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5 episodes • 2012
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mobile Phones | Nov 5, 2012 | 0.0 |
| 2 | Skyscrapers | Nov 12, 2012 | 0.0 |
| 3 | Aeroplanes | Nov 19, 2012 | 0.0 |
| 4 | Cars | Nov 26, 2012 | 0.0 |
| 5 | Guns | Dec 3, 2012 | 0.0 |