8.9/1012 votes#1 - Superstorm City New York
Season 2 Episode 1 - Aired 1/29/2014
NYC is situated at the corner of coastline that acts like a funnel channeling deadly storms. Using CGI animation to strip it of its steel and concrete, layer by layer, we explore the infrastructure that keeps it standing through these massive storms.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 8.5/1012 votes
#2 - Heatwave City Chicago
Season 2 Episode 2 - Aired 2/5/2014
Using CGI animation to strip it of its steel and concrete, layer by layer, we explore the infrastructure that keeps Chicago standing amidst extreme winters and fierce summer heat waves that have ravaged the city for decades.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 9.1/1017 votes
#3 - Sinking City - Venice
Season 2 Episode 3 - Aired 2/12/2014
enice is sinking while sea levels are rising, a recipe for disaster. Using CGI animation to strip it of its steel and concrete, layer by layer, we explore the infrastructure that keeps Venice afloat through frequent floods and erosive salt water.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 9.0/1013 votes
#4 - Megaquake City - Tokyo
Season 2 Episode 4 - Aired 2/19/2014
Tokyo, home to over 35 million people, is rocked by 1500 tremors a year, and has a volcano looming over it that is overdue to erupt. Using CGI to strip it of its layers, we explore the infrastructure that keeps Tokyo ready.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 9.0/108 votes
#5 - Hurricane City - New Orleans
Season 2 Episode 5 - Aired 2/26/2014
Sitting on a hurricane highway, and surrounded on every side by water, New Orleans is directly exposed. Using CGI to strip it of its steel and concrete, we explore the infrastructure that keeps New Orleans safe from 30ft waves and tropical cyclones.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 8.3/1010 votes
#6 - Cavern City - Paris
Season 2 Episode 6 - Aired 3/12/2014
Paris was built on top of ancient limestone quarries and the city's modernization has taken its toll; the streets are collapsing. Using CGI to strip it, layer by layer, we explore the infrastructure that keeps it from crumbling under its own weight.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 8.6/1012 votes
#7 - Ancient City - Machu Picchu
Season 2 Episode 7 - Aired 3/19/2014
Machu Picchu, the crown jewel of the sprawling Incan empire, is constant threatened by earthquakes, landslides, and torrential rain. Using CGI to strip it, layer by layer, we explore the infrastructure that keeps it from tumbling down the Andes mountans.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- NaN/100 votes
#8 - Earthquake City - Los Angeles
Season 2 Episode 8 - Aired 3/26/2014
The entertainment capital of the world has been rocked by some of America's most devastating earthquakes. Despite that, downtown LA is packed with skyscrapers. Using CGI to strip it, layer by layer, we explore the infrastructure that keeps them standing.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
The Best Episodes of Strip the City Season 2
Every episode of Strip the City Season 2 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Strip the City Season 2!
Strip The City uses stunning CGI animation and expedition - driven actuality to strip major cities naked of their steel, concrete, air, ocean and bedrock...
Genre:Documentary
Season 2 Ratings Summary
"Superstorm City New York" is the best rated episode of "Strip the City" season 2. It scored 8.9/10 based on 12 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 1/29/2014. This episode is rated 0.4 points higher than the second-best, "Heatwave City Chicago".