2015

S3.E1 ∙ Adam Ruins a Plate of Nachos

Mon, Jan 07, 2019

Adam ruins his friends' nachos party by explaining how guacamole export to the US is run by Mexican drug cartels, how bacon is popular only due to the meat industry's 1980s marketing ploy, and how the corn industry is killing the world.

6.9 /10

S3.E2 ∙ Adam Ruins a Sitcom

Mon, Jan 14, 2019

Adam ruins a brand new sitcom by questioning its old stereotypes that African Americans are great at basketball but can't swim, that Asians are great students, and that toxic masculinity is healthy for a man as the head of the household.

7 /10

S3.E3 ∙ Adam Ruins Games

Mon, Jan 21, 2019

Adam faces a demonic storekeeper while also explaining why video games aren't causing more violence, the anti-capitalist origin of the board game Monopoly, how Olympic athletes are being exploited, and how the Olympics bring mass poverty.

7.5 /10

S3.E4 ∙ Adam Ruins Nature

Mon, Jan 28, 2019

Adam digs up the dirt on nature, revealing that Mount Everest is a frozen pile of poop, natural disasters are actually man-made, and there is no such thing as untouched wilderness.

7.4 /10

S3.E5 ∙ Adam Ruins America

Mon, Aug 12, 2019

Adam lets his freedom flag fly by examining why America doesn't have higher rates of social mobility. He then uncovers the flaws within our constitution and examines our country's progression and regression.

6.8 /10

S3.E6 ∙ Adam Ruins a Night Out

Mon, Aug 19, 2019

Adam and Emily prepare for a big night out by revealing the marketing ploy that convinced women to shave and the fashion agendas that created pockets. They then probe the truth about alcohol consumption.

7.5 /10

S3.E7 ∙ Adam Ruins Doing Good

Mon, Aug 26, 2019

Adam takes down the do-gooders and reveals how Teach For America is harmful to both students and teachers. He then uncovers the ineffectiveness of recycling and calls out the billionaires who create charities for tax breaks.

7.5 /10

S3.E8 ∙ Adam Ruins Murder

Mon, Sep 02, 2019

Adam shines a light on why drivers are rarely prosecuted for car accidents that result in death, he breaks down border patrol's search policies, and Adam examines the messed-up history of corpses and medical studies.

6.6 /10

S3.E9 ∙ Adam Ruins Music

Mon, Sep 09, 2019

Adam reveals the racism behind the origins of rock and roll, explores the monopolistic practices of entertainment company Live Nation, and defends musicians who "sell out" to make a living in today's digital landscape.

7.1 /10

S3.E10 ∙ Adam Ruins Little Bugs

Mon, Sep 16, 2019

Don't let Adam's facts bug you as he uncovers the benefits of spiders, serves up knowledge on why we should be eating more bugs as a protein source, and illustrates the benefits of little bugs on your gut health.

6.9 /10

S3.E11 ∙ Adam Ruins Cops

Mon, Sep 23, 2019

Adam polices the truth behind the overuse of SWAT Teams, illustrates how using school officers can create a pipeline for prisons, and examines the origins and intended purpose of police officers.

7.1 /10

S3.E12 ∙ Adam Ruins Himself

Wed, Dec 31, 1969

Adam battles with self-doubt over how biases affect the show, he shares the shortcomings of story-telling and the influence of advertising on the series integrity.

8.1 /10