MythBusters
8.3/10MythBusters is a science entertainment television program created and produced by Australia's Beyond Television Productions for the Discovery Channel. The show's hosts, special effects experts Adam Savage and Jamie Hyneman, use elements of the scientific method to test the validity of rumors, myths, movie scenes, adages, Internet videos, and news stories.MythBusters featuring Robert Lee and Brian Louden has one or more episodes streaming with subscription on Hulu, streaming via tv everywhere with Science GO, streaming via tv everywhere with Discovery GO, and 4 others. It's a documentary and mystery show with 341 episodes over 24 seasons. MythBusters is still airing with no announced date for the next episode or season. It has a high IMDb audience rating of 8.3 (48,336 votes).
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Season 1
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S01 E01
Jan 23, 2003
Jet-Assisted Chevy Jan 23, 2003 Can a '67 Chevy turn into a 350-mile-per-hour road warrior? Are Pop Rocks candy and soda a recipe for disaster?
S01 E02
Jan 23, 2003Biscuit Bazooka Jan 23, 2003 Can a person get stuck to an airline toilet while it's in flight? Is there such a thing as a biscuit bazooka?
S01 E03
Mar 7, 2003Poppy-Seed Drug Test Mar 7, 2003 Can a poppy-seed bagel tilt the results of a drug test? Can balloons carry a lawn chair? If you cover your body in gold paint, will you be able to breathe? Or could you die from it?
S01 E04
Sep 23, 2003Exploding Toilet Sep 23, 2003 Can you explode a toilet by flushing flammables down the bowl then lighting a match? Do you get wetter running or walking in the rain? Can you really make a "magic bullet" that will not leave evidence behind in its victim?
S01 E05
Oct 3, 2003Cell Phone Destroys Gas Station Oct 3, 2003 Can chatting on a cell phone while pumping gas cause the pump to blow up? Will silicone breast implants burst under pressure? Can high-speed CD-ROM players really shatter a CD?
S01 E06
Oct 10, 2003Barrel of Bricks Oct 10, 2003 Is it dangerous to pee on the electrified third rail of a train track? Can an eel-skin wallet erase the information on your credit cards? Can a 500-pound barrel of bricks really hit the pulley holder?
S01 E07
Oct 17, 2003Penny Drop Oct 17, 2003 Can a penny dropped from a skyscraper kill a person below? Is it possible to "bake yourself" on a tanning bed? Did Lucille Ball expose a spy ring by hearing radio signals from her tooth fillings?
Season 2
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S02 E01
Jan 11, 2004Explosive Decompression Jan 11, 2004 Can firing a bullet into the shell of an aircraft cause explosive decompression? Can a loaded .22-caliber gun cartridge be used as a replacement fuse in a car's ignition? Can a car be ripped off its rear axle?
S02 E02
Jan 18, 2004Chicken Gun Jan 18, 2004 Will launching a chicken at an airplane disrupt its flight, or will the bird be blown away? Is it possible for a woman to swallow an octopus egg -- and then give birth to an eight-legged offspring? Could a man be fatally assaulted and killed by his dirty laundry and washing machine?
S02 E03
Jan 25, 2004Break Step Bridge Jan 25, 2004 Will a college rowing team be able to pull Jamie up on water skis? Can the rhythm of soldiers marching together cause a bridge to collapse? Does the bacteria from a toilet settle in your toothbrush?
S02 E04
Feb 22, 2004Sinking Titanic Feb 22, 2004 Will a sinking ship suck you down as it goes under? Are goldfish bored or just plain stupid? Will throwing a lit firecracker down the neck of a trombone make your music sweeter?
S02 E05
Feb 25, 2004Buried in Concrete Feb 25, 2004 Will Jamie and Adam find Jimmy Hoffa, who is allegedly buried in concrete? Can the power and force of a 737 launch a taxicab 75 feet in the air? Is the daddy longlegs the most venomous spider?
S02 E06
Jun 8, 2004Myths Revisited Jun 8, 2004 Can someone get electrocuted peeing on an electrified fence? Did Adam apply enough pressure to test the exploding implants? And are cell phones dangerous at gas stations?
S02 E07
Jul 27, 2004Scuba Diver and Car Capers Jul 27, 2004 Can a SCUBA diver be sucked out of the water by a fire-fighting helicopter and get spit out in the middle of a forest fire? Will a banana in a car's tailpipe make it stall?
Season 3
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S03 E01
Feb 16, 2005Brown Note Feb 16, 2005 Will Adam be able to withstand subsonic frequencies, or will adult diapers be his only hope with the Brown Note? Is a constant drip of water falling on your head really unbearable torture?
S03 E02
Feb 23, 2005Salsa Escape Feb 23, 2005 Adam and Jamie go head to head in a madcap Mexican jailbreak as they taste-test the theory of the Salsa Escape. Can you use dynamite to remove cement build-up from a mixer's barrel?
