Season 1
26 episodes · Sep 29, 2015
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S1E1Adam Ruins Giving
Sep 29, 201530mAdam exposes why shoe companies that give away free footwear do more harm than good, and explains why you should stop giving food pantries your leftover canned goods.
S1E2Adam Ruins Security
Oct 6, 201530mAdam sets his sights on security, 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.
S1E3Adam Ruins Cars
Oct 13, 201530mAdam exposes the surprising truths behind car dealerships, and the fact that the concept of "jaywalking" was created by auto manufacturers to blame pedestrians for car crashes.
S1E4Adam Ruins Forensic Science
Oct 20, 201530mAdam 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.
S1E5Adam Ruins Restaurants
Oct 27, 201530mAdam 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.
S1E6Adam Ruins Hygiene
Nov 3, 201530mAdam reveals that the term "halitosis" was popularized in a 1920's ad campaign that used cruel ads to make people insecure about their breath, and explains why running water is one of the greatest miracles of modern times.
S1E7Adam Ruins Voting
Nov 10, 201530mThe twisted history of the Electoral College, explaining that the Founding Fathers did not want most Americans to vote.
S1E8Adam Ruins Work
Nov 17, 201530mAdam shows how the 40-hour work week not only exhausts employees but also harms businesses, reveals the legal mess of hiring interns and freelancers, and explores how discussing your salary with co-workers is actually a good thing.
S1E9Adam Ruins Summer Fun
Dec 1, 201530mAdam reveals that extended vacation makes you dumber, and that iconic rodent Mickey Mouse has made a mess of our copyright laws.
S1E10Adam Ruins Sex
Dec 8, 201530mThis episode explains why circumcision is common in the United States, how Herpes isn't as scary as the media makes it seem, how most people do not truly understand the hymen, and explains the worst sexual problem of all.
S1E11Adam Ruins Nutrition
Dec 15, 201530mAdam shows why vitamin supplements don't make us any healthier, that the "balanced breakfast" we've been sold is anything but, and reveals how most of the nutritional science the media reports on isn't science at all.
S1E12Adam Ruins Death
Dec 22, 201530mIn a limbo setting, Adam exhibits several failed attempts at terrestrial immortality, and reveals the American funeral industry's more exploitive tactics of mourners. After his date dies in a freak accident, however, he concedes that grappling with uncertainty with death can be just as healthy as clear-cut answers.
S1E13Adam Ruins Hollywood
Aug 23, 201630mStraight 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.
S1E14Adam Ruins Football
Aug 30, 201630mAdam hits the gridiron to illustrate why the playoffs rarely determine which team is best, then he explores how hydration myths spread by sports drink companies are putting kids at risk. Adam also tackles football-caused brain injuries.
S1E15Adam Ruins Weddings
Sep 6, 201630mEmily 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.
S1E16Adam Ruins Malls
Sep 13, 201630mAdam illustrates that shopping centres were created as tax loopholes for greedy developers, outlet stores are a scam selling low quality merchandise, and nutrient supplements are often dangerously unregulated.
S1E17Adam Ruins Animals
Sep 20, 201630mAdam explores how purebred dogs are genetic monsters created by bored Victorians and reveals how domestic cats are overpopulated, lethal killing machines.
S1E19Adam Ruins Housing
Oct 4, 201630mAdam gets evicted from his home, and while searching for a new place, he exposes the harsh realities of real estate. Plus, Adam explains why helping the homeless is a lot simpler and more straightforward than you might think.
S1E20Adam Ruins Drugs
Nov 15, 201630mAdam 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.
S1E21Adam Ruins Prison
Nov 22, 201630mWhen Emily gets tossed in the slammer, her cellmate reveals that corporations make money off prison inmates while the system does nothing to reduce crime. Adam then sheds light on jail rehabilitation and solitary confinement.
S1E22Adam Ruins the Wild West
Nov 29, 201630mAdam 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.
S1E23Adam Ruins the Internet
Dec 6, 201630mWhile on a magical technological journey, Adam shows that smartphones are not the society-killers you'd think they are, American cable service providers are basically cartels, and most "free" sites are actually very costly.
S1E24Adam Ruins Justice
Dec 13, 201630mAfter getting Emily out of prison, Adam and his sister Rhea take on the justice system; shining a spotlight on the infamous McDonalds hot coffee lawsuit and the substantial problems with the jury duty system.
S1E25Adam Ruins Christmas
Dec 20, 201630mHo 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.
S1E26Adam Ruins Going Green
Dec 27, 201630mAdam 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.