Unchained Reaction

Season 1

TV-PG

The six-part series, which pits two teams of varying backgrounds - artists, rocket scientists, animatronic specialists, engineers and even your average Joes - against each other to build an elaborate chain reaction contraption on a massive scale. The teams are provided with identical sets of tools and materials and given five days to complete a series of mechanisms based on a specific theme. Per the network, "refined mechanical movements, pyrotechnics and large-scale destruction are encouraged." At the end of the the five days, Savage and Hyneman are joined by a new guest judge to review the installations and pick a winner.

Where to Watch Season 1

6 Episodes

Heavy vs. Light
E1
Heavy vs. LightAdam and Jamie challenge electronics experts and set carpenters to build the most creative multi-step "heavy-vs-light" themed machine.
Fire and Ice
E2
Fire and IceRocket scientists and special-effects artists go head-to-head in their effort to build the very best fire-and-ice themed machine.
Speed
E3
SpeedHorror movie-effects specialists battle motorcycle mechanics in the fight to build the meanest speed-themed machine.
Take Flight
E4
Take FlightA team of engineers goes up against a group of artists in this flight-themed build. Will their machines get off of the ground? Or crash and burn?
Jack of All Trades
E5
Jack of All TradesDesigners and construction workers square off to build the most impressive multi-step tool-themed machines, but tensions rise amongst both groups and one team finds itself at odds with its machine.
Movie Mayhem
E6
Movie MayhemA team of multi-media artists and a group of metal workers compete against each other to build the most creative multi-step machines interpreting the theme Movie Mayhem. Judges Adam and Jamie add a twist to the competition with a shocking missing link.