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Car Over a Cliff

Episode number: 1

Overview: The team tries to make crashing a car over a cliff survivable. Ideas tested include stabilizing rods, an anchor, and inflatable exterior airbags.

Unbreakable Car

Episode number: 2

Overview: 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.

Extreme Snow Plow

Episode number: 3

Overview: 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.

Unsinkable Car

Episode number: 4

Overview: 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.

Runaway Big Rig

Episode number: 5

Overview: 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.

Trapped in a Boat

Episode number: 6

Overview: 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.

Crash-Proof Log Hauler

Episode number: 7

Overview: The Smash Lab team explores various ways to prevent a log hauling truck from crashing off the road.