S03 E03
Mar 2, 2005Exploding Port-a-Potty Mar 2, 2005 Can a person receive third-degree burns if he or she lights a cigarette inside a port-a-potty? Will a broken drive shaft on the front joint of a car vault cause a car to pole vault after it hits a pothole?
S03 E04
Mar 9, 2005Is Yawning Contagious? Mar 9, 2005 Can a yawn, like a cold, truly be caught? Does toast really fall buttered-side down? Could a toy car beat a real car (in this case, a Dodge Viper) in a gravity slope race?
S03 E05
Mar 23, 2005Cooling a Six-Pack Mar 23, 2005 The MythBusters use ice, water, refrigerators, freezers and fire to test the fastest way to cool a six-pack. Then the team builds a new crash-test dummy ... and drops it 60 feet from a crane.
S03 E06
Mar 30, 2005Son of a Gun Mar 30, 2005 Did a bullet shot through a Civil War soldier's groin really impregnate a woman nearby? Is it dangerous to use the telephone or shower during a thunderstorm?
S03 E07
May 18, 2005Breaking Glass May 18, 2005 Can a singer break glass with just his or her voice? Is it possible to build an explosive jet engine out of vacuum-cleaner parts? Does a rolling stone truly gather no moss?
Season 4
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S04 E01
Jan 11, 2006Paper Crossbow Jan 11, 2006 Is it possible to make a deadly weapon out of nothing more dangerous than newspaper and underwear? Grant, Kari and Tory unscrew the cap on some more vodka myths.
S04 E02
Jan 18, 2006Shredded Plane Jan 18, 2006 Is the photo of a light plane, with precise, clean tears on the side, genuine? Was it the work of the jilted lover, who took to her ex's plane with a chainsaw and a taste for vengeance?
S04 E03
Jan 25, 2006Archimedes Death Ray Revisited Jan 25, 2006 Challenged from fan mailbags to retest the "Archimedes Death Ray," Adam and Jamie accept. In turn, fans and a M.I.T. team were invited to perform this challenge.
S04 E04
Feb 1, 2006Helium Football Feb 1, 2006 This time around, Adam and Jamie test a myth that footballs filled with helium will fly farther and hang longer than ones filled with regulation air. Are teeth strong enough to withstand the force of a bullet?
S04 E05
Mar 8, 2006Franklin's Kite Mar 8, 2006 The build team attempts to discover electricity by flying a kite in a thunderstorm. Do innocuous legumes really increase gas? Is it possible to break wind so much that you can suffocate to death?
S04 E06
Mar 15, 2006Cell Phones on Planes Mar 15, 2006 If you fill a normal raft with helium can you fly? Tory and Kari tackle a conspiracy theory familiar to many frequent flyers. Can your cell phone interfere with a plane's instruments?
S04 E07
Apr 19, 2006Bullets Fired Up Apr 19, 2006 Can celebratory gunfire kill when the bullets fall back to Earth? Grant, Tory and Kari quench their thirst with another round of "Vodka Myths."
Season 5
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S05 E01
Jan 10, 2007Hindenburg Mystery Jan 10, 2007 Did hydrogen really cause the Hindenburg fire? Meanwhile Kari, Tory and Grant test the saying: "If you're being chased by a crocodile, run in a zig-zag, because crocs can't turn corners at speed."
S05 E02
Jan 17, 2007Pirate Special (1) Jan 17, 2007 Are cannonballs more deadly than the splinters sprayed from a mighty broadside blast? Why would a pirate wear a patch over a perfectly good eye?
S05 E03
Jan 24, 2007Underwater Car Jan 24, 2007 Can you escape a submerged car? Is it possible to fold an 8"x11" piece of paper in half more than seven times? On the flip side, can the team create a piece of paper that's the size of a football field?
S05 E04
Mar 7, 2007Speed Cameras Mar 7, 2007 Can a driver beat a speed camera by speeding faster than they can click? How about using license plate protectors or changing lanes? Can a defibrillator's volts shock more than a heart?
S05 E05
Mar 14, 2007Dog Myths Mar 14, 2007 Is it possible to teach an old dog new tricks? Can a burglar really "beat the guard dog"? Will running a zig-zag pattern and doubling back really throw off a bloodhound's legendary nose?
S05 E06
Mar 21, 2007More Myths Reopened Mar 21, 2007 The MythBusters tackle a few myths that left you peeved, like "Exploding Trombone," "Sniper Scope," "Finger in the Barrel" and "Coke and Mentos."
S05 E07
Apr 11, 2007Voice Flame Extinguisher Apr 11, 2007 Is it possible to put out a fire using only your voice? Adam and Jamie put this myth to the test. Meanwhile, Grant, Tory and Kari go deeper ... deeper ... deeper into the world of hypnosis.
