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How Do They Do It?

2006TV-G17 seasons7.5 / 10

An insider's look at the engineering and scientific miracles behind the things that form the modern world.

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How Do They Do It? is available to stream on DirecTV On Demand, Discovery+, Discovery+ (Via Amazon Prime), HBO (Via Hulu), HBO Max, Max (Via Amazon Prime), Philo, Prime Video, Amazon Freevee, Hoopla, Plex, Spectrum On Demand, The Roku Channel, and Tubi in United States. You can also rent or buy it from Google Play, Amazon, Apple TV, and Fandango at Home. Use the direct links below to open the provider.

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Synopsis

An insider's look at the engineering and scientific miracles behind the things that form the modern world.

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Episode 1

Diamond Mine, Skyscraper, Car Crusher

Jun 24, 200622m

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Episode 2

Air-to-Air Refuelling, Ski Slopes, Car Production

Jun 24, 200622m

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Episode 3

Ice Breaker, Money, Bowling Alleys

Jul 8, 200622m

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Episode 4

Mining Trucks, IKEA, Air Traffic

Jul 8, 200622m

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Episode 5

Logging, Baggage, Light Show

Jul 15, 200622m

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Episode 6

Gold, Golf Clubs, Escalators

Jul 15, 200622m

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Episode 7

Tunnelling, Tea, Mountain Bikes

Jul 22, 200622m

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Episode 8

Combines, Lifeboats, Chocolate

Jul 22, 200622m

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Episode 9

Airbus, Fire Engines, Ketchup

Jul 29, 200622m

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Episode 10

Crash Helmets, Rubber, Wave Piercing

Jul 29, 200622m

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Episode 11

Airbags, Ice Rinks, Mattresses

Aug 12, 200622m

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Episode 12

Armored Cars, Elevators, Cheese

Aug 12, 200622mfinale

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Episode information updated Jul 24, 2026

More about How Do They Do It?

Cast

Rupert Degas

Robert Llewellyn

Naz OsmanogluSelf

Jeff Wilburn

Production details

Status: Returning Series
Series type: Documentary
Episodes: 287
Original language: English

Networks & production

DiscoveryUnited States
WAGtv

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