Science Channel Kicks Off 'Outrageous Acts of Summer' Week Today

By: Jun. 20, 2015
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Science Channel celebrates summer with premieres and special episodes of OUTRAGEOUS ACTS OF SCIENCE,OUTRAGEOUS ACTS OF PSYCH, WHAT COULD POSSIBLY GO WRONG, HOW IT'S MADE andMYTHBUSTERS starting today, June 20th at 9PM ET/PT.

Science Channel viewers have an amazing opportunity to help create an episode of OUTRAGEOUS ACTS OF SCIENCE by going to ScienceChannel.com to vote on their favorite clips from the series. The clips that receive the most votes will be featured in a fan-favorite episode airing on Saturday, June 27th at 10PM ET/PT.

Viewers can also submit their photos of their own "outrageous acts of summer" on Instagram using #OASummer; then tune-in during OUTRAGEOUS Acts of Summer to find out which photos were featured on-air. Join the fun and ongoing conversations on Science Channel's Facebook page and Twitter feed at @ScienceChannel #OASummer.

Saturday, June 20

9PM ET/PT - OUTRAGEOUS ACTS OF SCIENCE

Fact or Fiction: Are these incredible web clips real? Our team of scientists spots the hoaxes in the season premiere, which feature skiing in Hawaii, a wingsuit pilot towed by a car, a close encounter with a great white shark and vertical driving.

10PM ET/PT - OUTRAGEOUS ACTS OF PSYCH

Space Invaders: The fun begins when a stunt driver goes undercover and in disguise to take a driver's test. Also in the episode, a stranger gets too close for comfort, and a movie trailer voice-over artist narrates people's lives as they walk down the street.

10:30PM ET/PT - OUTRAGEOUS ACTS OF PSYCH

Public Displays of Rejection: Check out the hilarious PSYCH behind having your space invaded by a life-size teddy bear and a ridiculously close-talker.

Sunday, June 21

8PM ET/PT - MYTHBUSTERS: PIRATE SPECIAL

Arggghhh me hearties... In this two-hour special, the hijinks on the high seas features the MYTHBUSTERS duo of Adam Savage and Jamie Hyneman as they plunder the seven seas in search of pirate parables and maritime myths inspired by the Pirates of the Caribbean movie franchise.

10PM ET/PT - MYTHBUSTERS: BUSTERS OF THE LOST MYTHS

The MYTHBUSTERS team of Adam Savage and Jamie Hyneman put the legendary Indiana Jones and his antics to the test!

Monday, June 22

9PM ET/PT - OUTRAGEOUS ACTS OF SCIENCE

Summer Wipeouts: In a special summer edition of OUTRAGEOUS ACTS OF SCIENCE, we count down the best summer-themed clips from the hit Science Channel series.

Tuesday, June 23

8PM ET/PT - OUTRAGEOUS ACTS OF SCIENCE

Kings of Summer: We've unearthed even more ridiculous and wild summer stunts from the hit Science Channel series.

Wednesday, June 24

8PM ET/PT - WHAT COULD POSSIBLY GO WRONG?

Wet and Wild: In this special summer edition, Kevin and Grant tackle three audacious summer-themed projects. Can they make a 400-pound canoe float? Is it possible to stop a speeding car without using the brakes? Finally, the guys attempt a beer-related feat that will make your summer cookout the party of the season.

9PM ET/PT - WHAT COULD POSSIBLY GO WRONG?

Deadly Donuts of Fire: Kevin and Grant turn a blast of air into a massive RING OF FIRE when they build a vortex cannon. They use magnets, superconductors, and quantum physics to send a levitating racer around a track. Not to mention, a frosty bulletproof glass mug to hold their beer.

10PM ET/PT - WHAT COULD POSSIBLY GO WRONG?

Summer of Speed: In this special summer edition, Kevin and Grant tackle three fast-and-furious summer-themed projects. How fast can a rocket skateboard travel? Can they build an adrenaline junkie's Slip'N Slide? And, what happens when you bring a motorcycle to a playground and create the world's scariest merry-go-round?

Thursday, June 25

HOW IT'S MADE rings in the new season with all-new editions that show how some of the most iconic summer items are made: things that will cool you down, items for summer road trips and beach outings, and the essential gear for any Hollywood summer blockbuster.

9PM ET/PT - HOW IT'S MADE: BEAT THE HEAT EDITION

9:30 PM ET/PT - HOW IT'S MADE: ROAD TRIP EDITION

10PM ET/PT - HOW IT'S MADE: THE BEACH EDITION

10:30 PM ET/PT - HOW IT'S MADE: SUMMER BLOCKBUSTER EDITION

Friday, June 26

8PM ET/PT - MYTHBUSTERS: STAR WARS: REVENGE OF THE MYTH

In this Star Wars special, the MYTHBUSTERS team of Adam Savage and Jamie Hyneman test if Luke really could swing himself and princess Leia across a chasm with only his belt-rigged grappling hook, could an Ewok log swing crush an Imperial "Chicken Walker," and could Luke survive in a tauntaun's belly?

9PM ET/PT - MYTHBUSTERS: JAWS SPECIAL

Who can forget Steven Spielberg's movie blockbuster Jaws? Now, the MYTHBUSTERS duo of Adam Savage and Jamie Hyneman are going to put the bite on some of the movie's most fascinating myths. Do sharks lose interest in attacking if punched on the nose or jabbed in the eyes and gills? Adam and Jamie put it to the test.

Saturday, June 27

9PM ET/PT - OUTRAGEOUS ACTS OF SCIENCE

Speed Freaks: We're going faster, further, and weirder than ever before! Featured clips include a man who drives his car 1,000 feet over water, a shrimp with the fastest punch in the ANIMAL kingdom, to bionic boots and a car that jumps over a plane.

10PM ET/PT - OUTRAGEOUS ACTS OF SCIENCE

Fan Favorites: In a very special fan favorite episode we'll reveal the results of a week-long internet voting campaign and countdown the most loved clips.



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