Project Impossible

E1 • Super Structures

A new class of super structures are taking on the impossible: the largest moveable building in history, a super-tall skyscraper built to withstand killer earthquakes, and a bridge being raised while it stays open to traffic.

40m • 2017

A new class of super structures are taking on the impossible: the largest moveable building in history, a super-tall skyscraper built to withstand killer earthquakes, and a bridge being raised while it stays open to traffic.

E2 • Sinking Cities

Around the world, engineers are fighting back against a new class of superstorm, raising some of the biggest sea defences in the world. This episode: the Venice flood barrier, Tokyo's underground water diversion tunnels, and New Jersey storm defense.

40m • 2017

Around the world, engineers are fighting back against a new class of superstorm, raising some of the biggest sea defences in the world. This episode: the Venice flood barrier, Tokyo's underground water diversion tunnels, and New Jersey storm defense.

E3 • Battling The Blackout

Across the world, engineers are going to extreme lengths to keep the lights on: harnessing the power of the longest river on Earth, tapping into the raging heat of a live volcano, and building one of the largest offshore wind facilities in the world.

40m • 2017

Across the world, engineers are going to extreme lengths to keep the lights on: harnessing the power of the longest river on Earth, tapping into the raging heat of a live volcano, and building one of the largest offshore wind facilities in the world.

E4 • Man v Nature

A new breed of tools allows man to face deadly forces once thought impossible. On this episode: a polar survival suit, a thermal imaging fire fighter mask, and a big wave surfing emergency vest.

41m • 2017

A new breed of tools allows man to face deadly forces once thought impossible. On this episode: a polar survival suit, a thermal imaging fire fighter mask, and a big wave surfing emergency vest.

E5 • Dangerous Demolition

Toppling giants of concrete and steel is dangerous and deadly. In demolition, one mistake can cost you your life. On this episode: imploding a casino, dismantling chemical weapons and tripping a silo.

40m • 2017

Toppling giants of concrete and steel is dangerous and deadly. In demolition, one mistake can cost you your life. On this episode: imploding a casino, dismantling chemical weapons and tripping a silo.

E6 • Engineering America

America has a history of building the impossible. Across the nation, a new generation of impressive projects is underway. On this episode: New Tappan Zee Bridge, Los Angeles Subway, New Orleans pump station, and Mount Rushmore preservation.

41m • 2017

America has a history of building the impossible. Across the nation, a new generation of impressive projects is underway. On this episode: New Tappan Zee Bridge, Los Angeles Subway, New Orleans pump station, and Mount Rushmore preservation.

E7 • Unsolved Mysteries

Brand new machines are helping explorers reveal mysteries once thought lost forever; underwater archaeologists search for a World War II Nazi sub, whilst in Scotland, researchers are digging up an ancient rock covered with cryptic markings.

43m • 2017

Brand new machines are helping explorers reveal mysteries once thought lost forever; underwater archaeologists search for a World War II Nazi sub, whilst in Scotland, researchers are digging up an ancient rock covered with cryptic markings.

E8 • Digging Deeper

New technology is allowing us to build underground structures that far surpass any building on earth: South Dakota builds a mile deep structure to study the universe, whilst Mexico City burrows 39 miles underneath the city to save it from drowning.

41m • 2017

New technology is allowing us to build underground structures that far surpass any building on earth: South Dakota builds a mile deep structure to study the universe, whilst Mexico City burrows 39 miles underneath the city to save it from drowning.

E9 • Conquering The Arctic

Above the arctic circle, projects are underway that are opening up the Arctic to the rest of the world. On this episode: building a nuclear-powered icebreaker in Russia; and constructing a modern airport on Baffin Island.

41m • 2017

Above the arctic circle, projects are underway that are opening up the Arctic to the rest of the world. On this episode: building a nuclear-powered icebreaker in Russia; and constructing a modern airport on Baffin Island.

E10 • Biggest Engineering Breakthroughs

A revolution in engineering is making today's technology as outdated as the horse and buggy. On this episode: Lightning LS-218, the world's fastest production motorcycle; and Hyperloop, a train faster than the speed of sound

41m • 2017

A revolution in engineering is making today's technology as outdated as the horse and buggy. On this episode: Lightning LS-218, the world's fastest production motorcycle; and Hyperloop, a train faster than the speed of sound