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Television series
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| Genre | RealityScience |
| Created by | Adam Savage and Jamie Hyneman |
| Starring | Adam SavageJamie HynemanCharles Haine |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 6 |
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| Executive producers | Adam SavageJamie HynemanDaniel SoisethLloyd BraunGail BermanGene SteinDavid PritikinTracy Rudolph |
| Production companies | Discovery StudiosBermanBraun |
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| Network | Discovery Channel |
| Release | March 18 (2012-03-18) –May 3, 2012 (2012-05-03) |
Unchained Reaction is a science and engineering reality game show that aired on the Discovery Channel. It was judged and executive-produced by Adam Savage and Jamie Hyneman, best known for hosting the science entertainment series MythBusters.
The series premiered on March 18, 2012.[1][2] The show pits two teams of various backgrounds against each other to build an elaborate chain reaction 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.
Discovery Channel announced Unchained Reaction, described by Savage as his "super secret project", on January 20, 2012.[3] 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".[3]
The series was produced by Discovery Studios and BermanBraun (Gail Berman and Lloyd Braun).[4] The first and only season consisted of six episodes.
- ^ "'Mythbusters' Jamie Hyneman & Adam Savage To Exec. Produce New Discovery Channel Series, 'Unchained Reaction'" (Press release). Discovery Channel. January 20, 2012. Archived from the original on January 24, 2012. Retrieved January 20, 2012.
- ^ Unchained Reaction Sunday March 18th @ 10pm *. Discovery Networks. February 23, 2012. Retrieved February 25, 2012.
- ^ a b Levine, Daniel S (January 20, 2012). "'Mythbusters' hosts to launch new Discovery series 'Unchained Reaction'". TheCelebrityCafe.com. Retrieved January 20, 2012.
- ^ Andreeva, Nellie (January 20, 2012). "Discovery Orders Series With 'Mythbusters' Stars Adam Savage And Jamie Hyneman". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved January 20, 2012.