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The Best Episodes of The Henry Ford's Innovation Nation Season 5

Every episode of The Henry Ford's Innovation Nation Season 5 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The Henry Ford's Innovation Nation Season 5!

The Henry Ford’s Innovation Nation is a weekly Saturday morning show on CBS that showcases present-day change-makers from all over the world who are creating solutions to real needs. It is hosted by news correspondent

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    The Henry Ford's Innovation Nation Season 5 Episode 1 - Flyboard Air
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    #1 - Flyboard Air

    S5:E1

    Host Mo Rocca shows us the jet hoverboard that flies over 100 mph as high as 9,000 feet; 3-D printed homes built in a day; the new food made from pond scum; and, when the world transitioned from horses to cars.

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  2. The Henry Ford's Innovation Nation Season 5 Episode 2 - Spinach Leaf Hearts
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    #2 - Spinach Leaf Hearts

    S5:E2

    Host Mo Rocca shows us how science is transforming spinach leaves into new heart tissue; deterring burglars with a fog security system; turning cement pipes into compact housing; and, when U.S. automakers became wartime plane makers.

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  3. The Henry Ford's Innovation Nation Season 5 Episode 3 - Paper Sculptures
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    #3 - Paper Sculptures

    S5:E3

    Host Mo Rocca shows us the innovative artist turning folded paper into unbelievable sculpture; the company turning used shipping containers into indoor farms; a new discovery to grow crops in deserts; and, the historic home where the Wright brothers grew up.

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  4. The Henry Ford's Innovation Nation Season 5 Episode 4 - Geometric Pies
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    #4 - Geometric Pies

    S5:E4

    Host Mo Rocca shows us saving homes from floods with an inner tube-like system; the baker using math to create her artistic pies; the French app maker keeping travelers safe by warning of high crime areas to avoid; and, the history of ham radios keeping the world connected.

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  5. The Henry Ford's Innovation Nation Season 5 Episode 5 - Sunray Art
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    #5 - Sunray Art

    S5:E5

    Host Mo Rocca shows us the bright artist using the sun’s rays to make an imprint on the world; the teens creating techie tents for the homeless; the handheld device saving lives by detecting peanuts and gluten in foods; and, the task of moving historic structures to Greenfield Village to keep for posterity.

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  6. The Henry Ford's Innovation Nation Season 5 Episode 6 - Africa Blood Drone
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    #6 - Africa Blood Drone

    S5:E6

    Host Mo Rocca shows us the startup using drones to deliver lifesaving blood to hard-to-reach villages in Africa; the bed fan that’s a hot leg fan; 3D-printed bicycle tires that never go flat; and, how the typewriter changed the history of communication.

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  7. The Henry Ford's Innovation Nation Season 5 Episode 7 - Young Car Designer
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    #7 - Young Car Designer

    S5:E7

    Host Mo Rocca shows us the 24-year-old woman designing the cars of our future; the man who created the standing desk; the fruit picking robot that could change the future of produce; and, the evolution of the printing press.

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  8. The Henry Ford's Innovation Nation Season 5 Episode 8 - Hydrofoil Surfboard
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    #8 - Hydrofoil Surfboard

    S5:E8

    Host Mo Rocca shows us the creator of the Jetfoiler Surfboard that rides high above the waves; the device pointing the way to friends lost in crowds or wilderness; the weeding robot keeping gardens growing their best; and, the importance of the train caboose, bringing up the rear.

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  9. The Henry Ford's Innovation Nation Season 5 Episode 9 - Skylight Balcony
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    #9 - Skylight Balcony

    S5:E9

    Host Mo Rocca shows us the inventor of the Pop Sockets handle for your phone; Denmark to see the skylight that turns into a balcony; the suitcase that doubles as a travel stroller; and, the evolution of the bicycle.

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  10. The Henry Ford's Innovation Nation Season 5 Episode 10 - Fishing Cannon
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    #10 - Fishing Cannon

    S5:E10

    Host Mo Rocca shows us the fishing cannon that fires your hook and bait hundreds of feet into the water; fighting droughts with rainwater cisterns; self-healing glass; and, how tractors changed the farming world.

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  11. The Henry Ford's Innovation Nation Season 5 Episode 11 - Edison Talking Dolls
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    #11 - Edison Talking Dolls

    S5:E11

    Host Mo Rocca shows us the soft-on-the-outside football helmet that’s changing the game of safety; the earbuds that focus on listening to who’s in front of you; how 3D printing is building bridges; and another Thomas Edison invention, the talking doll.

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  12. The Henry Ford's Innovation Nation Season 5 Episode 12 - Fog Security
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    #12 - Fog Security

    S5:E12

    Host Mo Rocca shows us the fog security system that deters burglars; the jet hoverboard that flies over 100 mph as high as 9,000 feet; the new discovery to grow crops in deserts; and, the history of ham radios keeping the world connected.

