About this season
Tim Shaw joins Chris and Justin Nelson to discover ways in which people can use science to succeed in life.
Episodes (14)
1. Episode 1
Aired 10 November 2015 • 23 min
The science behind high-speed parallel parking; a demonstration by a world-class expert.
2. Episode 2
Aired 17 November 2015 • 23 min
Whether a hefty boot or a crowbar is the best bet when facing a locked door without a key.
3. Episode 3
Aired 24 November 2015 • 23 min
Competitive speed eating; what color to wear to be attractive; the secret to seeing in the dark.
4. Episode 4
Aired 1 December 2015 • 23 min
Executing the perfect penalty shot; how experts hold their breath for an incredible amount of time.
5. Practice Creates Masters
Aired 8 December 2015 • 23 min
Bouncing on a slack line; avoiding getting shot when playing paintball; making candles using tuna.
6. Fire Free!
Aired 15 December 2015 • 23 min
How to arm wrestle like a champ; driving a car on two wheels; lighting a barbecue with potato chips.
7. Episode 7
Aired 22 December 2015 • 23 min
How to land the perfect punch; escaping a strait jacket; how geometry can help find chocolate.
8. Faster, Higher, Further
Aired 29 December 2015 • 23 min
Escaping from super strong duct tape; staying on a rodeo bull; waterskiing without the skis.
9. Episode 9
Aired 5 January 2016 • 23 min
Tips on diving into a pool splash-free; building the ultimate paper plane.
10. Episode 10
Aired 12 January 2016 • 23 min
The secret to cycling fast with less effort; the best vessel for minimal traveling time.
11. Perfekte Steaks
Aired 19 January 2016 • 23 min
Using science to make an impression on the golf course; folding a T-shirt in just two moves.
12. Episode 12
Aired 26 January 2016 • 23 min
Discovering how to pull a plane, drive on sand, swim faster, ride a one-wheel bike, chill wine.
13. Episode 13
Aired 2 February 2016 • 23 min
Perfecting a tennis serve; cleaning up broken glass with bread; cycling uphill faster.
14. Episode 14
Aired 9 February 2016 • 23 min
How to open a can with no tools; becoming a whiz with a yo-yo; a tip for mastering the high jump.