How It's Made
Specials
201173 episodes
Episode 1
Survivorman Edition
Aug 23, 20111h 45m
Included in this special episode: Swiss Army Knives, Axes, Rock Climbing Gear, Binoculars
Episode 2
Shark Week Edition
Aug 23, 20111h 40m
Included in this special episode: Surfboards, Diving Regulators, Scuba Tanks, Water Skies
Episode 3
Halloween Edition
Sep 11, 20121h 15m
Included in this special episode: Animatronics, Metal Caskets, Latex Swords, Bulk Chocolate
Episode 4
Punkin Chunkin Edition
Sep 11, 20121h 25m
This episode has many pop up windows that explain how each item ties to the sport of Punkin Chunkin. Included in this special episode: Carbon Fibre, Industrial Wire Ropes, Mountain Bikes, Gears
Episode 5
Top Five Countdowns: Weirdest
Jun 7, 20111h 44m
Top 5 Weirdest: 5. Violin Gut Strings; 4. Life Castings; 3. Robotic Decoys; 2. Jaw Harps & Mouth Bows; 1. Mechanical Singing Birds
Episode 6
Remix: Lacrosse Sticks, Cricket Bats, Hockey Gloves, Skateboards
Jun 7, 20112h 37m
Episode 7
Remix: Deflate-Gate Special
Nov 9, 20132h 6m
Remix subjects include: Footballs, Mascots, Helmets and Beer.
Episode 8
Valentine's Day Edition
Nov 9, 20132h 6m
Included in this special episode: Luxury Chocolates, Lipstick, Hot Tubs, Cultured Diamonds
Episode 9
Royal Baby Edition
Nov 9, 20132h 8m
This episode celebrates Princess Kate & Prince William's 2nd child, Charlotte Elizabeth Diana. Included in this special episode: Prams, Children's Ride-On Cars, Disposable Diapers, Playground Spring Riders
Episode 12
Misbehaving Advertising Executives in the 1960's Edition
Oct 31, 201421m
This is a special edition. This episode celebrates the finale of the show Mad Men. Items included in this episode are: cuff links, gin, leather briefcases and straight razors.
Episode 13
Indy Car Edition
Oct 31, 201421m
Included in this special episode: Indy Car Seats, Crankshafts & Camshafts, Indy Steering Wheels, Race Car Simulators
Episode 14
Deadliest Catch Edition
Nov 29, 201421m
Included in this special episode: Oceanographic Buoys, Sushi, Rubber Boots and Industrial Wire Ropes
Episode 15
Top 5: Things You've Never Heard Of
Dec 22, 201421m
This is a special edition. The items shown are as follows: 5. Bamboo Bicycles 4. Jojoba Oil 3. Yurts 2. Kachina Dolls 1. Astrolabe
Episode 16
Epic Fantasy Where Lots of Characters Die Edition
Dec 22, 201421m
This is a special edition celebrating the show Game of Thrones. Items discussed are: Medieval Axes, Latex Swords, Candlesticks and Crossbows.
Episode 17
Man Cave Edition
Dec 12, 201421m
Featured in this special Man Cave edition: Playing Cards, Beer Coasters, Chainsaw Art and Beer Steins.
Episode 18
Father's Day Edition
Aug 7, 201421m
Featured in this special, Father's Day edition: Playing Cards, Beer Coasters, Chainsaw Art and Beer Steins.
Episode 19
Beach Edition
Aug 7, 201421m
Featured in this special, Beach, edition: Surfboards, Flip Flops, Metal Detectors and Scuba Tanks.
Episode 20
Beat the Heat Edition
Feb 12, 201521m
Featured in this special, Beat the Heat, edition: Ductless Air Conditioners, Awnings, Sorbet Pops and Inground Pools.
Episode 21
Road Trip Edition
May 5, 201521m
Featured in this special, Road Trip, edition: Rolling Luggage, Motorcycle Helmets and Motor Homes.
Episode 22
Summer Movie Blockbuster Edition
May 5, 201521m
Featured in this special, Summer Movie Blockbuster, edition: Cine Cameras, Popcorn, Film Digitization and Special Effects.
Episode 23
Made in America Edition
May 12, 201521m
Featured in this special, Made in America, edition: Bourbon, Gas Barbecues, Hot Rods and Airstream Trailers.
Episode 24
Home Run Edition
May 21, 201521m
Featured in this special, Home Run, edition: Baseballs, Artificial Turf, Baseball Gloves and Carbon Fibre Bats.
Episode 25
Moon Landing Edition
May 28, 201521m
Featured in this special, Moon Landing, edition: Space Pens, Aerospace Fuel Lines and Lunar Rover Replicas.
Episode 26
Top 5: Junk Foods
Jun 4, 201521m
Featured in this special, Top 5 Junk Foods edition: 5. Donuts, 4. Stackable Chips, 3. Toaster Pastries, 2. Chocolate Chip Cookies, 1. Sticky Buns
Episode 27
Touchdown Edition
Jun 11, 201521m
Featured on this special, Touchdown, edition: Footballs, Scoreboards and Class & Championship Rings.
Episode 28
Home Makeover Edition
Jun 18, 201521m
Featured in this special, Home Makeover, edition: Turf Grass, Cultured Marble Sinks, House Paint and Curved Cabinet Doors.
