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Adam Ruins Everything

Host Adam Conover takes an animated trip back in time to ruin everything you thought you knew about history. Easing the shock to your system with a healthy dose of hilarity, Adam rewrites the book on The American Revolution, The Renaissance, The Cold War, and more!
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Episodes

  1. S6 E1 - Adam Ruins America
    August 12, 2019
    25min
    TV-14
    Adam lets his freedom flag fly by examining why America doesn't have higher rates of social mobility. He then uncovers the flaws within our constitution and examines our country's progression and regression.
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  2. S6 E2 - Adam Ruins a Night Out
    August 19, 2019
    25min
    TV-14
    Adam and Emily prepare for a big night out by revealing the marketing ploy that led to women shaving and the fashion agendas that created pockets. Then, the two friends pour back the truth on alcohol consumption.
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  3. S6 E3 - Adam Ruins Doing Good
    August 26, 2019
    25min
    TV-14
    Adam takes down the do-gooders and reveals how Teach For America is harmful to both students and teachers. He then uncovers the ineffectiveness of recycling and calls out the billionaires who create charities for tax breaks.
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  4. S6 E4 - Adam Ruins a Murder
    September 2, 2019
    25min
    TV-14
    Adam shines a headlight on why drivers are rarely prosecuted for car accidents that result in death. He breaks down border patrol's problematic search policies and examines the messed-up history of corpses and medical studies.
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  5. S6 E5 - Adam Ruins Music
    September 9, 2019
    25min
    TV-14
    It's time to face the music, as Adam reveals the racism behind rock & roll's origins and the egregious fees of Live Nation's monopoly. He then defends musicians who "sell out" to make a living in today's digital landscape.
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  6. S6 E6 - Adam Ruins Little Bugs
    September 16, 2019
    25min
    TV-14
    Don't let Adam's facts bug you as he uncovers the benefits of spiders, serves up knowledge on why we should be eating more bugs as a protein source, and illustrates the benefits of little bugs on your gut health.
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  7. S6 E7 - Adam Ruins Cops
    September 23, 2019
    25min
    TV-14
    Adam polices the truth behind the overuse of SWAT Teams, illustrates how using school officers can create a pipeline for prisons, and examines the origins and intended purpose of police officers.
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  8. S6 E8 - Adam Ruins Himself
    September 30, 2019
    25min
    TV-14
    In the season finale, Adam battles with his inner self-doubt over how biases affect the show. He then exposes the shortcomings of story-telling, and the influence (or lack thereof) of advertising on the series' integrity.
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Audio languages
English
Subtitles
English [CC]
Studio
truTV
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