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Science of Stupid: Season 1

14 episodes Premiered Apr 9, 2014 Updated Oct 15, 2026

Role: Meticulous television and film archivist. Task: Create a JSON object for "Science of Stupid" Season 1. Constraints: Use ONLY provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES. No invented titles, names, dates, counts, awards, ratings, etc. No guessing. Write original, neutral, encyclopedic prose in plain text. No markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points (except the primer array). Output valid JSON only. JSON Keys: ove

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Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
Task: Create a JSON object for "Science of Stupid" Season 1.
Constraints:
Use ONLY provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
No invented titles, names, dates, counts, awards, ratings, etc.
No guessing.
Write original, neutral, encyclopedic prose in plain text.
No markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points (except the primer array).
Output valid JSON only.
JSON Keys:
overview: 160-220 word factual summary.
primer: Array of exactly 4 concise bullet points summarizing essential previous lore, character positions, and stakes.
Title: Science of Stupid.
Genre: Documentary, Reality, Comedy.
Network: National Geographic Channel.
Format: Combines science with user-generated clips of spectacular and painful mishaps.
Content: Features mishaps of brave but misguided individuals from around the world.
Mechanism: Host introduces mishaps and explains the science behind the failure and humiliation.
Hosts: Richard Hammond (initial host), Dallas Campbell (later replacement).
Year: 2014.
Overview Construction:
Science of Stupid is a comedic television series broadcast on the National Geographic Channel that blends scientific principles with user-generated video content. The program features a collection of spectacular and painful clips showcasing various mishaps involving individuals from around the world who are described as brave but misguided. The series structure involves a host who introduces these instances of failure and humiliation before providing an explanation of the underlying science that caused the specific incident to occur. The show is categorized under the documentary, reality, and comedy genres. In the United Kingdom version of the series, Richard Hammond served as the initial host, though he was later replaced by Dallas Campbell. The content focuses on analyzing the mechanics behind human error and the physical consequences of certain actions through a scientific lens. By examining these recorded moments of misfortune, the series aims to educate viewers on the science behind why certain behaviors or actions lead to such significant and often humorous failures.
Word Count Check (Overview):
"Science of Stupid is a comedic television series broadcast on the National Geographic Channel that blends scientific principles with user-generated video content. The program features a collection of spectacular and painful clips showcasing various mishaps involving individuals from around the world who are described as brave but misguided. The series structure involves a host who introduces these instances of failure and humiliation before providing an explanation of the underlying science that caused the specific incident to occur. The show is categorized under the documentary, reality, and comedy genres. In

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Season 1 Episodes

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S1·E1 Mytharc

Don't Lose Your Lunch

Apr 9, 2014 · 30 min

Richard Hammond reveals how adventures turn to misadventures as he explores some of the most spectacular and humiliating scientific mishaps.

S1·E2 Core

Ring of Fire

Apr 9, 2014 · 30 min

Learn how many ways there are to embarrass, injure and humiliate yourself when riding a unicycle or jumping off a roof.

S1·E3 Core

Dancing Disasters

Apr 16, 2014 · 30 min

Richard 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.

S1·E4 Core

Discus for Dummies

Apr 16, 2014 · 30 min

Richard 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.

S1·E5 Mytharc

Airbags vs. Airheads

Apr 23, 2014 · 30 min

Richard examines footage of people horse-riding, diving and using exercise balls as he reveals how misadventures can occur.

S1·E6 Core

Zip Line Fails

Apr 23, 2014 · 30 min

Richard uses science and home footage to reveal the humiliating and painful potential of scooter stunts, break-dancing and swinging on ropes.

S1·E7 Core

Karate Flops

Apr 30, 2014 · 30 min

Richard examines how accidents can occur while knocking down buildings, sledging and abusing airbags.

S1·E8 Core

Learning to Fly

Apr 30, 2014 · 30 min

Richard uses science and home footage to reveal the humiliating and painful potential of karate kicks, snowboarding on water and urban-biking bunny hops.

S1·E9 Core

Rooftop Drops

Apr 30, 2014 · 30 min

Richard uses science and home footage to reveal the humiliating and painful potential of riding a rodeo bull, and hanging upside down.

S1·E10 Core

Human Tower Disasters

Apr 30, 2014 · 30 min

Richard uses science and home footage to reveal the humiliating and painful ways people can injure themselves walking on stilts, firing a slingshot and playing a round of golf.

S1·E11 Core

Poolside Fails

May 7, 2014 · 30 min

Richard 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.

S1·E12 Core

Bungee Cord Snaps

May 7, 2014 · 30 min

Richard 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.

S1·E13 Mytharc

Pole Vault Mishaps

May 14, 2014 · 30 min

Richard 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.

S1·E14 Mytharc

Jet Pack Failure

May 14, 2014 · 30 min

Richard 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.

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