Unchained Reaction is a science and engineering reality game show that airs on the Discovery Channel. It is judged and executive-produced by Adam Savage and Jamie Hyneman, best known for hosting the science entertainment series MythBusters. Premiered on March 18, 2012, the series pits two teams of various backgrounds against each other to build an elaborate chain reaction contraption. Teams are provided with identical sets of tools and materials and are given five days to construct a series of mechanisms based on a pre-determined theme. Midway through each week, the teams are provided with a surprise "missing link" item that they must add to the middle of their machines. The winner is selected by Savage, Hyneman, and a guest judge.
Cast: Jamie Hyneman, Adam Savage, Adrian Hightower
Season 1
6 episodes
- 1. Heavy vs. LightAdam and Jamie challenge electronics experts and set carpenters to build the most creative multi-step "heavy-vs-light" themed machine.ACC1 h 0 minMar 18, 2012
- 2. 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.ACC1 h 0 minMar 25, 2012
- 3. SpeedHorror movie-effects specialists battle motorcycle mechanics in the fight to build the meanest speed-themed machine.ACC1 h 0 minApr 1, 2012
- 4. 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?ACC1 h 0 minApr 8, 2012
- 5. 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.ACC1 h 0 minApr 15, 2012
- 6. Movie MayhemRick Baker is the guest judge as Team InSaign (metal workers) and Team Fail Fail Fail Win (multi-media artists) fight for best machine.ACC1 h 0 minApr 22, 2012
Unchained Reaction
Unchained Reaction is a science and engineering reality game show that airs on the Discovery Channel. It is judged and executive-produced by Adam Savage and Jamie Hyneman, best known for hosting the science entertainment series MythBusters. Premiered on March 18, 2012, the series pits two teams of various backgrounds against each other to build an elaborate chain reaction contraption. Teams are provided with identical sets of tools and materials and are given five days to construct a series of mechanisms based on a pre-determined theme. Midway through each week, the teams are provided with a surprise "missing link" item that they must add to the middle of their machines. The winner is selected by Savage, Hyneman, and a guest judge.
Creators and cast
- Created by
- Adam Savage, Jamie Hyneman
- Studio
- Discovery