Season 6
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S06 E01
Jan 16, 2008James Bond (1) Jan 16, 2008 Can an electromagnetic watch really deflect a bullet? Would a round from Bond's gun pierce a propane cylinder? Could a boat survive driving up the bank of a river intact?
S06 E02
Jan 23, 2008Lead Balloon Jan 23, 2008 Can Adam and Jamie get a lead balloon to fly? Is it possible to drop a couple sticks of dynamite into a lake and create ideal surfing conditions?
S06 E03
Jan 30, 2008Airplane on a Conveyor Belt Jan 30, 2008 The team takes a crash-course in remote controlled airplane flying, bug-out by testing the "cockroach survival" theory, then return to fraternity pranks with exploding cans of shaving cream.
S06 E04
Feb 6, 2008James Bond (2) Feb 6, 2008 Is it possible for a pen-sized bomb to blow a crash-test dummy clean in half? Can Oddjob's sartorial weapon slice the head off a statue?
S06 E05
Feb 13, 2008Viewers' Special (2) Feb 13, 2008 Why would ancient man go to all the trouble of making stone arrowheads when sharpening a stick would have done the same job? Could machine gunfire mow down a tree?
S06 E06
Feb 20, 2008MacGyver Myths Feb 20, 2008 Jamie and Adam try to blow a hole in a wall using pure sodium metal dropped in a water bottle. The build team tries building an ultralight airplane with raw bamboo, a small stolen engine, and duct tape.
S06 E07
Apr 23, 2008Alaska Special (1) Apr 23, 2008 Adam and Jamie test the theory of cabin fever. Can a solitary stick of dynamite really sink a pickup parked on a frozen lake? The build team takes on the myth of car vs. moose.
Season 7
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S07 E01
Apr 8, 2009Demolition Derby Apr 8, 2009 Is the movie Speed just fake film physics? Will a car dropped from 4,000 feet fall faster than a speeding car? Is the compact conundrum of a two-truck head-on collision a myth?
S07 E02
Apr 15, 2009Alaska Special (2) Apr 15, 2009 Is Pykrete really tougher than concrete? Is it durable enough to make a boat out of? Can a V-shaped snowplow really split a car in two?
S07 E03
Apr 22, 2009Banana Slip/Double Dip Apr 22, 2009 Can a banana peel really cause one to slip? Does double dipping cause germ warfare? And can the build team really make a homemade diamond?
S07 E04
Apr 29, 2009YouTube Special Apr 29, 2009 Can match heads alone fire a homemade cannon? Can a 7-foot ball of Legos become a rolling weapon of mass destruction?
S07 E05
May 6, 2009Swimming in Syrup May 6, 2009 Is it possible to swim as fast in syrup as in water? Could MacGyver have blown off a cargo-ship steel door with only gun powder and a gun handle?
S07 E06
May 13, 2009Exploding Bumper May 13, 2009 Can car bumpers become deadly and explode? Is it true that Hungarian archers got twice the penetration shooting a bow from a galloping horse?
S07 E07
May 20, 2009Seesaw Saga May 20, 2009 Could a sky diver whose parachute failed to open hit a playground seesaw and send a small girl flying seven stories high?
Season 8
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S08 E01
Jan 4, 2010Boomerang Bullet Jan 4, 2010 Were trees really used to launch diseased bodies over medieval walls? What happens when you shoot a bullet at a frying pan?
S08 E02
Mar 24, 2010Soda Cup Killer Mar 24, 2010 Jamie and Adam explore whether a cup of soda thrown from a car can kill, while Jessi, Tory and Grant see how long a good guy can hang by his fingertips.
S08 E03
Mar 31, 2010Dive to Survive Mar 31, 2010 Can a deep dive really save you from an explosion? Can a car be bulletproofed using... phone books?
S08 E04
Apr 7, 2010Spy Car Escape (1) Apr 7, 2010 Adam and Jamie try ways to lose a tail in a car chase, as Kari, Grant and Tory see if an object fired backward from a vehicle moving forward simply falls to the ground.
S08 E05
Apr 14, 2010Bottle Bash Apr 14, 2010 What's worse, having an empty beer bottle smashed over your head, or a full one? Could ancient armies have truly used animal hides to build their cannons?
S08 E06
Apr 28, 2010No Pain, No Gain Apr 28, 2010 Are some types of people (women, for example) more tolerant to pain? Then see if a BBQ propane tank can heat up enough in a fire to launch through a garage roof like a rocket.
S08 E07
May 5, 2010Mythssion Control May 5, 2010 In response to fan criticism, Kari, Grant and Tory retest "Knock Your Socks Off," while Jamie and Adam take on "Compact Compact"... again.
