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How Did They Build That?

8.020215 seasonsTV SeriesDocumentary

An exploration of how some of the world's biggest man-made structures were built.

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Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Seasons & Episodes

E1
Reborn Buildings & Sacred Grounds
Jul 27, 2026
E2
Earthquakes & Exoskeletons
Aug 3, 2026
E3
Cable Cars & Rooftop Parks
Aug 10, 2026
E4
Tunnels & Towers
Aug 17, 2026
E5
Canals & Curves
Aug 24, 2026
E6
Twists & Turns
Aug 31, 2026
E7
Summits & Spires
Sep 14, 2026
E8
Wings & Waterlines
Sep 21, 2026
E9
Space Homes & Glass Waves
Sep 28, 2026
E10
Sculptures & Skyscrapers
Oct 5, 2026

Cast

JEJay Ellis
Jay Ellis
Self - Host

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How Did They Build That? — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams How Did They Build That??

How Did They Build That? is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and Smithsonian Channel in Canada. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is How Did They Build That? on Netflix?

No, How Did They Build That? is not on Netflix in Canada as of November 2026. It's currently on Amazon Prime Video and Smithsonian Channel.

Is How Did They Build That? on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — How Did They Build That? is included with an Amazon Prime Video subscription in Canada as of November 2026.

Where can I watch How Did They Build That? for free?

How Did They Build That? is available on Amazon Prime Video and Smithsonian Channel in Canada, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.

How many seasons does How Did They Build That? have?

How Did They Build That? has 5 seasons so far.

Are all episodes of How Did They Build That? out yet?

The 5 released seasons of How Did They Build That? are complete, but the show is still in production — a new season is expected.

Is there a Season 6 of How Did They Build That??

A Season 6 of How Did They Build That? hasn't been officially confirmed yet.