Storyline

Host Adam Conover employs a combination of comedy, history and science to dispel widespread misconceptions about everything we take for granted.

First Aired

2015-09-29
Last Aired

2019-10-01
Creator

Adam Conover
Genre

Comedy, Documentary
Seasons

3
Episodes

64
Status

Canceled
Language

English
Network

truTV

Keywords:

debunking

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1. Adam Ruins Giving

Adam exposes why shoe companies that give away free footwear do more harm than good, and explains why ...More

Adam exposes why shoe companies that give away free footwear do more harm than good, and explains why you should stop giving food pantries your leftover canned goods.Less

30mins 2015-09-29

2. Adam Ruins Security

Adam sets his sights on security, explaining that airport security wastes too much of our time and mon...More

Adam sets his sights on security, 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.Less

30mins 2015-10-06

3. Adam Ruins Cars

Adam exposes the surprising truths behind car dealerships, and the fact that the concept of "jaywalkin...More

Adam exposes the surprising truths behind car dealerships, and the fact that the concept of "jaywalking" was created by auto manufacturers to blame pedestrians for car crashes.Less

30mins 2015-10-13

4. Adam Ruins Forensic Science

Adam uncovers the scary truth behind unreliable methods used as evidence in criminal cases. He exposes...More

Adam uncovers the scary truth behind unreliable methods used as evidence in criminal cases. He exposes the flaws of fingerprinting, hair strand matches and bite mark analysis - which often send innocent people to jail.Less

30mins 2015-10-20

5. Adam Ruins Restaurants

Adam explains why tipping is a custom worth ditching, shows that experts can't tell the difference bet...More

Adam 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.Less

30mins 2015-10-27

6. Adam Ruins Hygiene

Adam reveals that the term "halitosis" was popularized in a 1920's ad campaign that used cruel ads to ...More

Adam reveals that the term "halitosis" was popularized in a 1920's ad campaign that used cruel ads to make people insecure about their breath, and explains why running water is one of the greatest miracles of modern times.Less

30mins 2015-11-03

7. Adam Ruins Voting

The twisted history of the Electoral College, explaining that the Founding Fathers did not want most A...More

The twisted history of the Electoral College, explaining that the Founding Fathers did not want most Americans to vote.Less

30mins 2015-11-10

8. Adam Ruins Work

Adam shows how the 40-hour work week not only exhausts employees but also harms businesses, reveals th...More

Adam shows how the 40-hour work week not only exhausts employees but also harms businesses, reveals the legal mess of hiring interns and freelancers, and explores how discussing your salary with co-workers is actually a good thing.Less

30mins 2015-11-17

9. Adam Ruins Summer Fun

Adam reveals that extended vacation makes you dumber, and that iconic rodent Mickey Mouse has made a m...More

Adam reveals that extended vacation makes you dumber, and that iconic rodent Mickey Mouse has made a mess of our copyright laws.Less

30mins 2015-12-01

10. Adam Ruins Sex

This episode explains why circumcision is common in the United States, how Herpes isn't as scary as th...More

This episode explains why circumcision is common in the United States, how Herpes isn't as scary as the media makes it seem, how most people do not truly understand the hymen, and explains the worst sexual problem of all.Less

30mins 2015-12-08

11. Adam Ruins Nutrition

Adam shows why vitamin supplements don't make us any healthier, that the "balanced breakfast" we've be...More

Adam shows why vitamin supplements don't make us any healthier, that the "balanced breakfast" we've been sold is anything but, and reveals how most of the nutritional science the media reports on isn't science at all.Less

30mins 2015-12-15

12. Adam Ruins Death

In a limbo setting, Adam exhibits several failed attempts at terrestrial immortality, and reveals the ...More

In a limbo setting, Adam exhibits several failed attempts at terrestrial immortality, and reveals the American funeral industry's more exploitive tactics of mourners. After his date dies in a freak accident, however, he concedes that grappling with uncertainty with death can be just as healthy as clear-cut answers.Less

