Smash Lab

E1 Episode 1: Car Over a Cliff

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• Aug 5, 2008

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

E2 Episode 2: Unbreakable Car

• Aug 12, 2008

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.

E3 Episode 3: Extreme Snow Plow

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.

E4 Episode 4: Unsinkable Car

• Aug 26, 2008

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.

E5 Episode 5: Runaway Big Rig

• Sep 4, 2008

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.

E6 Episode 6: Trapped in a Boat

• Sep 11, 2008

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.

E7 Episode 7: Crash-Proof Log Hauler

• Sep 18, 2008

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