Season 1 • Episode 6
LatestHow do cities work? With more than half of the world’s population living in cities, daily functions are a major challenge. Cities present major challenges in terms of transport, energy, and waste management. In this episode, Kari visits New York City, a place where immigrant populations have retained their cultural traditions, and where urban planners struggle to make the city more live-able
What makes our world tick? And what exactly has contributed so many unique cultures around the world? From Berlin to New York City to the Qatari Desert, Kari Byron crash tests each location.
Acting
Kari Byron's genuine enthusiasm sells every absurd experiment.
Practical Effects
Real-world builds that actually go wrong on camera.
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
This was Kari Byron's first solo hosting vehicle after MythBusters ended, produced by her own company.
The show's 2021 release meant most international travel was filmed pre-pandemic, giving it accidental time-capsule energy.
