Mission Unstoppable

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  • 2019
  • 7 Seasons
  • 8.1  (97)

Mission Unstoppable is an educational and entertaining show that aims to inspire and educate young people, specifically girls, about the fields of science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). The show premiered on CBS in September 2019 and is hosted by actress and singer Miranda Cosgrove, alongside field correspondents Erica Hernandez and Nabeel Muscatwalla.

Each episode of Mission Unstoppable features interviews with accomplished women who have made significant contributions to the STEM fields. The interviews explore the women's work, their passion for what they do, and what motivates them. The show highlights how diverse, exciting, and fun STEM is, and how it can be used to create innovative solutions to some of the world's most pressing problems.

The show is divided into segments that cover a range of STEM topics, from the cutting-edge and futuristic, such as artificial intelligence and robotics, to the more traditional and proven, such as agriculture and medicine. Some of the interviewees on the show include scientists, engineers, inventors, and entrepreneurs, all of whom share their knowledge and experiences in a way that is easy to understand and engaging.

In addition to the interviews, Mission Unstoppable also features hands-on experiments and demonstrations to help viewers better understand STEM concepts. For instance, in one episode, Erica Hernandez demonstrates how to make a simple volcano using household materials, while in another episode, Nabeel Muscatwalla explores the physics of roller coasters.

The show aims to promote diversity and inclusivity in the STEM fields by featuring women from a range of backgrounds, cultures, and identities. The show also highlights the importance of mentorship and encourages viewers to seek out mentors to help them pursue their STEM interests.

In one episode, the cameras follow the work of Dr. Lisa Su, the CEO of Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), a tech company that produces computer processors. Dr. Su, who is an accomplished engineer, talks about her journey to becoming a CEO and the challenges she has faced along the way. She also emphasizes the importance of having role models and mentors in the STEM fields.

Another episode features Dr. Kesha Williams, a software engineer, who talks about her work on artificial intelligence and the potential of AI to transform many aspects of our lives. Dr. Williams also shares her experiences as a Black woman in the tech industry and the importance of diversity and inclusivity in creating innovative solutions.

Overall, Mission Unstoppable is a fun, educational, and inspiring show that encourages young people, particularly girls, to explore the fascinating world of STEM. Through engaging interviews, hands-on experiments, and demonstrations, the show shows that STEM is not just for a select few, but for everyone who is curious and interested in exploring the world around them. The show is a great resource for parents and educators who are looking for ways to inspire young people to pursue careers in STEM fields.

