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How It's Made

2001 Canceled 30m episodes

7.7/10 172 votes

Documentary

Have you ever wondered how the products you use every day are made? How It's Made leads you through the process of how everyday products, such as apple juice, skateboards, engines, contact lenses, and many more objects are manufactured.

Created by:: Gabriel Hoss
Cast:: Lynne Adams
Language:: English
Country:: Canada
Network:: Discovery

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33 available

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E01

Episode 1

Survivorman Edition

2011-08-23 · 105m

Included in this special episode: Swiss Army Knives, Axes, Rock Climbing Gear, Binoculars

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E02

Episode 2

Shark Week Edition

2011-08-23 · 100m

Included in this special episode: Surfboards, Diving Regulators, Scuba Tanks, Water Skies

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E03

Episode 3

Halloween Edition

2012-09-11 · 75m

Included in this special episode: Animatronics, Metal Caskets, Latex Swords, Bulk Chocolate

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E04

Episode 4

Punkin Chunkin Edition

2012-09-11 · 85m

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

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E05

Episode 5

Top Five Countdowns: Weirdest

2011-06-07 · 104m

Top 5 Weirdest: 5. Violin Gut Strings; 4. Life Castings; 3. Robotic Decoys; 2. Jaw Harps & Mouth Bows; 1. Mechanical Singing Birds

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Still from Remix: Lacrosse Sticks, Cricket Bats, Hockey Gloves, Skateboards

E06

Episode 6

Remix: Lacrosse Sticks, Cricket Bats, Hockey Gloves, Skateboards

2011-06-07 · 157m

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E07

Episode 7

Remix: Deflate-Gate Special

2013-11-09 · 126m

Remix subjects include: Footballs, Mascots, Helmets and Beer.

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E08

Episode 8

Valentine's Day Edition

2013-11-09 · 126m

Included in this special episode: Luxury Chocolates, Lipstick, Hot Tubs, Cultured Diamonds

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E09

Episode 9

Royal Baby Edition

2013-11-09 · 128m

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

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E12

Episode 12

Misbehaving Advertising Executives in the 1960's Edition

2014-10-31 · 21m

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.

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Episode 13

Indy Car Edition

2014-10-31 · 21m

Included in this special episode: Indy Car Seats, Crankshafts & Camshafts, Indy Steering Wheels, Race Car Simulators

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E14

Episode 14

Deadliest Catch Edition

2014-11-29 · 21m

Included in this special episode: Oceanographic Buoys, Sushi, Rubber Boots and Industrial Wire Ropes

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E15

Episode 15

Top 5: Things You've Never Heard Of

2014-12-22 · 21m

This is a special edition. The items shown are as follows: 5. Bamboo Bicycles 4. Jojoba Oil 3. Yurts 2. Kachina Dolls 1. Astrolabe

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E16

Episode 16

Epic Fantasy Where Lots of Characters Die Edition

2014-12-22 · 21m

This is a special edition celebrating the show Game of Thrones. Items discussed are: Medieval Axes, Latex Swords, Candlesticks and Crossbows.

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E17

Episode 17

Man Cave Edition

2014-12-12 · 21m

Featured in this special Man Cave edition: Playing Cards, Beer Coasters, Chainsaw Art and Beer Steins.

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E18

Episode 18

Father's Day Edition

2014-08-07 · 21m

Featured in this special, Father's Day edition: Playing Cards, Beer Coasters, Chainsaw Art and Beer Steins.

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Episode 19

Beach Edition

2014-08-07 · 21m

Featured in this special, Beach, edition: Surfboards, Flip Flops, Metal Detectors and Scuba Tanks.

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Episode 20

Beat the Heat Edition

2015-02-12 · 21m

Featured in this special, Beat the Heat, edition: Ductless Air Conditioners, Awnings, Sorbet Pops and Inground Pools.

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Episode 21

Road Trip Edition

2015-05-05 · 21m

Featured in this special, Road Trip, edition: Rolling Luggage, Motorcycle Helmets and Motor Homes.

