How It's Made Episode Guide

Episode Guide

How It's Made: Season 14 (2009)

• Season 14 Episode 12: Air boats, onions, metal printing, curved cabinet doors.

  Air boats; onions; metal printing; curved cabinet doors.

  Next on: Friday 1st January 12:00pm EST - Science Channel
• Season 14 Episode 11: Graphite pencil leads, Clarinets, Special effects.

  Graphite pencil leads; clarinets; special effects.

  Next on: Friday 1st January 6:00pm EST - Science Channel
• Season 14 Episode 10: Fly fishing reels, House paint, Weaving looms, Ice makers.

  Fly fishing reels; house paint; weaving loom; ice maker.

  Next on: Friday 1st January 3:30pm EST - Science Channel
• Season 14 Episode 9: Headphones, Diving regulators, Reflector light bulbs (Part 1), Reflector light bulbs (Part 2)

  Headphones; diving regulators; reflector light bulbs.

  Next on: Friday 25th December 10:30pm EST - Science Channel
• Season 14 Episode 8: Running shoes, Axes, Racing karts, Animatronics.

  Custom running shoes; axes; racing karts; animatronics.

  Next on: Friday 25th December 10:00pm EST - Science Channel
• Season 14 Episode 7: Stuffed Olives, Astrolabes, Western Saddles (Part 1) Western Saddles (Part 2)

  Stuffed olives; Astroblades; western saddles.

  Next on: Friday 25th December 9:30pm EST - Science Channel
• Season 14 Episode 6: Ski goggles, Tower cranes, Porcelain figurines, Diesel engines.

  Ski goggles; tower cranes; porcelain figurines; diesel engines.

  Next on: Friday 25th December 9:00pm EST - Science Channel
• Season 14 Episode 5: Surfboard, Stickers, Sandwich cookies, Concrete rooking tiles.

  Surfboard; stickers; sandwich cookies; concrete rooking tiles.

  Next on: Friday 25th December 8:30pm EST - Science Channel
• Season 14 Episode 4: Sails, walnuts, wheel immobilizers, honeycomb structural panels.

  Sails; walnuts; wheel immobilizers; honeycomb structural panels.

  Next on: Friday 25th December 8:00pm EST - Science Channel
• Season 14 Episode 3: Metal golf clubs, waffles, custom wires and cables, train wheels.

  Metal golf clubs; waffles; custom wires and cables; train wheels.

  Next on: Friday 25th December 7:30pm EST - Science Channel
• Season 14 Episode 2: Western revolver replicas, Arc trainers, Used-oil furnaces, Vegetable peelers, Pizza cutters.

  The manufacture of carved wood sculptures, arc trainers, used-oil furnaces and fountain pens, and how their production processes have changed with technological advances

  Next on: Friday 25th December 7:00pm EST - Science Channel
• Season 14 Episode 1: Mini GP Motorcycle, Fig cookies, Tool boxes, Pipe bends.

  Mini GP Motorcycle; fig cookies; tool boxes; pipe bends.

  Next on: Friday 25th December 6:30pm EST - Science Channel

How It's Made: Season 13 (2009)

• Season 13 Episode 13: Professional cookware, Luxury inlaid boxes, High-efficiency water heaters, scooters.

  Professional cookware; luxury inlaid; boxes; high-efficiency water heaters; scooters.

  Next on: Friday 25th December 6:00pm EST - Science Channel
• Season 13 Episode 12: Olive oil, Lift trucks, Seamless rolled rings, Ski boots.

  The manufacture of olive oil, lift trucks, seamless rolled rings and ski boots

  Next on: Friday 25th December 5:30pm EST - Science Channel
• Season 13 Episode 10: Socket sets, leather shoes, aluminium water bottles, bike chains.

  Socket sets; leather shoes; aluminium water bottles; bike chains.

  Next on: Friday 25th December 4:30pm EST - Science Channel
• Season 13 Episode 9: ATVs, Alpine skis, Laser cutters, Marble sculptures

  Finding out how alpine skis, laser cutters, all-terrain vehicles and marble statues are made

  Next on: Friday 25th December 4:00pm EST - Science Channel
• Season 13 Episode 8: Aluminium boats, Alpine horns, Luxury watches.

  The manufacture of aluminium boats, alpine horns and luxury watches, and how their production has changed with technological progress

  Next on: Friday 25th December 3:30pm EST - Science Channel
• Season 13 Episode 7: Pressure cookers, Mechanical singing birds, Oceanographic buoys, Stainless steel tank trailers.

  The manufacture of pressure cookers, mechanical singing birds, oceanographic buoys and stainless steel tank trailers

  Next on: Friday 25th December 3:00pm EST - Science Channel
• Season 13 Episode 6: Gears, Leather watch straps, Vitrelle dishes, Kitchen scissors

  The manufacture of gears, leather watch straps, Vitrelle dishes and kitchen scissors, and how their production has changed over time

  Next on: Friday 25th December 2:30pm EST - Science Channel
• Season 13 Episode 5: Copper pipe fittings, Cylinder music boxes, Pepper mills, Steering columns.

