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MythBusters

Two inventive special‑effects experts turn their workshop into a laboratory, using real experiments to prove or bust popular myths before they explode in the public imagination.

Released
2003
Rated
TV-PG
Seasons
16 seasons
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MythBusters is a science entertainment television program created and produced by Australia

Seasons & Episodes

Season 118 episodes · premiered Jan 23, 2003

Season 217 episodes · premiered Jan 11, 2004

Season 324 episodes · premiered Feb 16, 2005

Season 428 episodes · premiered Jan 11, 2006

Season 525 episodes · premiered Jan 10, 2007

Season 621 episodes · premiered Jan 16, 2008

Season 724 episodes · premiered Apr 8, 2009

Season 824 episodes · premiered Jan 4, 2010

Season 922 episodes · premiered Apr 6, 2011

Season 1021 episodes · premiered Mar 25, 2012

Season 1111 episodes · premiered May 1, 2013

Season 1215 episodes · premiered Jan 4, 2014

Season 1314 episodes · premiered Jan 10, 2015

Season 1411 episodes · premiered Jan 2, 2016

Season 1513 episodes · premiered Nov 15, 2017

Season 168 episodes · premiered Jan 3, 2018

  1. 16.01Fire Arrow vs. Gas TankJan 3, 2018Rate

    The MythBusters test whether a flaming arrow shot into a car's gas tank will cause an explosion and examine the danger level of a tribal initiation ritual that appears deadly.

  2. 16.02Pane In The GlassJan 10, 2018Rate

    The MythBusters investigate whether sound can shatter glass as depicted in movies and test methods to prevent tears while chopping onions.

  3. 16.03Wild Wild WestJan 17, 2018Rate

    In this episode, the MythBusters explore several myths with a Wild West theme, testing their validity through experiments and reenactments.

  4. 16.04Spike In The RoadJan 24, 2018Rate

    The MythBusters explore methods to evade police road spikes using creative engineering and stunt driving techniques. They also test whether a powerful water fountain is capable of lifting and suspending a person in the air.

  5. 16.05Dynamite DepositJan 31, 2018Rate

    The MythBusters continue their series of myth-busting experiments, employing their characteristic blend of humor, science, and explosive tests to investigate and debunk popular myths.

  6. 16.06Backseat Getaway DriverFeb 7, 2018Rate

    This episode features the MythBusters investigating two myths: whether a fugitive can outrun the law by driving from the back seat, and if it's possible to knock someone over with a feather.

  7. 16.07Electrified EscapeFeb 14, 2018Rate

    In a burning car that has crashed into a power pole, it is possible to escape without getting electrocuted if the power is quickly shut off by utility companies or if the car's metal frame is not directly in contact with live wires. As for a pedestrian facing an oncoming car, it is generally safer to stay still rather than jump, as jumping increases the risk of injury from the impact or from landing.

  8. 16.08Dropping a BombFeb 21, 2018Rate

    No, dropping molten salt into a toilet would not unblock it and would likely cause serious damage to the plumbing and surrounding area. In a real-world video game obstacle course, whether third-person or first-person perspective is better depends on the design goals, with third-person often offering better environmental awareness and first-person typically providing a more immersive experience.

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