Unchained Reaction


Unchained Reaction is a science and engineering reality game show that aired on the Discovery Channel. It was judged and executive-produced by Adam Savage and Jamie Hyneman, best known for hosting the science entertainment series MythBusters.
The series premiered on March 18, 2012, the series pit two teams of various backgrounds against each other to build an elaborate chain reaction contraption. Teams were provided with identical sets of tools and materials and were given five days to construct a series of mechanisms based on a pre-determined theme. Midway through each week, the teams were provided with a surprise "missing link" item that they must add to the middle of their machines. The winner would be selected by Savage, Hyneman, and a guest judge.

History

announced Unchained Reaction, described by Savage as his "super secret project", on January 20, 2012. In the announcement, Savage said he and Hyneman wanted to create a show "that puts the process of problem solving and ingenuity front and center".
The series was produced by Discovery Studios, and Gail Berman and Lloyd Braun's BermanBraun. The first and only season consisted of six episodes.

Episodes