  The manufacture of copper pipe fittings, cylinder music boxes, pepper mills and hot-rod steering columns

  Next on: Friday 25th December 2:00pm EST - Science Channel
• Season 13 Episode 4: Bowling balls, Barber poles, Felt Radar guns.

  The manufacture of bowling balls, barber poles, felt and radar guns

  Next on: Friday 25th December 1:30pm EST - Science Channel
• Season 13 Episode 3: Swiss Army knives, Player piano rolls, Oil tankers, Racing wheels.

  The manufacturing processes used to create Swiss Army knives, oil tankers and racing wheels

  Next on: Friday 25th December 1:00pm EST - Science Channel
• Season 13 Episode 2: Carbon fiber bicycles, Blood products, Forged chandeliers, Ballpoint pens.

  The manufacturing processes used to create carbon-fibre bicycles, forged chandeliers and ballpoint pens

  Next on: Friday 25th December 12:30pm EST - Science Channel
• Season 13 Episode 1: Hammers, Swiss cheese, Roller skates, Coloured pencils.

  The manufacture of hammers, Swiss cheese, roller skates and coloured pencils, and how their production processes have changed with technological progress

  Next on: Friday 25th December 12:00pm EST - Science Channel

How It's Made: Season 12 (2008 - 2009)

• Season 12 Episode 13: Motorcycle Engines, Glass, Enamel Sculptures, Hand-made Paper, Vaulting Poles

  The processes involved in the manufacture of motorcycle engines, glass enamel sculptures, hand-made paper and vaulting poles

  Next on: Friday 25th December 9:30am EST - Science Channel
• Season 12 Episode 12: Escalators, Kevlar canoes, Marble cheddar, Disc music boxes.

  The materials and processes involved in creating escalators, kevlar canoes, goat's cheese and disc-playing music boxes

• Season 12 Episode 11: Screwdrivers, Rubber track loaders, Physician scales, Carbon fiber baseball bats.

  Screwdrivers; rubber track loaders; physician scales; carbon fiber baseball bats.

  Next on: Friday 25th December 11:30am EST - Science Channel
• Season 12 Episode 10: Airstream Trailers, Horseradish, Industrial, Steam Boilers and Deodorant

  The manufacture of airstream trailers, horseradish sauce, industrial steam boilers and deodorant

• Season 12 Episode 9: Riding mowers, Popcorn, Adjustable beds, Cultured diamonds.

  How ride-on lawnmowers, popcorn, adjustable beds and cultured diamonds are created

  Next on: Friday 25th December 11:00am EST - Science Channel
• Season 12 Episode 8: Metal detectors, muffins, Tiffany reproductions, aircraft engines

  The manufacture of metal detectors, rum, reproduction Tiffany lamps and aircraft engines, and how technology has changed their production methods

  Next on: Friday 25th December 8:30am EST - Science Channel
• Season 12 Episode 7: Police Badges

  The production of police badges, rum, car washes and pressure gauges, and how their manufacture has changed with technology

  Next on: Friday 25th December 10:30am EST - Science Channel
• Season 12 Episode 6: Carbon fiber car parts; hand dryers; recycled polyester yarn; fleece

  The production of carbon fibre car parts, hand dryers, recycled polyester yarn and fleece

  Next on: Friday 25th December 5:00pm EST - Science Channel
• Season 12 Episode 5: Combination Wrenches

  The manufacture of combination wrenches, deli meats, golf carts and airships, and how their production has been influenced by technological changes

• Season 12 Episode 4: Carburetors; air conditioners; sugar

  The manufacture of carburettors, air conditioners and sugar, and how their production methods have changed with technological progress

• Season 12 Episode 3: Thermometers

  The manufacture of thermometers, scales and luxury chocolates, and how technology has changed their production methods

• Season 12 Episode 2: Jaws of Life

  The manufacture of hydraulic rescue tools, artificial Christmas trees and soda crackers

  Next on: Friday 25th December 8:00am EST - Science Channel
• Season 12 Episode 1: Pneumatic impact wrenches; NASCAR stock cars.

  The technology used in the production of pneumatic impact wrenches, cultured marble sinks and plantain chips

  Next on: Friday 25th December 6:30am EST - Science Channel

How It's Made: Season 11 (2008)

• Season 11 Episode 13: Baseball gloves; medical electrodes and Stetson hats.

  The manufacture of baseball gloves, stetson hats and medical electrodes, and how their processes have changed with technological improvements

  Next on: Sunday 27th December 6:30pm EST - Science Channel
• Season 11 Episode 12: Induction cook tops; truck scales; Tetra Pak containers and harmonicas.

  The processes involved in the manufacture of induction cooking hobs, truck scales, Tetra Pak containers and harmonicas

  Next on: Friday 25th December 7:00am EST - Science Channel
• Season 11 Episode 11: Heated skate blades; gliders; hand bells and fire hoses.

  The manufacture of heated skate blades, gliders, hand bells and fire hoses, and how their production has changed with technological progress

• Season 11 Episode 10: Giant valves; sardines; barographs and disposable diapers.

  The production of giant valves, tinned sardines, barographs and disposable nappies, and how technological progress has altered their manufacture

• Season 11 Episode 9: Accordions; pineapples and artificial joints.

