Seasons & episodes

S0 · E1The Adam Ruins Everything Election Special 2016-10-25 · 30 min＋

Adam Conover explains everything people need to know before entering the booth on Election Day.

Ever Wonder Why the government gives you a tax break on your mortgage? Or where the Hollywood sign came from? Cartoon Adam Conover will tell you!

Ever wonder why fish oil gives you such gross burps? Or why we put Q-tips in our ears? Cartoon Adam Conover will tell you!

Every wonder why Americans eat so much cheese? Or why treadmills are so un-fun? Cartoon Adam Conover will tell you!

Ever wonder why Johnny Appleseed planted all those seeds? Or why the Statue of Liberty looks the way she does? Cartoon Adam Conover will tell you!

Ever wonder why people literally always misuse the word "literally"? Or why the standard paper size is 8 ? by 11? Cartoon Adam Conover will tell you!

Ever wonder why some people have photographic memories? Or exactly why we have the secret service? Cartoon Adam Conover will tell you!

Ever wonder why It's a Wonderful Life plays on TV every Christmastime? Or why no two snowflakes are alike? Cartoon Adam Conover will tell you why!

Ever Wonder Why people want us to go paperless? Or why bananas taste so boring? Cartoon Adam Conover will tell you!

S1 · E1Adam Ruins Giving 2015-09-29 · 30 min＋

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.

S1 · E2Adam Ruins Security 2015-10-06 · 30 min＋

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.

S1 · E3Adam Ruins Cars 2015-10-13 · 30 min＋

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.

S1 · E4Adam Ruins Forensic Science 2015-10-20 · 30 min＋

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.

S1 · E5Adam Ruins Restaurants 2015-10-27 · 30 min＋

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.

S1 · E6Adam Ruins Hygiene 2015-11-03 · 30 min＋

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.

S1 · E7Adam Ruins Voting 2015-11-10 · 30 min＋

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

S1 · E8Adam Ruins Work 2015-11-17 · 30 min＋

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.

S1 · E9Adam Ruins Summer Fun 2015-12-01 · 30 min＋

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

S1 · E10Adam Ruins Sex 2015-12-08 · 30 min＋

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.

S1 · E11Adam Ruins Nutrition 2015-12-15 · 30 min＋

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.

S1 · E12Adam Ruins Death 2015-12-22 · 30 min＋

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.

S1 · E13Adam Ruins Hollywood 2016-08-23 · 30 min＋

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.

S1 · E14Adam Ruins Football 2016-08-30 · 30 min＋

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.

S1 · E15Adam Ruins Weddings 2016-09-06 · 30 min＋

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.