Season 9
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S09 E01
Apr 6, 2011Mission Impossible Mask Apr 6, 2011 Can realistic facial masks be used to bypass security measures as shown in the Mission: Impossible? Is it possible to start a merry-go-round spinning by shooting bullets at it, as depicted in Shoot 'Em Up? Is it possible to knock a dropped gun out of reach by hitting it with bullets fired from another one?
S09 E02
Apr 13, 2011Blue Ice Apr 13, 2011 Can a magazine and toaster be used to blow up a room full of flammable gas, as depicted in The Bourne Supremacy? Can the contents of an airplane toilet leak out mid-flight and freeze into a lethal projectile?
S09 E03
Apr 20, 2011Running on Water Apr 20, 2011 Adam and Jamie take on a viral video, while Kari, Grant, and Tory explore which common items can be bombproof.
S09 E04
Apr 27, 2011Bubble Trouble Apr 27, 2011 The MythBusters see whether it's possible to stay afloat in bubbly water, and whether an arrow packed with explosives can split a tree in two.
S09 E05
May 4, 2011Torpedo Tastic May 4, 2011 Adam and Jamie explore the physics of shock waves in water, while Kari, Grant and Tory find out if paper battle armor can compare to steel.
S09 E06
May 11, 2011Blow Your Own Sail May 11, 2011 Adam and Jamie put Hollywood sound effects up against reality, and Kari, Grant and Tory find out if you are adrift on a sailboat with no wind, can you propel your boat with a fan?
S09 E07
May 18, 2011Spy Car (2) May 18, 2011 Can you really shoot accurately with guns mounted on the hood of a car? Will a bullet just spin if shot at a frozen lake?
Season 10
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S10 E01
Mar 25, 2012Duct Tape Island Mar 25, 2012 Abandoned on a Hawaiian island, Jamie and Adam find themselves armed with nothing but the sticky silver adhesive. Can they use it to source water, find food, build shelter, and even escape?
S10 E02
Apr 1, 2012Fire vs. Ice Apr 1, 2012 Adam and Jamie tackle an internet sensation about an epic duel between a flamethrower and a CO2 fire extinguisher, while Kari, Tory and Grant get high-tech find out if a dust cloud created by a foursome of 4x4s can really blind the all-seeing eye of the latest military spy drone.
S10 E03
Apr 8, 2012Square Wheels Apr 8, 2012 Adam and Jamie test whether, after a certain speed, the ride in a car with square wheels is just as smooth as with round ones, while in Date Night Car, Tory, Kari and Grant tackle a tandem driving myth from the movie Date Night.
S10 E04
Apr 15, 2012Swinging Pirates Apr 15, 2012 The Hyneman and Captain Redbeard take a swing at a Pirates of the Caribbean myth, while Kari, Tory and Grant roll out the barrel for a turbo-charged go-cart.
S10 E05
Apr 22, 2012Battle of the Sexes Apr 22, 2012 CONTROVERSY! The MythBusters pit men against women in grilling, packing the car, driving and reading non-verbal cues. WHO will WIN the GENDER WARS?
S10 E06
Apr 29, 2012Driving in Heels Apr 29, 2012 Spike heels and platforms may be the height of fashion, but does fancy footwear put you at risk on the road? Don't miss Jamie and Adam's attempt to find out. Then, in Super Glue Heroics, Tory, Grant and Kari test whether it's possible to glue a roomful of furniture to a hotel-room ceiling as well as to substitute super glue for a seat-belt in a head-on car crash.
S10 E07
May 6, 2012Revenge of the Myth May 6, 2012 The MythBusters take fan-favorite myths -- including Bird Balance, Exploding Water Heater, Fireworks Man and Viral Excavator -- to another level in the ultimate experimental ramp-up.
Season 11
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S11 E01
May 1, 2013JATO Rocket Car: Mission Accomplished? May 1, 2013 MythBusters' 10th anniversary kicks off with a blast from the past, the myth that began the busting: JATO Rocket Car. Back with more rocket power, more gadgets, and a huge rolling bunker called The Beast, will the team bust this myth once and for all?
S11 E02
May 8, 2013Deadliest Catch Crabtastic Special May 8, 2013 Deadliest Catch captains Johnathan and Junior join the MythBusters to test if a crab pot will drag you overboard to the bottom if your foot is caught in a coil, if it's better to work a 30-hr grind with no sleep, and if crab pots truly are indestructible.
S11 E03
May 15, 2013Down and Dirty/Earthquake Survival May 15, 2013 The MythBusters get down and dirty to test if using a bathroom's hand dryer is better than a paper towel and which public restroom stall is the cleanest. They also shake, rattle and roll to test if it's better to stand in the doorway during an earthquake.
