1. Car Over a Cliff

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. 5 August 2008

The team tries to make crashing a car over a cliff survivable. Ideas tested include stabilizing rods, an anchor, and inflatable exterior airbags.

2. Unbreakable Car

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. 12 August 2008

Can a car survive a 55 MPH crash? The team tries various ways to make a car crash-proof, for both side and front impact collisions.

3. Extreme Snow Plow

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The Smash Lab team attempts to rescue a pregnant couple stranded in the snow. Ideas tested include a jet-powered snow blower and hot air balloons.

4. Unsinkable Car

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. 26 August 2008

Chuck and Nathaniel try to make a car unsinkable. Deanne and Gadget try to figure out a way to get back on a cruise ship after falling overboard.

5. Runaway Big Rig

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. 4 September 2008

The Smash Lab explores various ways to stop a stolen semi truck within a distance of only 100 feet. Deanne and Nathaniel test giant nets, while Chuck and Gadget try to blow the tires by using spikes and explosives.

6. Trapped in a Boat

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. 11 September 2008

The Smash Lab team explores ways to escape from a capsized boat. Chuck and Nathaniel use an air filled bell, while Deanne and Gadget try a plasma cutter.

7. Crash-Proof Log Hauler

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. 18 September 2008

The Smash Lab team explores various ways to prevent a log hauling truck from crashing off the road.