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Prototype This!

5.020081 seasonTV SeriesDocumentary

Look into the viability of gadgets and technology seen in science-fiction movies. In a warehouse on an island in San Francisco Bay, a team of engineers and PhD's are inventing the future one prototype at a time.

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PhiloPhiloDiscovery+ Amazon ChannelDiscovery+ Amazon ChannelDiscoveryDiscoveryDiscovery +Discovery +The Roku ChannelThe Roku Channel
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Seasons & Episodes

E1
Mind Controlled Car
Oct 15, 2008
E2
Boxing Robots
Oct 22, 2008
E3
Traffic Busting Truck
Oct 29, 2008
E4
Six-Legged All Terrain Vehicle
Nov 5, 2008
E5
Backyard Waterslide Simulator
Nov 12, 2008
E6
Robotic Firefighter Assistant
Nov 19, 2008
E7
Get Up and Go
Nov 26, 2008
E8
Automated Pizza Delivery
Dec 3, 2008
E9
Wearable Airbag
Dec 10, 2008
E10
Virtual Sea Adventure
Dec 17, 2008
E11
Flying Life Guard
Mar 12, 2009
E12
Gecko Suit
Mar 19, 2009
E13
Dogsitter
Mar 26, 2009

Cast

JG
Joe Grand
self

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Prototype This! — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Prototype This!?

Prototype This! is streaming on Philo, Discovery+ and Discovery in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Prototype This! on Netflix?

No, Prototype This! is not on Netflix in United States as of October 2026. It's currently on Philo and Discovery+.

Is Prototype This! on Amazon Prime Video?

Prototype This! isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United States, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch Prototype This! for free?

Prototype This! is available to stream free (with ads) on The Roku Channel in United States.

How many seasons are in Prototype This!?

Prototype This! has 1 season in total (13 episodes). The series concluded in 2009.

Are all episodes of Prototype This! out yet?

Yes — all 13 episodes across 1 season of Prototype This! are out and available to stream.

Is there a Season 2 of Prototype This!?

No — Prototype This! ended after 1 season, so there is no Season 2.