  The production of accordions, pineapples and artificial joints, and how technology has influenced their development

• Season 11 Episode 8: Hot rods, decorative eggs, fire hose nozzles and baseballs.

  The production processes involved in the making of hot rods, decorative eggs, fire hose nozzles and baseballs, and how technological advances have changed their manufacture

  Next on: Friday 25th December 6:00am EST - Science Channel
• Season 11 Episode 7: Microphones, hot tubs, artificial turf and beer steins.

  The manufacture of microphones, hot tubs, artificial turf and beer steins, and how their production has changed with technology

  Next on: Friday 25th December 9:00am EST - Science Channel
• Season 11 Episode 6: Cine Cameras

  The origin of cine cameras, glass Christmas ornaments and giant tyres, and how their manufacture has changed with technology

• Season 11 Episode 5: Technical Glass

  How the manufacture of technical glass, washing machines, playing cards and crossbows has changed over time

• Season 11 Episode 4: Javelins

  The manufacture of cuckoo clocks, ,javelins and windscreen wipers, and how heart of palm is harvested

  Next on: Friday 25th December 7:30am EST - Science Channel
• Season 11 Episode 3: Pencils/Metal Recycling/Coffee

  The technology used in the manufacture of pencils, metal recycling and coffee production

  Next on: Friday 25th December 10:00am EST - Science Channel
• Season 11 Episode 2: Anatomical Models/Jukeboxes/Tortilla Chips/Spark Plugs

  The production processes involved in jukeboxes, tortilla chips and spark plugs, and how their manufacture has evolved with technological innovation

• Season 11 Episode 1: Binoculars, Sparklers, Rubber Boots and Circular Saw Blades

  The technology behind the manufacture of binoculars, sparklers, rubber boots and circular saw blades, and how their production methods have changed over the years

How It's Made: Season 10 (2008)

• Season 10 Episode 13: Ice cream cones, tent trailers, shoe polish and pliers

  Ice cream cones; tent trailers; shoe polish; pliers.

  Next on: Friday 1st January 10:00am EST - Science Channel
• Season 10 Episode 12: Steel Shipping Drums, Police Whistles, Miniature Train Cars and Glass Blocks

  The manufacture of steel shipping drums, police whistles, miniature train cars and glass blocks, and how technology has led to improvements in their production

• Season 10 Episode 11: Pocket Knives, Soapstone Products, Electric Pole Transformers and Traditional Snowshoes

  The production processes behind pocket knives, soapstone products, electric pole transformers and traditional snowshoes, and how technology has advanced their manufacture

• Season 10 Episode 10: Bronze Bells, Wooden Airplane Propellers, Charcoal Briquettes and Gas Log Fireplaces

  The manufacture of bronze bells, wooden aeroplane propellers, charcoal briquettes and gas log fireplaces

  Next on: Friday 1st January 7:00am EST - Science Channel
• Season 10 Episode 9: Dress Forms, Boat Propellers, Duvets and Taps

  The manufacture of dress forms, boat propellers, duvets and taps, and how their production methods have evolved with changes in technology

  Next on: Friday 1st January 9:00am EST - Science Channel
• Season 10 Episode 8: Fire Extinguishers, Doughnuts, Shock Absorbers and Banjos

  The manufacture of fire extinguishers, doughnuts, shock absorbers and banjos, and how technology has led to changes in production methods

  Next on: Friday 1st January 9:30am EST - Science Channel
• Season 10 Episode 7: Stainless Steel, Sports Helmets, Resin Figurines and Laboratory Glassware

  The manufacture of stainless steel, sports helmets, resin figurines and laboratory glassware, and how production has been affected by changes in technology

• Season 10 Episode 6: Wooden Barrels, Fire Hydrants, Automotive Seats and Cathode Ray Tubes

  The manufacture of wooden barrels, fire hydrants, automotive seats and cathode ray tubes, and how production has changed with technological advances

• Season 10 Episode 5: Automotive Fuel Pumps, Cricket Bats, Change Machines and Ductile Iron Pipe

  The processes used in the manufacture of cricket bats, fuel pumps, money-changing machines and ductile iron pipe

• Season 10 Episode 4: Ice cream treats; wooden golf clubs; aircraft wings; car battery recycling.

  The processes behind the making of ice-cream, wooden golf clubs, aircraft wings and car battery recycling, and how methods have changed with technological advances

  Next on: Friday 1st January 10:30am EST - Science Channel
• Season 10 Episode 3: Surveyors' Levels, Hot Dogs, Abrasive Grains and Sandpaper

  The manufacturing processes behind surveyors' levels, hot dogs, abrasive grains and sandpaper

  Next on: Friday 1st January 11:00am EST - Science Channel
• Season 10 Episode 2: Curling stones, refrigerators, aluminium baseball bats and opalescent glass.

