Adam Ruins Everything
Iconoclastic Adam Conover from CollegeHumor turns life as we know it on its ear by showing us how unnecessary, and sometimes horrible, things we think we know to be real and true really are.
- 2015-2019
- 3 seasons
- HBO Max
- Documentary, Comedy, News, Talk & Interview
- TV-14
Iconoclastic Adam Conover from CollegeHumor turns life as we know it on its ear by showing us how unnecessary, and sometimes horrible, things we think we know to be real and true really are.
Season 3 Episode Guide
12 Episodes 2019
Episode 1
Adam Ruins a Plate of Nachos
Tue, Jan 8, 2019 24 mins
Adam ruins his friends' nachos party by explaining how guacamole export to the US is run by Mexican drug cartels, how bacon is popular only due to the meat industry's 1980s marketing ploy, and how the corn industry is killing the world.
Episode 2
Adam Ruins a Sitcom
Tue, Jan 15, 2019 24 mins
Adam ruins a brand new sitcom by questioning its old stereotypes that African Americans are great at basketball but can't swim, that Asians are great students, and that toxic masculinity is healthy for a man as the head of the household.
Episode 3
Adam Ruins Games
Tue, Jan 22, 2019 24 mins
Adam faces a demonic storekeeper while also explaining why video games aren't causing more violence, the anti-capitalist origin of the board game Monopoly, how Olympic athletes are being exploited, and how the Olympics bring mass poverty.
Episode 4
Adam Ruins Nature
Tue, Jan 29, 2019 24 mins
Adam digs up the dirt on nature, revealing that Mount Everest is a frozen pile of poop, natural disasters are actually man-made, and there is no such thing as untouched wilderness.
Episode 5
Adam Ruins America
Tue, Aug 13, 2019 24 mins
Adam lets his freedom flag fly by examining why America doesn't have higher rates of social mobility. He then uncovers the flaws within our constitution and examines our country's progression and regression.
Episode 6
Adam Ruins a Night Out
Tue, Aug 20, 2019 24 mins
Adam and Emily prepare for a big night out by revealing the marketing ploy that convinced women to shave and the fashion agendas that created pockets. They then probe the truth about alcohol consumption.
Episode 7
Adam Ruins Doing Good
Tue, Aug 27, 2019 24 mins
Adam takes down the do-gooders and reveals how Teach For America is harmful to both students and teachers. He then uncovers the ineffectiveness of recycling and calls out the billionaires who create charities for tax breaks.
Episode 8
Adam Ruins Murder
Tue, Sep 3, 2019 24 mins
Adam shines a light on why drivers are rarely prosecuted for car accidents that result in death, he breaks down border patrol's search policies, and Adam examines the messed-up history of corpses and medical studies.
Episode 9
Adam Ruins Music
Tue, Sep 10, 2019 24 mins
Adam reveals the racism behind the origins of rock and roll, explores the monopolistic practices of entertainment company Live Nation, and defends musicians who "sell out" to make a living in today's digital landscape.
Episode 10
Adam Ruins Little Bugs
Tue, Sep 17, 2019 24 mins
Don't let Adam's facts bug you as he uncovers the benefits of spiders, serves up knowledge on why we should be eating more bugs as a protein source, and illustrates the benefits of little bugs on your gut health.
Episode 11
Adam Ruins Cops
Tue, Sep 24, 2019 24 mins
Adam polices the truth behind the overuse of SWAT Teams, illustrates how using school officers can create a pipeline for prisons, and examines the origins and intended purpose of police officers.
Episode 12
Adam Ruins Himself
Sun, Sep 13, 2026 24 mins
Adam battles with self-doubt over how biases affect the show, he shares the shortcomings of story-telling and the influence of advertising on the series integrity.