S3 E17 • Give Me Liberty or Give Me Truth

Adam Conover undermines everything you thought you knew about the American Revolution with startling facts about George Washington, Paul Revere's overrated ride, and the tale of a slave who helped America win.

Première diffusion : 20 mars 2018

S3 E1 • Give Me Liberty or Give Me Truth

Adam Conover undermines everything you thought you knew about the American Revolution with startling facts about George Washington, Paul Revere's overrated ride, and the tale of a slave who helped America win.

Première diffusion : 20 mars 2018

S3 E19 • Mutually Assured Ruination

Adam reveals that the United States kicked off the Cuban Missile Crisis; a lone female politician stands up to Joseph McCarthy; a bureaucratic mistake brings down the Berlin Wall.

Première diffusion : 3 avril 2018

S3 E2 • Episode 2

Première diffusion : 4 décembre 2018

S3 E1 • Adam Ruins a Plate of Nachos

Adam dishes out the facts on the avocado trade being ruled by drug cartels, and Big Pork making bacon a pop culture hit while covering up its huge health risks. Plus, America's food problems stem from corn.

Première diffusion : 8 janvier 2019

S3 E2 • Adam Ruins a Sitcom

Adam tackles classic television stereotypes, from the racism behind public pools, to the model minority myth of Asian Americans, to the on-screen toxic masculinity that's masking the problems young men face today.

Première diffusion : 15 janvier 2019

S3 E4 • Episode 4

S3 E3 • Episode 3

Première diffusion : 11 décembre 2018

S3 E5 • Episode 5

S3 E3 • Adam Ruins Games

Adam hits pause on the myth that connects video games to real-life violence, and reveals that Monopoly was a rip-off of an anti-capitalist teaching game. Plus, Olympic organizers get rich while athletes struggle to get by.

Première diffusion : 22 janvier 2019

S3 E4 • Adam Ruins Nature

Adam digs up the dirt on nature, revealing that Mount Everest is a frozen pile of poop, natural disasters are actually man-made, and there is no such thing as untouched wilderness.

Première diffusion : 29 janvier 2019

S3 E5 • Adam Ruins America

Adam lets his freedom flag fly by examining why America doesn't have higher rates of social mobility. He then uncovers the flaws within our constitution and examines our country's progression and regression.

Première diffusion : 13 août 2019

S3 E6 • Adam Ruins a Night Out

Adam and Emily prepare for a big night out by revealing the marketing ploy that led to women shaving and the fashion agendas that created pockets. Then, the two friends pour back the truth on alcohol consumption.

Première diffusion : 20 août 2019

S3 E8 • Episode 8

In this episode, Adam takes aim at critics on both sides of the gun debate in America, from assault-weapons bans to racism to the Second Amendment.

Première diffusion : 27 novembre 2018

S3 E7 • Adam Ruins Doing Good

Adam takes down the do-gooders and reveals how Teach For America is harmful to both students and teachers. He then uncovers the ineffectiveness of recycling and calls out the billionaires who create charities for tax breaks

Première diffusion : 27 août 2019

S3 E8 • Adam Ruins a Murder

Adam shines a light on why drivers are rarely prosecuted for car accidents that result in death; he breaks down border patrol's search policies; Adam examines the messed-up history of corpses and medical studies.

Première diffusion : 3 septembre 2019

S3 E9 • Adam Ruins Music

It's time to face the music, as Adam reveals the racism behind rock & roll's origins and the egregious fees of Live Nation's monopoly. He then defends musicians who "sell out" to make a living in today's digital landscape.

Première diffusion : 10 septembre 2019

S3 E10 • Adam Ruins Little Bugs

All New Don't let Adam's facts bug you as he uncovers the benefits of spiders, serves up knowledge on why we should be eating more bugs as a protein source, and illustrates the benefits of little bugs on your gut health.

Première diffusion : 17 septembre 2019

S3 E11 • Adam Ruins Cops

The truth behind the overuse of SWAT teams; how school officers can create a pipeline for prisons; and the origins and intended purpose of police officers.

Première diffusion : 24 septembre 2019

S3 E12 • Adam Ruins Himself

In the season finale, Adam battles with his inner self-doubt over how biases affect the show. He then exposes the shortcomings of story-telling, and the influence (or lack thereof) of advertising on the series' integrity.

Première diffusion : 1 octobre 2019