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The Best Episodes of How Do They Do It? Season 11

Every episode of How Do They Do It? Season 11 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of How Do They Do It? Season 11!

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    How Do They Do It? Season 11 Episode 1 - Parmesan, Runways, Reclining Chairs
    6.9/10(12 votes)

    #1 - Parmesan, Runways, Reclining Chairs

    S11:E1

    A look at how to make parmesan cheese, and the key to keeping the runways running at the world's busiest airports. Plus, a look at manufacturing reclining chairs

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. How Do They Do It? Season 11 Episode 2 - Carpets, Skis, Niagara Power
    7.1/10(13 votes)

    #2 - Carpets, Skis, Niagara Power

    S11:E2

    A look at ways to weave an authentic Turkish carpet, and how helicopter blade technology is being used to make cross country skis. Plus, the practicalities behind the Niagara Falls

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. How Do They Do It? Season 11 Episode 3 - Nori, Beer Bottles, Shark Deterrents
    7.3/10(12 votes)

    #3 - Nori, Beer Bottles, Shark Deterrents

    S11:E3

    A look at how sea weed for sushi is farmed, how a beer bottle is made that lasts for fifteen years and how they keep swimmers and surfers off a sharks menu.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. How Do They Do It? Season 11 Episode 4 - Brass, Ice Patrol, Penjing
    7.0/10(12 votes)

    #4 - Brass, Ice Patrol, Penjing

    S11:E4

    Examining how the street lamps of Venice are cast, and how tiny trees are grown for the ancient Chinese art of penjing.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. How Do They Do It? Season 11 Episode 5 - Racing Bikes, Stunt Pilots, Oil Well
    7.0/10(9 votes)

    #5 - Racing Bikes, Stunt Pilots, Oil Well

    S11:E5

    A look at how one of the fastest bikes in the world was created, how pilots train to perform death-defying acrobatics, and how oil and gas is brought up from the bottom of the sea.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. How Do They Do It? Season 11 Episode 6 - Bagels, Racing Tires, Liuli Glass
    7.0/10(11 votes)

    #6 - Bagels, Racing Tires, Liuli Glass

    S11:E6

    A look at how New York bagels are hand-rolled, how they make a racing car tyre that will grip the track at 320kph, and how life-like sculptures are created out of glass.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. How Do They Do It? Season 11 Episode 7 - Trash Collecting in Venice, Australian Sheepskin, Pond Algae
    7.3/10(11 votes)

    #7 - Trash Collecting in Venice, Australian Sheepskin, Pond Algae

    S11:E7

    A look at how waste is collected in Venice, how Australia's famous sheepskin boots are made, and how pond algae is turned into a health supplement

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. How Do They Do It? Season 11 Episode 8 - Turkish Delight. Silver. Sunscreen
    7.0/10(10 votes)

    #8 - Turkish Delight. Silver. Sunscreen

    S11:E8

    Examining how rosebuds are turned into Turkish delight, and how sunscreen is made to block out harmful UV light. Plus, how to hammer out a silver spoon.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. How Do They Do It? Season 11 Episode 9 - Canvas. Stinky Tofu. Bottle Recycling
    7.0/10(9 votes)

    #9 - Canvas. Stinky Tofu. Bottle Recycling

    S11:E9

    A look at how the world's finest canvases are created, how tofu is made, and how to get 50 drinks out of a single bottle of beer.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. How Do They Do It? Season 11 Episode 10 - Beekeeping. Trikes. Body Armour
    7.0/10(10 votes)

    #10 - Beekeeping. Trikes. Body Armour

    S11:E10

    An insight into how people care for bees, plus a look at how to build a trike that can carry a whole family and how to stop a bullet with a sheet of ceramic.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. How Do They Do It? Season 11 Episode 11 - Heat-Proof Glass. ATMs. Pagani
    7.2/10(10 votes)

    #11 - Heat-Proof Glass. ATMs. Pagani

    S11:E11

    An insight into how the minerals that are an essential ingredient in glass cookware are mined, and a look at how money is kept safe and secure inside cash machines.

    Director:Unknown
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  12. How Do They Do It? Season 11 Episode 13 - Dock Cranes, Plastic Bags, Baubles
    7.2/10(10 votes)

    #12 - Dock Cranes, Plastic Bags, Baubles

    S11:E13

    How do they build a port ready to receive huge container ships? How do they make 28 million plastic bags a day? How do they blow the glass to make...

    Director:Unknown
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  13. How Do They Do It? Season 11 Episode 14 - Balsamic Vinegar, Drysuits, Stunt Plane
    7.6/10(11 votes)

    #13 - Balsamic Vinegar, Drysuits, Stunt Plane

    S11:E14

    How do they make the world's most expensive vinegar? How do they keep divers warm in the freezing ocean? How do they build a plane that can fly upside down?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. How Do They Do It? Season 11 Episode 15 - Super Steel, Wool, Kiteboards
    7.2/10(10 votes)

    #14 - Super Steel, Wool, Kiteboards

    S11:E15

    A look at the process of forging super steel to make cars lighter, greener and safer, and how Australia's 80 million sheep are sheared every spring.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. How Do They Do It? Season 11 Episode 16 - Soybean Matress, Aircraft Seats, Bra Design
    7.0/10(10 votes)

    #15 - Soybean Matress, Aircraft Seats, Bra Design

    S11:E16

    The technological processes involved in keeping people comfortable, entertained and safe with the latest aircraft seats, and a look at the design of bras with aerospace technology.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. How Do They Do It? Season 11 Episode 17 - Dry Wall, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Statuettes, Skytruck
    7.0/10(11 votes)

    #16 - Dry Wall, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Statuettes, Skytruck

    S11:E17

    How plasterboard is made from power station smoke, the casting of the world's top awards, and how planes are built that can take off and land almost anywhere.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. How Do They Do It? Season 11 Episode 18 - Car Windows, Glossy Lipstick
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #17 - Car Windows, Glossy Lipstick

    S11:E18

    How car windows are made to keep out wind and rain, stones, thieves, noise and harmful UV rays. Plus, a look at the way gloss is added to create the perfect shade of lipstick

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. How Do They Do It? Season 11 Episode 19 - Madeira, Aircraft Seats, Batteries
    7.2/10(9 votes)

    #18 - Madeira, Aircraft Seats, Batteries

    S11:E19

    A look at how George Washington's favourite tipple is made, how aircraft seats are tested without crashing a plane, and the manufacturing processes behind billions of batteries

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. How Do They Do It? Season 11 Episode 20 - Nickel, Canal Locks, Bubble Tea
    7.4/10(9 votes)

    #19 - Nickel, Canal Locks, Bubble Tea

    S11:E20

    A look at how nickel is mined, how the lock gates for canals are built so that barges and boats can climb hills, and the processes involved in creating Taiwan's beloved bubble tea

    Director:Unknown
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Season 11 Ratings Summary

"Parmesan, Runways, Reclining Chairs" is the best rated episode of "How Do They Do It?" season 11. It scored 6.9/10 based on 12 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 5/15/2014. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "Carpets, Skis, Niagara Power".