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The Best Episodes of Impossible Engineering

Every episode of Impossible Engineering ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Impossible Engineering!

The Best Episodes of Impossible Engineering

Behind every seemingly impossible marvel of modern engineering is a cast of historic trailblazers who designed new building techniques, took risks on untested materials and...
  1. Background image for South-North Water Diversion
    9.0/10(1 votes)

    #1 - South-North Water Diversion

    S7:E14

    ***This episode is a duplicate of S09E02, which is the correct episode number on IMDB and TVDB*** Chinese authorities attempt a huge infrastructure project as they try to move vast amounts of water from the wet south of the country to the dry north.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  2. Background image for Deadliest Trains
    8.0/10(6 votes)

    #2 - Deadliest Trains

    S4:E1

    The world's toughest trains have conquered deadly jungles, deserts, and mountains, and were made possible by expert engineering and cutting-edge technology.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  3. Background image for Mega City Trains
    8.0/10(6 votes)

    #3 - Mega City Trains

    S4:E3

    The world's busiest cities are kept running by innovative train systems built with expert engineering and cutting-edge technology.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  4. Background image for NYC Monster Train
    8.0/10(9 votes)

    #4 - NYC Monster Train

    S6:E5

    New York City is building an 11 billion dollar construction project to extend the busy Long Island Railroad, and using brand-new technology, engineers and builders blast bedrock to create a vast tunnel below Grand Central Terminal.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  5. Background image for Monster of the Andes
    7.9/10(8 votes)

    #5 - Monster of the Andes

    S6:E3

    When engineers built a cutting-edge railroad to navigate the South American Andes, they use cutting-edge tech and engineering to conquer its deadly heights, and this trailblazing train sets new records on one of the most dangerous routes in the world.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  6. Background image for Rise of the Hyperloop
    7.8/10(10 votes)

    #6 - Rise of the Hyperloop

    S6:E6

    Engineers at Virgin are building the world's first hyperloop train system, an innovative high-speed technology that uses magnetic levitation to travel over 600 miles per hour and transform transportation as we know it.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  8. Background image for World's Biggest Aircraft
    7.7/10(22 votes)

    #7 - World's Biggest Aircraft

    S3:E10

    The world's largest aircraft combines the latest in technology and engineering to dwarf everything else in the skies. This marvel can stay airborne for five days and land anywhere in world, whether on land or at sea.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  9. Background image for The Trains That Built America
    7.7/10(8 votes)

    #8 - The Trains That Built America

    S6:E2

    The first railroads in the United States were engineering marvels built to conquer America's deadliest places. Using cutting-edge science, engineers and builders changed the nation by connecting the California frontier with the rest of the country.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  10. Background image for NYC Mega Build
    7.6/10(15 votes)

    #9 - NYC Mega Build

    S5:E2

    New York City's biggest construction project ever features several brand-new buildings in Manhattan's Hudson Yards, where an army of ambitious engineers and builders are tasked with developing seven city blocks over 24-hour subway trains.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  11. Background image for Panama Canal Overhaul
    7.5/10(22 votes)

    #10 - Panama Canal Overhaul

    S3:E2

    Go inside the ambitious engineering project that remade the famous Panama Canal. Billions of dollars were spent to move millions of cubic tons of earth, and ultimately, the canal will be able to accommodate the biggest ships in the world.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  12. Background image for World's Tallest Roller Coaster
    7.5/10(21 votes)

    #11 - World's Tallest Roller Coaster

    S3:E11

    Kingda Ka is the tallest roller coaster in the world and fastest in the U.S., redefining the design of all thrill rides. This engineering colossus is one of the most innovative on the planet and features the fastest drop ride ever built.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  13. Background image for Ice Base
    7.4/10(23 votes)

    #12 - Ice Base

    S3:E4

    Go inside a state-of-the-art research base located in Antarctica, the coldest continent on Earth. Halley VI is built atop giant skis on a floating ice shelf, and this innovative design helps scientists brave the dangers of this extreme environment.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  14. Background image for International Space Station
    7.4/10(16 votes)

