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Brainiac: Science Abuse

2003 – 2008 · 45m per ep · NR · English · United Kingdom

Brainiac is The Alternative science series that shows you the experiments you were never allowed to do in school. Richard Hammond aims to answer the scientific questions that have been bothering us all such as what you shouldn't put in a microwave and Do mobile phones really cause explosions in petrol stations.

6.8(64 reviews)

4.2933% popularity

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Details

First air date: Nov 13, 2003
Last air date: Mar 16, 2008
Status: Ended
Seasons: 6
Episodes: 59
Episode runtime: 45m
Original language: English
Country: United Kingdom
Network / platform: Sky One
Creator / showrunner: Stewart Morris, Andy Milligan
Certification: NR
Production companies: ITV Studios, Granada Productions, LWT

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Seasons & episodes

Season 1

2003 · 6 episodes

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Cast

Vic Reeves

Self - Host

Jon Tickle

Self - Host

Thaila Zucchi

Self - Host

Media

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Reviews & ratings

6.8

64 community reviews

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Alex Rivera5.8/103/18/2026
Binge-worthy
Every episode leaves you wanting more. The character arcs are exceptional.
52 found helpful
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Jordan Kim6.8/103/14/2026
Peak television
One of the best shows in its genre — tightly written and beautifully acted.
44 found helpful
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Sam Patel7.800000000000001/103/10/2026
Must-watch series
The season finales alone are worth the watch.
36 found helpful
ML
Morgan Lee5.8/103/6/2026
Brilliant writing
Gripping from the first scene. Already recommending to everyone.
28 found helpful
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Casey Wong6.8/103/2/2026
Slow burn payoff
Takes a few episodes to hit stride, then it's unstoppable.
20 found helpful