  The manufacture of curling stones, refrigerators, aluminium baseball bats and opalescent glass, and how technological advances have altered their production techniques

  Next on: Friday 1st January 8:30am EST - Science Channel
• Season 10 Episode 1: Magnets, Cooked Ham, Silver-Plated Teapots and Crash Test Dummies

  The origins of magnets, cooked ham, silver-plated teapots and crash test dummies, and how production processes have evolved with changes in technology

  Next on: Friday 1st January 11:30am EST - Science Channel

How It's Made: Season 9 (2007)

• Season 9 Episode 13: Transmissions, Miniature Silverware, Hot-air balloon baskets and Darts

  The methods used to produce car transmissions, miniature silverware, hot-air balloon baskets and darts

• Season 9 Episode 12: Bacon, Snowblowers and Luxury Cars

  The production of bacon, snowblowers and luxury cars, and how their manufacture has changed with technological improvements

  Next on: Friday 1st January 6:00am EST - Science Channel
• Season 9 Episode 11: Scalpels, Oil Paints, British Police Helmets and Ice Axes

  The making of scalpels, oil paints, British police helmets and ice axes, and how technology has influenced their production

• Season 9 Episode 10: Umbrellas, Silver Cutlery, Tape Measures and Outboard Motors

  The manufacture of umbrellas, silver cutlery, tape measures and outboard motors, and how technological innovation has influenced their production

• Season 9 Episode 9: Bumpers, Candy Canes, Lighting Gels, Camera Filters and Steam-Powered Models

  Bumpers, candy canes, lighting gels, camera filters and steam-powered models come under the spotlight, revealing their production processes and the impact of technology

  Next on: Friday 1st January 7:30am EST - Science Channel
• Season 9 Episode 8: Swords, Pontoons, Grandfather Clocks and Levels

  The making of swords, pontoons, grandfather clocks and builders' levels, and how technology has affected their manufacture

• Season 9 Episode 7: Racing Shells, Stainless Steel Sinks, Leather and Pedal Steel Guitars

  The processes involved in manufacturing racing-car shells, stainless steel sinks, leather and pedal steel guitars

• Season 9 Episode 6: Padlocks, Hair Clippers, Wooden Shoes and Synthetic Leather

  The manufacture of padlocks, hair clippers, wooden shoes and synthetic leather, and how production processes have changed with advances in technology

• Season 9 Episode 5: Airline Meals, Paper Cups and Trumpets

  The making of airline meals, paper cups and trumpets, and how technology has changed their methods of production

  Next on: Friday 1st January 8:00am EST - Science Channel
• Season 9 Episode 4: Steel Wool, Carved Candles, Ranges and Slot Machines

  The processes involved in making steel wool, carved candles, cooking ranges and slot machines, and how technology has altered their manufacture

• Season 9 Episode 3: Wooden Bowls, Chainsaws and Stackable Potato Chips

  The production of wooden bowls, chainsaws and stackable potato crisps, and how technology has changed their manufacturing processes

• Season 9 Episode 2: Boomerangs, Barbecues, Pinball Machines and Strobe Lights

  The production of boomerangs, barbecues, pinball machines and strobe lights, and how their manufacturing processes have changed with technological developments

  Next on: Friday 1st January 6:30am EST - Science Channel
• Season 9 Episode 1: Solid Tyres, Cheesecake, Canoe Paddles and Globes

  The making of solid tyres, cheesecake, canoe paddles and globes, and how technology has changed the way they are manufactured

How It's Made: Season 8 (2007)

• Season 8 Episode 13: Manhole Covers, Range Hoods, Artificial Logs and Snowmobiles

  How manhole covers, range hoods, artificial logs and snowmobiles are manufactured, and how their production processes have changed with technology

• Season 8 Episode 12: Fur Coats, Hearses, Outdoor Lighting Fixtures and Golf Tees

  The manufacturing process behind fur coats, hearses, outdoor lighting fixtures and golf tees

• Season 8 Episode 11: Handcuffs, Caulking and Joint Compound and Propane Tanks

  The technology involved in the production of handcuffs, propane tanks and caulking

• Season 8 Episode 10: Pro Hockey Sticks/Bronzed Baby Shoes/Treadmills and Handheld Computers

  An in-depth look at how professional hockey players' sticks are manufactured, as well as treadmills and hand-held computers

• Season 8 Episode 9: CO2 Cartridges, Pretzels, Scissor Lifts and Skating Rinks

  The manufacturing processes behind carbon dioxide cartridges, pretzels, scissor lifts and skating rinks

• Season 8 Episode 8: Pro Hockey Sticks/Bronzed Baby Shoes/Treadmills

  An in-depth look at how professional hockey players' sticks are manufactured, as well as treadmills and hand held computers

• Season 8 Episode 7: Electric Violins, Ball Bearings, Photographs and Welding Electrodes

  The manufacture of ball bearings, electric violins, photographs and welding electrodes, and how the processes have evolved over the years

• Season 8 Episode 6: Fishing Reels, Miniature Houses and Kitchen Mixers

  The manufacture of fishing reels, miniature houses and kitchen mixers, and how their production processes have changed with improvements in technology

• Season 8 Episode 5: Pistons, Paint Rollers, Parachutes and Chimneys

  The processes used to make pistons, paint rollers, parachutes and chimneys, and how these methods have evolved over the years with advances in technology

• Season 8 Episode 4: Deep Cycle Batteries, Tins and Optical Lenses

  An investigation into the manufacturing processes of deep cycle batteries, tins and optical lenses

