How Do They Do It? poster
7.4/10 (11 votes)
#1

Nori, Beer Bottles, Shark Deterrents

S11:E3

A look at how sea weed for sushi is farmed, how a beer bottle is made that lasts for fifteen years and how they keep swimmers and surfers off a sharks menu.

7.3/10 (10 votes)
#2

Trash Collecting in Venice, Australian Sheepskin, Pond Algae

S11:E7

A look at how waste is collected in Venice, how Australia's famous sheepskin boots are made, and how pond algae is turned into a health supplement

7.1/10 (10 votes)
#3

Bagels, Racing Tires, Liuli Glass

S11:E6

A look at how New York bagels are hand-rolled, how they make a racing car tyre that will grip the track at 320kph, and how life-like sculptures are created out of glass.

7.0/10 (11 votes)
#4

Carpets, Skis, Niagara Power

S11:E2

A look at ways to weave an authentic Turkish carpet, and how helicopter blade technology is being used to make cross country skis. Plus, the practicalities behind the Niagara Falls

7.0/10 (11 votes)
#5

Brass, Ice Patrol, Penjing

S11:E4

Examining how the street lamps of Venice are cast, and how tiny trees are grown for the ancient Chinese art of penjing.

7.0/10 (8 votes)
#6

Racing Bikes, Stunt Pilots, Oil Well

S11:E5

A look at how one of the fastest bikes in the world was created, how pilots train to perform death-defying acrobatics, and how oil and gas is brought up from the bottom of the sea.

7.0/10 (9 votes)
#7

Turkish Delight. Silver. Sunscreen

S11:E8

Examining how rosebuds are turned into Turkish delight, and how sunscreen is made to block out harmful UV light. Plus, how to hammer out a silver spoon.

7.0/10 (8 votes)
#8

Canvas. Stinky Tofu. Bottle Recycling

S11:E9

A look at how the world's finest canvases are created, how tofu is made, and how to get 50 drinks out of a single bottle of beer.

7.0/10 (9 votes)
#9

Beekeeping. Trikes. Body Armour

S11:E10

An insight into how people care for bees, plus a look at how to build a trike that can carry a whole family and how to stop a bullet with a sheet of ceramic.

6.9/10 (11 votes)
#10

Parmesan, Runways, Reclining Chairs

S11:E1

A look at how to make parmesan cheese, and the key to keeping the runways running at the world's busiest airports. Plus, a look at manufacturing reclining chairs

0.0/10
#11

Heat-Proof Glass. ATMs. Pagani

S11:E11

An insight into how the minerals that are an essential ingredient in glass cookware are mined, and a look at how money is kept safe and secure inside cash machines.

0.0/10
#12

Dock Cranes, Plastic Bags, Baubles

S11:E13

How do they build a port ready to receive huge container ships? How do they make 28 million plastic bags a day? How do they blow the glass to make...

0.0/10
#13

Balsamic Vinegar, Drysuits, Stunt Plane

S11:E14

How do they make the world's most expensive vinegar? How do they keep divers warm in the freezing ocean? How do they build a plane that can fly upside down?

0.0/10
#14

Super Steel, Wool, Kiteboards

S11:E15

A look at the process of forging super steel to make cars lighter, greener and safer, and how Australia's 80 million sheep are sheared every spring.

0.0/10
#15

Soybean Matress, Aircraft Seats, Bra Design

S11:E16

The technological processes involved in keeping people comfortable, entertained and safe with the latest aircraft seats, and a look at the design of bras with aerospace technology.

0.0/10
#16

Dry Wall, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Statuettes, Skytruck

S11:E17

How plasterboard is made from power station smoke, the casting of the world's top awards, and how planes are built that can take off and land almost anywhere.

