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Episodes

Season 1, 10 episodes

Episode 1: Super Structures
- Now playing
- 43m
- Mar 18, 2017
Throughout history, mankind has built amazing structures, engineered to overcome unique challenges. Now, a new class of super structures are taking on the impossible: the largest moveable building in history, a super-tall skyscraper built to withstand killer earthquakes, a next-generation sports stadium inspired by an ancient Roman temple, and a bridge being raised while it stays open to traffic.
Episode 2: Sinking Cities
- 43m
- Mar 25, 2017
Around the world, a new class of superstorms is overwhelming our coasts. If nothing is done, great cities like New York, Venice, and Tokyo will simply disappear. Engineers are fighting back, raising some of the biggest sea defenses in the world. On this episode: Venice flood barrier; Tsunami Machine; Tokyo underground water diversion tunnels; New Jersey storm defense.
Episode 3: Battling The Blackout
- 43m
- Apr 1, 2017
In the past 50 years, the world's energy use has doubled. In the next 50 years, it will double again. Can we keep up with demand - or will we plunge into darkness? Across the world, engineers are going to extreme lengths to keep the lights on: harnessing the power of the longest river on Earth, tapping into the raging heat of a live volcano, and building one of the largest offshore wind facilities in the world. This is Project Impossible: Battling the Blackout.
Episode 4: Dangerous Demolition
- 43m
- Apr 8, 2017
Toppling giants of concrete and steel is dangerous and deadly. In demolition, one mistake can cost you your life. On this episode: imploding a casino; dismantling chemical weapons; tripping a silo.
Episode 5: Conquering The Arctic
- 43m
- Apr 15, 2017
Above the arctic circle, projects are underway that are opening up the arctic to the rest of the world. What does it takes to build in the world's coldest conditions? On this episode: building a nuclear-powered icebreaker in Russia; laying the world's first trans-arctic cable in Alaska; constructing a modern airport on Baffin Island; building a permanent highway in middle of arctic winter.
Episode 6: Digging Deeper
- 43m
- Apr 22, 2017
New technology is allowing us to build underground structures that far surpass any building on earth. South Dakota is building a mile deep structure, inside an abandoned gold mine, to study the universe. London is building a "silent" rail network to prevent gridlock. Mexico City is burrowing 39 miles underneath the city to save it from drowning. On this episode: Sanford Underground Research Lab; London Cross Rail and Mail Rail; Mexico City Emisor Oriente.
Episode 7: Man vs. Nature
- 43m
- Apr 29, 2017
As humans push even further into the world's most extreme environments, the question is: how far can we go? A new breed of tools allows man to face deadly forces once thought impossible. On this episode: polar survival suit; thermal imaging fire fighter mask; big wave surfing emergency vest.
Episode 8: Unsolved Mysteries
- 43m
- May 6, 2017
The past does not give up its secrets easily. Brand-new machines are helping explorers reveal mysteries once thought lost forever. Underwater archaeologists are searching for a World War II Nazi sub that disappeared in U.S waters. In Scotland, researchers are digging up an ancient rock, covered with cryptic markings, that could reveal more about who built Stonehenge. On this episode: German Submarine U-576; Cochno Stone; LIDAR.
Episode 9: Biggest Engineering Breakthroughs
- 43m
- May 13, 2017
A revolution in engineering is making today's technology as outdated as the horse and buggy. On this episode: world's fastest production motorcycle - Lightning LS-218; a "train" faster than the speed of sound - Hyperloop; the world's first nuclear fusion power plant - ITER.
Episode 10: Engineering America
- 43m
- May 20, 2017
America has a history of building the impossible. Across the nation, a new generation of impressive projects is underway. On this episode: New Tappan Zee Bridge; Los Angeles Subway; New Orleans pump station; Mount Rushmore preservation.

Project Impossible

2017 to present
Rated TV-PG
1 season
43m per episode
Documentary

7.0TMDB(1)

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Follow a new generation of epic engineering projects that were considered unthinkable just a few years ago. Each episode features multiple stories that illustrate man-made projects that are crucial to our future.

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1 season and 10 episodes so far
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Status: Returning Series
Seasons: 1
Episodes: 10
First aired: March 18, 2017
Last aired: May 20, 2017
Original language: English
Countries: United States of America

