How Do They Do It? Season 5 Episodes

Episode 1

Navigating the Panama Canal, Waste Technology

Thu, Nov 29, 200722 mins

Discover how large ships navigate the Panama Canal and how technology manages billions of tons of waste each year.

Episode 2

World's Strongest Knives, Diamonds, Bricks

Thu, Dec 6, 200722 mins

Discover the secrets behind manufacturing the world's strongest knives, diamonds in the lab, and bricks.

Episode 3

Electricity, Floating Cranes

Thu, Dec 13, 200722 mins

Discover the science behind electricity and the world's largest floating cranes.

Episode 4

Desert Water, LED TVs, Ferraris

Thu, Dec 20, 200722 mins

Discover the secrets to providing fresh drinking water in the desert, large LED TV screens, and Ferrari sports cars.

Episode 5

Overnight Shipping, Mining Coal

Fri, Mar 7, 200822 mins

Discover the secrets to shipping packages worldwide in less than 24 hours and mining coal.

Episode 6

Drink Cartons, Prefabricated Houses, Intensive Care Vehicles

Thu, Jan 3, 200822 mins

Discover how they manufacture drink cartons, pre-fabricated houses, and mobile intensive care vehicles.

Episode 7

Weather Forecasting, Hovercrafts

Tue, Jan 1, 200822 mins

Discover the science behind weather forecasting and hovercraft vehicles.

Episode 8

Mega Freeways, Minting Coins

Thu, Jan 17, 200822 mins

Discover the technology behind building mega freeways and minting coins.

Episode 9

Mega Cargo Ships, Peterbilt Vehicles

Thu, Jan 24, 200822 mins

Discover how they manufacture mega cargo ships and Peterbilt vehicles.

Episode 10

Launching Rockets, Binocular Lenses, Windshield Wiper Blades

Thu, Jan 31, 200822 mins

Discover the secrets to launching rockets, manufacturing binocular lenses and windshield wiper blades.

Episode 11

Giant Oil Rigs, Electric Shavers

Thu, Feb 7, 200822 mins

Discover the secrets to transporting giant oil rigs halfway around the world and find out how electric shavers are made.

Episode 12

Halogen Light Bulbs, Car Mufflers, Locks and Keys

Tue, Mar 18, 200822 mins

Discover the science behind manufacturing halogen light bulbs, car mufflers, and what it takes to create millions of unique lock and key sets.

Episode 13

Passenger Airplanes, Lightweight Chainsaws

Wed, Mar 19, 200822 mins

Discover how they build passenger airplanes and manufacture lightweight chainsaws.

Episode 14

Hydroelectric Power, Computer Microchips

Thu, Mar 20, 200822 mins

Discover how hydroelectric power is generated and powerful computer microchips are manufactured.

Episode 15

Gasoline, Swiss Army Knives

Tue, Mar 25, 200822 mins

Discover how gasoline gets to the pumps and how Swiss Army Knives are made.

Episode 16

Wool Carpeting, Legos

Wed, Mar 26, 200822 mins

Discover the secrets behind manufacturing wool carpeting and Legos children's toys.

Episode 17

High-Speed Trains, Ballpoint Pens

Thu, Mar 27, 200822 mins

Discover the technology behind high speed trains and manufacturing ballpoint pens.

Episode 18

Mirrors, 2D and 3D Vehicle Wrapping

Fri, Mar 28, 200822 mins

Discover the secrets to manufacturing mirrors and making a 2D design that wraps perfectly around a 3D car.

Episode 19

Durable Jeans, Perfect Wine Glasses

Mon, Mar 31, 200822 mins

Discover the secrets to manufacturing durable jeans and the perfect wine glass.

Episode 20

Aluminum Foil, GPS Systems

Fri, Apr 25, 200822 mins

Discover how to turn sand into aluminum foil and how a GPS guides you to your destination.

Episode 30

Ice Breaker Ships, Bells and Rubber Bands

You need thick steel and huge horsepower to make a ship that will break ice. Bells, hot and dangerous but very melodious work. From tree to your papers the rubber band process.