0.0/10
#17

Car Windows, Glossy Lipstick

S11:E18

How car windows are made to keep out wind and rain, stones, thieves, noise and harmful UV rays. Plus, a look at the way gloss is added to create the perfect shade of lipstick

0.0/10
#18

Madeira, Aircraft Seats, Batteries

S11:E19

A look at how George Washington's favourite tipple is made, how aircraft seats are tested without crashing a plane, and the manufacturing processes behind billions of batteries

0.0/10
#19

Nickel, Canal Locks, Bubble Tea

S11:E20

A look at how nickel is mined, how the lock gates for canals are built so that barges and boats can climb hills, and the processes involved in creating Taiwan's beloved bubble tea

6.9/10 (11 votes)
#1

Parmesan, Runways, Reclining Chairs

S11:E1

A look at how to make parmesan cheese, and the key to keeping the runways running at the world's busiest airports. Plus, a look at manufacturing reclining chairs

7.0/10 (11 votes)
#2

Carpets, Skis, Niagara Power

S11:E2

A look at ways to weave an authentic Turkish carpet, and how helicopter blade technology is being used to make cross country skis. Plus, the practicalities behind the Niagara Falls

7.0/10 (11 votes)
#3

Brass, Ice Patrol, Penjing

S11:E4

Examining how the street lamps of Venice are cast, and how tiny trees are grown for the ancient Chinese art of penjing.

7.0/10 (8 votes)
#4

Racing Bikes, Stunt Pilots, Oil Well

S11:E5

A look at how one of the fastest bikes in the world was created, how pilots train to perform death-defying acrobatics, and how oil and gas is brought up from the bottom of the sea.

7.0/10 (9 votes)
#5

Turkish Delight. Silver. Sunscreen

S11:E8

Examining how rosebuds are turned into Turkish delight, and how sunscreen is made to block out harmful UV light. Plus, how to hammer out a silver spoon.

7.0/10 (8 votes)
#6

Canvas. Stinky Tofu. Bottle Recycling

S11:E9

A look at how the world's finest canvases are created, how tofu is made, and how to get 50 drinks out of a single bottle of beer.

7.0/10 (9 votes)
#7

Beekeeping. Trikes. Body Armour

S11:E10

An insight into how people care for bees, plus a look at how to build a trike that can carry a whole family and how to stop a bullet with a sheet of ceramic.

7.1/10 (10 votes)
#8

Bagels, Racing Tires, Liuli Glass

S11:E6

A look at how New York bagels are hand-rolled, how they make a racing car tyre that will grip the track at 320kph, and how life-like sculptures are created out of glass.

7.3/10 (10 votes)
#9

Trash Collecting in Venice, Australian Sheepskin, Pond Algae

S11:E7

A look at how waste is collected in Venice, how Australia's famous sheepskin boots are made, and how pond algae is turned into a health supplement

7.4/10 (11 votes)
#10

Nori, Beer Bottles, Shark Deterrents

S11:E3

A look at how sea weed for sushi is farmed, how a beer bottle is made that lasts for fifteen years and how they keep swimmers and surfers off a sharks menu.

6.9/10 (11 votes)

Parmesan, Runways, Reclining Chairs

S11:E1

A look at how to make parmesan cheese, and the key to keeping the runways running at the world's busiest airports. Plus, a look at manufacturing reclining chairs

7.0/10 (11 votes)

Carpets, Skis, Niagara Power

S11:E2

A look at ways to weave an authentic Turkish carpet, and how helicopter blade technology is being used to make cross country skis. Plus, the practicalities behind the Niagara Falls

7.4/10 (11 votes)

Nori, Beer Bottles, Shark Deterrents

S11:E3

A look at how sea weed for sushi is farmed, how a beer bottle is made that lasts for fifteen years and how they keep swimmers and surfers off a sharks menu.

7.0/10 (11 votes)

Brass, Ice Patrol, Penjing

S11:E4

Examining how the street lamps of Venice are cast, and how tiny trees are grown for the ancient Chinese art of penjing.

7.0/10 (8 votes)

Racing Bikes, Stunt Pilots, Oil Well

S11:E5

A look at how one of the fastest bikes in the world was created, how pilots train to perform death-defying acrobatics, and how oil and gas is brought up from the bottom of the sea.

7.1/10 (10 votes)

Bagels, Racing Tires, Liuli Glass

S11:E6

A look at how New York bagels are hand-rolled, how they make a racing car tyre that will grip the track at 320kph, and how life-like sculptures are created out of glass.

7.3/10 (10 votes)

Trash Collecting in Venice, Australian Sheepskin, Pond Algae

S11:E7

A look at how waste is collected in Venice, how Australia's famous sheepskin boots are made, and how pond algae is turned into a health supplement

7.0/10 (9 votes)

Turkish Delight. Silver. Sunscreen

S11:E8

Examining how rosebuds are turned into Turkish delight, and how sunscreen is made to block out harmful UV light. Plus, how to hammer out a silver spoon.

