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When Big Things Go Wrong

Expert teams investigate large machine and structure failures to identify potential issues, providing insights on History Channel's "When Big Things Go Wrong".

Uncovering the truth behind the world's most catastrophic engineering disasters, this series on the HISTORY Channel explores the devastating consequences and examines the causes through exclusive footage.

Episodes:

Episode 1 Overloaded

1. Overloaded

Aired: Oct 10, 2021

A sudden disaster in Italy sets off a worldwide probe, following the collapse...

Episode 2 Ripple Effect

2. Ripple Effect

Aired: Oct 17, 2021

A commercial airliner's sudden explosion forces the pilot to make a daring em...

Episode 3 Man vs. Machine

3. Man vs. Machine

Aired: Oct 24, 2021

A devastating bridge collapse on I-35 in Minneapolis sends shockwaves through...

Episode 4 Doomed From The Start

4. Doomed From The Start

Aired: Oct 31, 2021

A devastating sequence of events unfolds, with a train wreck in Spain, a cata...

Episode 5 Hidden Flaws

5. Hidden Flaws

Aired: Nov 7, 2021

A Boeing 777 crashes at San Francisco Airport, prompting a thorough investiga...

Episode 6 House of Cards

6. House of Cards

Aired: Nov 14, 2021

A devastating hotel collapse in downtown New Orleans sparks a desperate searc...

Info about When Big Things Go Wrong

Current Status: Returning Series

Network: History

Production Country: United States

Genres:Reality-TV, History