10 Shows & Movies Like Gadget Man

Description: This show explores the science and engineering behind everyday myths and urban legends, often using creative gadgets and experiments to test their validity.

Fact: The hosts, Jamie Hyneman and Adam Savage, built over 1,000 experiments during the show's run. The show was originally intended to last only six episodes but ended up running for 14 seasons.

Description: A car show that combines humor, adventure, and technical expertise, often featuring custom-built vehicles and outrageous challenges.

Fact: The show's 'Star in a Reasonably Priced Car' segment featured celebrities like Tom Cruise and Simon Cowell. The show's presenters once drove to the North Pole in a modified Toyota Hilux.

Description: A motoring show that blends travel, comedy, and car reviews, often featuring elaborate stunts and custom-built vehicles.

Fact: The show was created by the former hosts of Top Gear after they left the BBC. Each episode is filmed in a different location around the world, often in front of a live audience.

Description: A competition show where teams build functional machines from scrap materials, emphasizing creativity and engineering skills.

Fact: The show was originally titled 'Junkyard Wars' in the US. Contestants had only 10 hours to build their machines from scratch.

Description: A reality show where old, rundown cars are transformed into customized, high-tech vehicles, often featuring extravagant modifications.

Fact: The show was hosted by rapper Xzibit. Some of the most outrageous modifications included installing aquariums, video game consoles, and even a hot tub in cars.

Description: A show where a team of experts secretly restores and customizes cars for unsuspecting owners, combining craftsmanship with surprise elements.

Fact: The show was hosted by Chip Foose, a renowned automotive designer. Each restoration was completed in just seven days.

Description: A documentary series that delves into the manufacturing processes of various products, showcasing the ingenuity and technology behind everyday items.

Fact: The show has no host or narrator in its original Canadian version, relying solely on voice-over narration. It has covered over 1,000 different products across its episodes.

Description: A documentary series that reveals the technology and processes behind the production of various items, from food to industrial machinery.

Fact: The show has covered topics as diverse as the making of chocolate, bulletproof vests, and roller coasters. It often features behind-the-scenes footage of factories and workshops.

Description: A show where a team of engineers and designers create innovative prototypes to solve unusual problems, showcasing cutting-edge technology and creativity.

Fact: The team built a jet-powered go-kart and a robotic exoskeleton during the show's run. Each episode focused on a different high-tech challenge.

Description: A show that follows the process of buying, restoring, and selling cars, focusing on the mechanical and financial aspects of car flipping.

Fact: The show's hosts, Mike Brewer and Edd China, have worked on over 200 cars across the series. Edd China once built a road-legal bed for the show.