7.0/10 (8 votes)

Canvas. Stinky Tofu. Bottle Recycling

S11:E9

A look at how the world's finest canvases are created, how tofu is made, and how to get 50 drinks out of a single bottle of beer.

7.0/10 (9 votes)

Beekeeping. Trikes. Body Armour

S11:E10

An insight into how people care for bees, plus a look at how to build a trike that can carry a whole family and how to stop a bullet with a sheet of ceramic.

0.0/10

Heat-Proof Glass. ATMs. Pagani

S11:E11

An insight into how the minerals that are an essential ingredient in glass cookware are mined, and a look at how money is kept safe and secure inside cash machines.

0.0/10

Dock Cranes, Plastic Bags, Baubles

S11:E13

How do they build a port ready to receive huge container ships? How do they make 28 million plastic bags a day? How do they blow the glass to make...

0.0/10

Balsamic Vinegar, Drysuits, Stunt Plane

S11:E14

How do they make the world's most expensive vinegar? How do they keep divers warm in the freezing ocean? How do they build a plane that can fly upside down?

0.0/10

Super Steel, Wool, Kiteboards

S11:E15

A look at the process of forging super steel to make cars lighter, greener and safer, and how Australia's 80 million sheep are sheared every spring.

0.0/10

Soybean Matress, Aircraft Seats, Bra Design

S11:E16

The technological processes involved in keeping people comfortable, entertained and safe with the latest aircraft seats, and a look at the design of bras with aerospace technology.

0.0/10

Dry Wall, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Statuettes, Skytruck

S11:E17

How plasterboard is made from power station smoke, the casting of the world's top awards, and how planes are built that can take off and land almost anywhere.

0.0/10

Car Windows, Glossy Lipstick

S11:E18

How car windows are made to keep out wind and rain, stones, thieves, noise and harmful UV rays. Plus, a look at the way gloss is added to create the perfect shade of lipstick

0.0/10

Madeira, Aircraft Seats, Batteries

S11:E19

A look at how George Washington's favourite tipple is made, how aircraft seats are tested without crashing a plane, and the manufacturing processes behind billions of batteries

0.0/10

Nickel, Canal Locks, Bubble Tea

S11:E20

A look at how nickel is mined, how the lock gates for canals are built so that barges and boats can climb hills, and the processes involved in creating Taiwan's beloved bubble tea

Season Average Rating Episodes Best Episode Worst Episode
14 ★ 8.2 1
★ 8.2 Aluminium Cans, Cuckoo Clocks, Paddleboards
★ 8.2 Aluminium Cans, Cuckoo Clocks, Paddleboards
16 ★ 7.8 11
★ 8.2 Stainless Steel, Combination Locks, Indian Jaggery Sugar
★ 7.5 Surfboards, Satchels, Butter
4 ★ 7.3 3
★ 7.4 Black Boxes, Steam Turbine, Racing Car
★ 7.3 Forest Fires, Car Exhaust, Space Station
12 ★ 7.3 2
★ 7.4 Credit Cards, Indian Lunch Deliveries, Boat Lift
★ 7.2 Monorail, Royal Copenhagen Porcelain, New York Cupcakes
6 ★ 7.3 6
★ 7.6 Operate Mega Hotels, Cut Metal With Lasers, Build A Gold Course In Dubai
★ 6.8 Blast Through Rock, Map Earth, Provide Flowers Year-Round
11 ★ 7.1 10
★ 7.4 Nori, Beer Bottles, Shark Deterrents
★ 6.9 Parmesan, Runways, Reclining Chairs
8 ★ 6.7 5
★ 7.4 24 Hours of Daytona, Rum
★ 6.0 Frankfurters, Sniper Rifles, Casino Security
5 ★ 6.7 2
★ 7.2 Transporting Oil Rigs, Electric Razors
★ 6.1 Halogen Light Bulbs, Mufflers, Locks
17 ★ 6.2 1
★ 6.2 Violins and Milk Deliveries
★ 6.2 Violins and Milk Deliveries