MegaStructures 2004
What is MegaStructures?
MegaStructures is a documentary television series that airs on various channels worldwide, including the National Geographic Channel in the United States and the United Kingdom, Channel 5 in the United Kingdom, France 5 in France, and 7mate in Australia. The series focuses on the construction, operation, and staffing of various structures or construction projects, which are not ordinary construction products.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2004
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 159
- Runtime
- 60 minutes
- First aired
- Jan 1, 2004
- Last aired
- May 24, 2012
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- US
- Networks
- National Geographic
- Genres
- Documentary
- Updated
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MegaStructures is a documentary television series that airs on various channels worldwide, including the National Geographic Channel in the United States and the United Kingdom, Channel 5 in the United Kingdom, France 5 in France, and 7mate in Australia. The series focuses on the construction, operation, and staffing of various structures or construction projects, which are not ordinary construction products. Each episode provides an educational look into the construction process, often featuring interviews with designers and project managers. The series presents the problems encountered during construction and the methodologies or techniques used to overcome these obstacles. The content varies in depth, providing viewers with a detailed understanding of the construction process and the challenges involved. The series aims to educate and inform audiences about the complexities of large-scale construction projects.
Should you watch it?
“Explore the engineering feats and complex logistics behind the world's most ambitious construction projects.”
- provides insight into engineering challenges
- features interviews with designers and project managers
- depth of coverage varies by episode
Watch it if you are interested in the construction, operation, and management of large-scale structural projects.
The series is rated TV-PG and focuses on educational content regarding architecture and engineering.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 10 episodes
- E1 Super Carrier: USS Ronald Reagan Jan 1, 2004
- E2 Autobahn Sep 19, 2004
- E3 Channel Tunnel Sep 22, 2004
- E4 Sears Tower Sep 29, 2004
- E5 Kansai International Airport Oct 13, 2004
- E6 Akashi Kaikyo Bridge Oct 20, 2004
- E7 Itaipú Dam Oct 27, 2004
- E8 Petronas Towers Nov 10, 2004
- E9 Inside a Super Casino Dec 1, 2004
- E10 Money Factory Dec 31, 2004
Season 2 · 28 episodes
- E1 Golden Gate Bridge Mar 2, 2005
- E2 Alcatraz Mar 16, 2005
- E3 Inside The Pentagon Apr 1, 2005
- E4 World's Busiest Port May 13, 2005
- E5 Tau Tona - City Of Gold May 21, 2005
- E6 Las Vegas Jun 22, 2005
- E7 Black Gold (Oil Mine) Jul 20, 2005
- E8 Ekati Diamond Mine (Diamond Diggers) Jul 27, 2005
- E9 Sea Launch Aug 3, 2005
- E10 North Sea Wall Aug 17, 2005
- E11 The World's Most Extreme Island (Impossible Islands) Sep 13, 2005
- E12 Indy Motor Speedway Sep 13, 2005
- E13 Port of Rotterdam (Super Port) Sep 20, 2005
- E14 Mega Plane (Air Force Transport) Sep 20, 2005
- E15 North Branch Correctional Institution Sep 27, 2005
- E16 World's Biggest Airliner (Airbus A380) Oct 4, 2005
- E17 USS Virginia Oct 11, 2005
- E18 Ultimate Casino Oct 18, 2005
- E19 Ultimate Roller Coaster Oct 25, 2005
- E20 Norad (Spy Fortress) Nov 8, 2005
