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Mythbusters

Two special effects experts with over 30 years of experience set out to methodically bust three urban legends in each episode. They test theories to prove or disprove what is real and what is truly urban myth.
IMDb 8.3200324 episodes
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Episodes

  1. S7 E1 - Demolition Derby Special
    April 7, 2009
    1 h 27 min
    TV-PG
    Adam and Jamie test the physics behind an iconic motor movie. Then, they are determined to find answer behind how a compact car was sandwiched between two trucks. Later, they discover the truth behind a popular car commercial.
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  2. S7 E2 - Alaska Special 2
    April 14, 2009
    44min
    TV-PG
    In Alaska, the team recreates Pykrete, a composite material known for being bullet proof and tougher than concrete. They put their heads together to discover whether or not its defensive properties are in fact a myth.
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  3. S7 E3 - Banana Slip, Double Dip
    June 2, 2009
    44min
    TV-PG
    In this episode of Mythbusters, it's double the trouble as Adam and Jamie take on not one but two classic comedy myths. Meanwhile Kari, Grant, and Tory test if you can make homemade diamonds and get the biggest bang in Mythbuster history.
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  4. S7 E4 - YouTube Special
    April 28, 2009
    44min
    TV-PG
    On this all-viral episode, the team puts the most requested YouTube myths to the test, sizing up a web-hit about a giant ball of Legos and discover the explosive power of match heads.
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  5. S7 E5 - Swimming in Syrup
    May 5, 2009
    44min
    TV-PG
    On this extra-sticky episode of MythBusters, we put a classic physics "thought-problem" to the test and then take on two "magic bullet" myths -- one from television, and the other from an American frontier legend.
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  6. S7 E6 - Exploding Bumper
    May 13, 2009
    43min
    TV-PG
    Adam and Jamie lurch from one small disaster to another as they find a myth that tests their skills, and ends with a spectacle that graphically proves that you have every reason to be very, very afraid of your hatchback.
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  7. S7 E7 - Seesaw Saga
    May 19, 2009
    44min
    TV-PG
    The team works together to design, build and test out a giant seesaw. As the plan is in action, they are determined to tackle this massive and improbable myth.
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  8. S7 E8 - Thermite vs. Ice
    May 26, 2009
    44min
    TV-PG
    Adam and Jamie reveal the exciting reaction that happens as they experiment with Thermite. Then. Kari, Tory and Grant put their stereo's bass to the test and Adam and Jamie return to demonstrate the heat behind a powerful handgun.
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  9. S7 E9 - Prison Escape
    June 2, 2009
    44min
    TV-PG
    The crew is challenged when they set out to determine whether a person can survive car stunts performed in action movies, then they try and solve more outlandish jailbreak myths.
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  10. S7 E10 - Curving Bullets
    June 9, 2009
    44min
    TV-PG
    Adam and Jamie are challenged when they try to create a shock wave with glass shattering capabilities. Then Adam creates a sonic boom and Kari, Grant and Tory attempt to bend bullets.
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  11. S7 E11 - Car vs. Rain
    June 16, 2009
    43min
    TV-PG
    Adam and Jamie take on the classic urban myth about driving in the rain that says if you're out for a spin in your convertible and it starts raining you can stay dry by simply driving faster.
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  12. S7 E12 - Knock Your Socks Off
    October 6, 2009
    44min
    TV-PG
    Adam and Jamie experiment with the Bullet Dropped vs. Bullet Fire Theory. Then Kari, Grant and Tory put a test dummy in a boxing ring to see if they can knock its socks off, and the team comes together to play with explosives.
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  13. S7 E13 - Duct Tape Hour
    October 13, 2009
    44min
    TV-PG
    The team explores the capabilities of duct tape, from lifting a car to repairing boats. Kari, Grant and Tory experiment with ballistics and joins the forces between duct tape and PVC cement.
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  14. S7 E14 - Dirty vs. Clean Car
    October 20, 2009
    43min
    TV-14
    Adam and Jamie get down and dirty with the myth that a muddy motorcar gets better gas mileage than it's clean cousin. Later, the team is hitting the sauce and comparing hangovers to test an age old adage about beer and liquor.
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  15. S7 E15 - Greased Lightening
    October 27, 2009
    44min
    TV-PG
    Adam and Jamie are determined to create potential kitchen catastrophes by replicating a 30-foot fireball. Then, Kari, Tory and Grant wire a C4 to determine whether it can cause major damage to a convince store's microwave.
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  16. S7 E16 - Hurricane Windows
    November 3, 2009
    44min
    TV-PG
    Adam and Jamie attempt to determine whether having windows opened or closed is key to survival during a hurricane. Meanwhile, Kari, Grant and Tory experiment with liquid nitrogen and investigate the myth behind "Frozen Tree".
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  17. S7 E17 - Crash and Burn
    November 10, 2009
    44min
    TV-PG
    Adam and Jamie test a classic myth that's been around in tinsel-town since the motorcar was invented: does an out-of-control car really crash and burn every time? Kari, Tory and Grant test a story about the first rocketeer.
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  18. S7 E18 - Myth Evolution
    September 4, 2007
    44min
    TV-PG
    Adam and Jamie experiment with water heaters in the household. Then, they hold on for dear life and test out whether one could survive holding on to a moving car. Later, they discover whether or not a car can be split in half.
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  19. S7 E19 - Dumpster Diving
    November 24, 2009
    44min
    TV-PG
    Adam and Jamie test whether diving into a dumpster is a valid way to get off a roof quickly. Meanwhile Kari, Grant and Tory take on an deep-sea diving myth.
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  20. S7 E20 - Antacid Jail Break
    December 1, 2009
    43min
    TV-PG
    The team explores how prisoners use antacid tablets as explosion. Then, Grant, Jessi and Tory discover how modern day smugglers successfully cross borders in dark, remote locations.
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  21. S7 E21 - Unarmed and Unharmed
    December 8, 2009
    43min
    TV-PG
    Adam and Jamie return to the old wild west for a quick draw gun-slinging story. Then, Grant, Tory and Jessi attempt to recreate the iconic scene from the movie Speed.
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  22. S7 E22 - Hidden Nasties
    December 15, 2009
    43min
    TV-PG
    Adam and Jamie turn dirt detectives to get to the bottom of two frighteningly filthy myths, while Tory, Grant and Jessi head to a lake to debunk a famous maniac movie myth.
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  23. S7 E23 - Mini Myth Mayhem
    December 27, 2009
    42min
    TV-PG
    The duo engrave a coconut and attempt to send it through the mail. Then, they attempt to light a match with a bullet. Later, they try and debunk the myth of ways that induce bed-wetting and the rest of the team makes earwax.
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  24. S7 E24 - Boomerang Bullet
    January 3, 2010
    44min
    TV-PG
    Grant, Tory and Jessi test the elastic properties of real trees as they were used to catapult diseased bodies during medieval Europe. Then, they confirm if a bullet can bounce off three steel surfaces and injure the enemy.
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Audio languages
EnglishEnglish Dialogue Boost: MediumEnglish Dialogue Boost: High
Subtitles
English [CC]
Directors
Alice DallowLauren Gray WilliamsTabitha LentleSteve ChristiansenPeter ReesAndrew FarrellBrian LeckeyRob HammersleyEric Haven
Producers
Linda Wolkovitch
Starring
Jamie HynemanKari ByronTory Belleci
Studio
Discovery Channel
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