Smash Lab was a reality television series that premiered on December 26, 2007, on the Discovery Channel. The idea of the show is to take everyday technology and test it in "extraordinary ways."
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Season 2
2008
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01. Car Over a Cliff
2008-08-05
The team tries to make crashing a car over a cliff survivable. Ideas tested include stabilizing rods, an anchor, and inflatable exterior airbags.
02. Unbreakable Car
2008-08-12
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.
03. Extreme Snow Plow
Air date TBA
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.
04. Unsinkable Car
2008-08-26
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.
05. Runaway Big Rig
2008-09-04
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.
06. Trapped in a Boat
2008-09-11
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.
07. Crash-Proof Log Hauler
2008-09-18
The Smash Lab team explores various ways to prevent a log hauling truck from crashing off the road.
