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Season 1 – Adam Ruins Everything

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Comic Adam Conover, a cast member and writer at the popular comedy website CollegeHumor, brings his original online series to TV, expanding upon his efforts to poke fun at everyday things that people accept or assume without question. In the half-hour investigative comedy, Conover uses a not-quite-deadly combination of comedy, history and science to debunk widespread misconceptions about topics and ideas that are routinely taken for granted.
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Robert Lloyd Los Angeles Times 03/24/2020
The show is funny and fast and informative, though (in its own spirit) you shouldn't necessarily take its myth busting as final, but rather as a spur to continue researching on your own. Go to Full Review John Anderson Wall Street Journal 03/24/2020
In short, he's irritating. But he owns it. Which makes his quasi-educational comedy series so goofily endearing. Go to Full Review Kristy Puchko Pajiba 12/03/2018
Adam Ruins Everything is the next generation of Penn & Teller: Bullshit, taking no prisoners as it eviscerates sacred cows, popular misconceptions and urban myths with a surgeon's precision and a stand-up's biting wit. Go to Full Review Melissa Camacho Common Sense Media 12/03/2018
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The well-informed, somewhat geeky series uses gags and witty banter to point out some of the painful truths behind the myths that guide common cultural habits. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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05/25/2020 Very leftist and biased See more 04/02/2019 One of my favorite shows of all time. Facts and Laughs galore. See more Read all reviews
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Adam Conover

Host

Brianna Baker

Danielle

Greg Baldwin

Landlord

Greg Burke

50's Husband

River Butcher

Rhea

Dorothy Edwards

Herself

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Sep 29, 2015 Adam Ruins Giving Adam 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. Details Episode 2 Aired Oct 6, 2015 Adam Ruins Security Adam 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. Details Episode 3 Aired Oct 13, 2015 Adam Ruins Cars Adam 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. Details Episode 4 Aired Oct 20, 2015 Adam Ruins Forensic Science Adam exposes the flaws of fingerprinting, hair strand matches and bite mark analysis, which often send innocent people to jail. Details Episode 5 Aired Oct 27, 2015 Adam Ruins Restaurants Adam 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. Details Episode 6 Aired Nov 3, 2015 Adam Ruins Hygiene Adam 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. Details Episode 7 Aired Nov 10, 2015 Adam Ruins Voting The twisted history of the Electoral College, explaining that the Founding Fathers did not want most Americans to vote. Details Episode 8 Aired Nov 17, 2015 Adam Ruins Work Adam 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. Details Episode 9 Aired Dec 1, 2015 Adam Ruins Summer Fun Adam reveals that an extended holiday makes you dumber, and that iconic rodent Mickey Mouse has made a mess of our copyright laws. Details Episode 10 Aired Dec 8, 2015 Adam Ruins Sex Adam interrupts a canoodling couple to explain that circumcision was popularized by a bunch of 19th century prudes. Details Episode 11 Aired Dec 15, 2015 Adam Ruins Nutrition Adam 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. Details Episode 12 Aired Dec 22, 2015 Adam Ruins Death Adam shows why immortality is a fantasy and reveals that the American funeral industry is a racket that exploits mourners' grief and fear of dying. Details Episode 13 Aired Aug 23, 2016 Adam Ruins Hollywood Adam exposes the hidden truth behind Hollywood's glitz and glamour with help from actress Rachel Bloom and TV personality Ariana Madix. Details Episode 14 Aired Aug 30, 2016 Adam Ruins Football Adam hits the gridiron to show why the playoffs almost never determine the best team; exploring how hydration myths put kids at risk; tackling the topic of football-related brain injuries. Details Episode 15 Aired Sep 6, 2016 Adam Ruins Weddings A couple's wedding day is here, but Adam's gift of information, like the fact that most wedding "traditions" were created by consumerism, may rain on the parade. Details Episode 16 Aired Sep 13, 2016 Adam Ruins Malls Adam illustrates that malls were created as tax loopholes for greedy developers, outlet stores are a scam selling low quality merchandise and nutrient supplements are often dangerously unregulated. Details Episode 17 Aired Sep 20, 2016 Adam Ruins Animals Adam explores how purebred dogs are genetic monsters created by bored Victorians, and reveals how domestic cats are overpopulated lethal killing machines. Details Episode 18 Aired Sep 27, 2016 Adam Ruins Immigration Adam illustrates the big problem a border wall wouldn't address, explores the history of racist deportations, and explains how immigration courts are a huge mess. Details Episode 19 Aired Oct 4, 2016 Adam Ruins Housing Adam evicts our misconceptions by revealing how homes are terrible investments, why housing share programs hurt city dwellers and how trying help the homeless can make the problem worse. Details Episode 20 Aired Nov 15, 2016 Adam Ruins Drugs Adam weeds through the myths of marijuana, exposes the blunt truth about the War on Drugs, and explains how prescription pills are the true gateway drug. Details Episode 21 Aired Nov 22, 2016 Adam Ruins Prison Adam and Emily shed light on jail rehabilitation, solitary confinement and the fact that corporations make money off of prison inmates. Details Episode 22 Aired Nov 29, 2016 Adam Ruins the Wild West Prostitutes actually helped settle the West; explaining the myth of the "All-American Cowboy"; revealing the real hero of the west: not a person, but air conditioning. Details Episode 23 Aired Dec 6, 2016 Adam Ruins the Internet Adam provides evidence contrary to the belief that smartphones will destroy society; illustrating how American cable service providers act as cartels, making customers pay big bucks for the worst net speed in the world. Details Episode 24 Aired Dec 13, 2016 Adam Ruins Justice After 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; the substantial problems with the jury duty system. Details Episode 25 Aired Dec 20, 2016 Adam Ruins Christmas Adam explains that the story of the real St. Nick is a lot creepier than most think, while modern Santa was created by commercialism only a century ago; why gift-giving actually hurts the economy; exposing truth behind holiday traditions. Details Episode 26 Aired Dec 27, 2016 Adam Ruins Going Green After meeting a young dad on a mission to save the planet, Adam shows why electric cars and green products don't make the impact they promise. Details

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Adam Ruins Everything — Season 1

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Season Info

Director
Matthew Pollock
Executive Producer
Angel Annussek, Jon Cohen, Adam Conover, Simmy Kustanowitz, Spencer Griffin
Screenwriter
Adam Conover, Gonzalo Córdova, Travis Helwig, Alingon Mitra, Diona Reasonover, Mary Lordes
Network
truTV
Rating
TV-14
Genre
Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date
Sep 29, 2015