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*[http://www.imdb.com/name/nm3269739/?ref_=ttfc_fc_cl_t3 Emily Axford] as '''Emily''', high school teacher, friend to Adam, and wife to Murph. She is a frequent victim of Adam's revelations. Sometimes, she debunks false ideas, notably in "Adam Ruins Sex" and "Adam Ruins Malls".
*[http://www.imdb.com/name/nm3269739/?ref_=ttfc_fc_cl_t3 Emily Axford] as '''Emily''', high school teacher, friend to Adam, and wife to Murph. She is a frequent victim of Adam's revelations. Sometimes, she debunks false ideas, notably in "Adam Ruins Sex" and "Adam Ruins Malls".
*Brian Murphy as '''Murph''', PE School teacher and friend to Adam, husband to '''Emily'''. He is a frequent victim of Adam's revelations.
*Brian Murphy as '''Murph''', PE School teacher and friend to Adam, husband to '''Emily'''. He is a frequent victim of Adam's revelations.
*[[Hayley Marie Norman]] as '''Hayley''', Emily's friend who started to date Adam until she was killed in "Adam Ruins Death".
*[[Hayley Marie Norman]] as '''Haley''', Emily's friend who started to date Adam until she was killed in "Adam Ruins Death".
*[[Rhea Butcher]] as '''Rhea Conover''', Adam's younger sister and lawyer, who has a house Adam lives at. She made her debut in "Adam Ruins Football".
*[[Rhea Butcher]] as '''Rhea Conover''', Adam's younger sister and lawyer, who has a house Adam lives at. She made her debut in "Adam Ruins Football".
*Nicole Roberts as '''Kendra''', a former prisoner and a friend of both Emily and Adam. She acted as Adam's Co-host in her debut episode. She made her debut in "Adam Ruins Prison".
*Nicole Roberts as '''Kendra''', a former prisoner and a friend of both Emily and Adam. She acted as Adam's Co-host in her debut episode. She made her debut in "Adam Ruins Prison".

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Adam Ruins Everything
GenreComedy
Educational television
Created byAdam Conover
Developed byCollegeHumor
Directed byPaul Briganti
StarringAdam Conover
Theme music composerJesse Novak
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes26
Production
Executive producersJon Cohen
Adam Conover
Spencer Griffin
Sam Reich
ProducersPaul Briganti
Jeremy Reitz
CinematographyMatt Garrett
EditorsJames Fitzpatrick
Kent Kincannon
Camera setupSingle camera
Production companiesBig Breakfast
CollegeHumor
Original release
NetworktruTV
ReleaseSeptember 29, 2015 (2015-09-29) –
present

Adam Ruins Everything is an American comedy/educational television series starring Adam Conover that debuted on September 29, 2015, with a 12-episode freshman season on truTV. On January 7, 2016, it was announced that the show had been picked up for 14 additional episodes of Season 1 to air starting on August 23, 2016.[1][2][3] The series aims to shine light on popular false impressions and trends, debunking false ideas that pervade American society.

On December 7, 2016, truTV announced the renewal of Adam Ruins Everything for a 16-episode second season.[4]

In Canada the series premiered on January 12, 2017 on Much.[5] The series is also broadcast on SBS Viceland in Australia.[6]

Synopsis

Adam Ruins Everything is based on a CollegeHumor web series of the same name, and stars comedian Adam Conover (who was also the star of the CollegeHumor series) as the host. In the show, Conover debunks misconceptions with what the show calls "annoying facts", backing up his points by lecturing the audience, appearing in skits, interviewing experts, and citing references on-screen.[7] Conover usually does so in a cheery and matter of fact fashion, often annoying or upsetting those he is trying to inform, yet he retains his cheery demeanor, even at the threat of physical violence.

Cast

  • Adam Conover as Adam Conover, the main protagonist who serves as the guide for the audience and the secondary character of the episode. The reason he ruins popular ideas for people is because knowing it is always better.
  • Emily Axford as Emily, high school teacher, friend to Adam, and wife to Murph. She is a frequent victim of Adam's revelations. Sometimes, she debunks false ideas, notably in "Adam Ruins Sex" and "Adam Ruins Malls".
  • Brian Murphy as Murph, PE School teacher and friend to Adam, husband to Emily. He is a frequent victim of Adam's revelations.
  • Hayley Marie Norman as Haley, Emily's friend who started to date Adam until she was killed in "Adam Ruins Death".
  • Rhea Butcher as Rhea Conover, Adam's younger sister and lawyer, who has a house Adam lives at. She made her debut in "Adam Ruins Football".
  • Nicole Roberts as Kendra, a former prisoner and a friend of both Emily and Adam. She acted as Adam's Co-host in her debut episode. She made her debut in "Adam Ruins Prison".

