How Do They Do It?

An insider's look at the engineering and scientific miracles behind the things that form the modern world.

How Do They Do It? (2006-present) is a Canadian, American and British documentary series created for Discovery, running for seventeen seasons and roughly 287 episodes of 22 minutes each. Each episode takes viewers inside the engineering and scientific processes that produce the everyday objects and systems of modern life, following the production of a product from raw materials to finished form. Presenters Rupert Degas and Robert Llewellyn guide the tours, moving through factories, labs and workshops to show how each step is carried out and why it works. The engine of the show is curiosity about the hidden machinery of manufacturing: each episode is a self-contained look at one industry or product, with a clear sense of cause and effect. Its shape is a long-running episodic factual series, produced by WAGtv, with a warm, upbeat and reassuring register that treats industrial ingenuity as something to admire. The mood is accessible and family friendly, with no violence or mature material. Fans of Connections, How It's Made and MythBusters will find a similar appetite for practical explanation and the pleasure of seeing how things are built.

• Connectionsshared factual explainer format, engineering curiosity, accessible science documentary tone
• MythBustersshared science and engineering explainer format with accessible hands-on demonstrations
• How It's Madeshared nonfiction docuseries format explaining how everyday objects and systems are made

Release Date

2006-05-06

Episode runtime

22 min

Rating

7.4 / 10 (38)

What is How Do They Do It? about?

An insider's look at the engineering and scientific feats behind the things that shape modern life.

What is How Do They Do It? like to watch?

Ember's analysis rates the pacing of How Do They Do It? as brisk, its intensity as mild and its storytelling as easy to follow.

Is How Do They Do It? violent?

No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in How Do They Do It?.

Which shows are like How Do They Do It??

Shows with a similar feel include Connections, MythBusters, and How It's Made.

How long is How Do They Do It??

How Do They Do It?: 17 seasons, 287 episodes.

Is How Do They Do It? still running?

Yes, How Do They Do It? is still running.

Where can I watch How Do They Do It??

In United States, How Do They Do It? streams on Amazon Prime Video, HBO Max Amazon Channel, Philo, Discovery+ Amazon Channel, Science Channel, HBO Max, Discovery +, Amazon Prime Video with Ads.