Adam Ruins Everything is a TV series starring Adam Conover, Adam Lustick, and Emily Axford. Iconoclastic Adam Conover from CollegeHumor turns life as we know it on its ear by showing us how unnecessary, and sometimes horrible,…
Release Date: September 2015
10. Adam Ruins Football
Air Date: 30 Aug. 2016Season 1, Episode 14
Adam hits the gridiron to illustrate why the playoffs rarely determine which team is best, and he then explores how hydration myths spread by sports drink companies are putting kids at risk. Adam also tackles football-caused brain injuries.
9. Adam Ruins Weddings
Air Date: 6 Sep. 2016Season 1, Episode 15
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.
8. Adam Ruins Security
Air Date: 6 Oct. 2015Season 1, Episode 2
Host Adam Conover sets his sights on “security theater,” 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.
7. Adam Ruins Games
Air Date: 22 Jan. 2019Season 3, Episode 3
Adam faces a demonic storekeeper while also explaining why video games aren’t causing more violence, the anti-capitalist origin of the board game Monopoly, how Olympic athletes are being exploited, and how the Olympics bring mass poverty.
6. Adam Ruins Animals
Air Date: 20 Sep. 2016Season 1, Episode 17
Adam explores how purebred dogs are genetic monsters created by bored Victorians; domestic cats are overpopulated lethal killing machines that threaten other animals; and wild animal trophy hunting can actually help endangered species.
5. Adam Ruins Sex
Air Date: 8 Dec. 2015Season 1, Episode 10
Adam reveals that circumcision was popularized by a bunch of masturbation-curbing 19th century prudes. Plus, he reveals why the fear of having herpes is overblown and explores why the term “pop your cherry” is a bunch of nonsense.
4. Adam Ruins Music
Air Date: 10 Sep. 2019Season 3, Episode 9
Adam reveals the racism behind the origins of rock and roll, explores the monopolistic practices of entertainment company Live Nation, and defends musicians who “sell out” to make a living in today’s digital landscape.
3. Adam Ruins Himself
Season 3, Episode 12
Adam battles with self-doubt over how biases affect the show, he shares the shortcomings of story-telling and the influence of advertising on the series integrity.
2. Adam Ruins Restaurants
Air Date: 27 Oct. 2015Season 1, Episode 5
Adam uncovers the hidden truths of dining out. He 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.
1. Adam Ruins Giving
Air Date: 29 Sep. 2015Season 1, Episode 1
Host Adam Conover dispels widespread misconceptions about everything. In the series premiere, Adam tackles the secret history of diamond engagement rings and explains why you should stop giving food pantries leftover canned goods.