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The Big Brain Theory Season 1 Episodes
Season 1 Episode Guide
8 Episodes 2013 - 0
Episode 1
The Next Great Innovator
Wed, May 1, 2013 60 mins
The competition begins in the opener of this series, in which design engineers vie to create the most innovative solution to a technological challenge.
Episode 2
Seek and Destroy
Wed, May 8, 2013 60 mins
The contestants are challenged to stop a missile.
Episode 3
Three Little Pigs
Wed, May 15, 2013 60 mins
The contestants build personal shelters for rescue workers.
Episode 4
Triathalabots
Wed, May 22, 2013 60 mins
Robots are designed to compete in sporting events.
Episode 5
Waterfall
Wed, May 29, 2013 60 mins
The competitors must build a waterfall-powered elevator.
Episode 6
The Wildcard
Tue, Jun 11, 2013 60 mins
The competitors create machines that can prepare meals.
Episode 7
Catching Cars
Wed, Jun 12, 2013 60 mins
The contestants must bring a speeding car to a safe stop.
Episode 8
Bridge Battle
Wed, Jun 19, 2013 30 mins
A deployable bridge is built in the Season 1 finale.
