Episode guide
Adam Ruins Everything: Season 1
26 episodes · premiered Sep 29, 2015
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- Episode 1: Adam Ruins Giving Sep 29, 2015 · 30m Adam exposes why shoe companies that give away free footwear do more harm than good, and explains why you should stop giving food pantries your leftover canned goods.
- Episode 2: Adam Ruins Security Oct 6, 2015 · 30m Adam sets his sights on security, explaining that airport security wastes too much of our time and money, medicine safety seals do nothing to protect us, and your credit card number isn't…
- Episode 3: Adam Ruins Cars Oct 13, 2015 · 30m Adam exposes the surprising truths behind car dealerships, and the fact that the concept of "jaywalking" was created by auto manufacturers to blame pedestrians for car crashes.
- Episode 4: Adam Ruins Forensic Science Oct 20, 2015 · 30m Adam uncovers the scary truth behind unreliable methods used as evidence in criminal cases. He exposes the flaws of fingerprinting, hair strand matches and bite mark analysis - which often…
- Episode 5: Adam Ruins Restaurants Oct 27, 2015 · 30m Adam explains why tipping is a custom worth ditching, shows that experts can't tell the difference between wines, and reveals that mislabeled seafood is rampant in the industry.
- Episode 6: Adam Ruins Hygiene Nov 3, 2015 · 30m Adam reveals that the term "halitosis" was popularized in a 1920's ad campaign that used cruel ads to make people insecure about their breath, and explains why running water is one of the…
- Episode 7: Adam Ruins Voting Nov 10, 2015 · 30m The twisted history of the Electoral College, explaining that the Founding Fathers did not want most Americans to vote.
- Episode 8: Adam Ruins Work Nov 17, 2015 · 30m Adam shows how the 40-hour work week not only exhausts employees but also harms businesses, reveals the legal mess of hiring interns and freelancers, and explores how discussing your…
- Episode 9: Adam Ruins Summer Fun Dec 1, 2015 · 30m Adam reveals that extended vacation makes you dumber, and that iconic rodent Mickey Mouse has made a mess of our copyright laws.
- Episode 10: Adam Ruins Sex Dec 8, 2015 · 30m This episode explains why circumcision is common in the United States, how Herpes isn't as scary as the media makes it seem, how most people do not truly understand the hymen, and explains…
- Episode 11: Adam Ruins Nutrition Dec 15, 2015 · 30m Adam shows why vitamin supplements don't make us any healthier, that the "balanced breakfast" we've been sold is anything but, and reveals how most of the nutritional science the media…
- Episode 12: Adam Ruins Death Dec 22, 2015 · 30m In a limbo setting, Adam exhibits several failed attempts at terrestrial immortality, and reveals the American funeral industry's more exploitive tactics of mourners. After his date dies…
- Episode 13: Adam Ruins Hollywood Aug 23, 2016 · 30m Straight from the red carpet (and with the help of celebrity guests Rachel Bloom and Ariana Madix), Adam exposes the hidden truths behind Hollywood's glitz and glamour, from the clothes…
- Episode 14: Adam Ruins Football Aug 30, 2016 · 30m Adam hits the gridiron to illustrate why the playoffs rarely determine which team is best, then he explores how hydration myths spread by sports drink companies are putting kids at risk…
- Episode 15: Adam Ruins Weddings Sep 6, 2016 · 30m Emily and Murph's wedding day is finally here - but Adam's gift of information may rain on their parade. Adam reveals how most wedding "traditions" were recently created by consumerism…
- Episode 16: Adam Ruins Malls Sep 13, 2016 · 30m Adam illustrates that shopping centres were created as tax loopholes for greedy developers, outlet stores are a scam selling low quality merchandise, and nutrient supplements are often…
- Episode 17: Adam Ruins Animals Sep 20, 2016 · 30m Adam explores how purebred dogs are genetic monsters created by bored Victorians and reveals how domestic cats are overpopulated, lethal killing machines.
- Episode 18: Adam Ruins Immigration Sep 27, 2016 · 30m
- Episode 19: Adam Ruins Housing Oct 4, 2016 · 30m Adam gets evicted from his home, and while searching for a new place, he exposes the harsh realities of real estate. Plus, Adam explains why helping the homeless is a lot simpler and more…
- Episode 20: Adam Ruins Drugs Nov 15, 2016 · 30m Adam weeds through the misconceptions of marijuana and exposes the blunt truth about the War on Drugs - that it stemmed from a racist and political agenda. Plus, Adam illustrates why…
- Episode 21: Adam Ruins Prison Nov 22, 2016 · 30m When Emily gets tossed in the slammer, her cellmate reveals that corporations make money off prison inmates while the system does nothing to reduce crime. Adam then sheds light on jail…
- Episode 22: Adam Ruins the Wild West Nov 29, 2016 · 30m Adam reveals how prostitution - despite its reputation - actually helped settle the West. He then explains why the "All-American Cowboy" is a myth and that the real western hero wasn't a…
- Episode 23: Adam Ruins the Internet Dec 6, 2016 · 30m While on a magical technological journey, Adam shows that smartphones are not the society-killers you'd think they are, American cable service providers are basically cartels, and most…
- Episode 24: Adam Ruins Justice Dec 13, 2016 · 30m After getting Emily out of prison, Adam and his sister Rhea take on the justice system; shining a spotlight on the infamous McDonalds hot coffee lawsuit and the substantial problems with…
- Episode 25: Adam Ruins Christmas Dec 20, 2016 · 30m Ho ho...huh?! Adam teaches his sister that the real St. Nick story is a lot creepier than she thought, and modern Santa was created by commercialism only a century ago. Adam also reveals…
- Episode 26: Adam Ruins Going Green Dec 27, 2016 · 30m Adam meets a young dad on a personal mission to save the world and end climate change...until Adam turns his world upside down. Find out why electric cars and green products don't make the…