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MythBusters

MythBusters

Failure is always an option.

2003Ended16 Seasons272 Episodes7.8TMDB
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MythBusters 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.

Created by: Peter Rees

Season 5 Episodes

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Episode 1: Hindenburg 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."

Episode 2: Pirate 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?

Episode 3: Underwater 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?

Episode 4: Speed Cameras

Mar 7, 2007 · 1h

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?

Episode 5: Dog Myths

Mar 14, 2007 · 1h

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?

Episode 6: More 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."

Episode 7: Voice Flame Extinguisher

Apr 11, 2007 · 1h

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.

Episode 8: Birds in a Truck

Apr 18, 2007

If birds in a truck take flight do they lighten the load? Grant, Tory and Kari investigate if a photo found on the Net showing a speedboat impaled on a channel marker, almost neatly split in half, is real.

Episode 9: Walking on Water

Apr 25, 2007 · 1h

Can ninjas run on water as movies like Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon would have us believe? Kari, Tory and Grant try to find out if a ninja could really stop a samurai sword with his bare hands?

Episode 10: Western Myths

May 30, 2007

Adam and Jamie saddle up for some Western myths. Kari, Tory and Grant test the modern marvel of airbags. You've got it all: past and present; horses and cars; guns and explosions.

Episode 11: Big Rig Myths

Jun 6, 2007 · 1h

In "Exploding Tire of Death," Adam and Jamie try to find out if an exploding truck tire can kill. Meanwhile, Kari, Tory and Grant investigate another fuel efficiency fable.

Episode 13: Snow Special

Jun 20, 2007 · 1h

Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow! It's all about pure powder and the MythBusters team is ready to tear up those classic movie myths on everything snow.

Episode 14: Baseball Myths

Aug 8, 2007

Can filling a baseball bat with cork inject more spring into your swing? Does wearing black under the eyes really reduce glare? Is it possible to hit a ball so hard that the cover flies off it?

Episode 15: Viewers' Special (1)

Aug 15, 2007

Can you sneeze with your eyes open? And if you do will your eyeballs pop out of their sockets? Can you stop a speeding car by putting it into reverse? Could a tennis ball with a hole cut in it pick a lock?

Episode 16: Red Flag to a Bull

Aug 22, 2007

Does the color red drive a bull toward psychopathy? The team tests the saying: 'bull in a china shop.' And. if someone put their gun in the stove and turned it on would the results be lethal?

Episode 17: Superhero Hour

Aug 29, 2007 · 1h

The MythBusters are wearing their underpants on the outside. And why? Because this is Superhero Hour! The MythBusters test the Batmobile's 90-degree turn, the grappling hook, and ring punch.

Episode 18: Myth Revolution

Sep 5, 2007

In RFID Tags, Kari, Tory and Grant are putting the latest RFID conspiracy theorists to the test. Meanwhile Adam and Jamie are testing a myth about weapons.

Episode 19: Trailblazers

Oct 31, 2007

Adam and Jamie get on the trail of some flammable Hollywood fables (i.e. firing a bullet at a gas tank) while Kari, Grant and Tory see if a defibrilator will burn up an underwire bra.

Episode 20: Exploding Water Heater

Nov 7, 2007

Can an ordinary water heater build up so much pressure that it rockets through the roof and into the atmosphere? Meanwhile, Tory, Grant, and Kari try on some all-American myths about blue jeans.

Episode 21: Special Supersized Myths

Nov 14, 2007 · 1h 34m

In this supersized special, the MythBusters take on new great white shark myths, ramp up classic myths about jet taxis and rocket cars, and try to waterski behind a cruise ship.

Episode 22: Shooting Fish in a Barrel

Nov 21, 2007

The MythBusters test the truth behind some time-honored sayings and conventional wisdom. Is shooting fish in a barrel really as easy as the proverb says? Are elephants scared of mice? What is the most effective cure for pain caused by hot chili peppers?

Episode 23: Pirates (2)

Nov 28, 2007

Is it possible to survive an overturned boat by breathing the trapped air? Can you escape being buried up to your neck in sand? If no ammo was available, could pirates use cutlery, glass and nails?

Episode 24: Confederate Steam Gun

Dec 5, 2007

Jamie and Adam take on a steam-powered machine gun rumored to fire 400 rounds a minute at a 300-yard range. Kari, Grant, and Tory use their lying skills to test ways to beat a lie detector.

Episode 25: Airplane Hour

Dec 12, 2007 · 1h

Jamie and Adam take wing to test if a person with no flight training can safely land an airplane. Tory, Grant, and Kari jump on some Hollywood-inspired skydiving myths.

Season 5 FAQ

Quick answers about this season's release timeline and episode lineup.

When did MythBusters Season 5 premiere?

MythBusters Season 5 premiered on January 10, 2007.

How many episodes are in MythBusters Season 5?

MythBusters Season 5 has 25 episodes.

What is the first episode of MythBusters Season 5?

The season opens with Season 5 Episode 1, "Hindenburg Mystery". It aired on January 10, 2007.

Go to Season 5 Episode 1

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