How Do They Do It? backdrop
Documentary

The Best Episodes of How Do They Do It? Season 7

Every episode of How Do They Do It? Season 7 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of How Do They Do It? Season 7!

Binge this in 7h 20m•Peaking at 7.6/10

An insider's look at the engineering and scientific miracles behind the things that form the modern world.

Airs on
Discovery
BestEpisodes
WorstEpisodes
BestSeasons
AllEpisodes

Seasons17

All1234567891011121314151617

Episode Rankings

  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    How Do They Do It? Season 7 Episode 1 - Underground World, Gunmakers
    7.1/10(13 votes)

    #1 - Underground World, Gunmakers

    S7:E1

    Head underground into America's largest mine to find out how lead is extracted. And how do they manufacture and test made-to-measure shotguns?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  2. How Do They Do It? Season 7 Episode 2 - Diggers, Taste Of The Orient, Into The Void
    7.2/10(13 votes)

    #2 - Diggers, Taste Of The Orient, Into The Void

    S7:E2

    How do they operate the world's most versatile construction machines? Plus, how do they maintain the Willis Tower Skydeck in Chicago?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  3. How Do They Do It? Season 7 Episode 3 - Peanut Butter, Breaking Point
    7.0/10(11 votes)

    #3 - Peanut Butter, Breaking Point

    S7:E3

    How are peanuts harvested, roasted and transformed into peanut butter; and how are domestic appliances tested?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  4. How Do They Do It? Season 7 Episode 4 - Smooth As Marble, Hot Stuff, Umbrellas
    7.6/10(12 votes)

    #4 - Smooth As Marble, Hot Stuff, Umbrellas

    S7:E4

    How do they mine marble for Washington's monuments; how do they make Tabasco Sauce; and how do they produce storm proof umbrellas?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  5. How Do They Do It? Season 7 Episode 5 - Tales From The Black Stuff, Silk, In The Can
    7.6/10(12 votes)

    #5 - Tales From The Black Stuff, Silk, In The Can

    S7:E5

    How do they make Irish stout and how do they use silkworms to create gunpowder bags and clothes? Plus, how do they put soup into cans?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  6. How Do They Do It? Season 7 Episode 6 - Fire Extinguishers, Cruise Liner
    7.3/10(13 votes)

    #6 - Fire Extinguishers, Cruise Liner

    S7:E6

    How are phosphates used to put out fires; and how are cruise liners fuelled up and stocked with supplies before a voyage?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

    7. Trending NowTRENDING NOW

    The 20 BEST Episodes of How Do They Do It?

    READ
  7. How Do They Do It? Season 7 Episode 7 - Aircraft Tyres, Six Shooters, Fever Pitch
    6.7/10(10 votes)

    #7 - Aircraft Tyres, Six Shooters, Fever Pitch

    S7:E7

    How do they make aeroplane tyres; how do they fire the fastest guns in the west; and how do they make artificial turf for football pitches?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  8. How Do They Do It? Season 7 Episode 8 - Soft As Sponge, The Knowledge
    7.2/10(10 votes)

    #8 - Soft As Sponge, The Knowledge

    S7:E8

    In this episode, learn how they dive for sponges and how taxi drivers know their way to so many different destinations.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  9. How Do They Do It? Season 7 Episode 9 - Money Movers, Catch Of The Day, Amazing Grace
    7.0/10(10 votes)

    #9 - Money Movers, Catch Of The Day, Amazing Grace

    S7:E9

    How do they transport cash securely; how do they land big game fish; and how do they produce bagpipes?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  10. How Do They Do It? Season 7 Episode 10 - Crash Testing, Books Etc, Margarine
    6.6/10(13 votes)

    #10 - Crash Testing, Books Etc, Margarine

    S7:E10

    How do they design cars that will protect you in a crash; how do they print a bestseller; and how do they transform oil into margarine?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  11. How Do They Do It? Season 7 Episode 11 - Whisky Galore, Disaster Prevention
    7.2/10(9 votes)

    #11 - Whisky Galore, Disaster Prevention

    S7:E11

    How is water transformed into whisky; and how are they preparing for another natural disaster like Hurricane Katrina?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  12. How Do They Do It? Season 7 Episode 12 - Sugar, Fish Farming
    7.0/10(10 votes)

    #12 - Sugar, Fish Farming

    S7:E12

    How do they transform raw cane into sugar; how do they farm fish; and how do they create tailor made suits that are ready within the day?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  13. How Do They Do It? Season 7 Episode 13 - Money, Shoe-In
    7.0/10(10 votes)

    #13 - Money, Shoe-In

    S7:E13

    How are banknotes designed and printed; and how is leather hide transformed into pairs of shiny shoes?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  14. How Do They Do It? Season 7 Episode 14 - Battery Power, Chocolate, Toothbrushes
    7.5/10(12 votes)

    #14 - Battery Power, Chocolate, Toothbrushes

    S7:E14

    How do they make toothbrushes; how do they produce millions of car batteries; and how are cacao beans transformed into chocolate?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  15. How Do They Do It? Season 7 Episode 15 - Eiffel Tower, Snowboards
    7.3/10(10 votes)

    #15 - Eiffel Tower, Snowboards

    S7:E15

    How do they carry out maintenance on the Eiffel Tower; and how do they design and build the ultimate snowboards?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  16. How Do They Do It? Season 7 Episode 16 - Decaf Coffee, Smoked Fish, Water Jets
    7.0/10(10 votes)

    #16 - Decaf Coffee, Smoked Fish, Water Jets

    S7:E16

    How do they turn coffee beans into decaffeinated coffee; how do they smoke fish; and how do they use water to power ships?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  17. How Do They Do It? Season 7 Episode 17 - Blaze Cops, Oaked
    7.0/10(11 votes)

    #17 - Blaze Cops, Oaked

    S7:E17

    How do investigators establish the cause of a fire; and why are oak barrels important in traditional French winemaking?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  18. How Do They Do It? Season 7 Episode 18 - Lawnmowers, Bread, Clean Water
    7.2/10(15 votes)

    #18 - Lawnmowers, Bread, Clean Water

    S7:E18

    How do they build the world's fastest lawnmowers; how do they set the price of bread; and how do they use coconuts to clean water?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  19. How Do They Do It? Season 7 Episode 19 - Matches, Chrome
    7.1/10(11 votes)

    #19 - Matches, Chrome

    S7:E19

    How do they produce millions of matches; and how do they buff and polish chrome for the perfect shine?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  20. How Do They Do It? Season 7 Episode 20 - Off-Roaders, Saddles, Cakes
    7.4/10(12 votes)

    #20 - Off-Roaders, Saddles, Cakes

    S7:E20

    How do they build the best off-road cars; how can cowboys stay on a bucking bronco; and how do they transform flour into cakes?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

Season 7 Ratings Summary

"Underground World, Gunmakers" is the best rated episode of "How Do They Do It?" season 7. It scored 7.1/10 based on 13 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 6/4/2010. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Diggers, Taste Of The Orient, Into The Void".