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Episode 22

Summer Movie Blockbuster Edition

2015-05-05 · 21m

Featured in this special, Summer Movie Blockbuster, edition: Cine Cameras, Popcorn, Film Digitization and Special Effects.

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E23

Episode 23

Made in America Edition

2015-05-12 · 21m

Featured in this special, Made in America, edition: Bourbon, Gas Barbecues, Hot Rods and Airstream Trailers.

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E24

Episode 24

Home Run Edition

2015-05-21 · 21m

Featured in this special, Home Run, edition: Baseballs, Artificial Turf, Baseball Gloves and Carbon Fibre Bats.

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E25

Episode 25

Moon Landing Edition

2015-05-28 · 21m

Featured in this special, Moon Landing, edition: Space Pens, Aerospace Fuel Lines and Lunar Rover Replicas.

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Episode 26

Top 5: Junk Foods

2015-06-04 · 21m

Featured in this special, Top 5 Junk Foods edition: 5. Donuts, 4. Stackable Chips, 3. Toaster Pastries, 2. Chocolate Chip Cookies, 1. Sticky Buns

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Episode 27

Touchdown Edition

2015-06-11 · 21m

Featured on this special, Touchdown, edition: Footballs, Scoreboards and Class & Championship Rings.

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E28

Episode 28

Home Makeover Edition

2015-06-18 · 21m

Featured in this special, Home Makeover, edition: Turf Grass, Cultured Marble Sinks, House Paint and Curved Cabinet Doors.

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E29

Episode 29

Top 5: Things at Grandma's House

2015-06-20 · 21m

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

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Episode 30

Alaska Edition

2015-06-25 · 21m

Featured in this special, Alaska edition: All-Terrain Vehicles, Dog Sleds, Aircraft Engines and Cast Iron Stoves.

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Episode 31

1960's Edition

2015-06-25 · 21m

Featured in this special, 1960's edition: Turntables, Paper Flowers, Roller Skates and Kaleidoscopes.

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Episode 32

Top 5: Motorcycle Essentials

2015-06-25 · 21m

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

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Episode 33

Top 5: Biggest Machines

2015-06-25 · 21m

Featured in this special, Biggest Machines, edition: 5. Grapples 4. Continuous Miners 3. Large Tow Trucks 2. Locomotives 1. Tower Cranes

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Episode 34

Top Five: Dirtiest Jobs

2015-07-02 · 21m

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

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E35

Episode 35

Top 5: Ways to Survive the Zombie Apocalypse

2015-07-06 · 21m

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

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Episode 36

Halloween Edition

2015-07-23 · 21m

Featured in this special, Halloween edition: Chocolate Coins, Cap Guns, Cocoa Beans and Medieval Axes.

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Episode 37

Top 5: Guilty Pleasure Foods

2015-07-30 · 21m

Featured in this special, Guilty Pleasure Foods, edition: 5. Sardines 4. Stilton 3. Poultry Deli Meats 2. Hot Dogs 1. Haggis

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Episode 38

Top 5: Fall Harvest Edition

2015-08-06 · 21m

Featured in this special, Fall Harvest, edition: 5. Apple Pies 4. Garden Forks 3. Raisins 2. Shovels & Spades 1. Apple Cider

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Episode 39

Top 5: Thanksgiving Essentials

2015-08-13 · 21m

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

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Episode 40

Top 5: Surviving the Holidays

2015-08-20 · 21m

Featured in this special, Surviving the Holidays, edition: 5. Snowblowers 4. Walnuts 3. Deicing Salt 2. Candy Canes 1. Artificial Christmas Trees

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Episode 41

Top 5: Christmas Gifts

2015-08-27 · 21m

Featured in this special, Christmas Gifts, edition: 5. Nutcrackers 4. Saw Horses and Toolboxes 3. Sterling Silver Jewelry 2. Jade Putters 1. Mountain Bikes

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E42

Episode 42

Top 5: New Year's Resolutions

2015-09-03 · 21m

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

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