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How Did They Fix That?

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An in-depth look at how things are repaired.

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How Did They Fix That? Toronto Tunnel

Host Mike Davidson assists on a multi-million-dollar tunnel-boring project underground in Toronto.

11:00 AM on Smithsonian Channel USA 163

How Did They Fix That? Abandoned Oil Wells

Mike Davidson goes on a cross-country road trip to help the Well Done Foundation; they work to find and cap some of the estimated 2 million leaking, toxic abandoned oil and gas wells scattered throughout the U.S.

12:00 PM on Smithsonian Channel USA 163

How Did They Fix That? Savannah: Mega Cranes & Mega Moves

Mike helps fix the machines that keep one of the United States' biggest ports moving; he assists a team in moving a 3-million pound crane.

1:00 PM on Smithsonian Channel USA 163

How Did They Fix That? Deep Sea Fish Farm

Host Mike Davidson helps make high-stakes repairs for one of the world's largest open-ocean fish farm operations in Panama.

2:00 PM on Smithsonian Channel USA 163

How Did They Fix That? Scream Machines

Mike works with repair and construction teams at Dreamworld, Australia's largest theme park, after a cyclone caused $4M in damage; they fix scream machines and finish a $50M expansion featuring the world's first triple switch rollercoaster.

3:00 PM on Smithsonian Channel USA 163

How Did They Fix That?

An in-depth look at how things are repaired.

4:00 PM on Smithsonian Channel USA 163

How Did They Fix That? Volcano Power

Mike is in Iceland, where teams harness the power of volcanos to keep the geothermal energy flowing; they battle harsh weather to maintain and upgrade giant power systems, fixing miles of steam pipes. and bringing a dead well back to life.

5:00 PM on Smithsonian Channel USA 163

How Did They Fix That?

An in-depth look at how things are repaired.

9:00 AM on Smithsonian Channel USA 163

How Did They Fix That? Reef Rescue

Mike in north eastern Australia, going on and under the water, into labs and onto construction projects working with specialized teams as they tackle the daunting challenge of saving dying coral on the incredible Great Barrier R.

10:00 AM on Smithsonian Channel USA 163

How Did They Fix That? Snowbird Ski Resort

Mike Davidson embarks with the team to one of the most extreme, avalanche-prone ski mountains in the world: Snowbird; they battle to keep the steep and deep slopes safe with shovels, snowcats and even a WWII Howitzer.

11:00 AM on Smithsonian Channel USA 163