About this season
Smash Lab was a reality television series that premiered on December 26, 2007, on the Discovery Channel. The idea of the show is to take everyday technology and test it in "extraordinary ways."
Episodes (7)
1. Car Over a Cliff
Aired 5 August 2008
The team tries to make crashing a car over a cliff survivable. Ideas tested include stabilizing rods, an anchor, and inflatable exterior airbags.
2. Unbreakable Car
Aired 12 August 2008
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.
3. Extreme Snow Plow
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.
4. Unsinkable Car
Aired 26 August 2008
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.
5. Runaway Big Rig
Aired 4 September 2008
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.
6. Trapped in a Boat
Aired 11 September 2008
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.
7. Crash-Proof Log Hauler
Aired 18 September 2008
The Smash Lab team explores various ways to prevent a log hauling truck from crashing off the road.