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Preparing for Disasters, Paleontology and Preserving Paintings
26. Preparing for Disasters, Paleontology and Preserving Paintings
July 25, 2026
How creating disasters can help save lives; coding robots to play "Chopsticks"; learning about the tools in a paleontology field kit; Mina Porell and Dr. Rosie Grayburn teach about the science and technology used to analyze and conserve paintings.
Catching Neutrinos, Climate Science and Child Life Development
25. Catching Neutrinos, Climate Science and Child Life Development
July 18, 2026
Nabeel goes deep underground to search for tiny particles known as neutrinos; looking at the smarter side of raccoons; atmospheric scientist Maiya May shares how climate change is warming our oceans; discovering how child life specialists help sick kids in hospitals feel better through the power of play.
Studying Music, Seeing Skunks and Smashing Helmets
24. Studying Music, Seeing Skunks and Smashing Helmets
July 11, 2026
How studying music in school helped one woman find her way toward a career in STEM; warning colorations on animals; the science behind keeping teeth strong; how engineers crash test sports gear like helmets.
Bugs, Brain Food and Brilliant Gemstones
23. Bugs, Brain Food and Brilliant Gemstones
July 4, 2026
An entomologist studies how environments affect insects; instruments engineered to mimic the sounds of nature; how food fuels our brains; how a gemologist uses chemistry, physics and math to determine if gemstones are real or imposters.
Creating Catastrophes, Creeping Rocks, and Cute Snakes
22. Creating Catastrophes, Creeping Rocks, and Cute Snakes
May 23, 2026
A physicist who creates disasters to help save lives; the mysterious walking rocks of Death Valley; learning about snakes; how studying music in school helped one woman find her way toward a career in STEM.
Bright Bacteria, Bird Fossils, and Building a Better Future in Tech
21. Bright Bacteria, Bird Fossils, and Building a Better Future in Tech
May 16, 2026
A woman editing bacteria with CRISPR gene technology; one of the world's oldest birds -- the archaeopteryx; how to make the most of one's stargazing; how an organization is making tech more inclusive.
Faces, Foxes, and Finding Your Voice
20. Faces, Foxes, and Finding Your Voice
May 9, 2026
The technology that's changing the future of cosmetic clinical trials; fox vocalizations; the neuroscience behind stress; a vocologist who helps actors with their vocal range.
Conserving Artwork, Catalase Enzymes, and Counting Seconds
19. Conserving Artwork, Catalase Enzymes, and Counting Seconds
May 2, 2026
The science and technology used to conserve paintings; why time flies when one is having fun; a bioengineer teaches about enzymes; how child life specialists help sick kids in hospitals feel better through the power of play.
Chemistry of Neon, Concussions, and Computer Engineering
18. Chemistry of Neon, Concussions, and Computer Engineering
April 25, 2026
The science behind creating neon signs; the tools one needs to do paleontology fieldwork; how one's brain reacts to pain; a computer engineer working with Al.
Surgeries, Scaffolds, and Short Games
17. Surgeries, Scaffolds, and Short Games
April 18, 2026
A veterinary neurologist shows how she repairs spinal fractures; the neuroscience behind why one is afraid of failure; the future of medicine; how math can help one's short game in golf.
Changing Bacteria, Color Theory, and Cute Opossums
16. Changing Bacteria, Color Theory, and Cute Opossums
April 11, 2026
A woman edits bacteria DNA with CRISPR technology; the chemistry of teeth whitening; North America's only native marsupial; sports medicine physician Dr. Monica Rho.
Putting, Paleontology, and Perfecting Code
15. Putting, Paleontology, and Perfecting Code
February 28, 2026
How understanding math can make one better at golf; the tech that helps study fossils; using one's brain to help control emotions; a woman encouraging young girls to get creative with computer coding.
Noggins, Nucleotides, and Nuclear Fusion
14. Noggins, Nucleotides, and Nuclear Fusion
February 21, 2026
How engineers crash test sports gear like helmets; the neuroscience behind one's assumptions; a bioengineer shows how PCR tests work; a woman making nuclear fusion a reality.
Science of Cheesemaking, Soft Circuits and Soccer
13. Science of Cheesemaking, Soft Circuits and Soccer
July 14, 2026
Erica heads to Wisconsin to meet a scientist who specializes in cheese making. Dr. Brain busts common myths about our minds. Computer engineer Christina Ernst explains the magic of e-textiles, or "soft" circuits. And we meet three women saving professional soccer stars from ACL injuries.
Skincare Routines, Self Identity and Singing Robots
12. Skincare Routines, Self Identity and Singing Robots
February 7, 2026
The technology that's changing the future of cosmetic clinical trials; the neuroscience behind how one sees themselves; robots that play songs; learning about telescopes from an astrophysicist.
Dating, Dinos and Dinners of the Future
11. Dating, Dinos and Dinners of the Future
January 31, 2026
A high school robotics team participates in a robotics competition; how animals "date" in the wild kingdom; bone histology; how to use insects to reduce meat consumption.
Cats, Chemistry and Climate Change
10. Cats, Chemistry and Climate Change
January 24, 2025
How desert cats survive in harsh environments; a bioengineer uses chemistry to find how much vitamin C is in her juice; how climate change is impacting the oceans; environmental dangers.
Flavors, Fossils and Finding Cures
9. Flavors, Fossils and Finding Cures
December 27, 2025
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Sports Injuries, Solving Biases and Skunks
8. Sports Injuries, Solving Biases and Skunks
November 22, 2025
Three women saving professional soccer stars from ACL injuries; how brains handle biases; warning colorations on animals; crystals in nuclear fusion.
Cheese, Creating Porus Scaffolds and Clean Water
7. Cheese, Creating Porus Scaffolds and Clean Water
November 15, 2025
A scientist who specializes in cheese making; the secrets of porous scaffolding; a group of women known as the Harvard Computers; how wildfires can impact groundwater.
Delta Waves, Deodorant, and Dazzling Metal Work
6. Delta Waves, Deodorant, and Dazzling Metal Work
November 8, 2025
Fig meets a neuroscientist studying whether dancing can impact one's brainwaves; the sweet science behind sweat; a STEM educator shows how music and math are basically the same; Erica finds a lot of science at a blacksmithing forge.
Mentorship, Music, and Methods of Observation
5. Mentorship, Music, and Methods of Observation
November 1, 2025
Discovering how valuable mentorship in STEM can be; how musical instruments use science to make noise; Protecting your teeth from demineralization; Fig goes kayaking to find out more about observational research.
Touching, Talking and Taking Care of Giraffes
4. Touching, Talking and Taking Care of Giraffes
October 25, 2026
A computer scientist making virtual reality one can feel; Dr. Brain explains how one's mind uses language; a cosmetic chemist makes cream blush; how to care for the world's tallest land mammal, the giraffe.
Blacksmithing, Bone Histology and Better Diagnostics
3. Blacksmithing, Bone Histology and Better Diagnostics
October 18, 2025
The science behind blacksmithing; how climate change is impacting the oceans; bone histology; a woman creating a diagnostic lab in a suitcase.
Bots, Bioengineering and Bacteria
2. Bots, Bioengineering and Bacteria
October 11, 2025
A high school robotics team participates in a competition; a bioengineer user titration to find out how much vitamin C is in three different juices; why foxes scream; Nabeel goes cave diving to find new microbes.
Spinal Surgery, Singing and Searching for the Ocean
1. Spinal Surgery, Singing and Searching for the Ocean
October 4, 2025
A veterinary neurologist shows how to repair spinal fractures; the math behind the music; Dr. Brain busts common myths about the mind; how one expert explores the ocean's depths.
Description
  • Premiere Date
    September 28, 2019
  • IMDB Rating
    8.1  (97)