum, Fireworks Nov 2, 2002
- E9 Steel Safes, False Teeth, Airplanes, Maple Syrup Nov 9, 2002
- E10 Gummies, Aluminum Cans, Fish Farming, Bronze Sculptures Nov 16, 2002
- E11 Aluminum Pots and Pans, Artificial Limbs, Peanut Butter, High Intensity Light Bulbs Nov 23, 2002
- E12 Cars, Grocery Carts, Rapid Tooling and Prototyping, Collectible Coins Nov 30, 2002
- E13 Ball Bearings, Electrical Wires, Lost Wax Process Casting, Automated Machines Dec 7, 2002
Season 3 · 13 episodes
- E1 Pre-Inked Stamps, Cranberries, Cotton Yarn, Road Signs Oct 1, 2003
- E2 Combination Locks, Pottery, Recreational Vehicles, Erasers Oct 8, 2003
- E3 Wheel Loaders, Vegetable Oil, Hand Tools, Cotton Swabs Oct 21, 2003
- E4 Temporary Metal Fences, Asphalt Shingles, Expanded Polystyrene Products, Hard Candies Oct 28, 2003
- E5 Horse-drawn Carriages, Artificial Eyes, Dog and Cat Food, Mirrors Nov 4, 2003
- E6 Yogurt, Candles, Neon Signs, Bookbindings Nov 11, 2003
- E7 Prepared Mustard, Violins, Nuts and Bolts, Toilet Paper Nov 18, 2003
- E8 Fresh Cut Flowers, Adhesive Tape, Tofu, Lottery Tickets Nov 25, 2003
- E9 Inflatable Watercraft, Couscous, Modelling Dough, Wicker Products Dec 9, 2003
- E10 Wind Generators, PVC Gloves, Thermo-formed Glass, Fire Trucks Dec 9, 2003
- E11 Radiators, Hatchery Chicks, Filo Pastry, Cross-Country Skis Dec 9, 2003
- E12 Electric Baseboard Heaters, Moulded Pulp Containers, Chicken, Video Games Dec 16, 2003
- E13 Fire Fighter Boots, Garden Tools, Automated Machines, Gypsum Board Dec 30, 2003
Season 4 · 13 episodes
- E1 Plastic Bottles and Jars, Mail, Eggs, Handcrafted Wooden Pens Jan 4, 2005
- E2 Plastic Injection Moulds, Automotive Oil Filters, Filing Cabinets, Blown Glass Jan 11, 2005
- E3 High-Precision Cutting Tools, Stained Glass, Semi-Trailers, Recorders Jan 18, 2005
- E4 Conga Drums, Metal Plating, Buttons Jan 25, 2005
- E5 Grinding Wheels, Compost, Window Blinds, Milk Feb 1, 2005
- E6 Brushes and Push Brooms, Blackboards, Smoked Salmon, Zippers Feb 8, 2005
- E7 3D Commercial Signs, Hardwood Floors, Corrugated Polyethylene Pipe, Mattresses Feb 15, 2005
- E8 Ceramic Tiles, Nuts, Steel Forgings, Skateboards Feb 22, 2005
- E9 Car Engines, Flour, Recliners, Envelopes Mar 1, 2005
- E10 Plastic Cups and Cutlery, Special Effects Makeup, Gold, Harps Mar 8, 2005
- E11 Countertop Laminate, Frozen Treats, Children's Building Blocks, Detergents Mar 15, 2005
- E12 Architectural Moldings, Pulleys, Industrial Rubber Hose, Sheet Vinyl Flooring Mar 22, 2005
- E13 Putty Knives, Garage Doors, Electric Motors, Wool Mar 29, 2005
Season 5 · 13 episodes
- E1 Paving Asphalt, Marshmallow Cookies, Loudspeakers, Electronic Door Locks Sep 7, 2005
- E2 Wood Burning Stoves, Orthoses, Ballet Slippers, Buses Sep 14, 2005
- E3 Robotic Arms, Tattoos, Sanitary Napkins, Concrete Pipes Sep 20, 2005
- E4 Hockey Gloves, Snack Cakes, Remolded Tires, Wastewater Treatment Sep 28, 2005
- E5 Ambulances, Dining Room Tables, Diatonic Accordians, Acrylic Awards Oct 5, 2005
- E6 Alkaline Batteries, Wheelchairs, Flutes, Cowboy Boots Oct 11, 2005
- E7 Golf Balls, Furniture Handles, Parking Meters, Room Dividers Oct 18, 2005
- E8 Suits of Armor, Street Light Poles, Bent Hardwood, Membrane Switches Oct 26, 2005
- E9 Sulkies, Bagpipes, Yule Logs, Fishing Lures Nov 2, 2005
- E10 Goalie Pads, Lapel Pins, Cardboard Boxes, Crystal Wine Glasses Nov 9, 2005
- E11 Cement, Caskets, Soft Drinks, Glider Rockers Nov 15, 2005
- E12 Kitchen Knives, Mannequins, Socks, Hypodermic Needles Nov 22, 2005
- E13 Electrical Panels, Kites, Eyeglass Frames, Toothbrushes Nov 29, 2005
Frequently asked questions
What kind of products does the show feature?
The series covers the manufacturing processes of various everyday items including food products, vehicles, clothing, and household goods.
Is there a host or narrator?
The show typically uses a narrator to explain the manufacturing processes, though specific hosting details may vary by episode.
How are the episodes structured?
Each episode generally follows the step-by-step production process of multiple different products.
Is the show appropriate for children?
Yes, the content is educational and family-friendly, focusing on manufacturing processes without inappropriate material.
Does the show visit actual factories?
The series films inside real manufacturing facilities to show authentic production processes.