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Season 52 Episode 10

A first-of-its-kind experiment aims to stage a multi-vehicle pileup to gain new data on car safety.

What really happens in a multi-vehicle pileup? A first-of-its-kind experiment aims to stage a high speed crash to gain new insights on car safety. But how can they create and study a complex collision without putting any lives in danger?

AIR DATE 5/7/25

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Broadcast Dates

#5211 - Ultimate Crash Test: Impact |
Sunday, May 18 at 8pm TPT LIFE
#5211 - Ultimate Crash Test: Impact |
Monday, May 19 at 2am TPT LIFE
#5211 - Ultimate Crash Test: Impact |
Tuesday, May 20 at 2pm TPT 2
#5108 - Decoding The Universe: Cosmos |
Wednesday, May 21 at 8pm TPT 2
#5108 - Decoding The Universe: Cosmos |
Thursday, May 22 at 2am TPT 2

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