The show uses expert medical and scientific commentary (e.g., from cardiologists and EMTs) to explain the biological cause of death for each segment.
An attorney in Los Angeles tries to prove a window on the 40th floor is unbreakable by running head-first into it. The window gives way, and he falls to his death. This is based on the real-life death of Canadian lawyer Garry Hoy .
is the third or fourth episode of Season 1 of 1000 Ways to Die , originally aired on February 8, 2009 . It is notable for being the first episode of the series narrated by actor Ron Perlman . Unforced Errors1000 Ways to Die : Season 1 Epis...
Two co-eds accidentally suffocate in a "helium-filled deathtrap" while seeking a "quickie".
A woman in Virginia uses a peeled carrot as a sex toy. A rough cut in the carrot slices her vaginal wall, allowing air into her circulatory system and causing a fatal air embolism . The show uses expert medical and scientific commentary (e
A sword swallower takes a bet to swallow an umbrella. The release button is accidentally hit while the umbrella is in his esophagus, causing it to open internally, which leads to choking and internal bleeding.
The "comic-book" style graphics and trivia bits between segments seen in the pilots were removed starting with this season. This is based on the real-life death of
A man is accidentally pulled into and killed by a wood chipper.