Adam Ruins Everything Adam Ruins Giving (Season 1, Episode 1)
TV-14
TV Episode | 22 min | Documentary, Animation, Comedy

Adam Ruins Everything

Adam Ruins Giving (Season 1, Episode 1)

TV-14

TV Episode | 22 min | Documentary, Animation, Comedy

Host Adam Conover dispels widespread misconceptions about everything. In the series premiere, Adam tackles the secret history of diamond engagement rings and explains why you should stop giving food pantries leftover canned goods.

Director

Paul Briganti

Producer

Jeremy Reitz (produced by)

Cinematographer

Matt Garrett

Editors

James Fitzpatrick | Kent Kincannon

Production Designer

Caitlin Nicole Williams

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Edit Released

Updated Sep 29, 2015

Release date

Sep 29, 2015 (United States)

Awards

Series awards

1 win & 1 nomination

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37 cast members

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