Aired: 8/5/2008
The team tries to make crashing a car over a cliff survivable. Ideas tested include stabilizing rods, an anchor, and inflatable exterior airbags.
Aired: 8/12/2008
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.
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.
Aired: 8/26/2008
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.
Aired: 9/4/2008
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.
Aired: 9/11/2008
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.
Aired: 9/18/2008
The Smash Lab team explores various ways to prevent a log hauling truck from crashing off the road.