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Cast

Ike Amadi

Episodes

Season 1, 10 episodes

Episode 1: Super Structures
- Now playing
- 43m
- Mar 18, 2017
Throughout history, mankind has built amazing structures, engineered to overcome unique challenges. Now, a new class of super structures are taking on the impossible: the largest moveable building in history, a super-tall skyscraper built to withstand killer earthquakes, a next-generation sports stadium inspired by an ancient Roman temple, and a bridge being raised while it stays open to traffic.
Episode 2: Sinking Cities
- 43m
- Mar 25, 2017
Around the world, a new class of superstorms is overwhelming our coasts. If nothing is done, great cities like New York, Venice, and Tokyo will simply disappear. Engineers are fighting back, raising some of the biggest sea defenses in the world. On this episode: Venice flood barrier; Tsunami Machine; Tokyo underground water diversion tunnels; New Jersey storm defense.
Episode 3: Battling The Blackout
- 43m
- Apr 1, 2017
In the past 50 years, the world's energy use has doubled. In the next 50 years, it will double again. Can we keep up with demand - or will we plunge into darkness? Across the world, engineers are going to extreme lengths to keep the lights on: harnessing the power of the longest river on Earth, tapping into the raging heat of a live volcano, and building one of the largest offshore wind facilities in the world. This is Project Impossible: Battling the Blackout.
Episode 4: Dangerous Demolition
- 43m
- Apr 8, 2017
Toppling giants of concrete and steel is dangerous and deadly. In demolition, one mistake can cost you your life. On this episode: imploding a casino; dismantling chemical weapons; tripping a silo.
Episode 5: Conquering The Arctic
- 43m
- Apr 15, 2017
Above the arctic circle, projects are underway that are opening up the arctic to the rest of the world. What does it takes to build in the world's coldest conditions? On this episode: building a nuclear-powered icebreaker in Russia; laying the world's first trans-arctic cable in Alaska; constructing a modern airport on Baffin Island; building a permanent highway in middle of arctic winter.
Episode 6: Digging Deeper
- 43m
- Apr 22, 2017
New technology is allowing us to build underground structures that far surpass any building on earth. South Dakota is building a mile deep structure, inside an abandoned gold mine, to study the universe. London is building a "silent" rail network to prevent gridlock. Mexico City is burrowing 39 miles underneath the city to save it from drowning. On this episode: Sanford Underground Research Lab; London Cross Rail and Mail Rail; Mexico City Emisor Oriente.
Episode 7: Man vs. Nature
- 43m
- Apr 29, 2017
As humans push even further into the world's most extreme environments, the question is: how far can we go? A new breed of tools allows man to face deadly forces once thought impossible. On this episode: polar survival suit; thermal imaging fire fighter mask; big wave surfing emergency vest.
Episode 8: Unsolved Mysteries
- 43m
- May 6, 2017
The past does not give up its secrets easily. Brand-new machines are helping explorers reveal mysteries once thought lost forever. Underwater archaeologists are searching for a World War II Nazi sub that disappeared in U.S waters. In Scotland, researchers are digging up an ancient rock, covered with cryptic markings, that could reveal more about who built Stonehenge. On this episode: German Submarine U-576; Cochno Stone; LIDAR.
Episode 9: Biggest Engineering Breakthroughs
- 43m
- May 13, 2017
A revolution in engineering is making today's technology as outdated as the horse and buggy. On this episode: world's fastest production motorcycle - Lightning LS-218; a "train" faster than the speed of sound - Hyperloop; the world's first nuclear fusion power plant - ITER.
Episode 10: Engineering America
- 43m
- May 20, 2017
America has a history of building the impossible. Across the nation, a new generation of impressive projects is underway. On this episode: New Tappan Zee Bridge; Los Angeles Subway; New Orleans pump station; Mount Rushmore preservation.

Episodes

E1 Episode 1: Super Structures

E2 Episode 2: Sinking Cities

E3 Episode 3: Battling The Blackout

E4 Episode 4: Dangerous Demolition

E5 Episode 5: Conquering The Arctic

E6 Episode 6: Digging Deeper

E7 Episode 7: Man vs. Nature

E8 Episode 8: Unsolved Mysteries

E9 Episode 9: Biggest Engineering Breakthroughs

E10 Episode 10: Engineering America

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E1 Episode 1: Super Structures

E2 Episode 2: Sinking Cities

E3 Episode 3: Battling The Blackout

E4 Episode 4: Dangerous Demolition

E5 Episode 5: Conquering The Arctic

E6 Episode 6: Digging Deeper

E7 Episode 7: Man vs. Nature

E8 Episode 8: Unsolved Mysteries

E9 Episode 9: Biggest Engineering Breakthroughs

E10 Episode 10: Engineering America

Episode 1: Super Structures

Episode 2: Sinking Cities

Episode 3: Battling The Blackout

Episode 4: Dangerous Demolition

Episode 5: Conquering The Arctic

Episode 6: Digging Deeper

Episode 7: Man vs. Nature

Episode 8: Unsolved Mysteries

Episode 9: Biggest Engineering Breakthroughs

Episode 10: Engineering America

Episode 1: Super Structures

Episode 2: Sinking Cities

Episode 3: Battling The Blackout

Episode 4: Dangerous Demolition

Episode 5: Conquering The Arctic

Episode 6: Digging Deeper

Episode 7: Man vs. Nature

Episode 8: Unsolved Mysteries

Episode 9: Biggest Engineering Breakthroughs

Episode 10: Engineering America