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Smash Lab
The team tries to make crashing a car over a cliff survivable. Ideas tested include stabilizing rods, an anchor, and inflatable exterior airbags.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The Smash Lab team explores various ways to prevent a log hauling truck from crashing off the road.