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Thrill Factor

Season 1
Thrill Factor explores the exciting world of thrill rides, water slides and other heart-pumping experiences. Hosts Kari Byron and Tony Belleci strap into these fast and frightening rides to dig deeper into the science of fun.
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  1. S1 E1 - Tory's Terrifying Jump

    August 26, 2015
    21min
    TV-G
    Tory and Kari go on a scientific quest to find out if there really is such a thing as an adrenaline junkie.
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  2. S1 E2 - In the Driver's Seat

    September 2, 2015
    21min
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    Tory & Kari set up shop trackside at Sonoma Raceway in Sonoma, CA, where Tory enrolls in racing school at Simraceway Performance Driving Center.
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  3. S1 E3 - Slippery When Wet

    September 2, 2015
    21min
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    Kari heads to Wet 'N' Wild in Palm Springs, CA, to learn the science behind water slides.
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  4. S1 E4 - Air Heads

    September 9, 2015
    21min
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    Kari and Tory climb aboard specially outfitted acrobatic aircrafts to test how intense g-force conditions affect a person's body and mind.
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  5. S1 E5 - Bobsled Shred

    September 9, 2015
    21min
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    Tory and Kari assess how a bobsled ride compares to traditional thrill rides, like a roller coaster.
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  6. S1 E6 - Fall Frenzy

    October 24, 2015
    43min
    TV-PG
    Kari and Tory travel across the US, exploring the fun of fear as they enter two of the country's most notorious haunted houses. Along the way, they examine the science behind some of the country's most epic fall traditions.
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Cast

Kari ByronTory BelleciDoug Bailey

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