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The Best Episodes of Adam Ruins Everything Season 1

Every episode of Adam Ruins Everything Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Adam Ruins Everything Season 1!

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Host Adam Conover employs a combination of comedy, history and science to dispel widespread misconceptions about everything we take for granted.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Adam Ruins Everything Season 1 Episode 12 - Adam Ruins Death
    8.5/10(278 votes)

    S1:E12

    In a limbo setting, Adam exhibits several failed attempts at terrestrial immortality, and reveals the American funeral industry's more exploitive tactics of mourners. After his date dies in a freak accident, however, he concedes that grappling with uncertainty with death can be just as healthy as clear-cut answers.

    Director:Unknown
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  2. Adam Ruins Everything Season 1 Episode 1 - Adam Ruins Giving
    8.4/10(297 votes)

    S1:E1

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Adam Ruins Everything Season 1 Episode 10 - Adam Ruins Sex
    8.4/10(206 votes)

    S1:E10

    This episode explains why circumcision is common in the United States, how Herpes isn't as scary as the media makes it seem, how most people do not truly understand the hymen, and explains the worst sexual problem of all.

    Director:Unknown
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  4. Adam Ruins Everything Season 1 Episode 4 - Adam Ruins Forensic Science
    8.3/10(231 votes)

    S1:E4

    Adam uncovers the scary truth behind unreliable methods used as evidence in criminal cases. He exposes the flaws of fingerprinting, hair strand matches and bite mark analysis - which often send innocent people to jail.

    Director:Unknown
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  5. Adam Ruins Everything Season 1 Episode 5 - Adam Ruins Restaurants
    8.3/10(227 votes)

    S1:E5

    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.

    Director:Unknown
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  6. Adam Ruins Everything Season 1 Episode 20 - Adam Ruins Drugs
    8.3/10(178 votes)

    S1:E20

    Adam weeds through the misconceptions of marijuana and exposes the blunt truth about the War on Drugs - that it stemmed from a racist and political agenda. Plus, Adam illustrates why prescription pills are the true gateway drug.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Adam Ruins Everything Season 1 Episode 2 - Adam Ruins Security
    8.2/10(256 votes)

    S1:E2

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Adam Ruins Everything Season 1 Episode 3 - Adam Ruins Cars
    8.2/10(256 votes)

    S1:E3

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Adam Ruins Everything Season 1 Episode 8 - Adam Ruins Work
    8.2/10(198 votes)

    S1:E8

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Adam Ruins Everything Season 1 Episode 11 - Adam Ruins Nutrition
    8.2/10(190 votes)

    S1:E11

    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.

    Director:Unknown
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  11. Adam Ruins Everything Season 1 Episode 7 - Adam Ruins Voting
    8.1/10(220 votes)

    S1:E7

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

    Director:Unknown
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  12. Adam Ruins Everything Season 1 Episode 13 - Adam Ruins Hollywood
    8.1/10(175 votes)

    S1:E13

    Straight from the red carpet (and with the help of celebrity guests Rachel Bloom and Ariana Madix), Adam exposes the hidden truths behind Hollywood's glitz and glamour, from the clothes stars wear to the process behind movie ratings.

    Director:Unknown
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  13. Adam Ruins Everything Season 1 Episode 15 - Adam Ruins Weddings
    8.1/10(177 votes)

    S1:E15

    Emily and Murph's wedding day is finally here - but Adam's gift of information may rain on their parade. Adam reveals how most wedding "traditions" were recently created by consumerism, and that divorce is actually a wonderful thing.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. Adam Ruins Everything Season 1 Episode 21 - Adam Ruins Prison
    8.1/10(140 votes)

    S1:E21

    When Emily gets tossed in the slammer, her cellmate reveals that corporations make money off prison inmates while the system does nothing to reduce crime. Adam then sheds light on jail rehabilitation and solitary confinement.

    Director:Unknown
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  15. Adam Ruins Everything Season 1 Episode 6 - Adam Ruins Hygiene
    8.0/10(218 votes)

    S1:E6

    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.

    Director:Unknown
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  16. Adam Ruins Everything Season 1 Episode 9 - Adam Ruins Summer Fun
    8.0/10(201 votes)

    S1:E9

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. Adam Ruins Everything Season 1 Episode 17 - Adam Ruins Animals
    8.0/10(149 votes)

    S1:E17

    Adam explores how purebred dogs are genetic monsters created by bored Victorians and reveals how domestic cats are overpopulated, lethal killing machines.

    Director:Unknown
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  18. Adam Ruins Everything Season 1 Episode 23 - Adam Ruins the Internet
    8.0/10(133 votes)

    S1:E23

    While on a magical technological journey, Adam shows that smartphones are not the society-killers you'd think they are, American cable service providers are basically cartels, and most "free" sites are actually very costly.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. Adam Ruins Everything Season 1 Episode 22 - Adam Ruins the Wild West
    7.9/10(150 votes)

    S1:E22

    Adam reveals how prostitution - despite its reputation - actually helped settle the West. He then explains why the "All-American Cowboy" is a myth and that the real western hero wasn't a person; it was air conditioning.

    Director:Unknown
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  20. Adam Ruins Everything Season 1 Episode 24 - Adam Ruins Justice
    7.9/10(130 votes)

    S1:E24

    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 and the substantial problems with the jury duty system.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. Adam Ruins Everything Season 1 Episode 14 - Adam Ruins Football
    7.8/10(167 votes)

    S1:E14

    Adam hits the gridiron to illustrate why the playoffs rarely determine which team is best, then he explores how hydration myths spread by sports drink companies are putting kids at risk. Adam also tackles football-caused brain injuries.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. Adam Ruins Everything Season 1 Episode 16 - Adam Ruins Malls
    7.8/10(168 votes)

    S1:E16

    Adam illustrates that shopping centres were created as tax loopholes for greedy developers, outlet stores are a scam selling low quality merchandise, and nutrient supplements are often dangerously unregulated.

    Director:Unknown
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  23. Adam Ruins Everything Season 1 Episode 19 - Adam Ruins Housing
    7.7/10(151 votes)

    S1:E19

    Adam gets evicted from his home, and while searching for a new place, he exposes the harsh realities of real estate. Plus, Adam explains why helping the homeless is a lot simpler and more straightforward than you might think.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. Adam Ruins Everything Season 1 Episode 25 - Adam Ruins Christmas
    7.7/10(145 votes)

    S1:E25

    Ho ho...huh?! Adam teaches his sister that the real St. Nick story is a lot creepier than she thought, and modern Santa was created by commercialism only a century ago. Adam also reveals how gift-giving actually hurts the economy.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. Adam Ruins Everything Season 1 Episode 18 - Adam Ruins Immigration
    7.6/10(231 votes)

    S1:E18

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Adam Ruins Death" is the best rated episode of "Adam Ruins Everything" season 1. It scored 8.5/10 based on 278 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 12/22/2015. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Adam Ruins Giving".