The Best Episodes of How Do They Do It? Season 11
Every episode of How Do They Do It? Season 11 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of How Do They Do It? Season 11!
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Season 11 Ratings Summary
The best episode of "How Do They Do It?" season 11 is "Parmesan, Runways, Reclining Chairs", rated 6.8/10 from 9 user votes. It was directed by N/A and written by N/A. "Parmesan, Runways, Reclining Chairs" aired on 5/15/2014 and is rated 0.2 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "Carpets, Skis, Niagara Power".
6.8/10 9 votes#1 - Parmesan, Runways, Reclining Chairs
Season 11 Episode 1 - Aired 5/15/2014
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
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- 7.0/10 10 votes
#2 - Carpets, Skis, Niagara Power
Season 11 Episode 2 - Aired 5/22/2014
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
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- 7.4/10 10 votes
#3 - Nori, Beer Bottles, Shark Deterrents
Season 11 Episode 3 - Aired 5/29/2014
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.
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- 7.0/10 10 votes
#4 - Brass, Ice Patrol, Penjing
Season 11 Episode 4 - Aired 6/5/2014
Examining how the street lamps of Venice are cast, and how tiny trees are grown for the ancient Chinese art of penjing.
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- 7.0/10 8 votes
#5 - Racing Bikes, Stunt Pilots, Oil Well
Season 11 Episode 5 - Aired 6/12/2014
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.
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- 7.1/10 10 votes
#6 - Bagels, Racing Tires, Liuli Glass
Season 11 Episode 6 - Aired 6/19/2014
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.
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- 7.3/10 10 votes
#7 - Trash Collecting in Venice, Australian Sheepskin, Pond Algae
Season 11 Episode 7 - Aired 6/26/2014
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
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- 7.0/10 9 votes
#8 - Turkish Delight. Silver. Sunscreen
Season 11 Episode 8 - Aired 7/3/2014
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.
Director: N/A
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- 7.0/10 8 votes
#9 - Canvas. Stinky Tofu. Bottle Recycling
Season 11 Episode 9 - Aired 7/10/2014
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.
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- 6.8/10 8 votes
#10 - Beekeeping. Trikes. Body Armour
Season 11 Episode 10 - Aired 7/17/2014
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.
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- 7.0/10 8 votes
#11 - Heat-Proof Glass. ATMs. Pagani
Season 11 Episode 11 - Aired 10/10/2014
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.
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- 7.4/10 8 votes
#12 - Aquavit, Motorcycle Racing Suits, Cleaning a Cathedral
Season 11 Episode 12 - Aired Unknown
How the alcoholic spirit aquavit is made, and how kangaroos help protect motorcycle riders in a crash. Plus, a look at the cleaning of New York's St Patrick's Cathedral
Director: N/A
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- 7.2/10 9 votes
#13 - Dock Cranes, Plastic Bags, Baubles
Season 11 Episode 13 - Aired 10/24/2014
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...
Director: N/A
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- 7.5/10 9 votes
#14 - Balsamic Vinegar, Drysuits, Stunt Plane
Season 11 Episode 14 - Aired 10/24/2014
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?
Director: N/A
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- 7.0/10 8 votes
#15 - Super Steel, Wool, Kiteboards
Season 11 Episode 15 - Aired 11/7/2014
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.
Director: N/A
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- 7.2/10 8 votes
#16 - Soybean Matress, Aircraft Seats, Bra Design
Season 11 Episode 16 - Aired 11/21/2014
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.
Director: N/A
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- 7.3/10 9 votes
#17 - Dry Wall, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Statuettes, Skytruck
Season 11 Episode 17 - Aired 11/28/2014
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.
Director: N/A
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- NaN/10 0 votes
#18 - Car Windows, Glossy Lipstick
Season 11 Episode 18 - Aired 12/31/2014
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
Director: N/A
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- 7.2/10 8 votes
#19 - Madeira, Aircraft Seats, Batteries
Season 11 Episode 19 - Aired 12/31/2014
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
Director: N/A
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- 7.4/10 8 votes
#20 - Nickel, Canal Locks, Bubble Tea
Season 11 Episode 20 - Aired 12/31/2014
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
Director: N/A
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