Human Body: Pushing the Limits (2008)

Name: Human Body: Pushing the Limits
Genre: Documentary
Rating: 7.7

Documentary

This show covers topics on how the body reacts to moments of extreme stress like being stuck in a cave or running away from forest fires. It is made up of four episodes that all concentrate on a certain aspect of our body when we are "pushed to the limit".

IMDb rating: 7.7 (261 votes)
Episode average: 8.0 +0.3 vs IMDb
Seasons: 1
Language: EN
Type: TV series

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Ratings refreshed Oct 3, 2026 · 1 season indexed

Seasons

Season 1 (2008)

7.95 avg 4 episodes 7.9 → 7.9 42 min avg

Season 1 episodes - IMDb ratings
#	Title	Rating	Votes
1	Strength	7.9	21
2	Sight	7.5	21
3	Sensation	8.5	17
4	Brain Power	7.9	18