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  13. The Henry Ford's Innovation Nation Season 5 Episode 13 - Stroller Bike
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    #13 - Stroller Bike

    S5:E13

    Host Mo Rocca shows us the inflatable light keeping night bright; the bicycle that transforms into a stroller; the history of making furniture comfortable; and, we check in on the success of our past innovators.

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  14. The Henry Ford's Innovation Nation Season 5 Episode 14 - Robot Whisperer
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    #14 - Robot Whisperer

    S5:E14

    Host Mo Rocca shows us the woman who tames robots; keeping your phone clean with a box of light; the headset describing sight for the blind; and, how refrigerators came to our kitchens.

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  15. The Henry Ford's Innovation Nation Season 5 Episode 15 - Shirt Life Jacket
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    #15 - Shirt Life Jacket

    S5:E15

    Host Mo Rocca shows us the shirt that inflates to a life jacket; the sponge keeping your kitchen cootie-free; a hydrofoil water bike; and, the history of watchmaking.

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  16. The Henry Ford's Innovation Nation Season 5 Episode 16 - Gyroscope Boat
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    #16 - Gyroscope Boat

    S5:E16

    Host Mo Rocca shows us the device that prevents waves from tossing around a boat; the library giving access to the highest tech tools; a design app laying out future floors; and, the genius invention of the toaster.

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  17. The Henry Ford's Innovation Nation Season 5 Episode 17 - Rescue Streamer
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    #17 - Rescue Streamer

    S5:E17

    Host Mo Rocca shows us the device helping save those lost at sea and in the wilderness; the patch with hundreds of needles to keep you healthy; the turbine tech charging your life outdoors; and, how lighting inventions lit the world’s way.

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  18. The Henry Ford's Innovation Nation Season 5 Episode 18 - Cement Pipe Homes
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    #18 - Cement Pipe Homes

    S5:E18

    Host Mo Rocca shows us the innovative artist turning folded paper into unbelievable sculpture; the start-up using drones to deliver lifesaving blood to hard to reach villages in Africa; turning cement pipes into compact housing; and, when the world transitioned from horses to cars.

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  19. The Henry Ford's Innovation Nation Season 5 Episode 19 - Speed Reading App
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    #19 - Speed Reading App

    S5:E19

    Host Mo Rocca shows us the app that ups your reading speed one word at a time; the tape helping athletes stay on the playing field; the phone app that makes your reflection look like perfection; and, how the miracle of the microwave oven changed the world.

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  20. The Henry Ford's Innovation Nation Season 5 Episode 20 - Dancing Fountains
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    #20 - Dancing Fountains

    S5:E20

    Host Mo Rocca shows us the man behind the world’s most mesmerizing fountains; the new oven that cooks with light; the motorcycle helmet that is the smartest thing on your head; and, the world’s first manufacturing robot.

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  21. The Henry Ford's Innovation Nation Season 5 Episode 21 - Mars Training
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    #21 - Mars Training

    S5:E21

    Host Mo Rocca shows us the desert research center training people to live on the planet Mars; the app that helps fix your car; the life preserver in a throwable can; and, when school buses began taking kids to class.

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  22. The Henry Ford's Innovation Nation Season 5 Episode 22 - Food Allergy Sensor
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    #22 - Food Allergy Sensor

    S5:E22

    Host Mo Rocca shows us the baker using math to create her artistic pies; the creator of the Jetfoiler Surfboard that rides high above the waves; the handheld device saving lives by detecting peanuts and gluten in foods; and, the importance of the train caboose, bringing up the rear.

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  23. The Henry Ford's Innovation Nation Season 5 Episode 23 - Folding Bike Helmet
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    #23 - Folding Bike Helmet

    S5:E23

    Host Mo Rocca shows us how tragedy inspired a brother to create a new kind of bike helmet; the countertop dishwasher that runs on a gallon of water; the dad and son team who created a computerized power drill; and, the history of plastic and how it changed the world.

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  24. The Henry Ford's Innovation Nation Season 5 Episode 24 - Compact Cars
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    #24 - Compact Cars

    S5:E24

    Host Mo Rocca shows us the firefighting device that blasts water through walls; the inventors of the car diagnostic module that tells you what needs to be repaired; the inventor of the smart baby bottle that keeps track of an infant’s feeding; and, when cars went from big to compact.

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  25. The Henry Ford's Innovation Nation Season 5 Episode 25 - App Light Switch
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    #25 - App Light Switch

    S5:E25

    Host Mo Rocca shows us the device that can make any light switch or outlet smart; the glass that converts the sun’s rays into usable power; the historic concept of a walking office; and, advice from our past innovators.

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Season 5 Ratings Summary

"Flyboard Air" is the best rated episode of "The Henry Ford's Innovation Nation" season 5. It scored /10 based on 0 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 9/29/2018. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "Spinach Leaf Hearts".