S11 E04
May 22, 2013Indy Car Special May 22, 2013 The MythBusters burn rubber at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway testing racing myths. Can man beat machine in a 30-ft, standing-start sprint? Can a driver lose 10 lbs during a race? Can a race tire's suction rip loose a manhole cover during a street race?
S11 E05
May 29, 2013Battle of the Sexes: Round 2 May 29, 2013 It's Round 2 of Battle of the Sexes and the MythBusters test the cliches: Will lost men really not stop and ask for directions? Are women better multi-taskers? Which sex can parallel park with aplomb? And should "throwing like a girl" really be an insult?
S11 E06
Jun 5, 2013Motorcycle Water Ski Jun 5, 2013 Jamie puts his life on the line to test the myth that a motorcycle traveling at highway speeds can drive across the surface of a lake. The MythBusters test whether you can survive a jump from a highrise with a parachute made from a hotel room's contents.
S11 E07
Jun 12, 2013Hypermiling/Crash Cushions Jun 12, 2013 Could a guy sandwiched between two big guys in the backseat of a car survive the car being T-boned by a truck? The MythBusters also hit the road to test three more hypermiling myths. Can these simple techniques really double your car's fuel efficiency?
Season 12
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S12 E01
Jan 4, 2014Star Wars (1) - Revenge of the Myth Jan 4, 2014 The MythBusters test if Luke really could swing himself and Leia across a chasm with only his belt-rigged grappling hook, could an Ewok log swing crush an Imperial "Chicken Walker", and could Luke survive in a tauntaun's belly?
S12 E02
Jan 11, 2014Moonshiner Myths Jan 11, 2014 The MythBusters find out if an exploding still really could blow your house down and if you really could use hooch to fuel an unmodified car on a "moonshine run."
S12 E03
Jan 18, 2014Hollywood Car Crash Cliches Jan 18, 2014 It's wall-to-wall automotive mayhem, as the MythBusters drive through glass, plow through traffic, and fire an RPG at an SUV to take aim at classic Hollywood crash cliches.
S12 E04
Jan 25, 2014Car Chase Chaos / Animal Antics Jan 25, 2014 The MythBusters test car-chase cliches: Can you really share driving, change places, or dump the driver while moving at speed? Also, from the message boards, the team tests some fan-suggested deterrents for driving away cats, bears and snakes.
S12 E05
Feb 1, 2014*DO* Try This at Home? Feb 1, 2014 After more than 10 years of testing impossible, dangerous and downright crazy myths that you shouldn't or couldn't try at home, the MythBusters investigate a host of myths that maybe you can!
S12 E06
Feb 15, 2014Mythssion Impossible Feb 15, 2014 The MythBusters test three impossible idioms: Can you herd cats? Can you catch a greased pig? And, most importantly, can you cram 10 pounds of poop into a 5-pound bag?
S12 E07
Feb 22, 2014Bullet Baloney Feb 22, 2014 The MythBusters take on five filmic firearm cliches: Will a bent-barreled shot gun fire? Can you fire a gun in space? Will a gun dropped in a deep fryer go off? What weird items will stop a bullet? And does a neon sign really explode when hit by a bullet?
Season 13
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S13 E01
Jan 10, 2015The Simpsons: D'oh! Jan 10, 2015 Finally, the MythBusters meet the Simpsons! Will putting a cherry bomb in a toilet block cause all toilets to erupt with a violent fountain? Can an obese human (sorry, Homer) absorb the impact of a wrecking ball?
S13 E02
Jan 17, 2015The Busters of the Lost Myths Jan 17, 2015 Adam LOVED this one, as you can imagine. Can a whip make your enemy drop his gun? Can you wrap a whip around a log and swing across a chasm? Could Indy have outrun a rolling boulder? Could Indy had survived a Mayan temple run through the various booby traps?
S13 E03
Jan 24, 2015A-Team Special Jan 24, 2015 Jamie and Adam find out if it's really possible to build a working cannon out of stuff abandoned in a barn, then test whether a sewer explosion can really take out the bad guys without serious injury.
S13 E04
Jan 31, 2015Video Game Special Jan 31, 2015 Jamie and Adam -- with the help of UFC fighter Brendan Schaub and the makers of DOOM -- test how many weapons you can really take with you and remain operational. And can you really chop fruit a la Fruit Ninja?
S13 E05
Feb 7, 2015Transformers Feb 7, 2015 Adam and Jamie tackle two tall tales of mechanical metamorphosis: Is it possible to convert a 2CV into a motorbike? Can you use water bottles to create an amphibious bicycle?
S13 E06
Feb 15, 2014Mythssion Impossible Feb 15, 2014 The MythBusters test three impossible idioms: Can you herd cats? Can you catch a greased pig? And can you cram 10 pounds of poop into a 5 pound bag?
