2015
TV-14
30m

Summary Iconoclastic Adam Conover from CollegeHumor turns life as we know it on its ear by showing us how unnecessary, and sometimes horrible, things we think we know to be real and true really are. View more details

2015
TV-14
30m

Adam Ruins Everything

Directed : Unknown

Written : Unknown

Stars : Adam Lustick Amos Vernon Emily Axford Adam Conover

All cast & crew

8.1

Details

Genres : Comedy History Documentary News Talk-Show

Release date : Sep 28, 2015

Countries of origin : United States

Official sites : Official Facebook Official Instagram

Language : English

Filming locations : Hollywood Riviera Studios, Torrance, California, USA

Production companies : Nice Little Day

Details

Genres : Comedy History Documentary News Talk-Show

Release date : Sep 28, 2015

Countries of origin : United States

Official sites : Official Facebook Official Instagram

Language : English

Filming locations : Hollywood Riviera Studios, Torrance, California, USA

Production companies : Nice Little Day

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Nicole Roberts, Emily Axford, and Adam Conover in Adam Ruins Everything (2015)

Maribeth Monroe and Adam Conover in Adam Ruins Everything (2015)

Vivis Colombetti, Adam Conover, and Mimi Davila in Adam Ruins Everything (2015)

Emily Axford and Adam Conover in Adam Ruins Everything (2015)

Adam Conover and Christine Ko in Adam Ruins Everything (2015)

Adam Conover in Adam Ruins Everything (2015)

Emily Althaus in Adam Ruins Everything (2015)

Eugene Kim and Adam Conover in Adam Ruins Everything (2015)

Adam Conover and River Butcher in Adam Ruins Everything (2015)

Nicole Roberts, Adam Conover, and River Butcher in Adam Ruins Everything (2015)

Adam Conover and Johnny Glasser in Adam Ruins Everything (2015)

Episodes

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Episode 1 • Sep 28, 2015

Adam Ruins Giving

Host Adam Conover dispels widespread misconceptions about everything. In the series premiere, Adam tackles the secret history of diamond engagement rings and explains why you should stop giving food pantries leftover canned goods.

Episode 2 • Oct 05, 2015

Adam Ruins Security

Host Adam Conover sets his sights on "security theater," explaining that airport security wastes too much of our time and money, medicine safety seals do nothing to protect us, and your credit card number isn't remotely secure.

Episode 3 • Oct 12, 2015

Adam Ruins Cars

Adam dives into the much-beloved auto industry exposing the surprising truths behind the car dealership monopoly, and the fact that the concept of "jaywalking" was created by auto manufacturers to blame pedestrians for car crashes.

Episode 4 • Oct 19, 2015

Adam Ruins Forensic Science

Adam uncovers the scary truth behind unreliable methods used as evidence in criminal cases. He exposes the flaws of fingerprinting, hair strand matches and bite mark analysis - which often send innocent people to jail.

Episode 5 • Oct 26, 2015

Adam Ruins Restaurants

Adam uncovers the hidden truths of dining out. He explains why tipping is a custom worth ditching, shows that experts can't tell the difference between wines, and reveals that mislabeled seafood is rampant in the industry.

Episode 6 • Nov 02, 2015

Adam Ruins Hygiene

Adam shows how mouthwash, soap and baby wipes companies invented terms like "halitosis" for their ad campaigns to make people insecure about their hygiene, and why running water and sewers are among the greatest miracles of the modern age.

Episode 7 • Nov 09, 2015

Adam Ruins Voting

Adam explores the twisted history of the Electoral College, explaining that the Founding Fathers did not want most Americans to vote. He also takes a stab at fixing a political system that seems rigged against true democracy.

Episode 8 • Nov 16, 2015

Adam Ruins Work

Adam Ruins Work: In "Adam Ruins Work," Adam reveals how the 40-hour work week not only exhausts employees but also harms businesses. He then highlights the legal mess behind hiring interns and freelancers, and he explores how discussing your salary with co-workers is actually healthy for you and the workplace.

Episode 9 • Nov 30, 2015

Adam Ruins Summer Fun

Adam crashes the last day of summer by revealing that extended vacation makes you dumber, and that iconic rodent Mickey Mouse has made a mess of our copyright laws. Adam also dives into the world of video games and unveils a surprising gender bias that's forever changed the way we play.

Episode 10 • Dec 07, 2015

Adam Ruins Sex

Adam reveals that circumcision was popularized by a bunch of masturbation-curbing 19th century prudes. Plus, he reveals why the fear of having herpes is overblown and explores why the term "pop your cherry" is a bunch of nonsense.