Other

These actors don't play any starring roles, but act as visual aids for Adam's topic.

Episodes

Season 1 (2015–2016)

No.
overall		No. in
season		TitleOriginal air dateProd.
code		U.S. viewers
(millions)
11"Adam Ruins Giving"September 29, 2015 (2015-09-29)1000.523[9]
This episode examines issues with diamond engagement rings, food drives, Tom's Shoes, and a number of other giving-related ideas, especially the theme of giving away castoffs.[8]
22"Adam Ruins Security"October 6, 2015 (2015-10-06)1010.439[10]
This episode examines issues with the Transportation Security Administration, Tylenol and tamper-resistant packaging, credit card signatures and fraud prevention, and a number of other security-related ideas, especially the theme of "security theater."
33"Adam Ruins Cars"October 13, 2015 (2015-10-13)1020.488[11]
This episode argues that car dealerships are not the best way to get cars, explains how much time people really spend in traffic, and deals with other car-related ideas.
44"Adam Ruins Forensic Science"October 20, 2015 (2015-10-20)1040.526[12]
This episodes examines truths in polygraph tests, eye witness testimonies, fingerprint analysis, and a number of other crime technique-related ideas.
55"Adam Ruins Restaurants"October 27, 2015 (2015-10-27)1030.422[13]
This episode's main topic is restaurants, talking about how wines are very similar regardless of labels, how seafood is not very healthy in restaurants and how tipping is a regressive custom. This episode also highlights how mislabeling fish is rampant in the restaurant industry.
66"Adam Ruins Hygiene"November 3, 2015 (2015-11-03)1050.599[14]
Episode focusing on hygiene. It explains how halitosis was popularized in a 1920s ad campaign that used cruel ads to make people insecure about their breath, proves flushable wipes are not really flushable, and explains why running water is one of the greatest achievements of modern times.
77"Adam Ruins Voting"November 10, 2015 (2015-11-10)1060.569[15]
The history of the Electoral College, explaining that the founding fathers did not want most Americans to vote, and how the result of elections are affected by gerrymandering.
88"Adam Ruins Work"November 17, 2015 (2015-11-17)1100.438[16]
This episode explains why the 40-hour work week is bad for business, why unpaid internships are exploitive, and why freelancing is illegal., It also argues that open disclosure of salaries is a good thing.
99"Adam Ruins Summer Fun"December 1, 2015 (2015-12-01)1070.505[17]
Adam reveals that summer vacation inhibits learning, how Mickey Mouse ruined American copyright laws, and the unfair bias nature of video games for females. Conover later appeared in a debate on The Rebel Media's Youtube channel when one of its hosts, Lauren Southern, disputed the gender equality claims made in this episode.
1010"Adam Ruins Sex"December 8, 2015 (2015-12-08)1080.531[18]
This episode explains why circumcision is common in the United States, how Herpes is not as scary as the media makes it seem and how most people do not truly understand the hymen. It also argues that the worst problem with sex is people feeling ashamed of it.
1111"Adam Ruins Nutrition"December 15, 2015 (2015-12-15)1090.508[19]
Adam shows why vitamin supplements are not healthful, that the "balanced breakfast" marketing term is a misnomer, and the unscientific nature of most nutritional science quoted by the media.
1212"Adam Ruins Death"December 22, 2015 (2015-12-22)1110.614[20]
Adam exhibits several failed attempts at terrestrial immortality, and reveals the American funeral industry's tactics which exploit mourners. After his date dies in a freak accident, however, he concedes that grappling with uncertainty with death can be just as healthy as clear-cut answers.
1313"Adam Ruins Hollywood"[21]August 23, 2016 (2016-08-23)1140.472[22]
Adam reveals the truth about how money really wins movie awards, why MPAA ratings are pointless, and how "reality" shows are hella fake. Guest Stars: Rachel Bloom as herself. Ariana Madix as herself.
1414"Adam Ruins Football"[21]August 30, 2016 (2016-08-30)TBA0.506[23]

Adam reveals the truth about various football-related topics. These include the NFL Playoffs, the supposed dangers and exaggerated fear of dehydration, and concussions. At the end of the episode, Adam's sister makes a guest appearance.

