How It's Made
Documentary
This series explores the fascinating world of how everyday items are manufactured and produced—anything from toothpicks, to pantyhose, to gummy candy.
Season 1
S01:E01 - The Very First Episode
Aluminum foil; snowboards; contact lenses; bread. Host: Mark Tewksbury.
S01:E02 - Compact Discs and Pantyhose
Compact discs; cheese; pantyhose; fluorescent tubes. Host: Mark Tewksbury.
S01:E03 - Toothpicks and Beer
Toothpicks; acrylic bathtubs; helicopters; beer. Host: Mark Tewksbury.
S01:E04 - Hearing Aids and Toilets
Hearing aids; 3-D puzzles; rubber mats; toilets. Host: Mark Tewksbury.
S01:E05 - Paper, Jeans and Computers
Copy paper; jeans; computers; plate glass. Host: Mark Tewksbury.
S01:E06 - Nails and Safety Glasses
Nails and staples; safety glasses; fabric; bicycles. Host: Mark Tewksbury.
S01:E07 - Kayaks and Breakfast Cereals
Kayaks; safety boots; electric signs; cereal. Host: Mark Tewksbury.
S01:E08 - Trucks and Circuit Boards
Trucks; adhesive bandages; circuit boards; liquor. Host: Mark Tewksbury.
S01:E09 - Steel and Apple Juice
Steel; apple juice; landing gear for aircraft; cosmetics. Host: Mark Tewksbury.
S01:E10 - Holograms and Canned Corn
Holograms; package printing; skin cultures; canned corn. Host: Mark Tewksbury.
S01:E11 - Plastic Bags and Hockey Sticks
Plastic bags; solar panels; containers for gas; hockey sticks.
S01:E12 - Aluminum Screw Caps and Pasta
Screw caps; chocolate; pills; pasta. Host: Mark Tewksbury.
S01:E13 - Bicycle Helmets and Aluminum
Bicycle helmets; lithium batteries; car brakes; aluminum.
S01:E14 - Eyeglass Lenses and Granite
Discover how eyeglass lenses, granite and microprocessors are made.
S01:E15 - Honey, Bricks and Pipe Organs
Discover how honey is produced, and how fiber optics and bricks are made.
S01:E16 - Personal Watercrafts and Wine
Discover how personal watercraft, wine and office furniture are made.
S01:E17 - Winter Jackets and Gold Rings
Discover how winter jackets are constructed and how gold rings are formed.
S01:E18 - Hydroponic Lettuce
Discover how hydroponic lettuce is grown and how fishing flies are made.
S01:E19 - Wood Doors and Paintballs
Discover how wooden doors and paintballs are produced.
S01:E20 - Carpet and Drinking Water
Discover how carpet is fabricated and how drinking water is purified.
S01:E21 - Fiberglass Boats and Fireworks
Discover how fiberglass boats, clothes dryers, and fireworks are made.
S01:E22 - Steel Safes and Airplanes
Discover how steel safes, airplanes, false teeth and maple syrup are made.
S01:E23 - Gummy Candy and Aluminum Cans
Explore the manufacturing process of gummy candy and aluminum cans.
S01:E24 - Aluminum Pots and Pans
Discover how peanut butter and aluminum pots and pans are made.
S01:E25 - Coins, Cars and Grocery Carts
Discover how cars, grocery carts and collectible coins are made.
S01:E26 - Ball Bearings
Discover how ball bearings and electrical wires are made.
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