Street Genius

Season 1

TV-PG

The popular explosive science series None of the Above returns with a new name - Street Genius. Street science whizz Tim Shaw returns to show the physics and engineering behind remarkable experiments, challenging guests to guess their outcomes.

Where to Watch Season 1

20 Episodes

Fire and Water
E1
Fire and WaterThe British Tim Shaw conducts remarkable experiments and lets the people on the streets and at home predict the outcomes. In this episode: washing a car in one second, eating for free and making money inflammable.
Forces of Nature
E2
Forces of NatureCoffee creamer bomb; breaking a beer bottle with one swift hand movement; microwave a light bulb.
In the Line of Fire
E3
In the Line of FireTesting the penetrative power of an assault rifle on teddy bears in the name of science.
Extreme Heat
E4
Extreme HeatTest the heat of a Fresnel lens at a rooftop BBQ; an innovative design to concentrate light.
Smash and Grab
E5
Smash and GrabHollywood's biggest car chases and explosions.
Sparks Will Fly
E6
Sparks Will FlyExperiments generating up to a million volts in man-made lightning bolts.
Under Pressure
E7
Under PressureAt a gas pump, cigarettes, cell phones and static electricity could cause a raging inferno.
Defying Gravity
E8
Defying GravityThe strength of human hair; 10,000 volts through a melon.
Breaking Point
E9
Breaking PointRe-creating the familiar trick of pulling a tablecloth away without disturbing the table settings.
Spitting Fire
E10
Spitting FireTim finds out how to shoot fire from the barrel of a shotgun and create an effect in a microwave.
Blown Apart
E11
Blown ApartMaking ice cream with a fire extinguisher; blowing up a garden shed using only items found inside.
The Big Bangs
E12
The Big BangsProjectile groceries; glass grenades; blasting barrels.
Raining Fire
E13
Raining FireTim asks what happens when a balloon is microwaved.
Blast Off
E14
Blast OffA set of highly unusual scientific challenges; a slip-sliding race with household ingredients.
Deep Heat
E15
Deep HeatWays to understand the natural forces at work in everyday lives.
Powers of Attraction
E16
Powers of AttractionShattering chandeliers, dancing sand, suspended silverware, a pair of swinging trapeze artists.
What Goes Up
E17
What Goes UpFrom shooting hoops in a moving vehicle to boiling up a bottle of bubbly in a microwave and dropping a piano from 100 feet in the air, Tim Shaw introduces us to more of the everyday science in the world around us.
Chain Reactions
E18
Chain ReactionsTim demonstrates how a harmless ping-pong ball can pack a mighty punch, how dominoes can be used to create a powerful chain reaction and the amazing science behind a slinky in motion.
Waves of Fire
E19
Waves of FireTim tests the safety of various gases for use in a blimp and employs a flame-boyant piece of equipment to help us see sound. An illuminating use for liquid nitrogen offers up a Holly-wood style finale.
Short Fuse
E20
Short FuseTim takes fast food to extremes when he fires food from a cannon to see which will travel the farthest. Cookware is used in unconventional ways, Tim fights fire with a kitchen strainer and performs an optical illusion with oil and glass bowls.