How Did They Build That? next season release date and next episode

Next episode "Earthquakes & Exoskeletons" airs August 4, 2026.

About How Did They Build That?

Across the globe, radical architects, ingenious engineers, and skilled builders are creating structures so outrageous, they defy logic...and often even gravity. From a Manhattan skyscraper that looks like a Jenga tower to a Singapore glass dome big enough to house a mountain to a high rise in Italy with a built-in forest, we examine the world's most extraordinary buildings, bridges, and lifts, reveal their design secrets, and discover the incredible stories of their construction as we try to answer the question: How Did They Build That?

How Did They Build That? release and status details

  • Status: Running
  • Network or platform: Smithsonian Channel
  • Country: United States
  • Premiered: 2021-01-03

How Did They Build That? episode guide

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  1. Season 5, Episode 2: Earthquakes & Exoskeletons — 2026-08-03
  2. Season 5, Episode 3: Cables Cars & Rooftop Parks — 2026-08-10

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Next episode "Earthquakes & Exoskeletons" airs August 4, 2026.

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