Adam Ruins Everything

Adam Ruins Giving

Adam exposes why shoe companies that give away free footwear do more harm than good, and explains why you should stop gi

Adam Ruins Security

Adam sets his sights on security, explaining that airport security wastes too much of our time and money, medicine safet

Adam Ruins Cars

Adam exposes the surprising truths behind car dealerships, and the fact that the concept of "jaywalking" was created by

Adam Ruins Forensic Science

Adam uncovers the scary truth behind unreliable methods used as evidence in criminal cases. He exposes the flaws of fing

Adam Ruins Restaurants

Adam explains why tipping is a custom worth ditching, shows that experts can't tell the difference between wines, and re

Adam Ruins Hygiene

Adam reveals that the term "halitosis" was popularized in a 1920's ad campaign that used cruel ads to make people insecu

Adam Ruins Voting

The twisted history of the Electoral College, explaining that the Founding Fathers did not want most Americans to vote.

Adam Ruins Work

Adam shows how the 40-hour work week not only exhausts employees but also harms businesses, reveals the legal mess of hi

Adam Ruins Summer Fun

Adam reveals that extended vacation makes you dumber, and that iconic rodent Mickey Mouse has made a mess of our copyrig

Adam Ruins Sex

This episode explains why circumcision is common in the United States, how Herpes isn't as scary as the media makes it s

Adam Ruins Nutrition

Adam shows why vitamin supplements don't make us any healthier, that the "balanced breakfast" we've been sold is anythin

Adam Ruins Death

In a limbo setting, Adam exhibits several failed attempts at terrestrial immortality, and reveals the American funeral i

Adam Ruins Hollywood

Straight from the red carpet (and with the help of celebrity guests Rachel Bloom and Ariana Madix), Adam exposes the hid

Adam Ruins Football

Adam hits the gridiron to illustrate why the playoffs rarely determine which team is best, then he explores how hydratio

Adam Ruins Weddings

Emily and Murph's wedding day is finally here - but Adam's gift of information may rain on their parade. Adam reveals ho

Adam Ruins Malls

Adam illustrates that shopping centres were created as tax loopholes for greedy developers, outlet stores are a scam sel

Adam Ruins Animals

Adam explores how purebred dogs are genetic monsters created by bored Victorians and reveals how domestic cats are overp

Adam Ruins Immigration

Adam Ruins Housing

Adam gets evicted from his home, and while searching for a new place, he exposes the harsh realities of real estate. Plu

Adam Ruins Drugs

Adam weeds through the misconceptions of marijuana and exposes the blunt truth about the War on Drugs - that it stemmed

Adam Ruins Prison

When Emily gets tossed in the slammer, her cellmate reveals that corporations make money off prison inmates while the sy

Adam Ruins the Wild West

Adam reveals how prostitution - despite its reputation - actually helped settle the West. He then explains why the "All-

Adam Ruins the Internet

While on a magical technological journey, Adam shows that smartphones are not the society-killers you'd think they are,

Adam Ruins Justice

After getting Emily out of prison, Adam and his sister Rhea take on the justice system; shining a spotlight on the infam

Adam Ruins Christmas

Ho ho...huh?! Adam teaches his sister that the real St. Nick story is a lot creepier than she thought, and modern Santa

Adam Ruins Going Green

Adam meets a young dad on a personal mission to save the world and end climate change...until Adam turns his world upsid