• Season 8 Episode 3: Lacrosse Sticks, Frozen Food Products, Torches and Paintbrushes

  Examining how lacrosse sticks, frozen food products, flashlights and paintbrushes are manufactured, and the way they have evolved over the years

• Season 8 Episode 2: Glass Bottles, Hacksaws and Goalkeepers' Masks

  The manufacturing processes behind glass bottles, hacksaws and ice hockey goalkeepers' masks

• Season 8 Episode 1: Motorcycles, Clay Pipes, Drumsticks and Whistles

  The processes involved in the creation of motorcycles, clay pipes, drumsticks and whistles

How It's Made: Season 7 (2006 - 2007)

• Season 7 Episode 13: Yacht Wheels, Braided Rugs, Automobile Thermostats and Chisels

  The manufacturing processes behind yacht wheels, braided rugs, automobile thermostats and chisels

• Season 7 Episode 12: Drill Bits, Photo Booths and Stamps

  The production processes behind the making of drill bits, photo booths and stamps, and the way their manufacture has changed with technological advances

• Season 7 Episode 11: Halogen Bulbs, Aluminium Ladders, Cellulose Insulation and Bamboo Fly Rods

  The techniques used in the making of halogen bulbs, aluminium ladders, cellulose insulation and bamboo fly rods are examined

• Season 7 Episode 10: Firefighter Helmets, Nautical Compasses, Packaging Tubes and Hand Saws

  The manufacturing processes involved in the creation of firefighter helmets, nautical compasses, packaging tubes and hand saws

• Season 7 Episode 9: Carbon Fibre Masts, Fortune Cookies, Imax Projectors and Roller Chains

  The manufacturing processes behind carbon fibre masts, fortune cookies, Imax projectors and roller chains

• Season 7 Episode 8: Inflatable Safety Devices, Braille Typewriters and Carbon Fibre Cellos

  The manufacture of inflatable safety devices, Braille typewriters and carbon-fibre cellos, and how their production processes have changed over the years

• Season 7 Episode 7: Crayons, Wooden Kayaks, Lawn Mowers and Gold Chains

  The manufacturing processes behind crayons, wooden kayaks, lawnmowers and gold chains, and how these methods have changed with technology

• Season 7 Episode 6: Glass Cookware, Soap Bars, Steel Drums and Firefighter Uniforms

  The methods of manufacture used to produce glass cookware, soap bars, steel drums and firefighter uniforms

• Season 7 Episode 5: Matches, Carousel Horses, Fine Porcelain and Car Fuel Tanks

  Insight into the processes behind the making of matches, carousel horses, fine porcelain, automobile fuel tanks

• Season 7 Episode 4: Balloons, Wallpaper, Frozen French Fries and Incandescent Light Bulbs

  The evolving techniques involved in making balloons, frozen chips, incandescent light bulbs and wallpaper

• Season 7 Episode 3: Lighters, Fossils, Hockey Pucks and High-Pressure Cylinders

  The evolving techniques involved in the making of lighters, hockey pucks and high-pressure cylinders

• Season 7 Episode 2: Engine Blocks, Jawbreakers, Drum Shells and Drums

  The evolving techniques involved in making jawbreaker gobstoppers, drums and drum shells and engine blocks

• Season 7 Episode 1: Footballs, Electric Guitar Amplifiers, Marbles and Airplane Propellers

  The manufacturing processes involved in making marbles, aeroplane propellers and footballs

How It's Made: Season 6 (2006)

• Season 6 Episode 13: Coloured Crayons, Model Boats and Amphibious Vehicles

  The processes involved in making coloured crayons, model boats and amphibious vehicles, examining how these methods have evolved with changes in technology

• Season 6 Episode 12: Air Bags, Jelly Beans and Domestic Water Heaters

  The science and technology behind the manufacture of air bags, jelly beans and domestic water heaters, and how these methods have evolved over time

• Season 6 Episode 11: Individual Transporters, Post Clocks and Drum Heads

  The manufacturing processes involved in the making of individual transporters, post clocks and drum heads. Plus, how these methods have evolved with developments in technology

• Season 6 Episode 10: Windshields, English Saddles, Butter and Electric Guitars

  The manufacture of windscreens, saddles and electric guitars, and how the process of producing butter has changed over the years

• Season 6 Episode 9: Vinyl Records, Bagels and Cedar Canoes

  The processes involved in making vinyl records, bagels and cedar canoes, and how these methods have evolved with changes in technology

• Season 6 Episode 8: Fibreglass Insulation, Gumball Machines and Exhaust Systems

  How fibreglass insulation, gumball machines and exhaust systems are made and the ways in which these methods have changed with developments in technology

• Season 6 Episode 7: Coffee Machines, Mascots and Hammocks

  How ice hockey goalkeepers' pads, cardboard boxes and crystal wine glasses are made, and the ways in which manufacturing processes have been affected by technological progress

• Season 6 Episode 6: Guitar Strings, Highlighters and Escalator Handrails

  The manufacturing processes involved in creating highlighters, escalator handrails and guitar strings, and how these methods have evolved with changes in technology