- E21 Berlin's Grand Central (Berlin Train Terminal) Nov 15, 2005
- E22 Boston's Big Dig Nov 22, 2005
- E23 Ultimate Oil Rigs Dec 6, 2005
- E24 Baikonur Cosmodrome Dec 13, 2005
- E25 Inside Grand Central Dec 8, 2005
- E26 World's Tallest Bridge (Millau Bridge) Dec 20, 2005
- E27 Mega Ship Dec 27, 2005
- E28 Deep Sea Drillers Dec 31, 2005
Season 3 · 20 episodes
- E1 Berlin Wall Mar 14, 2006
- E2 Impossible bridges: Denmark to Sweden Apr 18, 2006
- E3 Impossible Bridges: Greece May 2, 2006
- E4 Apache Helicopter May 13, 2006
- E5 Hoover Dam May 16, 2006
- E6 Inside NCIS May 30, 2006
- E7 Impossible Bridges:China Jul 11, 2006
- E8 Garbage Mountain Aug 1, 2006
- E9 Ice Hotel Aug 1, 2006
- E10 Machines of War: Tanks Aug 17, 2006
- E11 Supertanker Aug 31, 2006
- E12 Machines of War: Missiles Sep 7, 2006
- E13 How it's built: Steel Sep 21, 2006
- E14 Machines of War: Guns Oct 12, 2006
- E15 Panama Canal Unlocked Oct 19, 2006
- E16 Science of Bricks Nov 2, 2006
- E17 Science of Concrete Nov 14, 2006
- E18 Megafactories Ferrari Dec 7, 2006
- E19 Ultimate Structures: Super Pipeline Dec 18, 2006
- E20 Rockeaters of Iceland Dec 31, 2006
Season 4 · 29 episodes
- E1 Ultimate Structures: Super Copter May 17, 2007
- E2 Dubai's Dream Palace (Worlds Tallest Hotel) Jul 9, 2007
- E3 Smart Tunnel Jul 14, 2007
- E4 Queen Mary 2 Jul 16, 2007
- E5 Hawaii Superferry Aug 26, 2008
- E6 South Pole Station Nov 6, 2007
- E8 Episode 8 May 20, 2008
- E9 Deep Ocean Port (China's Ultimate Port) May 27, 2008
- E10 Episode 10 May 29, 2008
- E11 The World's Biggest Cruiseliner Jun 4, 2008
- E12 Beijing Olympic Stadium Aug 5, 2008
- E13 Episode 13
- E14 Episode 14
- E15 Future Trains Feb 7, 2012
- E16 Building the World Jul 23, 2007
- E17 Episode 17
- E18 Building Green Beijing
- E19 Atom Smasher Jul 31, 2008
- E20 Megabridges: China
- E21 Ultimate Structures: Super Sub
- E22 Sun Engine
- E23 Super Pipeline
- E24 Hawaii Superferry Aug 26, 2007
- E25 Extreme Alaska
- E26 World Trade Center Bahrain
- E27 The World's Biggest Shredder
- E28 Impossible Hotels: Dubai
- E31 Building Green Beijing Nov 30, 2011
- E107 Episode 107 May 16, 2008
Season 5 · 19 episodes
- E1 Beijing Water Cube May 13, 2008
- E2 Bridge Breakdown May 15, 2008
- E3 747 Destruction May 16, 2008
- E4 Shanghai Super Tower May 20, 2008
- E5 China's Ultimate Port May 27, 2008
- E6 Sinking an Aircraft Carrier May 29, 2008
- E7 The World's Biggest Cruise Liner Jun 4, 2008
- E8 World's Biggest Casino Jun 17, 2008
- E9 Icelandic Super Dam Jun 18, 2008
- E10 Beijing Olympic Stadium Aug 5, 2008
- E12 Deep Earth Drillers Dec 20, 2008
- E14 World Trade Center Bahrain
- E15 Atom Smasher Jan 8, 2008
- E21 South Pole Station Jan 9, 2008
- E22 The World's Biggest Cruiseliner Jun 4, 2008
- E24 Impossible Build Sep 3, 2008
- E25 World Trade Center Bahrain Jan 3, 2009
- E31 Grand Canyon Skywalk Feb 28, 2009
- E32 Ultimate Skyscraper Jan 9, 2000
Frequently asked questions
What is MegaStructures about?
It is a documentary series that examines the construction, operation, and staffing of major engineering projects.
Who appears in the episodes?
The series features interviews with project managers and designers involved in the construction process.
When did the series air?
The series ran from 2004 to 2012.
Where can the series be viewed?
It has appeared on networks including the National Geographic Channel, Channel 5, France 5, and 7mate.
What type of structures are featured?
The show focuses on extraordinary construction projects rather than ordinary building products.