About this season
Scientists and amateurs conduct experiments and post their exploits online. Each episode counts down 20 popular Internet videos and explains the science behind them.
Episodes (14)
1. Kings of Carnage
Aired 1 February 2014 • 60 min
Scientific destruction! Featuring anvil shooting, a man called Thundershin', MRI destruction, demolition fail and jumping out of a chopper without a parachute!
2. Show Offs
Aired 22 February 2014 • 60 min
A super moonwalk, a tightrope stunt and a whistling walrus are featured. Also: A monk throws a needle through glass.
3. Daredevils
Aired 1 March 2014 • 60 min
Train surfer; dog on a tight rope; skydiver walks from one plane to another.
4. Zeroes to Heroes
Aired 8 March 2014 • 60 min
High dive tragedy; tongue lamppost fail.
5. When Nature Calls
Aired 15 March 2014 • 60 min
Gorilla walking like a man; indoor clouds; a man who chases volcanoes.
6. Human Lab Rats
Aired 29 March 2014 • 60 min
Self Experimentation! Featuring the world’s best speed eater, Rollerman, a bot fly in a girls head, the incredible broken arm and the Human powered helicopter!
7. The People's Vote
Aired 5 April 2014 • 60 min
The very best of OAS as voted for by you the viewer. We have put together your favourite clips from across all the OAS seasons so far!
8. Masters of the Universe
Aired 12 April 2014 • 60 min
A look at vertical diving taken to the extreme. Plus a man who has no fear of heights at all and crazy maneuvers made by a helicopter.
9. Freaks of Nature
Aired 19 April 2014 • 60 min
Electric man; a backwards car; a man who catches animals with animals.
10. Muthas of Invention
Aired 26 April 2014 • 60 min
Tallest bicycle in LA; hover platform; 3D printer powered by solar energy.
11. Backyard Boffins
Aired 3 May 2014 • 60 min
Triple BMX back flip; air-raid siren; propane tank submarine.
12. Hackaverse
Aired 10 May 2014 • 60 min
Inflatable snowmobile; trolley rocket; bedbug tattoos; car driven by an Ipod.
13. Heroes and Hoaxers
Aired 17 May 2014 • 60 min
Featuring musical fruit and a shark balancer.
14. Greatest Hits II
Aired 24 May 2014 • 60 min
Scientists select the best clips from season 2.