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Extraordinary Stories Behind Everyday Things

Show Info

  • Status: Returning Series
  • First Aired: July 15, 2021
  • Seasons: 3
  • Episodes: 27
  • Networks: discovery+
  • Genres: Documentary
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Extraordinary Stories Behind Everyday Things(2021)

TMDB Rating: 8.0 (1 votes)

Overview

Offering an in-depth look at how iconic American-made products are created, this series celebrates the ingenuity, passion and creativity of the people who proudly stand behind these timeless classics.

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Season 1

6 episodes • 2021

#EpisodeAir DateRating
1Vinyl Record and AirstreamJul 15, 20210.0
2Pencil, Pan, Baseball BatJul 15, 20210.0
3Wool Blanket Baseball GlovesJul 23, 20210.0
4Banjo, Tile, Baby ShoeJul 30, 20210.0
5Slinky and Cast Iron SkilletAug 6, 20210.0
6Rocking Chair, Skates, PitcherAug 13, 20210.0
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Season 2

6 episodes • 2021

#EpisodeAir DateRating
1Lasso, Guitar and Skee-BallOct 1, 20210.0
2Jelly Bean, Sign, SnowboardOct 8, 20210.0
3Dippin' Dots, Paper, MarblesOct 15, 20210.0
4Applesauce, Teddy, Candy CaneOct 22, 20210.0
5The Piano and Pea WhistleOct 29, 20210.0
6Bowling Ball, Canoe, PinballNov 5, 20210.0
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Season 3

15 episodes • 2022

#EpisodeAir DateRating
1Cowboy HatFeb 18, 20220.0
2Cranberry SauceFeb 18, 20220.0
3Pool TableFeb 18, 20220.0
4Lip BalmFeb 25, 20220.0
5Wafer CookieFeb 25, 20220.0
6HammocksFeb 25, 20220.0
7HammersMar 4, 20220.0
8SaddleMar 4, 20220.0
9Fly Fishing RodMar 4, 20220.0
10Lawn TractorMar 11, 20220.0
11SurfboardMar 11, 20220.0
12GrillMar 11, 20220.0
13SkateboardMar 18, 20220.0
14Washing MachineMar 18, 20220.0
15FootballMar 18, 20220.0

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