Episode 11 • Dec 14, 2015

Adam Ruins Nutrition

Adam explores nutrition. Included: truths about vitamin supplements; a look at balanced breakfasts; the lack of science in "nutritional science."

Episode 12 • Dec 21, 2015

Adam Ruins Death

Adam explains that "the end" is inevitable; it's a reality that should be accepted and embraced. He shows why immortality is a fantasy and reveals that the American funeral industry is a racket that exploits mourners' grief and fear of dying. He then demonstrates that when people don't accept death, they wind up making terrible medical decisions that ruin whatever life is left.

Episode 13 • Aug 22, 2016

Adam Ruins Hollywood

Straight from the red carpet, and with the help of celebrity guests Rachel Bloom and Ariana Madix, Adam exposes the hidden truths behind Hollywood's glitz and glamour, from the clothes stars wear to the process behind movie ratings.

Episode 14 • Aug 29, 2016

Adam Ruins Football

Adam hits the gridiron to illustrate why the playoffs rarely determine which team is best, and he then explores how hydration myths spread by sports drink companies are putting kids at risk. Adam also tackles football-caused brain injuries.

Episode 15 • Sep 05, 2016

Adam Ruins Weddings

Emily and Murph's wedding day is finally here - but Adam's gift of information may rain on their parade. Adam reveals how most wedding "traditions" were recently created by consumerism, and that divorce is actually a wonderful thing.

Episode 16 • Sep 12, 2016

Adam Ruins Shopping Malls

Adam and Emily have a play-date at the mall, where he ruins malls, outlets, and supplements, before triumphantly rushing over to buy himself some new glasses, where Emily snags the opportunity to turn the tables on him.

Episode 17 • Sep 19, 2016

Adam Ruins Animals

Adam explores how purebred dogs are genetic monsters created by bored Victorians; domestic cats are overpopulated lethal killing machines that threaten other animals; and wild animal trophy hunting can actually help endangered species.

Episode 18 • Sep 26, 2016

Adam Ruins Immigration

Adam illustrates how: a border wall wouldn't keep out legal immigrants who overstay their visas, racist mass deportations have historically led to disaster, and immigration courts are a huge mess.

Episode 19 • Oct 03, 2016

Adam Ruins Housing

Adam gets kicked out of his apartment for throwing golf balls in the toilet and proceeds to explore the flaws with buying over renting, the pitfalls of Airbnb, and the easy solution towards ending homelessness.

Episode 20 • Nov 14, 2016

Adam Ruins Drugs

Adam weeds through the misconceptions of marijuana and exposes the blunt truth about the War on Drugs - that it stemmed from a racist and political agenda. Plus, Adam illustrates why prescription pills are the true gateway drug.

Episode 21 • Nov 21, 2016

Adam Ruins Prison

After her arrest last episode, Adam, along with Emily's cellmate, explains how private prisons make money by keeping people in jail, that solitary confinement is a form of torture, and the whole system is ineffective at crime reduction.

Episode 22 • Dec 05, 2016

Adam Ruins the Wild West

Adam reveals how prostitution - despite its reputation - actually helped settle the West. He then explains why the "All-American Cowboy" is a myth and that the real western hero wasn't a person; it was air conditioning.

Episode 23 • Dec 03, 2016

Adam Ruins the Internet

Adam shows how complaints about the Internet are as old as society itself, people in Europe and Asia pay less for faster Internet than in the U.S., and how we pay for sites like Facebook and Google with every keystroke of our information.

Episode 24 • Dec 12, 2016

Adam Ruins Justice

Rhea takes on helping Emily's cellmate Kendra, and reveals the struggles public defenders face, while Adam shows how juries are never completely impartial, and everything you heard about the McDonald's coffee lady was wrong.

Episode 25 • Dec 19, 2016

Adam Ruins Christmas

Ho ho...huh?! Adam teaches his sister that the real St. Nick story is a lot creepier than she thought, and modern Santa was created by commercialism only a century ago. Adam also reveals how gift-giving actually hurts the economy.

Episode 26 • Dec 26, 2016

Adam Ruins Going Green

Adam meets a young dad on a personal mission to save the world and end climate change...until Adam turns his world upside down. Find out why electric cars and green products don't make the impact you've been promised.

Episode 27 • Oct 24, 2016

Why the 2016 Election Is Just a Big Rerun Special

Adam's stand up special explains how the mudslinging politicians are nothing new; just look back to the Founding Fathers.

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