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The Best Episodes of How It's Made Season 1

Every episode of How It's Made Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of How It's Made Season 1!

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Have you ever wondered how the products you use every day are made? How It's Made leads you through the process of how everyday products, such as apple juice, skateboards, engines, contact lenses, and many

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    How It's Made Season 1 Episode 1 - Aluminum Foil, Snowboards, Contact Lenses, Bread
    7.6/10(109 votes)

    #1 - Aluminum Foil, Snowboards, Contact Lenses, Bread

    S1:E1

    This episode demonstrates the production processes for aluminum foil, snowboards, contact lenses and bread, and shows how each is made.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. How It's Made Season 1 Episode 2 - Compact Discs, Mozzarella Cheese, Pantyhose, Fluorescent Tubes
    7.8/10(87 votes)

    #2 - Compact Discs, Mozzarella Cheese, Pantyhose, Fluorescent Tubes

    S1:E2

    This episode demonstrates the production processes for compact discs, mozzarella cheese, pantyhose and fluorescent tubes, and shows how each is made.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. How It's Made Season 1 Episode 3 - Toothpicks, Acrylic Bathtubs, Helicopters, Beer
    7.6/10(78 votes)

    #3 - Toothpicks, Acrylic Bathtubs, Helicopters, Beer

    S1:E3

    This episode demonstrates the production processes for toothpicks, acrylic bathtubs, helicopters and beer, and shows how each is made.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. How It's Made Season 1 Episode 4 - Hearing Aids, 3-D Puzzles, Rubber Mats, Toilets
    7.6/10(68 votes)

    #4 - Hearing Aids, 3-D Puzzles, Rubber Mats, Toilets

    S1:E4

    This episode demonstrates the production processes for hearing aids, 3-D puzzles, rubber mats and toilets, and shows how each is made.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. How It's Made Season 1 Episode 5 - Copy Paper, Jeans, Computers, Plate Glass
    7.6/10(62 votes)

    #5 - Copy Paper, Jeans, Computers, Plate Glass

    S1:E5

    This episode demonstrates the production processes for copy paper, jeans, computers and plate glass, and each shows how each is made.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. How It's Made Season 1 Episode 6 - Nails and Staples, Safety Glasses, Fabrics, Bicycles
    7.5/10(59 votes)

    #6 - Nails and Staples, Safety Glasses, Fabrics, Bicycles

    S1:E6

    This episode demonstrates the production processes for nails and staples, safety glasses, fabrics and bicycles, and shows how each is made.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. How It's Made Season 1 Episode 7 - Kayaks, Safety Boots, Electronic Signs, Cereals
    7.6/10(57 votes)

    #7 - Kayaks, Safety Boots, Electronic Signs, Cereals

    S1:E7

    This episode demonstrates the production processes for kayaks, safety boots, electronic signs and cereals, and shows how each is made.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. How It's Made Season 1 Episode 8 - Trucks, Adhesive Bandages, Computer Circuit Boards, Liquors
    7.5/10(54 votes)

    #8 - Trucks, Adhesive Bandages, Computer Circuit Boards, Liquors

    S1:E8

    This episode demonstrates the production processes for trucks, adhesive bandages, computer circuit boards and liquors, and shows how each is made.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. How It's Made Season 1 Episode 9 - Steel, Apple Juice, Aircraft Landing Gear, Cosmetics
    7.7/10(53 votes)

    #9 - Steel, Apple Juice, Aircraft Landing Gear, Cosmetics

    S1:E9

    This episode demonstrates the production processes for steel, apple juice, aircraft landing gear and cosmetics, and shows how each is made.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. How It's Made Season 1 Episode 10 - Holograms, Package Printing, Skin Culture, Canned Corn
    7.5/10(50 votes)

    #10 - Holograms, Package Printing, Skin Culture, Canned Corn

    S1:E10

    This episode demonstrates the production processes for holograms, package printing, skin cultures and canned corn, and shows how each is made.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. How It's Made Season 1 Episode 11 - Plastic Bags, Solar Panels, Plastic Gasoline Containers, Hockey Sticks
    7.7/10(50 votes)

    #11 - Plastic Bags, Solar Panels, Plastic Gasoline Containers, Hockey Sticks

    S1:E11

    This episode demonstrates the production processes for plastic bags, solar panels, plastic gasoline containers and hockey sticks, and shows how each is made.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. How It's Made Season 1 Episode 12 - Aluminum Screw Caps, Chocolate, Pills, Pasta
    7.9/10(49 votes)

    #12 - Aluminum Screw Caps, Chocolate, Pills, Pasta

    S1:E12

    This episode demonstrates the production processes for aluminum screw caps, chocolate, pills and pasta, and shows how each is made.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. How It's Made Season 1 Episode 13 - Bicycle Helmets, Aluminum, Car Brakes, Lithium Batteries
    7.3/10(46 votes)

    #13 - Bicycle Helmets, Aluminum, Car Brakes, Lithium Batteries

    S1:E13

    This episode demonstrates the production processes for bicycle helmets, lithium batteries, car brakes and aluminum, and shows how each is made.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Aluminum Foil, Snowboards, Contact Lenses, Bread" is the best rated episode of "How It's Made" season 1. It scored 7.6/10 based on 109 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 1/6/2001. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "Compact Discs, Mozzarella Cheese, Pantyhose, Fluorescent Tubes".