S01E01 Heavy vs. Light
Adam and Jamie challenge electronics experts and set carpenters to build the most creative multi-step "heavy-vs-light" themed machine.
Unchained Reaction
Overview
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.
Episodes
S01E02 Fire and Ice
Rocket scientists and special-effects artists go head-to-head in their effort to build the very best fire-and-ice themed machine.
S01E03 Speed
Horror movie-effects specialists battle motorcycle mechanics in the fight to build the meanest speed-themed machine.
S01E04 Take Flight
A 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?
S01E05 Jack of All Trades
Designers 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.
S01E06 Movie Mayhem
Rick Baker is the guest judge as Team InSaign (metal workers) and Team Fail Fail Fail Win (multi-media artists) fight for best machine.
Cast
Jamie Hyneman
Adam Savage
Adrian Hightower
Adam Sadowsky
W. Daniel Hillis
Bruce Gray
Julia Greer
Rick Baker