S13 E06
Feb 14, 2015San Francisco Drift Feb 14, 2015 Jamie and Adam tackled two tall tales from the world of street racing. Does drifting really get to your destination faster? And does drifting help you park faster?
Season 14
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S14 E01
Jan 2, 2016MythBusters Revealed Jan 2, 2016 Since 2002, the MythBusters have used science to separate fact from fiction but now, after an epic 14 years, that wild ride is coming to an end. In this special episode, Jamie and Adam reveal what's in store for their go-big-then-go-home final season, while also pulling back the curtain to showcase how this epic series got made with behind-the-scenes exclusives.
S14 E02
Jan 9, 2016The Explosion Special Jan 9, 2016 The MythBusters celebrate their explosive history with two spectacular big bangs. In MacGyver Cement Truck, our mullet-wearing hero discovers a mail truck full of TNT. Thinking quickly (as he does), MacGyver has a nearby cement truck dump its load onto the truck to smother the bomb. But would it work in real life? Then in Hovercraft Hijinks the guys tackle the one explosive technology they've yet to come across: landmines. Can a minefield really be safely traversed in a hovercraft?
S14 E03
Jan 16, 2016Tanker Crush Jan 16, 2016 This season, Jamie and Adam try something they've never done before: an implosion caused by a vacuum. The tall tale goes that a freight train tank car was being steam cleaned when a rainstorm let loose. The engineers made the mistake of sealing the container full of hot steam and headed home. The rain cooled the tank car, the steam condensed and contracted, and the resulting pressure differential caused the massive steel car to crumple like a soda can. Is it possible? The MythBusters devote an entire episode and embark on the biggest logistical operation in their history to find out.
S14 E04
Jan 23, 2016Cooking Chaos Jan 23, 2016 This episode takes on two viral videos. First, is it possible to fire shrimp from an air cannon through a cloud of flour, shower of egg wash, then breadcrumbs before a fireball crisps them into the perfect tempura on a plate? Second, can an underwater explosive charge juice the inside of a piece of fruit or vegetable while leaving the exterior completely undamaged?
S14 E05
Jan 30, 2016Driven to Destruction Jan 30, 2016 When it comes to destroying cars, the MythBusters are experts, and in this episode, they're going out with a bang! First, Adam sees if you can really lift up a car with nothing but a humble vacuum, before Jamie then tries to flatten a car using nothing but an absolutely massive load of C4!
S14 E06
Feb 6, 2016Volunteer Special Feb 6, 2016 In their 14 years, the MythBusters have used more than 3,500 human guinea pigs, and in this special, they pay homage to each! First, Jamie and Adam summon up an army of 200 zombies to determine the ultimate weapon when the apocalypse comes. Then, using 120 shopping volunteers, the MythBusters find out the best way to wait in line at the store: Is it the "pick a lane" method or the more modern serpentine?
S14 E07
Feb 13, 2016Failure Is Not an Option! Feb 13, 2016 In this last revisit, Adam and Jamie attempt to right their wrongs. First they bust out their drifting moves to find out whether drifting is faster than driving -- on dirt! Then they return to the ultimate fan favorite -- what is bulletproof -- and put lighters and fish tanks in the firing line. Finally, the guys test whether it's possible to survive two explosions by standing directly between them.
Season 15
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S15 E01
Nov 15, 2017Heads Will Roll Nov 15, 2017 Mythbusters returns with new hosts Jonathan and Brian.The MythBusters put an exploding airbag to the ultimate test and tackle an epic movie myth using a rocket-powered sword.
S15 E02
Nov 22, 2017Chimney Cannon Nov 22, 2017 The MythBusters investigate if a burglar can be shot out of a chimney when the fireplace is lit. Then they power up a chainsaw to test if a bullet embedded in a tree will have fatal consequences.
S15 E03
Nov 29, 2017Earthquake Water Heater Nov 29, 2017 The MythBusters investigate if a water-heater can turn into a destructive torpedo, and reveal the explosive power of flatulence.
S15 E04
Dec 6, 2017Rock 'n' Roll Road Rage Dec 6, 2017 Adam and Jamie take Mythbusting to the next level challenging the science of the virtual world rendered in video games - it's game over for false physics!
Season 16
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S16 E07
Aug 29, 2015MythBusters vs. Jaws Aug 29, 2015 It's the MythBusters Shark Special as the guys retackle the explosive finale of the film Jaws. But that's not all - with two shark repellent myths thrown in for good measure, the guys are going to need a bigger boat!
Season 18
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S18 E07
Aug 29, 2015Mythbusters vs. Jaws Aug 29, 2015 To mark the 40th anniversary of "Jaws," the team dip their toes in shark-infested waters to test new ideas, new theories and new angles.
Season 19
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S19 E01
Jan 2, 2016MythBusters Revealed: The Behind the Scenes Season Opener Jan 2, 2016 Adam and Jamie showcase what they plan to tackle in their final season.
