Time Warp
Scientist and engineer Jeff Lieberman works with high-speed digital photographer Matt Kearney to capture events and view them in slow motion to uncover the principles of physics.
Episodes
S2 | E1
Blades and Volts
The cameras get a demonstration of death-defying blades in action, then Jeff takes to the skies for a slow-motion lesson in skydiving aerodynamics. Next, the team meets a physicist who plays with 200,000 volts of electricity.
S2 | E2
Slings, Rockets and Sticks
Jeff and Matt kick things off with a 55-foot a medieval catapult, then they re-create a V-2 rocket disaster and see how much punishment a set of tires can take. Speaking of punishment, they also get a hands-on lesson in the brutal sport of Filipino stick fighting.
S2 | E3
Airbags, Ropes and Rings
The team puts airbags to the ultimate test and recreates a few kitchen disasters. Then they reveal the anatomy of sparks and take a turn with champion rope jumpers. Finally, Jeff and Matt get into the ring and learn just how real wrestling is.
S2 | E4
Metallica
The team gets up close and personal with the band members of heavy-metal legend Metallica. Then Jeff and Matt chew things up with a chainsaw artist and get down with some dirt bikes.
S2 | E5
Splashes, Guns and Bikes
Jeff and Matt go head over heels with champion divers and a shallow-dive record holder. Then they chew things up with vintage machine guns and hang ten with a motorcycle surfer, all captured on the super slow-motion cameras.
S2 | E6
Snakes, Sumo and Bocks
Jeff and Matt use the slow-motion cameras to get up close with some very deadly snakes. Then they throw down with three sumo wrestlers and jump around like kangaroos with flexible stilts called powerbockers.
S2 | E7
Goop, Goo, Glop and Germs
Jeff and Matt use the slow-motion cameras to get a look at everyday things like bathrooms, water droplets and spreading germs. Then they head into the kitchen for a few special meals and two competitive eaters chow down.
S2 | E8
Arrows, Dogs and Yo-Yos
The slow-motion cameras capture a martial arts expert who catches arrows barehanded. Then the team puts a champion guard dog through his paces and hoists a few with two professional strongmen, before finally rolling with the master of an oversized yo-yo.
S2 | E9
Hot Stuff and Cold Steel
Jeff and Matt get a close view of some firepower with a military weapons expert, then a self-defense instructor demonstrates how knives and household objects can be used as weapons. Finally, the team gets a look at some amazing fire tricks.
S2 | E10
Las Vegas: Warped
The team gets a slow-motion view of Las Vegas, starting with Penn and Teller tricks. Then they see new fire stunts from the Fuel Girls and finish with a behind-the-scenes tour of a water show produced by Cirque du Soleil.
S2 | E11
Big Cats and Martial Arts
Jeff and Matt get up close and personal with some very big cats then get in the cage with mixed martial artists to learn a few kicks and punches. Next, they turn the slow-motion cameras on some science experiments and card tricks.
S2 | E12
Coasters, Cars, Cups and Cans
Jeff and Matt take a ride on one of the world's tallest roller coasters then go for a spin in some hair-raising car stunts. Next, they meet some kids with amazing dexterity in sport stacking and a paddleball player before crushing a 4,700-gallon steel tanker.
S2 | E13
Lumberjacks and Skateboards
Jeff and Matt make a big impression with a car crushing machine, then they get a lumberjack lesson before Matt competes in a log-rolling contest. Finally, the team ramps things up with skateboard legend Danny Way.
S2 | E14
Blue Men and Viewer Requests
The team meets the Blue Man Group and explores the science of propellers, fluid dynamics and violent chemical reactions. Then they show some super slow-motion clips most requested by the viewers.