30mins 2015-12-22

13. Adam Ruins Hollywood

Straight from the red carpet (and with the help of celebrity guests Rachel Bloom and Ariana Madix), Ad...More

Straight from the red carpet (and with the help of celebrity guests Rachel Bloom and Ariana Madix), Adam exposes the hidden truths behind Hollywood's glitz and glamour, from the clothes stars wear to the process behind movie ratings.Less

30mins 2016-08-23

14. Adam Ruins Football

Adam hits the gridiron to illustrate why the playoffs rarely determine which team is best, then he exp...More

Adam hits the gridiron to illustrate why the playoffs rarely determine which team is best, then he explores how hydration myths spread by sports drink companies are putting kids at risk. Adam also tackles football-caused brain injuries.Less

30mins 2016-08-30

15. Adam Ruins Weddings

Emily and Murph's wedding day is finally here - but Adam's gift of information may rain on their parad...More

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.Less

30mins 2016-09-06

16. Adam Ruins Malls

Adam illustrates that shopping centres were created as tax loopholes for greedy developers, outlet sto...More

Adam illustrates that shopping centres were created as tax loopholes for greedy developers, outlet stores are a scam selling low quality merchandise, and nutrient supplements are often dangerously unregulated.Less

30mins 2016-09-13

17. Adam Ruins Animals

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30mins 2016-09-20

18. Adam Ruins Immigration

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30mins 2016-09-27

19. Adam Ruins Housing

Adam gets evicted from his home, and while searching for a new place, he exposes the harsh realities o...More

Adam gets evicted from his home, and while searching for a new place, he exposes the harsh realities of real estate. Plus, Adam explains why helping the homeless is a lot simpler and more straightforward than you might think.Less

30mins 2016-10-04

20. Adam Ruins Drugs

Adam weeds through the misconceptions of marijuana and exposes the blunt truth about the War on Drugs ...More

Adam weeds through the misconceptions of marijuana and exposes the blunt truth about the War on Drugs - that it stemmed from a racist and political agenda. Plus, Adam illustrates why prescription pills are the true gateway drug.Less

30mins 2016-11-15

21. Adam Ruins Prison

When Emily gets tossed in the slammer, her cellmate reveals that corporations make money off prison in...More

When Emily gets tossed in the slammer, her cellmate reveals that corporations make money off prison inmates while the system does nothing to reduce crime. Adam then sheds light on jail rehabilitation and solitary confinement.Less

30mins 2016-11-22

22. Adam Ruins the Wild West

Adam reveals how prostitution - despite its reputation - actually helped settle the West. He then expl...More

Adam reveals how prostitution - despite its reputation - actually helped settle the West. He then explains why the "All-American Cowboy" is a myth and that the real western hero wasn't a person; it was air conditioning.Less

30mins 2016-11-29

23. Adam Ruins the Internet

While on a magical technological journey, Adam shows that smartphones are not the society-killers you'...More

While on a magical technological journey, Adam shows that smartphones are not the society-killers you'd think they are, American cable service providers are basically cartels, and most "free" sites are actually very costly.Less

30mins 2016-12-06

24. Adam Ruins Justice

After getting Emily out of prison, Adam and his sister Rhea take on the justice system; shining a spot...More

After getting Emily out of prison, Adam and his sister Rhea take on the justice system; shining a spotlight on the infamous McDonalds hot coffee lawsuit and the substantial problems with the jury duty system.Less

30mins 2016-12-13

25. Adam Ruins Christmas

Ho ho...huh?! Adam teaches his sister that the real St. Nick story is a lot creepier than she thought,...More

Ho ho...huh?! Adam teaches his sister that the real St. Nick story is a lot creepier than she thought, and modern Santa was created by commercialism only a century ago. Adam also reveals how gift-giving actually hurts the economy.Less

30mins 2016-12-20

26. Adam Ruins Going Green

Adam meets a young dad on a personal mission to save the world and end climate change...until Adam tur...More

Adam meets a young dad on a personal mission to save the world and end climate change...until Adam turns his world upside down. Find out why electric cars and green products don't make the impact you've been promised.Less