• Season 6 Episode 5: Billiard Cues, Ice Sculptures and Air Filters

  The skills and technology involved in making ice sculptures, billiard cues and air filters, and how these methods have evolved with time

• Season 6 Episode 4: Seatbelts, Hot Air Balloons and Wax Figurines

  The manufacturing processes involved in creating seatbelts, hot air balloons and wax figurines, examining how these methods have adapted to modern technology

• Season 6 Episode 3: Rope, Billiard Tables and Sailboards

  The processes involved in manufacturing rope, billiard tables and sailboards, and how advances in technology have led to improved production methods

• Season 6 Episode 2: Springs, Pavers and Pianos

  The methods involved in making springs and pianos, and how they have changed with advances in technology

• Season 6 Episode 1: Three-Wheel Vehicles, Baseball Bats and Artificial Bonsai

  The processes involved in manufacturing three-wheel vehicles, baseball bats, artificial bonsais and trombones, and how these methods have changed with modern technology

How It's Made: Season 5 (2005)

• Season 5 Episode 13: Electric Panels, Kites and Toothbrushes

  How electric panels, kites and toothbrushes are made, where the materials come from and the ways in which the manufacturing processes have evolved over the years

• Season 5 Episode 12: Kitchen Knives, Mannequins and Hypodermic Needles

  The processes involved in manufacturing kitchen knives, mannequins and hypodermic needles, and how they have changed with advances in technology

• Season 5 Episode 11: Cement, Caskets, Soft Drinks and Glider Rockets

  How cement, coffins, soft drinks and glider rockets are made, and the ways in which these processes have advanced over the years

• Season 5 Episode 10: Goalie Pads, Wine Glasses and Cardboard Boxes

  How ice hockey goalkeepers' pads, label pins, cardboard boxes and crystal wine glasses are made, and the ways in which manufacturing processes have been affected by technological progress

• Season 5 Episode 9: Bagpipes, Yule Logs and Fishing Lures

  The processes involved in creating bagpipes, yule logs and fishing lures, and an examination of how they have evolved over the years

• Season 5 Episode 8: Suits of Armour, Street Light Poles, Bent Hardwood and Membrane Switches

  The manufacturing processes behind suits of armour, membrane switches and sculpted hardwood, and how the methods have evolved over the years

• Season 5 Episode 7: Golf Balls, Furniture Handles, Parking Meters and Room Dividers

  The manufacturing processes involved in making golf balls, furniture handles, parking meters and room dividers

• Season 5 Episode 6: Alkaline Batteries, Wheelchairs, Flutes and Cowboy Boots

  How alkaline batteries, wheelchairs and flutes are made, with an examination of the ways in which these methods have been affected by changes in technology

• Season 5 Episode 5: Ambulances, Dining Room Furniture, Diatonic Accordions and Acrylic Awards

  The processes involved in manufacturing dining-room furniture, ambulances and accordions and how they have evolved over the years

• Season 5 Episode 4: Hockey Gloves, Remoulded Tyres and Waste Water Treatment

  Hockey gloves, snack cakes, remolded tires and wastewater treatment plants. Find out what it takes to make them.

• Season 5 Episode 3: Robotic Arms, Tattoos, Napkins and Concrete Pipes

  The processes involved in creating robotic arms, tattoos, napkins and concrete pipes, and how these methods have evolved over the years

• Season 5 Episode 2: Wood-Burning Stoves, Ballet Slippers and Buses

  The processes by which wood-burning stoves, ballet slippers and buses are made, and the ways in which they have evolved with modern technology

• Season 5 Episode 1: Marshmallow Cookies, Loudspeakers and Electronic Door Locks

  The processes involved in manufacturing marshmallow biscuits, loudspeakers and electronic door locks and the evolution of these methods with changes in technology

How It's Made: Season 4 (2005)

• Season 4 Episode 13: Putty Knives, Garage Doors, Electric Motors and Wool

  The manufacturing procedures involved in making putty knives, garage doors, electric motors and wool, and how advances in technology have changed these methods

• Season 4 Episode 12: Decorative Mouldings, Commercial Pulleys and Hoses

  The processes involved in creating decorative mouldings, commercial pulleys and hoses, and an insight into how they have evolved over the years

• Season 4 Episode 11: Laminate Flooring, Frozen Treats and Detergents

  Where laminate flooring, frozen treats and detergents come from, and how their manufacturing processes have developed over the years

• Season 4 Episode 10: Plastic Cups, Cutlery, Special Effects Make-Up and Gold Mining

  The processes involved in manufacturing plastic cups, cutlery and special effects make-up, and the methods for mining gold

  Next on: Sunday 27th December 2:00am EST - Science Channel
• Season 4 Episode 9: Car Engines, Flour, Recliners and Envelopes

  The processes involved in making car engines, flour, recliners and envelopes, and how manufacturing methods have advanced with modern technology

• Season 4 Episode 8: Ceramic Tiles, Steel Forgings and Skateboards

  The inspiration for ceramic tiles, steel forgings and skateboards, and how their manufacturing processes have advanced with technology

  Next on: Saturday 26th December 5:00pm EST - Science Channel
• Season 4 Episode 7: Mattresses, Hardwood Floors and Corrugated Pipes

