The Mightiest

Teddy Wilson is aboard the U.S. Navy's newest and largest aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford to document final training and tensions rising as the crew prepares for its long awaited first mission. The episode also looks at the massive Airbus A-380's first landing into a major North American hub, the re-launch of a flying telescope after being grounded for months, and final touches on a cruise ship three times bigger than the Titanic. 
 

Tough machines built to take on gruelling jobs in even more gruelling weather conditions; NOAA's WP-3D Orion Hurricane Hunters conduct a stressful first real-world test of new drone technology for hurricane analysis.

Planes, trains and ships that sustain life and communities; featuring the Hudson Bay Railway, an important and dangerous route for bringing critical goods to Canada's remote North.

The collaboration between people and machines in high-stakes environments where nothing can go wrong; featuring California firefighters' Quick Reaction Force and its star player, a CH-47 Chinook retrofit to house a 3,000 gallon flying retardant tank.

The world's most decadent passenger experiences where no expense is spared; featuring the six-star Scenic Eclipse luxury cruise complete with on-board helicopter, a one-of-a-kind submarine and Michelin-trained chefs.

The intense work needed to achieve death-defying challenges; featuring the Blue Angels aeronautic team as they perfect a daring new routing on a brand new airframe.