2015

S3.E1 ∙ World's Largest Radio Telescope

Wed, Mar 29, 2017

Discover what it took to build the largest and most sophisticated radio telescope on the planet. This engineering colossus will help astronomers explore galaxies billions of light years away, and might help discover extraterrestrial life.

6.7 /10

S3.E2 ∙ Panama Canal Overhaul

Wed, Apr 05, 2017

Go inside the ambitious engineering project that remade the famous Panama Canal. Billions of dollars were spent to move millions of cubic tons of earth, and ultimately, the canal will be able to accommodate the biggest ships in the world.

7.4 /10

S3.E3 ∙ World's Biggest Ship

Wed, Apr 12, 2017

Find out what it took to build the largest ship in the world, the Pioneering Spirit. This 900,000-ton behemoth can install oil pipelines in the world's deepest waters and features state-of-the art thrusters and mammoth lifting beams.

7.1 /10

S3.E4 ∙ Ice Base

Wed, Apr 19, 2017

Go inside a state-of-the-art research base located in Antarctica, the coldest continent on Earth. Halley VI is built atop giant skis on a floating ice shelf, and this innovative design helps scientists brave the dangers of this extreme environment.

7.4 /10

S3.E5 ∙ Mega City Railway

Wed, Apr 26, 2017

Uncover what it took to build one of the most ambitious rail projects in history, London's Crossrail. This staggering feat will span over 73 miles and transport 200 million people a year around one of the world's largest and busiest cities.

7.2 /10

S3.E6 ∙ The Invincible Tower

Wed, May 03, 2017

Discover what it took to build the world's tallest freestanding tower, the Tokyo Skytree. This record-breaking marvel faces some of the most deadly disasters on the planet, and must brave earthquakes and extremely high winds.

7.2 /10

S3.E7 ∙ International Space Station

Wed, May 10, 2017

The International Space Station is the most expensive engineering project ever attempted, and the result is a masterpiece of modern ingenuity. This incredible vessel pushes the boundaries of space exploration and brings us closer to galactic colonization.

7.4 /10

S3.E8 ∙ US Navy's Super Ship

Wed, May 17, 2017

The US Navy is the largest sea force on the planet and their new, ground-breaking Littoral Combat Ships are the fastest combat ships in its fleet. Built for speed, these innovative warships can travel at over 40 knots per hour in shallow water.

6.9 /10

S3.E9 ∙ Inside the Tesla Factory

Wed, May 24, 2017

The Tesla car factory is one of the largest and most innovative factories in the world. This state-of-the-art facility is the home to high-tech robots that work around-the-clock to produce thousands of cutting-edge electric cars each week.

5.7 /10

S3.E10 ∙ World's Biggest Aircraft

Wed, May 31, 2017

The world's largest aircraft combines the latest in technology and engineering to dwarf everything else in the skies. This marvel can stay airborne for five days and land anywhere in world, whether on land or at sea.

7.7 /10

S3.E11 ∙ World's Tallest Roller Coaster

Wed, Jun 07, 2017

Kingda Ka is the tallest roller coaster in the world and fastest in the U.S., redefining the design of all thrill rides. This engineering colossus is one of the most innovative on the planet and features the fastest drop ride ever built.

7.4 /10

S3.E12 ∙ Monster Gateways

Wed, Jun 07, 2017

The construction of two "monster gateways" are featured. The first half covers the widening of the Panama Canal to allow larger ships to pass through. The second half features the construction of the Rion-Antirion Bridge across the Gulf of Corinth in Greece. The program was re-edited from two previous episodes of the series, with some new narration added.

6.8 /10

S3.E13 ∙ Monster Oil Rig

Wed, Jun 14, 2017

The Perdido Oil Platform is one of the most advance feats in modern engineering, producing 100,000 barrels of oil each day; this structure is as tall as the Eiffel tower and manages to stay afloat in some of the deepest waters in the world.

7.3 /10

S3.E14 ∙ Giants of Asia

Wed, Jun 14, 2017

Two giant construction projects in Asia are featured. The first half covers the construction of the world's largest and most powerful single-dish radio telescope, in Guizhou Province, southwest China. The second half features the construction of the Shanghai Tower, the second-tallest building in the world and the tallest building in China. The program was re-edited from two previous episodes of the series, with some new narration added.

5.7 /10

S3.E15 ∙ World's Most Powerful Ships

Mon, Jun 19, 2017

Discover what it took to build Britain's newest Aircraft Carrier the HMS Queen Elizabeth and the biggest, longest, most powerful ship that is used to remove and install oil platforms, the Pioneering Spirit.

7.3 /10

S3.E16 ∙ Marvels of Japan

Wed, Jun 28, 2017

Discover what it took to build the worlds tallest building, the Tokyo Skytree and build the Kansai Airport on man-made island.

7 /10

S3.E17 ∙ Built for Hell

Wed, Jul 05, 2017

Discover what it took to build the 110 ton ice station, Halley-6 in Antarctica and build the 450 ton International Space Station which provide the platform for research into systems and procedures for deep space exploration.

0 /10