  The processes involved in making 3D signs, mattresses, hardwood floors and corrugated pipes, and how production methods have changed with advances in technology

  Next on: Sunday 3rd January 6:00pm EST - Science Channel
• Season 4 Episode 6: Brushes, Blackboards, Smoked Salmon and Zips

  The processes involved in making brushes, blackboards, smoked salmon and zips, and the ways in which they have evolved over time

• Season 4 Episode 5: Grinding Wheels, Window Blinds, Compost and Milk

  The processes involved in producing grinding wheels, window blinds, compost and milk, and the ways in which manufacturing techniques have changed over the time

  Next on: Saturday 26th December 6:30pm EST - Science Channel
• Season 4 Episode 4: Conga Drums, Metal Plating and Buttons

  The processes involved in making conga drums, metal plating and buttons, and how they have evolved over the years

• Season 4 Episode 3: Cutting Tools, Stained Glass and Recorders

  The technology behind high-precision cutting tools, stained glass and recorders, and how production methods have advanced over time

• Season 4 Episode 2: Plastic Moulds, Filing Cabinets and Blown Glass

  An examination of the processes involved in manufacturing plastic moulds, filing cabinets, and blown glasses, revealing how they have improved over the years

  Next on: Saturday 26th December 7:00pm EST - Science Channel
• Season 4 Episode 1: Plastic Bottles, Eggs, Jars and Wooden Pens

  Plastic bottles, jars and wooden pens are put under the microscope to explore how they are made. Plus, how eggs are collected and packaged

How It's Made: Season 3 (2003 - 2004)

• Season 3 Episode 13: Firefighters' Boots, Garden Tools and Automated Machines

  The processes involved in manufacturing firefighters' boots, garden tools and automated machines, and how they have developed over the years

  Next on: Saturday 26th December 6:00pm EST - Science Channel
• Season 3 Episode 12: Pre-Packaged Chicken and Video Games

  The processing of pre-packaged chicken and the risks involved in developing video games, which cost millions to manufacture and demand global sales to recoup their investment

  Next on: Sunday 3rd January 6:30pm EST - Science Channel
• Season 3 Episode 11: Car Radiators and Filo Pastry

  The manufacturing processes of car radiators and filo pastry, with an insight into how they have improved with modern technology

• Season 3 Episode 10: Wind Generators, PVC Gloves and Fire Engines

  The processes involved in manufacturing wind generators, PVC gloves and fire engines, and how they have developed over the years

• Season 3 Episode 9: Inflatable Toys, Couscous and Modelling Dough

  The manufacturing processes involved in producing inflatable toys, couscous and modelling dough, and how these methods have evolved over the years

• Season 3 Episode 8: Cut Flowers, Sticky Tape, Tofu and Lottery Tickets

  Where freshly cut flowers, sticky tape, tofu and lottery tickets come from, and how their production processes have developed over the years

• Season 3 Episode 7: Mustard, Violins and Toilet Paper

  How the manufacturing processes of table mustard, violins and toilet paper have evolved since their initial invention

• Season 3 Episode 6: Yoghurt, Candles and Neon Signs

  The manufacture of yoghurt, candles and neon signs, how they were originally created, and the development of these methods as technology has evolved

• Season 3 Episode 5: Artificial Eyes, Pet Food and Mirrors

  Designers and craftsmen explain the processes involved in the manufacturing of artificial eyes, pet food and mirrors, and how these methods have changed with technology

• Season 3 Episode 4: Boiled Sweets, Polystyrene and Metal Fences

  The manufacturing processes behind boiled sweets, polystyrene and metal fences, with comments from those involved in their production

• Season 3 Episode 3: Decorative Mouldings, Hand Tools and Cotton Swabs

  The processes involved in making decorative mouldings, hand tools and cotton swabs and how they have evolved with modern technology

• Season 3 Episode 2: Combination Locks, Caravans and Erasers

  The processes involved in manufacturing combination locks, caravans and erasers, and how their production has changed with advances in technology

  Next on: Saturday 26th December 5:30pm EST - Science Channel
• Season 3 Episode 1: Cranberries, Cotton Yarn and Road Signs

  The processes involved in making cotton yarn and road signs, and how their manufacture has changed with developments in technology. Plus, how cranberries are commercially produced

  Next on: Saturday 26th December 7:30pm EST - Science Channel

How It's Made: Season 2 (2002 - 2008)

• Season 2 Episode 13: Ball Bearings, Electrical Wires and Automated Machines

  The manufacture of ball bearings, electrical wires and automated machines, examining how the processes have changed over the years

  Next on: Saturday 26th December 10:00pm EST - Science Channel
• Season 2 Episode 12: Shopping Trolleys, Collectable Coins and People Carriers

  The production of shopping trolleys, collectable coins and people carriers, and how their manufacturing processes have developed over the years

• Season 2 Episode 11: Artificial Limbs, Peanut Butter and Light Bulbs

  The manufacturing processes involved in producing artificial limbs, peanut butter and high-intensity light bulbs

