MythBusters

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31 episodes 17 seasons

These episodes were broadcast outside of the MythBusters' regular timeslot or were re-cuts of previous episodes.

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S00E01 Aired April 26, 2008

MythBusters Young Scientists Special

A Science Channel Special: Four finalists head to San Francisco to conduct experiments with the cast of ``MythBusters.''

S00E02 Aired November 20, 2008

Common Car Myths Special

Adam and Jamie fuel up a couple of SUVs to find out which is more efficient driving with the windows open or the air conditioner on. Next Kari, Tori & Grant try to find the smooth driving on rough roads. Then, can you stop a car by throwing it into reverse? Meanwhile, Adam and Jamie try to sort out several car related myths including using a car as cover in a gunfight and get their hands on their very own Mythbusters Cadillac. Finally, the team tackles the question, what is more dangerous, driving drunk or driving while talking on a cell phone.

S00E03 Aired October 06, 2010

Buster's Cut: Unarmed and Unharmed

Previously aired episode Re-edited and remastered with behind the scenes tidbits: Adam and Jamie test an old gun-slinging story; Grant, Tory and Jessi test another myth from the movie ``Speed.''

S00E04 Aired October 13, 2010

Buster's Cut: Phone Book Friction

Previously aired episode Re-edited and remastered with behind the scenes tidbits: Never before seen footage and learn insider info from the set as Adam and Jamie dial in on a phone book fable, while Kari, Grant and Tory test a fishy tale of Hollywood pyrotechnics.

S00E05 Aired October 20, 2010

Buster's Cut: Duct Tape Hour 1

Previously aired episode Re-edited and remastered with behind the scenes tidbits: Watch never before seen footage and learn insider info from the set as Adam and Jamie create a sailboat made entirely from duct tape while Kari, Grant and Tory fire off a few duct tape cannons.

S00E06 Aired October 27, 2010

Buster's Cut: Curving Bullets

Myths tested: This is an edited rerun of episode 123 (Curving Bullets) originally aired June 10, 2009. It features never before seen footage and behind the scenes info (dubbed "Buster's Cut").

S00E07 Aired November 14, 2010

Buster's Cut: Spy Car Escape

Previously aired episode Re-edited and remastered with behind the scenes tidbits: Adam and Jamie experiment with different ways to lose a tail in a car chase, as Kari, Grant and Tory explore whether an object fired backward from a vehicle moving forward will simply will fall to the ground.

S00E08 Aired March 06, 2016

Duct Tape: The Return

Building a duct tape trebuchet, and saving Busters life with duct tape.

S00E09 Aired June 17, 2017

Duct Tape Power Hour

Adam and Jamie turn back the clock to their first ever duct tape episode. Includes answers to viewers’ questions and behind-the-scenes insights from our legends of popular science.

S00E10 Aired June 17, 2017

Return to Duct Tape Island

Adam and Jamie return to the adventures on “Duct Tape Island”, using only the tape to survive and provide a means of rescue. Includes all new outtakes from the original show and the answers to a veritable sea of fan mail.

S00E11 Aired June 16, 2010

Top 25 Moments

On this clip show episode of MythBusters, Adam, Jamie, Kari, Tory and Grant get all nostalgic with a look back at their top 25 most celebrated MythBusters moments.

S00E12 Aired June 23, 2010

Car Conundrum

MythBusters is back with a re-conditioned, re-mastered episode featuring three of our most popular car conundrum myths of all time!

S00E13 Aired June 30, 2010

Buster's Cut: Alcohol Myths

Myths about alcohol are challenged in this special "Buster's Cut" edition, we'll see if "beer goggles" are real, test some sobering up myths, and rebuild an ancient war machine, the Hwacha.

S00E14 Aired July 07, 2010

Buster's Cut: Duct Tape Hour 2

On this "Buster's Cut" the team will build a giant duct tape bridge and pit car against duct tape with surprising results.

S00E15 Aired July 14, 2010

Buster's Cut: Knock Your Socks Off

This "Buster's Cut" will literally knock your socks off and test an age-old physics theory for the first time in history.

S00E16 Aired July 21, 2010

Buster's Cut: Viewer Special Threequel

From bamboo torture to exploding bathtubs, the team puts viewer suggestions to the test on this "Buster's Cut" edition of the show.

S00E17 Aired July 28, 2010

Buster's Cut: Bottle Bash

A Bar fight story is put to the test; a historical mystery involving ballistic material is probed.

S00E18 Aired November 07, 2017

Bonus Myth: Action Movie Scene Simulation

MythBusters is back! Between a new dynamic duo, a state-of-the-art headquarters and an extremely explosive menu, this season will be jam packed with mythical mayhem.

S00E19 Aired December 23, 2017

Mini-Myth: Christmas with a Bang

The MythBusters investigate if explosives can cut down and trim a Christmas tree without blowing it apart.

S00E20 Aired December 23, 2017

Mini-Myth: Decorate in a Dash

The MythBusters reveal how to decorate an entire Christmas tree in under five seconds using an air mortar and leaf blower.

S00E21 Aired December 23, 2017

Mini-Myth: Light 'Em Up

The MythBusters take on the tradition of lighting a Christmas tree, but decide to add some explosive excitement to the ceremony.

S00E22 Aired December 23, 2017

Mini-Myth: Night Before MythBusters Christmas

The MythBusters put a spin on the classic tale and read from their new book, "The Night Before MythBusters Christmas.

S00E23 Aired December 23, 2017

Mini-Myth: Rudolph's Red Nose

The MythBusters tackle the age old myth: if Rudolph's red nose is powerful enough to light the way for Santa's sleigh.

S00E24 Aired December 23, 2017

Mini-Myth: Twelve High Speeds of Christmas

The MythBusters tackle twelve of the ultimate explosive and fiery hijinks for the holidays.

S00E25 Aired December 29, 2017

Mini-Myth: Champagne Rocket Bottle

The MythBusters reveal if an abundance of CO2 in a champagne bottle can turn the cork into a rocket.

S00E26 Aired December 29, 2017

Mini-Myth: Drunken Desserts

The MythBusters reveal if eating alcohol-infused desserts can push a person over the DUI limit.

S00E27 Aired December 29, 2017

Mini-Myth: Falling Icicle

The MythBusters test if a large icicle falling from a two-story building can pierce the roof of a car.

S00E28 Aired December 29, 2017

Mini-Myth: Frozen Vodka

The MythBusters bust open a legendary myth: if vodka is truly impossible to freeze.

S00E29 Aired December 29, 2017

Mini-Myth: Fruitcake

The MythBusters investigate if a fruitcake or a brick is harder and which can cause the most damage.

S00E30 Aired December 29, 2017

Mini-Myth: Snowball Slaughter

The MythBusters take a snowball fight to the extreme and test how much Buster can take when shot with snowballs from a potato gun.

S00E31 Aired January 05, 2011

Demolition Derby: Hollywood Havoc

Car and Movie Myths From Previous Episodes