Surgical Slimmers

Name: Surgical Slimmers
Genre: Documentary, Science
Released: January 19, 2005
Cast: Alan Alda

Scientific American Frontiers: Season 15: Episode 1

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PBS | Air Date: January 19, 2005

Starring: Alan Alda

Summary: In spite of the risks, people are lining up to solve their weight problems in the operating room. And if the latest device - an implantable stomach "pacer" - works out, millions more will be taking the surgical way out.

Genre(s): Documentary, Science

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Air Date: April 13, 2005
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Air Date: March 30, 2005

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Seasons & Episodes

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Series Overview
Season 15

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- Season 15 Overview
  Air Date: January 19, 2005
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  S15:E10. Robot Pals
  Air Date: April 13, 2005
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  S15:E9. Cybersenses
  Air Date: April 6, 2005
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  S15:E8. The Secret Canyon
  Air Date: March 30, 2005
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  S15:E7. Hidden Motives
  Air Date: March 2, 2005
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  S15:E6. Hydrogen Hopes
  Air Date: February 23, 2005
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  S15:E5. Hot Planet - Cold Comfort
  Air Date: February 16, 2005
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  S15:E4. Chimp Minds
  Air Date: February 9, 2005
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  S15:E3. Going Deep
  Air Date: February 2, 2005
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  S15:E2. Cars That Think
  Air Date: January 26, 2005
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  S15:E1. Surgical Slimmers
  Air Date: January 19, 2005
Season 14

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  Air Date: January 20, 2004
Season 13

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  Air Date: October 8, 2002
Season 12

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  Air Date: October 16, 2001
Season 11

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  Air Date: November 21, 2000
Season 10

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  Air Date: October 5, 1999
Season 9

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  Air Date: October 7, 1998
Season 8

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  Air Date: October 8, 1997
Season 7

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  Air Date: October 23, 1996
Season 6

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  Air Date: October 4, 1995
Season 5

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  Air Date: October 5, 1994
Season 4

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  Air Date: October 13, 1993
Season 3

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  Air Date: October 14, 1992
Season 2

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  Air Date: October 23, 1991
Season 1

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  Air Date: October 1, 1990