—An in-depth look at how things are repaired.

2 seasonsDocumentary

Essential planBundle+ plan

Watch with free trial

Compare plans

7-day free trial (new users only), then $25 + tax per month.
Cancel anytime. See terms.

In Grindavik, Iceland, crews repair earthquake fissures, build lava barriers and track magma, gases and ground movement while divers inspect a damaged harbor pier in a town shaped by ongoing eruptions.
Upcoming
At ITER in southern France, teams move massive reactor components, repair a leaking cryostat and test giant robotic arms as they build the world's largest fusion experiment with extraordinary precision.
Upcoming

Season 48 of 8 Episodes

At Monster Jam, custom-built monster trucks roll, flip and fly through the air; with the metal-bending beating these trucks endure, teams of specialized mechanics race against the clock to repair these engineering marvels in time for the next event.
Mike is in Iceland, where teams harness the power of volcanos to keep the geothermal energy flowing; they battle harsh weather to maintain and upgrade giant power systems, fixing miles of steam pipes, and bringing a dead well back to life.
In Florida, Mike tackles one of the dangerous jobs on the planet, commercial diving; he helps a specialized team keep waterways safe; fixing construction site leaks and removing dangerous structures, all while hurricane season is in full swing.
In the Alps of Switzerland, Mike helps an elite team install a new cable (rope) system on an iconic mountain gondola line, helps fix the world's steepest cogwheel railway track and explores mountaintop family farms only accessible.
Mike in northeastern Australia, goes on and under the water, into labs and onto construction projects working with specialized teams; they tackle the challenge of saving dying coral on the Great Barrier Reef.
Mike joins crews as they build the world's longest railway tunnel in the Alps, fixing gridlock through the infamous Brenner Pass by drilling, blasting and digging their way through the mountains.
Mike works with repair and construction teams at Dreamworld, Australia's largest theme park, after a cyclone caused $4M in damage; they fix scream machines and finish a $50M expansion featuring the world's first triple switch rollercoaster.
Mike works with the Army Corps of Engineers on a massive project to restore essential flow of fresh water to the Florida Everglades; he also joins scientists, python hunters and the Miccosukee Tribe to eliminate invasive species in these wetlands.

In Southern California, crews rebuild after the 2025 wildfires, cutting firebreaks, repairing emergency water systems, hardening roads and power lines and building fire-resistant homes before the next firestorm.
Upcoming
A ride through Eastern Europe aboard heavy-hauling trains shows the logistical and mechanical challenges of making a multimillion-dollar cargo delivery.
Upcoming
Mike Davidson goes to the biggest automated package sorting facility in the world, UPS Worldport in Louisville, Kentucky; two million packages go through here every day.
Upcoming
Mike helps fix the vessels that the U.S. Coast Guard use to keep the oceans safe; he replaces key parts of ship engines, removes a large crane from a buoy tender, and fixes a helicopter for a critical exercise.
Upcoming
Mike Davidson heads to Brazil, where an offshore crew is racing the clock to set up giant power ships to deliver electricity to a country in desperate need.
Upcoming
At Cirque du Soleil in Las Vegas, Mike embeds with the talented teams that maintain the amazing machines behind Cirque du Soleil's stage shows.
Upcoming

An in-depth look at how things are repaired.

View all channels

One Subscription.
Endless Entertainment.

Unlock live TV, binge-worthy shows, hit movies, and more. Starting at $25/month.

View plans

Philo is a live TV streaming service that offers two plans to fit your entertainment needs:

Essential ($25/month): 70+ live channels and over 75,000 movies and shows on-demand. New users get a 7-day free trial!

Bundle+ ($33/month): Includes all the channels and entire streaming library available in the Essential plan, the entire AMC+ library, and access to HBO Max Basic with Ads plan and discovery+ included.

Both plans: offer 1-year unlimited cloud DVR, let you stream on up to 3 devices at once, create up to 10 profiles, and cancel anytime with no contract.

Free Channels: Not ready to subscribe? You can also enjoy Free Channels with no credit card required—simply create your account and start watching.

Yes! New users that sign up for the Essential plan can try it free for 7 days. You can explore our channels, features, and content before your subscription begins. No contract required—cancel anytime before your trial ends with no charges.

An email address
A future payment method
A broadband internet connection
A supported device

Web, iPhone & iPad, Android phones & tablets, Roku, Fire TV, Samsung TV, VIZIO TV, LG TV, Apple TV, Android TV, and Chromecast via Android

Yes! You can record an unlimited amount of live or upcoming content to your cloud DVR and save them for up to a year. No equipment needed!

Nope! No hardware is required, ever. Philo's DVR is already built into the app, so there's nothing to plug in, set up, or pay extra for.

With an Essential or Bundle+ subscription, you get unlimited DVR storage included, and your recordings are saved for a full year. If you're watching with the Free Channels, recordings are saved for 30 days.

Yes! You can enjoy tons of premium television and movies by upgrading your Philo subscription plan with add-ons.

Here is a list of our available add-ons:

HBO Max Standard (ad-free): Watch HBO Originals and hit movies ad-free for $13 more per month. Live sports included (in HBO Max app).
discovery+ (ad-free): Stream hit reality shows, documentaries, and more without the ads - all for $8 more per month.
Movies & More: Watch award-winning films, cult classics, celebrity stories, documentaries, and more - for $3 more per month.
AMC+ (ad-free): Enjoy ad-free access to the entire AMC+ library for $4 more per month.
MGM+ (ad-free): Stream thousands of the latest hits, fan favorites, original series, documentaries, and comedy specials for an additional $8/month.
ALLBLK (ad-free): Stream original series, independent films, nostalgic Black cinema, reality, and lively stage plays for $7 more per month.
Hallmark+ (ad-free): Watch exclusive originals, reality shows, rom-coms, cozy mysteries, heartfelt dramas, and beloved holiday movies for an additional $9/month.
STARZ (ad-free): Enjoy today’s hits, classic movies, and bold original series for an additional $12/month.

HBO Max:

Sign up for the Bundle+ ($33/month) plan.
Go to your Philo account page and follow the steps to activate your HBO Max Basic with Ads plan account.

discovery+: Sign up for the Bundle+ ($33/month) plan.

How Did They Fix That?

Coming Soon

Watch Now

Record to Watch Later

23 episodes will be broadcast over the next two weeks

More about How Did They Fix That?

Subscribe to Enjoy 70+ Channels

Watch and record live TV with a Philo subscription

More like How Did They Fix That?

Popular on Philo

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Philo offer?

Does Philo offer a free trial?

What do I need to get started?

Can I record my favorite shows?

Do I need to buy or rent a DVR box to record shows on Philo?

Does Philo offer add-on packages?

How do I get HBO Max Basic with Ads plan and discovery+ with my Philo subscription?