Host Mo Rocca shares the dramatic stories of extraordinary inventors in hopes of inspiring viewers to open their imaginations and bring their visions to life.
Where to Watch Season 10
25 Episodes
Ping Pong Robot
E1
Ping Pong RobotA ping pong robot sharpens one's backhand; an underwater scooter on one's arms; the disruptive invention of the digital camera; when mail-order shopping began.
Seal Whisker Camera
E2
Seal Whisker Camera
Super Coral Reefs
E3
Super Coral Reefs
Snore Pillow
E4
Snore Pillow
The No Pedal Bike
E5
The No Pedal BikeLearning to ride a bike without pedals; tracking one's child's growth with tech; the disruptive invention of colorblind glasses; the women of agriculture.
Self-Editing Sports Camera
E6
Self-Editing Sports CameraThe wall vacuum jet to launder one's clothes; a stand-alone camera producing kids' soccer videos; when the cellphone disrupted the world; early home architecture.
Hip Luggage Cart
E7
Hip Luggage CartA hands-free luggage cart; camping off the ground with a two-story tent; the tech of movie star Hedy Lamarr; the history of chandeliers.
Stone Balancing Beauty
E8
Stone Balancing BeautyThe art of stacking boulders; the paper keeping veggies fresh; the Jetman soaring on high; Thomas Edison's actual workshop.
Wrist Cooling A/C
E9
Wrist Cooling A/CThe wrist air conditioner; the technology of spokespeople that aren't people; the disruptive tuner for singers; the innovative art of Lillian Schwartz.
Launching Salmon
E10
Launching SalmonThe salmon cannon whooshing fish upriver; the resurgence of vinyl records; the flying bird robot scattering the flock; the rivalry between Thomas Edison and Nicola Tesla.
Off-road Vehicles
E11
Off-road VehiclesOur curator of transportation discusses off-road vehicles with host Mo Rocca, who also shows us a portable cold plunge tub, a smart ukelele, and a noninvasive way to harvest honey from beehives.
The Rosa Parks Bus
E12
The Rosa Parks BusOur president and former executive vice president discuss Rosa Parks with host Mo Rocca, who also shows us a bracelet designed to repel sharks, the school training a new generation of watchmakers, and a scientist using bananas to address vitamin A deficiency.
McKinley Thompson
E13
McKinley ThompsonOur curator of transportation discusses McKinley Thompson with host Mo Rocca, who also shows us a smart ring designed for women’s health, an independent science safety organization, and the disruptive invention of Mr. Coffee.
George Washington Carver
E14
George Washington CarverOur curator of agriculture and the environment discusses George Washington Carver with host Mo Rocca, who also shows us a sonar fish finder, a playground that helps teach physics, and a transforming pizza box.
Advertising Illustrators
E15
Advertising IllustratorsOur curator of decorative arts discusses advertising illustrators with host Mo Rocca, who also shows us a device to harness the power of running water, wearable robotic gravity assistance, and the disruptive invention of the Apple 1.
The Wright Brothers
E16
The Wright BrothersOur curator of transportation discusses the Wright brothers with host Mo Rocca, who also shows us biologically-inspired robots, massage chairs, and a penguin research rover.
Literacy
E17
LiteracyOur librarian discusses literacy with host Mo Rocca, who also shows us technology for writing in the sky, a soundproof microphone that isolates your voice, and the disruptive power of crowdfunding.
Henry Ford’s Violins
E18
Henry Ford’s ViolinsOur curator of domestic life discusses Henry Ford’s violin collection with host Mo Rocca, who also shows us a jet ski that dives under the waves, a security fog machine, and a rolling water barrel.
Design for Aging
E19
Design for AgingOur curator of design discusses design for aging with host Mo Rocca, who also shows us a solar-powered camper, a smart bracelet to help with repetitive behavior, and the disruptive creation of a global seed vault.
Railroad Roundhouses
E20
Railroad RoundhousesOur curator of transportation discusses industrial locomotives with host Mo Rocca, who also shows us play balls for horses, clothing designed for extreme cold, and farmers saving water with the tree T-PEE.
Aerial Photography
E21
Aerial PhotographyOne of our associate curators discusses aerial photography with host Mo Rocca, who also shows us a smart showerhead, a booster for weak cellular signals, and the disruptive invention of wristwatches.
Henry Ford and Soybeans
E22
Henry Ford and SoybeansOur curator of transportation discusses Henry Ford’s soybean research with host Mo Rocca, who also shows us wheelchairs for pets, shipping container farms, and LED shoe lights for running at night.
Haptic Gloves
E23
Haptic GlovesGloves with the tapping touch; recycling paint into paint; the disruptive invention of 3D printing; the history of children's books.
Pillar Plants
E24
Pillar PlantsThe tackle dummy avoiding injuries; surfing above the waves; the plants on highway pillars cleaning the air; Abe Lincoln.
Mail Order Shopping
E25
Mail Order ShoppingSearching for sunken treasure with an underwater drone; the paddleboard pumped up with a hydro jet; the ping pong robot sharpening one's backhand; when mail order shopping began.
Cast of Season 10
Mo RoccaSelf - Host
Alie WardSelf - Correspondent
Adam YamaguchiSelf - Correspondent
Jax TranchidaSelf - Correspondent
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