S19 E02
Jan 9, 2016The Explosion Special Jan 9, 2016 Adam and Jamie investigate explosive tall tales.
S19 E03
Jan 16, 2016Tanker Crush Jan 16, 2016 Adam and Jamie try to crush a giant tanker train car with a vacuum.
S19 E04
Jan 23, 2016Cooking Chaos Jan 23, 2016 Testing two viral video sensations: cannon-fried shrimp and an explosive tomato smoothie.
S19 E05
Jan 30, 2016Driven to Destruction Jan 30, 2016 Adam and Jamie destroy cars using a vacuum cleaner and a massive amount of C4.
S19 E06
Feb 6, 2016Volunteer Special Feb 6, 2016 Zombie weapons; waiting in line at a store; an army of volunteers offer help.
S19 E07
Feb 13, 2016Failure Is Not an Option Feb 13, 2016 Adam and Jamie drift on dirt, fire at fish tanks and blow up things in the name of science.
Season 99
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S99 E01
Sep 7, 2017Motorcycle Myth Countdown Sep 7, 2017 Countdown the best motorcycle myths in MythBusters history.
S99 E02
Sep 14, 2017Buster's Greatest Moments Sep 14, 2017 Countdown some of the greatest Buster moments in MythBusters history.
S99 E03
Sep 21, 2017Explosion Myth Countdown Sep 21, 2017 Countdown the greatest explosions in MythBusters history.
S99 E04
Sep 28, 2017Duct Tape Myth Countdown Sep 28, 2017 Countdown the greatest Duct Tape myths in MythBusters history.
Season 2013
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S2013 E02
May 9, 2013Deadliest Catch Crabtastic Special May 9, 2013 Captains Johnathan and Junior from Deadliest Catch join the team to test if a crab pot will drag you to the bottom if your foot is caught in a coil.
S2013 E03
May 16, 2013Down and Dirty / Earthquake Survival May 16, 2013 Testing a bathroom hand dryer verse using paper towels; the cleanliest bathroom stall; the best place to stand during an earthquake.
S2013 E04
May 23, 2013Indy Car Special May 23, 2013 The Mythbusters go to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway to test racing myths.
S2013 E05
May 30, 2013Battle of the Sexes - Round 2 May 30, 2013 The Mythbusters test the cliches in the second round of Battle of the Sexes.
S2013 E06
Jun 6, 2013Motorcycle Water Ski Jun 6, 2013 Testing if a motorcycle can travel across water at high speeds; a parachute made from hotel room contents.
S2013 E07
Jun 13, 2013Hypermiling / Crash Cushion Jun 13, 2013 Testing if you can survive a car crash while sitting between two big guys; three hypermiling myths; techniques that may double your car's fuel efficiency.
S2013 E08
Jun 20, 2013Duct Tape Canyon Jun 20, 2013 Adam and Jamie use duct tape to survive in the desert.
Season 2014
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S2014 E01
Jan 5, 2014Star Wars: Revenge of the Myth Jan 5, 2014 Swinging Luke and Leia across a chasm with a grappling hook; an Ewok log crushing an Imperial "Chicken Walker"; surviving in a tauntaun's belly.
S2014 E02
Jan 12, 2014Moonshiner Myths Jan 12, 2014 Testing an exploding still; using "hooch" to fuel an unmodified car.
S2014 E03
Jan 19, 2014Hollywood Car Crash Cliches Jan 19, 2014 Hollywood crash clichés; driving through glass; plowing throw traffic; firing an RPG at an SUV.
S2014 E05
Feb 2, 2014Do Try This At Home Feb 2, 2014 Investigating myths that can potentially be tried at home.
S2014 E08
Mar 2, 2014Supersonic Ping Pong / Ice Cannon Mar 2, 2014 Supersonic ping pong; lighting a frozen fuse on an ice cannon.
Season 2015
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S2015 E05
Feb 8, 2015Transformers Feb 8, 2015 Adam and Jamie attempt the mechanical metamorphosis of a car becoming a motorcycle and a bicycle becoming a boat.
S2015 E06
Feb 15, 2015San Francisco Drift Feb 15, 2015 Adam and Jamie test myths about daredevil auto drifting.
S2015 E07
Jul 19, 2015Blow It Out of the Water Jul 19, 2015 Adam Savage and Jamie Hyneman attempt to blow a boat clean out of the water using 1,000 lbs of high explosives. They also take on the most requested myth of the year when they team up with Breaking Bad EP Vince Gilligan to test out the ability of a homemade machine gun, just like the one Walter White used in the Breaking Bad finale.
S2015 E08
Jul 26, 2015Flights of Fantasy Jul 26, 2015 Adam and Jamie tackle the ultimate aviation investigation: is the U-2 really the toughest aircraft in regular use to fly and land? The guys also take on the next big technological development in commercial delivery - remote control multi rotor drones.
