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The Best Episodes of How Do They Do It? Season 5

Every episode of How Do They Do It? Season 5 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of How Do They Do It? Season 5!

The Best Episodes of How Do They Do It? Season 5

An insider's look at the engineering and scientific miracles behind the things that form the modern world.
  1. Background image for Panama Canal, Waste Disposal
    7.0/10(9 votes)

    #1 - Panama Canal, Waste Disposal

    S5:E1

    Learning how large ships make their way through the Panama Canal; technology assists in waste management.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  2. Background image for World's Strongest Knife, Diamonds, Bricks
    7.5/10(10 votes)

    #2 - World's Strongest Knife, Diamonds, Bricks

    S5:E2

    The world's strongest knives; growing diamonds in a laboratory; producing enough bricks to build the modern world.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  3. Background image for Electricity, Floating Crane
    7.7/10(9 votes)

    #3 - Electricity, Floating Crane

    S5:E3

    The science behind electricity; the world's largest floating cranes.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  4. Background image for Drinking Water, Television Screens, Family Cars
    7.2/10(8 votes)

    #4 - Drinking Water, Television Screens, Family Cars

    S5:E4

    Providing fresh drinking water in the desert; LED television screens; Ferrari sports cars.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  5. Background image for Overnight Parcel Delivery, Coal Mining
    7.6/10(12 votes)

    #5 - Overnight Parcel Delivery, Coal Mining

    S5:E5

    Discover how packages are shipped worldwide in less than 24 hours; mining enough coal to feed the world's power stations.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  6. Background image for Tetra Pak, Pre-Fab Houses, Ambulances
    7.7/10(10 votes)

    #6 - Tetra Pak, Pre-Fab Houses, Ambulances

    S5:E6

    Manufacturing drink cartons; prefabricated homes; mobile intensive-care vehicles.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  8. Background image for Weather Forcasting, Hovercrafts
    7.2/10(9 votes)

    #7 - Weather Forcasting, Hovercrafts

    S5:E7

    How meteorologists forecast the weather; the Swedish armed forces use hovercrafts to carry troops and equipment over many types of surfaces.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  9. Background image for Freeways, Minting Coins
    7.7/10(10 votes)

    #8 - Freeways, Minting Coins

    S5:E8

    Constructing freeways to handle a quarter of a million cars each day; minting coins.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  10. Background image for Container Ships, Peterbilt Trucks
    7.7/10(10 votes)

    #9 - Container Ships, Peterbilt Trucks

    S5:E9

    Large cargo ships transport goods around the world; Peterbilt makes large, custom built trucks.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  11. Background image for Windshield Wipers, Space Shuttle, Binoculars
    7.4/10(10 votes)

    #10 - Windshield Wipers, Space Shuttle, Binoculars

    S5:E10

    The rockets that launch the space shuttle; binocular lenses; windshield wiper blades.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  12. Background image for Transporting Oil Rigs, Electric Razors
    7.2/10(8 votes)

    #11 - Transporting Oil Rigs, Electric Razors

    S5:E11

    Transporting oil rigs long distances; making electric shavers.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  13. Background image for Halogen Light Bulbs, Mufflers, Locks
    6.1/10(10 votes)

    #12 - Halogen Light Bulbs, Mufflers, Locks

    S5:E12

    Manufacturing halogen light bulbs; car mufflers; creating unique lock and key sets.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  14. Background image for Airbus, Chainsaws
    7.2/10(9 votes)

    #13 - Airbus, Chainsaws

    S5:E13

    How the latest generation of passenger aircraft are assembled; a lightweight chainsaw can have more muscle and a sharper bite than a great white shark.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  15. Background image for Hydroelectric Dam, Silicon Chips
    7.0/10(8 votes)

    #14 - Hydroelectric Dam, Silicon Chips

    S5:E14

    Generating power from hydroelectric dams; manufacturing powerful computer microchips.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  16. Background image for Refine Crude Oil, Swiss Army Knife
    7.2/10(8 votes)

    #15 - Refine Crude Oil, Swiss Army Knife

    S5:E15

    How gasoline is delivered to the pumps; the making of Swiss Army knives.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  17. Background image for Carpets, LEGO
    7.1/10(10 votes)

    #16 - Carpets, LEGO

    S5:E16

    The making of wool carpeting and LEGO children's toys.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  18. Background image for High-Speed Trains, Ballpoint Pens
    6.4/10(12 votes)

    #17 - High-Speed Trains, Ballpoint Pens

    S5:E17

    The technology behind high-speed trains; manufacturing ballpoint pens.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  19. Background image for Mirrors, 2D and 3D Vehicle Wrapping
    7.0/10(8 votes)

    #18 - Mirrors, 2D and 3D Vehicle Wrapping

    S5:E18

    The secrets behind the manufacturing of mirrors; creating a two-dimensional design for a 3-D car.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  20. Background image for Durable Jeans, Perfect Wine Glasses
    7.2/10(9 votes)

    #19 - Durable Jeans, Perfect Wine Glasses

    S5:E19

    Manufacturing durable jeans; creating the perfect wine glass.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  21. Background image for Aluminium Foil, GPS Systems
    7.3/10(9 votes)

    #20 - Aluminium Foil, GPS Systems

    S5:E20

    Turning sand into aluminum foil; how a GPS (global positioning system) guides people to a specific destination.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

Season 5 Ratings Summary

"Panama Canal, Waste Disposal" is the best rated episode of "How Do They Do It?" season 5. It scored 7/10 based on 9 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 3/3/2008. This episode is rated 0.5 points higher than the second-best, "World's Strongest Knife, Diamonds, Bricks".