How It's Made: Specials

Episodes

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   1. Survivorman Edition

   Aug 23, 2011 · 1h 45m

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

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   2. Shark Week Edition

   Aug 23, 2011 · 1h 40m

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

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   3. Halloween Edition

   Sep 11, 2012 · 1h 15m

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

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   4. Punkin Chunkin Edition

   Sep 11, 2012 · 1h 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

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   5. Top Five Countdowns: Weirdest

   Jun 7, 2011 · 1h 44m

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

   Jun 7, 2011 · 2h 37m

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   7. Remix: Deflate-Gate Special

   Nov 9, 2013 · 2h 6m

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

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   8. Valentine's Day Edition

   Nov 9, 2013 · 2h 6m

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

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   9. Royal Baby Edition

   Nov 9, 2013 · 2h 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

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    12. Misbehaving Advertising Executives in the 1960's Edition

    Oct 31, 2014 · 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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    13. Indy Car Edition

    Oct 31, 2014 · 21m

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

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    14. Deadliest Catch Edition

    Nov 29, 2014 · 21m

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

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    15. Top 5: Things You've Never Heard Of

    Dec 22, 2014 · 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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    16. Epic Fantasy Where Lots of Characters Die Edition

    Dec 22, 2014 · 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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    17. Man Cave Edition

    Dec 12, 2014 · 21m

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

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    18. Father's Day Edition

    Aug 7, 2014 · 21m

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

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    19. Beach Edition

    Aug 7, 2014 · 21m

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

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    20. Beat the Heat Edition

    Feb 12, 2015 · 21m

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

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    21. Road Trip Edition

    May 5, 2015 · 21m

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

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    22. Summer Movie Blockbuster Edition

    May 5, 2015 · 21m

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

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    23. Made in America Edition

    May 12, 2015 · 21m

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

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    24. Home Run Edition

    May 21, 2015 · 21m

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

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    25. Moon Landing Edition

    May 28, 2015 · 21m

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

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    26. Top 5: Junk Foods

    Jun 4, 2015 · 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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    27. Touchdown Edition

    Jun 11, 2015 · 21m

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

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    28. Home Makeover Edition

    Jun 18, 2015 · 21m

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

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    29. Top 5: Things at Grandma's House

    Jun 20, 2015 · 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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    30. Alaska Edition

    Jun 25, 2015 · 21m

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

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    31. 1960's Edition

    Jun 25, 2015 · 21m

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

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    32. Top 5: Motorcycle Essentials

    Jun 25, 2015 · 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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    33. Top 5: Biggest Machines

    Jun 25, 2015 · 21m

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

32. 34. Top Five: Dirtiest Jobs

    Jul 2, 2015 · 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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    35. Top 5: Ways to Survive the Zombie Apocalypse

    Jul 6, 2015 · 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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    36. Halloween Edition

    Jul 23, 2015 · 21m

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

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    37. Top 5: Guilty Pleasure Foods

    Jul 30, 2015 · 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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    38. Top 5: Fall Harvest Edition

    Aug 6, 2015 · 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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    39. Top 5: Thanksgiving Essentials

    Aug 13, 2015 · 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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    40. Top 5: Surviving the Holidays

    Aug 20, 2015 · 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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    41. Top 5: Christmas Gifts

    Aug 27, 2015 · 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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    42. Top 5: New Year's Resolutions

    Sep 3, 2015 · 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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    43. Episode 43

    Oct 1, 2015 · 21m

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    44. Episode 44

    Oct 8, 2015 · 21m

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    45. Episode 45

    Oct 15, 2015 · 21m

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    46. Episode 46

    Oct 22, 2015 · 21m

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    47. Episode 47

    Oct 29, 2015 · 21m

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    48. Episode 48

    Nov 13, 2015 · 21m

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    49. Episode 49

    Nov 19, 2015 · 21m

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    50. Episode 50

    Nov 19, 2015 · 21m

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    51. Episode 51

    Dec 11, 2015 · 21m

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    52. Episode 52

    Dec 17, 2015 · 21m

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    53. Episode 53

    Jan 4, 2016 · 21m

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    54. Episode 54

    Feb 5, 2016 · 21m

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    55. Episode 55

    Feb 5, 2016 · 21m

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    56. Mothers Day Edition

    May 8, 2016 · 21m

    Prams, children's ride on cars, disposable diapers, playground spring riders.

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    57. Top Five Countdowns: Most Expensive

    May 30, 2016 · 43m

    Top 5 Most Expensive: 5. Briefcases; 4. Stretch Limousines; 3. Swiss Wrist Watches; 2. Luxury Sailboats; 1. Marble Sculptures

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    58. Top Five Countdowns: Most Popular

    Aug 1, 2016 · 42m

    Top 5 Most Popular: 5. NASCAR Stock Cars; 4. Olives; 3. Book Binding; 2. Fish Food; 1. Moonshine

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    62. Episode 62

    Nov 14, 2016 · 21m

58. 63. Episode 63

    Air date to be announced

59. 64. Episode 64

    Air date to be announced

60. 65. Episode 65

    Air date to be announced

61. 66. Episode 66

    Air date to be announced

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    67. Episode 67

    Jun 22, 2016 · 21m

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    68. Episode 68

    Jun 30, 2016 · 21m

64. 70. Episode 70

    Air date to be announced

65. 71. Episode 71

    Air date to be announced

66. 72. Episode 72

    Air date to be announced

67. 73. Episode 73

    Air date to be announced

68. 74. Episode 74

    Air date to be announced

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    75. Episode 75

    Jul 6, 2017 · 21m

70. 76. Episode 76

    Air date to be announced

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    79. Episode 79

    Jul 18, 2017 · 21m

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    80. Episode 80

    Aug 3, 2017 · 21m

73. 83. Episode 83

    Air date to be announced

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