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The Best Episodes of How It's Made Season 11

Every episode of How It's Made Season 11 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of How It's Made Season 11!

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    How It's Made Season 11 Episode 1 - Binoculars, Sparklers, Rubber Boots, Circular Saw Blades
    10.0/10(23 votes)

    #1 - Binoculars, Sparklers, Rubber Boots, Circular Saw Blades

    S11:E1

    Precision lenses and prisms are aligned inside binoculars, metal wire is coated with pyrotechnic material to make sparklers, liquid rubber is molded and vulcanized into waterproof boots, and hardened steel is cut and sharpened into circular saw blades.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. How It's Made Season 11 Episode 2 - Anatomical Models, Jukeboxes, Tortilla Chips, Spark Plugs
    10.0/10(21 votes)

    #2 - Anatomical Models, Jukeboxes, Tortilla Chips, Spark Plugs

    S11:E2

    Detailed molds and painted components are used to create anatomical teaching models, mechanical and electronic systems are assembled into jukeboxes, corn dough is formed and fried into tortilla chips, and ceramic insulators and metal electrodes are combined into spark plugs.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. How It's Made Season 11 Episode 3 - Pencils, Metal Recycling, Coffee
    10.0/10(21 votes)

    #3 - Pencils, Metal Recycling, Coffee

    S11:E3

    Graphite cores are enclosed in shaped wooden slats to make pencils, discarded ferrous and non-ferrous metals are sorted and processed for reuse, and coffee beans are roasted, blended and packaged.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. How It's Made Season 11 Episode 4 - Javelins, Cuckoo Clocks, Hearts of Palm, Windshield Wipers
    10.0/10(22 votes)

    #4 - Javelins, Cuckoo Clocks, Hearts of Palm, Windshield Wipers

    S11:E4

    Lightweight materials are shaped and balanced into competition javelins, carved wooden cases and mechanical movements are assembled into cuckoo clocks, cultivated palm stems are harvested and processed into hearts of palm, and rubber blades and articulated frames are combined into windshield wipers.

    Director:Unknown
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  5. How It's Made Season 11 Episode 5 - Technical Glass, Washing Machines, Playing Cards, Crossbows
    10.0/10(22 votes)

    #5 - Technical Glass, Washing Machines, Playing Cards, Crossbows

    S11:E5

    Specialized glass formulations are heated and molded into durable technical components, drums, pumps and electronic controls are assembled into washing machines, printed sheets are coated and cut into playing cards, and limbs, stocks and trigger mechanisms are fitted together to make crossbows.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. How It's Made Season 11 Episode 6 - Cine Cameras, Glass Christmas Ornaments, Giant Tires
    10.0/10(20 votes)

    #6 - Cine Cameras, Glass Christmas Ornaments, Giant Tires

    S11:E6

    Precision film-transport and optical components are assembled into motion-picture cameras, heated glass is blown, silvered and decorated into Christmas ornaments, and layers of reinforced rubber are built and cured into enormous tires for mining and construction vehicles.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. How It's Made Season 11 Episode 7 - Microphones, Hot Tubs, Artificial Turf, Beer Steins
    10.0/10(19 votes)

    #7 - Microphones, Hot Tubs, Artificial Turf, Beer Steins

    S11:E7

    Sound-sensitive elements and electronic components are enclosed in microphones, heated acrylic shells and plumbing systems are assembled into hot tubs, synthetic fibers are tufted into artificial turf, and molded ceramic bodies are decorated and fitted with pewter lids to make beer steins.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. How It's Made Season 11 Episode 8 - Hot Rods, Decorative Eggs, Fire Hose Nozzles, Baseballs
    10.0/10(22 votes)

    #8 - Hot Rods, Decorative Eggs, Fire Hose Nozzles, Baseballs

    S11:E8

    Classic vehicles are rebuilt with customized bodies and high-performance components to create hot rods, emptied eggshells are intricately decorated, machined valves and controls are assembled into fire-hose nozzles, and layers of yarn, rubber and leather are formed into regulation baseballs.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. How It's Made Season 11 Episode 9 - Accordions, Pineapples, Artificial Joints
    10.0/10(19 votes)

    #9 - Accordions, Pineapples, Artificial Joints

    S11:E9

    Reeds, keyboards, buttons and bellows are assembled into accordions, pineapples are cultivated, tested for ripeness and harvested, and metal and plastic components are manufactured into artificial joints used in replacement surgery.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. How It's Made Season 11 Episode 10 - Giant Valves, Sardines, Barographs, Disposable Diapers
    10.0/10(21 votes)

    #10 - Giant Valves, Sardines, Barographs, Disposable Diapers

    S11:E10

    Massive cast and machined components are assembled into industrial flow-control valves, sardines are cleaned and sealed in cans, pressure-sensitive capsules and recording mechanisms are combined into barographs, and absorbent pulp and polymer layers are formed into disposable diapers.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. How It's Made Season 11 Episode 11 - Heated Skate Blades, Gliders, Hand Bells, Fire Hoses
    10.0/10(19 votes)

    #11 - Heated Skate Blades, Gliders, Hand Bells, Fire Hoses

    S11:E11

    Heating elements and electronic controls are incorporated into skate-blade assemblies, lightweight composite sections are molded into gliders, molten metal is cast and tuned into hand bells, and woven polyester jackets receive flexible inner linings to become fire hoses.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. How It's Made Season 11 Episode 12 - Induction Cooktops, Truck Scales, Tetra Pak Containers, Harmonicas
    10.0/10(20 votes)

    #12 - Induction Cooktops, Truck Scales, Tetra Pak Containers, Harmonicas

    S11:E12

    Electromagnetic coils and electronic controls are installed beneath glass induction cooktops, heavy platforms and load cells are assembled into truck scales, layered packaging material is printed and folded into Tetra Pak containers, and reeds and combs are fitted inside harmonicas.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. How It's Made Season 11 Episode 13 - Baseball Gloves, Medical Electrodes, Stetson Hats
    10.0/10(23 votes)

    #13 - Baseball Gloves, Medical Electrodes, Stetson Hats

    S11:E13

    Selected leather is cut, stitched and shaped into baseball gloves, conductive materials and adhesive backings are assembled into disposable medical electrodes, and felt is steamed, formed and finished into traditional Stetson hats.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 11 Ratings Summary

"Binoculars, Sparklers, Rubber Boots, Circular Saw Blades" is the best rated episode of "How It's Made" season 11. It scored 10/10 based on 23 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 9/10/2008. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "Anatomical Models, Jukeboxes, Tortilla Chips, Spark Plugs".