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Ultimate Factories (2006–2013) on National Geographic
About Ultimate Factories
Ultimate Factories, also known as Megafactories, ended on November 22, 2013. The series aired on the National Geographic Channel and concluded after its eighth season. It provided viewers with in-depth looks at factories around the world, showcasing the machinery, processes, and people involved in producing various products. The show was known for its detailed breakdowns, interviews, and side stories that illustrated the sequence of manufacturing events in each episode.
The program was a documentary series that premiered in 2006, focusing on the inner workings of factories worldwide. Each episode explored the production of a specific product, offering close-up views of the machinery and labor involved. The series aimed to reveal the complexity and scale of manufacturing processes across different industries, providing a comprehensive look at how everyday items are made.
The cast included Kevin T. Moore, Christopher Cook, Mark Keller, and Pete Gold, with Mark Keller serving as the narrator. The show had a runtime of approximately 50 minutes per episode.
Ultimate Factories episode schedule
68 aired
Aired · 68
| Date | Ep. | Title |
|---|---|---|
| November 22, 2013 | S8·E14 | Wargaming |
| March 10, 2013 | S8·E7 | Corona |
| February 10, 2013 | S8·E5 | Campari |
| January 24, 2013 | S7·E4 | Michelin |
| December 31, 2012 | S7·E5 | Pyrotechnics |
| December 20, 2012 | S8·E4 | Gumpert Apollo |
| December 13, 2012 | S8·E1 | Pagani Huayra |
| November 30, 2012 | S7·E16 | Lexus LFA |
| November 29, 2012 | S7·E15 | Lamborghini Aventador |
| November 22, 2012 | S8·E2 | Ferrari FF |
| November 15, 2012 | S7·E17 | Nissan GT-R |
| November 8, 2012 | S8·E10 | Corvette ZR1 |
| November 1, 2012 | S7·E11 | Ford Mustang Shelby GT-500 |
| July 10, 2012 | S7·E6 | Tata Nano |
| June 29, 2012 | S7·E10 | Tesla Model S |
| June 28, 2012 | S7·E9 | Extreme Roller Coaster |
| June 14, 2012 | S6·E4 | Guinness |
| May 25, 2012 | S7·E7 | Illy Coffee |
| May 24, 2012 | S7·E13 | Speed Rail |
| May 17, 2012 | S6·E5 | Swiss Army Knife |
| May 12, 2012 | S7·E14 | Mercedes Truck Actros |
| May 10, 2012 | S6·E3 | EA Sports: FIFA 12 |
| May 3, 2012 | S7·E2 | Boeing 747 |
| April 26, 2012 | S7·E3 | Learjet |
| April 12, 2012 | S7·E1 | The Mini Coupe |
| March 31, 2012 | S7·E19 | MV Agusta |
| March 15, 2012 | S6·E2 | Williams F1 Car |
| March 8, 2012 | S6·E1 | Lotus Evora |
| March 3, 2012 | S5·E10 | Eurofighter |
| March 1, 2012 | S6·E7 | Aston Martin |
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| February 25, 2012 | S5·E9 | Heineken |
| February 18, 2012 | S5·E8 | Ducati |
| February 11, 2012 | S5·E7 | Bacardi |
| February 4, 2012 | S5·E6 | Ford F-150 |
| January 28, 2012 | S5·E5 | Frito-Lay |
| January 21, 2012 | S5·E4 | Lego |
| January 14, 2012 | S5·E3 | Mack Truck |
| January 7, 2012 | S5·E2 | Porsche Panamera |
| November 1, 2011 | S5·E1 | BMW X3 |
| March 17, 2011 | S4·E7 | Coca-Cola |
| March 10, 2011 | S4·E6 | Jack Daniel's |
| March 3, 2011 | S4·E5 | Bentley Mulsanne |
| February 24, 2011 | S4·E4 | Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG |
| February 17, 2011 | S4·E3 | Dodge Viper |
| February 10, 2011 | S4·E2 | Maserati Gran Turismo |
| February 3, 2011 | S4·E1 | Dodge Challenger |
| April 1, 2010 | S3·E9 | BMW Z4 |
| March 25, 2010 | S3·E8 | Chevy Volt |
| March 13, 2010 | S3·E7 | Audi R8 |
| November 16, 2009 | S3·E6 | New York Subway |
| November 5, 2009 | S3·E5 | IKEA |
| October 22, 2009 | S3·E4 | Porsche 911 |
| October 15, 2009 | S3·E3 | Chevy Camaro |
| October 8, 2009 | S3·E2 | Rolls-Royce Phantom |
| October 1, 2009 | S3·E1 | Lamborghini Murcielago SV |
| June 19, 2008 | S2·E6 | Fire Trucks |
| June 12, 2008 | S2·E5 | UPS |
| January 28, 2008 | S2·E4 | Winnebago |
| January 28, 2008 | S2·E3 | Caterpillar |
| November 29, 2007 | S2·E2 | Corvette Z06 |
| November 29, 2007 | S2·E1 | BMW 6 Series |
| February 15, 2007 | S1·E7 | Apache Helicopter |
| January 31, 2007 | S1·E6 | John Deere |
| January 28, 2007 | S1·E5 | Harley-Davidson |
| January 28, 2007 | S1·E4 | Budweiser |
| January 28, 2007 | S1·E3 | Peterbilt |
| November 30, 2006 | S1·E2 | M-1 Tank |
| November 9, 2006 | S1·E1 | Ferrari |