  Next on: Saturday 26th December 8:30pm EST - Science Channel
• Season 2 Episode 10: Jelly Sweets, Aluminium Cans and Bronze Sculptures

  An insight into the manufacturing processes behind jelly sweets, aluminium cans and bronze sculptures, with comment by those involved in their production

• Season 2 Episode 9: False Teeth, Steel Safes, Aeroplanes and Maple Syrup

  The manufacturing processes used to make false teeth, steel safes, aeroplanes and maple syrup, and how methods have changed with technological progress

• Season 2 Episode 8: Tumble Dryers, Bubblegum and Fireworks

  Investigating how the concepts of electric cars, bubble gum and fireworks were conceived, and the processes involved in manufacturing them

• Season 2 Episode 7: Carpets, Bottled Water and Acoustic Guitars

  The designers and craftsmen behind the manufacture and marketing of carpets, bottled water and acoustic guitars discuss the processes involved in their work

• Season 2 Episode 6: Diamond Cutting, Wooden Doors, Paintballs and Newspapers

  How cut diamonds, wooden doors, paintballs and newspapers are produced, and the ways in which their manufacturing processes have developed over the years

• Season 2 Episode 5: Hydroponic Lettuce/ Construction Wood/ Recycling

  The processes of preparing construction wood, recycling old materials and creating fishing flies, and how these methods have evolved over time

• Season 2 Episode 4: Winter Jackets, Animation, Mushrooms and Gold Rings

  The ways in which winter jackets, animation, mushrooms and gold rings are produced and how their manufacture has altered over the decades

• Season 2 Episode 3: Jet Skis, Office Furniture, Wine and Ice Skates

  The processes involved in making jet skis, office furniture, wine and ice skates, and how their production methods have evolved over the years with changes in technology

• Season 2 Episode 2: Honey, Fibre Optics and Bricks

  The processes used in the production of honey, fibre optics and bricks, with an insight into how their use became popular in the modern world

• Season 2 Episode 1: Lenses, Granite, Crisps and Computer Processors

  The work involved in making lenses, crisps and computer processors and how production methods have changed over time. Plus, the natural processes involved in the formation of granite

How It's Made: Season 1 (2001 - 2002)

• Season 1 Episode 13: Bicycle Helmets, Lithium Batteries and Car Brakes

  An insight into the manufacturing processes behind bicycle helmets, aluminium, lithium batteries and car brakes, with comment by those involved

  Next on: Saturday 26th December 10:30pm EST - Science Channel
• Season 1 Episode 12: Bottle Tops, Chocolate, Pills and Pasta

  An investigation into the origins of bottle tops, chocolate, light bulbs, pills and pasta, where the ideas for them came from and how they were put into practice

  Next on: Saturday 26th December 8:00pm EST - Science Channel
• Season 1 Episode 11: Plastic Bags, Solar Panels and Petrol Containers

  The processes involved in manufacturing plastic bags, solar panels, petrol containers and ice hockey sticks, and how they have evolved over the years

• Season 1 Episode 10: Holograms, Package Printing and Canned Sweetcorn

  The manufacturing processes of holograms, package printing and tinned sweetcorn, and how their production methods have evolved over time

• Season 1 Episode 9: Apple Juice, Cosmetics and Steel

  The processes used to make apple juice, cosmetics and steel, and how these methods have evolved over the years with advances in technology

• Season 1 Episode 8: Trucks, Plasters, Circuit Boards and Spirits

  The processes of making lorries, plasters, circuit boards and spirits and how they have developed and evolved over the years

• Season 1 Episode 7: Kayaks, Safety Boots and Electronic Signs

  An insight into the processes involved in manufacturing kayaks, safety boots, breakfast cereal and electronic signs, with comment by those involved

• Season 1 Episode 6: Nails, Staples, Safety Glasses and Bicycles

  The manufacture of nails, staples, safety glasses and bicycles, and how the processes behind them have developed over the years

• Season 1 Episode 5: Copy Paper, Jeans and Computers

  The creation of copy paper, jeans and computers, examining how their designs were conceived and the ways in which they have advanced with technology

• Season 1 Episode 4: Hearing Aids, 3D Puzzles and Toilets

  Hearing aids, 3D puzzles and toilets, examining how their designs were conceived and the ways in which they have evolved over the years

• Season 1 Episode 3: Toothpicks, Acrylic Bathtubs, Helicopters and Beer

  How toothpicks, acrylic bathtubs, helicopters and beer are produced, and the ways in which their manufacturing processes have evolved over time

• Season 1 Episode 2: CDs, Tights and Mozzarella

  Designers and craftsmen reveal where paint, CDs, tights and mozzarella come from and how they are produced, charting the changes in their manufacture due to technological progress

• Season 1 Episode 1: Contact Lenses, Bread and Foil

  The design and manufacturing processes used to make contact lenses, bread and foil, and the ways in their production has evolved over the years

How It's Made:

• Professional cookware, Luxury inlaid boxes, High-efficiency water heaters, Ferrari engines

  The manufacture of professional cookware, luxury inlaid boxes, high-efficiency water heaters and Ferrari engines

• Screwdrivers

  The processes used to create screwdrivers, compact track loaders, physician scales and carbon fibre bats