Guest Stars: Rhea Butcher as Rhea Conover.
1515"Adam Ruins Weddings"[24]September 6, 2016 (2016-09-06)TBA0.442[25]
Adam attends Emily and Murph's wedding and explains the capitalist traditions behind modern ceremonies, how the feelings of newlyweds are susceptible to change and that divorce can be empowering in most cases.
1616"Adam Ruins Malls"[26]September 13, 2016 (2016-09-13)TBA0.396[27]

Adam and Emily make a trip to the mall. There Adam explains the origin of the modern enclosed shopping mall, the real difference between "outlet" and normal clothing stores, and the largely-unregulated supplement market. Emily in turn explains the near-stranglehold Luxottica has on branded glasses frames and the stores that sell them. Adam's sister makes appearances at the beginning and end of the episode.

Guest Stars: Rhea Butcher as Rhea Conover.
1717"Adam Ruins Animals"[28]September 20, 2016 (2016-09-20)TBA0.419[29]
Adam explains how purebred dogs are genetically abnormal, how stray cats are dangerous, and how monetizing the demand for trophy hunting can help animals.
1818"Adam Ruins Immigration"[30]September 27, 2016 (2016-09-27)TBA0.464[31]
Adam explains how increasing security at national borders does not help prevent illegal immigration, how the immigration courts are severely broken, and explores America's history with mass deportation.
1919"Adam Ruins Housing"[32]October 4, 2016 (2016-10-04)TBA0.503[33]

In this episode, Adam talks about how buying a house is worse than renting one, how Airbnb enables crooks to run illegal hotels, and how building houses for homeless people can actually save money.

Before the segments on Airbnb and homelessness, Adam hosts 2 segments called "Ever Wonder Why". The first segment is about tax breaks and the second one is about the Hollywood Sign.

Guest Stars: Rhea Butcher as Rhea Conover
S1S1"The Adam Ruins Everything Election Special"[34]October 25, 2016 (2016-10-25)TBA0.440[35]
In this hour-long special, Adam discusses how the 2016 election is just a big rerun, the history of women in politics, why outsiders are worse than politicians, the impact of money on politics, and the one thing that makes this election unique from the others.
2020"Adam Ruins Drugs"[36]November 15, 2016 (2016-11-15)[37]1190.545[38]

In this episode, Adam exposes how marijuana is essentially harmless, how D.A.R.E actually increased drug use, and how legal drugs are just as dangerous as illegal ones.

This episode's "Ever Wonder Why" segments are about Fish Oil and Q-Tips
2121"Adam Ruins Prison"[39]November 22, 2016 (2016-11-22)TBA0.521[40]

In this episode, Adam reveals how Private Prisons make money, Why Solitary confinement should be banned, and why prison keeps setting people up to fail.

This episode's "Ever Wonder Why?" segments are on cheese and treadmills.

Guest Stars: Rhea Butcher as Rhea Conover
2222"Adam Ruins the Wild West"[41]November 29, 2016 (2016-11-29)TBA0.382[42]

In this episode, Adam talks about how the modern image of the cowboy is wrong, how women shaped the wild west, and how the west's true hero wasn't even a person.

This episode's "Ever Wonder Why?" segments are about Johnny Appleseed and the Statue of Liberty.
2323"Adam Ruins the Internet"[43]December 6, 2016 (2016-12-06)1210.392[44]

In this episode, Adam discusses how the internet has been underrated for nearly all of history, why cable companies are to blame for slow internet, and supposedly "free" websites aren't free at all.

This episode's "Ever Wonder Why?" segments are on the word "literally" and the standard paper size.
2424"Adam Ruins Justice"[45]December 13, 2016 (2016-12-13)1230.386[46]

In this episode, Adam talks about why the McDonald's hot coffee lawsuit is not what we think, why trial by jury is rigged with bias, and how public defenders are in a lucrative line of work.

This episode's "Ever Wonder Why?" segments are on photographic memories and the Secret Service.

Guest Stars: Rhea Butcher as Rhea Conover.
2525"Adam Ruins Christmas"[47]December 20, 2016 (2016-12-20)1240.527[48]

In this episode, Adam talks about Christmas's un-Christian origins, why gift giving makes no economic sense, and the true story of Santa Claus.

This episode's "Ever Wonder Why?" segments are about It's a Wonderful Life and snowflakes.

Guest Stars: Rhea Butcher as Rhea Conover and Adam Savage as the narrator.
2626"Adam Ruins Going Green"[51]December 27, 2016 (2016-12-27)1250.490[52]

In this episode, Adam talks about how big companies shifted the blame of littering onto people,[49] how electric cars can actually hurt the environment, and what to do now that climate change is happening.[50]

This episode's "Ever Wonder Why?" segments are on "going paperless" and bananas.

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