''Unchained Reaction'' is a science and engineering

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that aired on the

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. It was judged and executive-produced by

Adam Savage Adam Whitney Savage (born July 15, 1967) is an American special effects designer and manufacturer, fabricator, actor, educator, television personality, and producer, best known as the former co-host, with Jamie Hyneman, of the Discovery Channe ...

and

Jamie Hyneman James Franklin Hyneman (; born September 25, 1956) is an American special effects expert who was co-host of the television series ''MythBusters'' alongside Adam Savage, where he became known for his distinctive beret and walrus moustache. He ...

, best known for hosting the science entertainment series ''

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''. The series premiered on March 18, 2012. The show pits two teams of various backgrounds against each other to build an elaborate

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contraption (sometimes also referred to as a "Rube Goldberg" machine or device). Teams are provided with identical sets of tools and materials and are given five days to construct a series of mechanisms based on a predetermined theme. Midway through each week, the teams are provided with a surprise "missing link" item that they must add to the middle of their machines. The winner would be selected by Savage, Hyneman, and a guest judge.

History

announced ''Unchained Reaction'', described by Savage as his "super secret project", on January 20, 2012. In the announcement, Savage said he and Hyneman wanted to create a show "that puts the process of problem-solving and ingenuity front and center". The series was produced by Discovery Studios and

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( Gail Berman and Lloyd Braun). The first and only season consisted of six episodes.

Episodes

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