    #13 - International Space Station

    S3:E7

    The International Space Station is the most expensive engineering project ever attempted, and the result is a masterpiece of modern ingenuity. This incredible vessel pushes the boundaries of space exploration and brings us closer to galactic colonization.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  15. Background image for US Army's Super Tank
    7.4/10(13 votes)

    #14 - US Army's Super Tank

    S5:E3

    The US Army's Abrams tank is a 70-ton war machine capable of reaching speeds of 45 miles per hour on the most extreme terrains on earth, but before it enters the battlefield, it must face a set of brutal challenges to put its engineering to the test.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  16. Background image for Beasts of the Bayou
    7.4/10(8 votes)

    #15 - Beasts of the Bayou

    S6:E1

    When engineers built railroads across the swamps of New Orleans, they used cutting-edge technology and methods to get it done, and these extreme trains attest to the innovative engineering required to conquer the most challenging water environments.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  17. Background image for Monster Mountain Trains
    7.3/10(8 votes)

    #16 - Monster Mountain Trains

    S4:E5

    The world's toughest trains have conquered the deadly heights of our tallest mountains, and were made possible by cutting-edge railroads engineered to make impossible climbs and brave extreme weather.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  18. Background image for Titan on the Water (The Falkirk Wheel)
    7.3/10(9 votes)

    #17 - Titan on the Water (The Falkirk Wheel)

    S9:E4

    The Falkirk wheel is the first and only rotating boat lift, capable of moving 600 tonnes of boat and water over a 25-metre height difference in just minutes.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  19. Background image for Mars Rover Declassified
    7.3/10(10 votes)

    #18 - Mars Rover Declassified

    S10:E2

    A brand-new Mars rover might discover extraterrestrial life.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  20. Background image for Scotland's Super Bridge
    7.3/10(10 votes)

    #19 - Scotland's Super Bridge

    S10:E9

    The Queensferry Crossing in Scotland marks a new age of superstructure construction.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  21. Background image for Ultimate Airport
    7.2/10(24 votes)

    #20 - Ultimate Airport

    S1:E4

    The Kansai International Airport in Osaka Bay, Japan, is built on the largest man-made island in the world. Discover how engineers built an artificial island on top of clay seabed to make the most daring engineering project of modern times a success.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  22. Background image for Mega City Railway
    7.2/10(21 votes)

    #21 - Mega City Railway

    S3:E5

    Uncover what it took to build one of the most ambitious rail projects in history, London's Crossrail. This staggering feat will span over 73 miles and transport 200 million people a year around one of the world's largest and busiest cities.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  23. Background image for The Invincible Tower
    7.2/10(18 votes)

    #22 - The Invincible Tower

    S3:E6

    Discover what it took to build the world's tallest freestanding tower, the Tokyo Skytree. This record-breaking marvel faces some of the most deadly disasters on the planet, and must brave earthquakes and extremely high winds.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  24. Background image for World's Fastest Trains
    7.2/10(6 votes)

    #23 - World's Fastest Trains

    S4:E2

    The world's fastest trains were built with expert engineering and cutting-edge technology, pushing the speed of railroad travel to new limits.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  25. Background image for Skyscrapers of the Deep
    7.2/10(13 votes)

    #24 - Skyscrapers of the Deep

    S5:E4

    To build the world's biggest offshore wind farm, engineers and builders braved the deadly waters of the North Sea. Using the latest science and tech, these innovators constructed 175 towering turbines that can withstand the most hellish conditions.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  26. Background image for Himalaya Mega Bridge
    7.2/10(8 votes)

    #25 - Himalaya Mega Bridge

    S6:E4

    Experts use cutting-edge tech and bold engineering to build a record-breaking bridge that spans a deadly chasm in a remote section of the Himalayas. When completed, it will be the world's tallest railway bridge, towering almost 1,200 feet high.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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Best Episodes Summary

"South-North Water Diversion" is the best rated episode of "Impossible Engineering". It scored 9/10 based on 1 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 4/8/2020. This episode scored 1.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "Deadliest Trains".