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When Big Things Go Wrong

When large man-made machines and structures fail, expert teams investigate the aftermath to identify potential issues. Tune into History Channel's "When Big Things Go Wrong" for the latest insights.

Modern technology enables us to construct impressive structures such as enormous tankers, towering skyscrapers, and colossal bridges. However, with size comes significant risk, and when these large-scale failures occur, they are often catastrophic. The HISTORY Channel's new series explores the tragic outcomes of some of the world’s worst engineering disasters through firsthand footage that uncovers the perplexing answers to questions like “What went wrong?”

Episodes:

Episode 1 Doomed from the Start

1. Doomed from the Start

Aired: Oct 10, 2021

The next episode delves into a catastrophic event in Italy, as the Morandi br...

Episode 2 Hidden Flaws

2. Hidden Flaws

Aired: Oct 17, 2021

Next episode's thrilling plot revolves around a DC-10 airplane that suddenly ...

Episode 3 Overloaded

3. Overloaded

Aired: Oct 24, 2021

The I-35 bridge collapses in Minneapolis during rush hour, sending shockwaves...

Episode 4 Ripple Effect

4. Ripple Effect

Aired: Oct 31, 2021

A devastating series of catastrophic events unfolds, including a high-speed t...

Episode 5 Man vs. Machine

5. Man vs. Machine

Aired: Nov 7, 2021

The sudden and unexplained crash of a Boeing 777 at San Francisco Airport spa...

Episode 6 House of Cards

6. House of Cards

Aired: Nov 14, 2021

A catastrophic high-rise hotel collapse rocks downtown New Orleans, leaving e...

Info about When Big Things Go Wrong

Current Status: Returning Series

Network: History

Production Country: United States

Genres:Reality-TV, History