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The Best Episodes of Bang Goes the Theory Season 5

Every episode of Bang Goes the Theory Season 5 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Bang Goes the Theory Season 5!

The Best Episodes of Bang Goes the Theory Season 5

Dallas Campbell, Liz Bonnin, Jem Stansfield and Dr. Yan Wong take on the scientific world by devising their own ingenious ways of explaining cutting-edge developments...
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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Bang Goes the Theory Season 5 Episode 1 - Diamonds, Popcorn and Cancer
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    #1 - Diamonds, Popcorn and Cancer

    S5:E1

    Jem makes his own diamond and then proves they aren't forever. Dr Yan explains the science of popcorn, and Dallas investigates why we haven't cured cancer yet, meeting the team that hope to change that.

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  2. Bang Goes the Theory Season 5 Episode 2 - Rip Currents, Evolution and Making Gold
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    #2 - Rip Currents, Evolution and Making Gold

    S5:E2

    In the second episode of the science series, Liz hits the beach with the RNLI to experience the power of rip currents; Dr Yan attempts to demonstrate evolution by drawing a couple of lines; and Jem is back in the workshop, turning everyday scrap into gold.

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  3. Bang Goes the Theory Season 5 Episode 3 - Rockets, Robots
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    #3 - Rockets, Robots

    S5:E3

    Jem Stansfield witnesses the power of rockets as he spends time with the team working on the Bloodhound land-speed record project. Dr Yan Wong re-creates an ancient Greek experiment to measure Earth's circumference with two sticks, and Dallas Campbell goes in search of a robot he can call his own.

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  4. Bang Goes the Theory Season 5 Episode 4 - Stem Cell Research, Memory
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    #4 - Stem Cell Research, Memory

    S5:E4

    Liz Bonnin investigates new stem-cell research that could change the face of organ transplant surgery, Dr Yan Wong tries out the Nocebo effect (placebo's evil twin), and at a memory boot camp Dallas Campbell discovers how to remember where he left his keys.

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  5. Bang Goes the Theory Season 5 Episode 5 - Bedbugs, Gravitational Lensing and Statistics
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    #5 - Bedbugs, Gravitational Lensing and Statistics

    S5:E5

    Liz investigates an increasingly common and unwelcome guest - the bedbug. Meanwhile, Yan explains why statistics are not to be trusted, and Dallas goes stargazing in California.

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  6. Bang Goes the Theory Season 5 Episode 6 - Tooth Decay and Refreezing food
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    #6 - Tooth Decay and Refreezing food

    S5:E6

    Dallas attempts to find out what causes tooth decay and gum disease. Yan explains the reason why refreezing food is not a good idea. Jem takes a look at some new research that claims electric lights can play havoc with the way we sleep.

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  7. Bang Goes the Theory Season 5 Episode 7 - Helium Shortage, Radiation and Airport Security
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    #7 - Helium Shortage, Radiation and Airport Security

    S5:E7

    Dallas investigates a potential global helium shortage, Dr Yan tests shoppers on how much they know about radiation, and Liz tries out the new airport security technology that can see beneath your clothes.

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  8. Bang Goes the Theory Season 5 Episode 8 - Nuclear Power
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    #8 - Nuclear Power

    S5:E8

    In the aftermath of the Fukushima radiation scare, the team turns its attention to nuclear power. Jem climbs into a reaction chamber to explain how a nuclear power station works and what happened in Japan. Meanwhile, Dallas investigates the clean-up operation for radioactive waste, and Liz looks at what radiation does to the human body.

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Season 5 Ratings Summary

"Diamonds, Popcorn and Cancer" is the best rated episode of "Bang Goes the Theory" season 5. It scored /10 based on 0 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 8/15/2011. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "Rip Currents, Evolution and Making Gold".