Episodes List
Ep.1 Car Over a Cliff
Air Date: 2008-08-05
The team tries to make crashing a car over a cliff survivable. Ideas tested include stabilizing rods, an anchor, and inflatable exterior airbags.
Ep.2 Unbreakable Car
Air Date: 2008-08-12
Can a car survive a 55 MPH crash? The team tries various ways to make a car crash-proof, for both side and front impact collisions.
Ep.3 Extreme Snow Plow
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The Smash Lab team attempts to rescue a pregnant couple stranded in the snow. Ideas tested include a jet-powered snow blower and hot air balloons.
Ep.4 Unsinkable Car
Air Date: 2008-08-26
Chuck and Nathaniel try to make a car unsinkable. Deanne and Gadget try to figure out a way to get back on a cruise ship after falling overboard.
Ep.5 Runaway Big Rig
Air Date: 2008-09-04
The Smash Lab explores various ways to stop a stolen semi truck within a distance of only 100 feet. Deanne and Nathaniel test giant nets, while Chuck and Gadget try to blow the tires by using spikes and explosives.
Ep.6 Trapped in a Boat
Air Date: 2008-09-11
The Smash Lab team explores ways to escape from a capsized boat. Chuck and Nathaniel use an air filled bell, while Deanne and Gadget try a plasma cutter.
Ep.7 Crash-Proof Log Hauler
Air Date: 2008-09-18
The Smash Lab team explores various ways to prevent a log hauling truck from crashing off the road.