Episode 29
Top 5: Things at Grandma's House
Jun 20, 201521m
Featured in this special, Things at Grandma's House, edition: 5. Shredded Wheat, 4. Cuckoo Clocks, 3. Prunes, 2. Silver Plated Teapots, 1. Tapioca Pudding
Episode 30
Alaska Edition
Jun 25, 201521m
Featured in this special, Alaska edition: All-Terrain Vehicles, Dog Sleds, Aircraft Engines and Cast Iron Stoves.
Episode 31
1960's Edition
Jun 25, 201521m
Featured in this special, 1960's edition: Turntables, Paper Flowers, Roller Skates and Kaleidoscopes.
Episode 32
Top 5: Motorcycle Essentials
Jun 25, 201521m
Featured in this special, Motorcycle Essentials, edition: 5. Disc Brake Locks 4. Motorcycle Jackets 3. Custom Gas Tanks 2. Motorcycle Transmissions 1. V-Twin Engines
Episode 33
Top 5: Biggest Machines
Jun 25, 201521m
Featured in this special, Biggest Machines, edition: 5. Grapples 4. Continuous Miners 3. Large Tow Trucks 2. Locomotives 1. Tower Cranes
Episode 34
Top Five: Dirtiest Jobs
Jul 2, 201521m
Featured in this special, Dirtiest Jobs, edition: 5. Shrimp Processing 4. Used Oil Conversion Into Biodiesel 3. Oyster Farming 2. Coal for Coal Fired Power Plants 1. Creating Pencil Leads
Episode 35
Top 5: Ways to Survive the Zombie Apocalypse
Jul 6, 201521m
Featured in this special, Way to Survive the Zombie Apocalypse, edition: 5. Compound Bows 4. Pocket Multi-Tools 3. Aluminum Baseball Bats 2. Sneakers 1. Axes
Episode 36
Halloween Edition
Jul 23, 201521m
Featured in this special, Halloween edition: Chocolate Coins, Cap Guns, Cocoa Beans and Medieval Axes.
Episode 37
Top 5: Guilty Pleasure Foods
Jul 30, 201521m
Featured in this special, Guilty Pleasure Foods, edition: 5. Sardines 4. Stilton 3. Poultry Deli Meats 2. Hot Dogs 1. Haggis
Episode 38
Top 5: Fall Harvest Edition
Aug 6, 201521m
Featured in this special, Fall Harvest, edition: 5. Apple Pies 4. Garden Forks 3. Raisins 2. Shovels & Spades 1. Apple Cider
Episode 39
Top 5: Thanksgiving Essentials
Aug 13, 201521m
Featured in this special, Thanksgiving Essentials, edition: 5. Pepper Mills 4. PTFE Non-Stick Pans 3. Culinary Parchment Paper 2. Stainless Steel Flatware 1. Hams
Episode 40
Top 5: Surviving the Holidays
Aug 20, 201521m
Featured in this special, Surviving the Holidays, edition: 5. Snowblowers 4. Walnuts 3. Deicing Salt 2. Candy Canes 1. Artificial Christmas Trees
Episode 41
Top 5: Christmas Gifts
Aug 27, 201521m
Featured in this special, Christmas Gifts, edition: 5. Nutcrackers 4. Saw Horses and Toolboxes 3. Sterling Silver Jewelry 2. Jade Putters 1. Mountain Bikes
Episode 42
Top 5: New Year's Resolutions
Sep 3, 201521m
Featured in this special, New Year's Resolutions, edition: 5. Aluminum Water Bottles 4. Custom Running Shoes 3. Rowing Machines 2. Veggie Burgers 1. Arc Trainer Machines
Episode 43
Episode 43
Oct 1, 201521m
Episode 44
Episode 44
Oct 8, 201521m
Episode 45
Episode 45
Oct 15, 201521m
Episode 46
Episode 46
Oct 22, 201521m
Episode 47
Episode 47
Oct 29, 201521m
Episode 48
Episode 48
Nov 13, 201521m
Episode 49
Episode 49
Nov 19, 201521m
Episode 50
Episode 50
Nov 19, 201521m
Episode 51
Episode 51
Dec 11, 201521m
Episode 52
Episode 52
Dec 17, 201521m
Episode 53
Episode 53
Jan 4, 201621m
Episode 54
Episode 54
Feb 5, 201621m
Episode 55
Episode 55
Feb 5, 201621m
Episode 56
Mothers Day Edition
May 8, 201621m
Prams, children's ride on cars, disposable diapers, playground spring riders.
Episode 57
Top Five Countdowns: Most Expensive
May 30, 201643m
Top 5 Most Expensive: 5. Briefcases; 4. Stretch Limousines; 3. Swiss Wrist Watches; 2. Luxury Sailboats; 1. Marble Sculptures
Episode 58
Top Five Countdowns: Most Popular
Aug 1, 201642m
Top 5 Most Popular: 5. NASCAR Stock Cars; 4. Olives; 3. Book Binding; 2. Fish Food; 1. Moonshine
Episode 62
Episode 62
Nov 14, 201621m
Episode 63
Episode 63
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Episode 64
Episode 64
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Episode 65
Episode 65
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Episode 66
Episode 66
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Episode 67
Episode 67
Jun 22, 201621m
Episode 68
Episode 68
Jun 30, 201621m
Episode 70
Episode 70
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Episode 71
Episode 71
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Episode 72
Episode 72
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Episode 73
Episode 73
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Episode 74
Episode 74
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Episode 75
Episode 75
Jul 6, 201721m
Episode 76
Episode 76
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Episode 79
Episode 79
Jul 18, 201721m
Episode 80
Episode 80
Aug 3, 201721m
Episode 83
Episode 83
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