S2015 E09
Aug 2, 2015Accidental Ammo Aug 2, 2015 The guys test out whether a stone shot from a lawn mower can have the same power as a bullet shot from a .357. Next Adam and Jamie look into the story of a pane of glass falling from a construction site and cutting an innocent bystander completely in half from head to toe.
S2015 E10
Aug 9, 2015Dangerous Driving Aug 9, 2015 Adam and Jamie test whether or not hands-free driving is a safe way to make a call while behind the wheel.
S2015 E11
Aug 16, 2015Supernatural Shooters Aug 16, 2015 Adam and Jamie take aim at Hollywood's hit men and their supernatural ability to take down a target. First up, the guys test out whether a well-placed shot through an interior wall could really kill. Next, Adam and Jamie look to epic gun-toting movie "Shoot 'Em Up" to see if handheld bullets can really bet set off by thrusting your hand into fire.
Season 2016
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S2016 E01
Jan 3, 2016MythBusters Revealed: The Behind the Scenes Season Opener Jan 3, 2016 In this special episode, Jamie and Adam reveal what's in store for their go-big-then-go-home final season, while also pulling back the curtain to showcase how this epic series got made with behind-the-scenes exclusives.
S2016 E02
Jan 10, 2016The Explosion Special Jan 10, 2016 The MythBusters celebrate their explosive history with two spectacular big bangs. In MacGyver Cement Truck, MacGyver uses cement to smother a bomb in a mail truck. Then in Hovercraft Hijinks the guys tackle the topic of landmines. Can a minefield really be safely traversed in a hovercraft?
S2016 E03
Jan 17, 2016Tanker Crush Jan 17, 2016 This season, Jamie and Adam try something they've never done before: an implosion caused by a vacuum. Is it possible that a freight train tank car could be crushed after a steam cleaning gone wrong?
S2016 E04
Jan 24, 2016Cooking Chaos Jan 24, 2016 This episode takes on two viral videos. First, is it possible to fire shrimp from an air cannon through a cloud of flour, shower of egg wash, then breadcrumbs before a fireball crisps them into the perfect tempura on a plate? Second, can an underwater explosive charge juice the inside of a piece of fruit or vegetable while leaving the exterior completely undamaged?
S2016 E05
Jan 31, 2016Driven to Destruction Jan 31, 2016 First, Adam sees if you can really lift up a car with nothing but a humble vacuum, before Jamie then tries to flatten a car using nothing but an absolutely massive load of C4!
S2016 E06
Feb 7, 2016Volunteer Special Feb 7, 2016 In their 14 years, the MythBusters have used more than 3,500 human guinea pigs, and in this special, they pay homage to each! First, Jamie and Adam summon up an army of 200 zombies to determine the ultimate weapon when the apocalypse comes. Then, using 120 shopping volunteers, the MythBusters find out the best way to wait in line at the store: Is it the "pick a lane" method or the more modern serpentine?
S2016 E07
Feb 14, 2016Failure Is Not an Option! Feb 14, 2016 In this last revisit, Adam and Jamie attempt to right their wrongs. First they bust out their drifting moves to find out whether drifting is faster than driving -- on dirt! Then they return to the ultimate fan favorite -- what is bulletproof -- and put lighters and fish tanks in the firing line. Finally, the guys test whether it's possible to survive two explosions by standing directly between them.
Season 2017
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S2017 E01
Nov 16, 2017Heads Will Roll Nov 16, 2017 The MythBusters put an exploding airbag to the ultimate test and tackle an epic movie myth using a rocket-powered sword.
S2017 E02
Nov 23, 2017Chimney Cannon Nov 23, 2017 The MythBusters investigate if a burglar can be shot out of a chimney when the fireplace is lit. Then they power up a chainsaw to test if a bullet embedded in a tree will have fatal consequences.
S2017 E03
Nov 30, 2017Earthquake Water Heater Nov 30, 2017 The MythBusters investigate if a water-heater can turn into a destructive torpedo, and reveal the explosive power of flatulence.
S2017 E04
Dec 7, 2017Rock 'n' Roll Road Rage Dec 7, 2017 The MythBusters investigate if a leaping carp could land a killer blow to a water skier. Then they turn up the volume and test if listening to aggressive music leads to more aggressive driving.
S2017 E05
Dec 14, 2017Invisible Assassins Dec 14, 2017 The MythBusters take on Hollywood's greatest invisible assassins with a trio of tall tales of ingenious booby traps.
S2017 E06
Dec 21, 2017Dead Body Double Dec 21, 2017 The MythBusters are tackling two ballistic mysteries. Is a dead body bullet proof? Plus, is a non-Newtonian fluid bomb proof?!