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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.
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Episodes

  1. S4 E1 - Confederate Rocket
    October 25, 2005
    44min
    TV-PG
    Adam and Jamie investigate the Civil War myth of a Confederate Army long-range missile, rumored to have been launched from Richmond, Virginia, and aimed at The White House over 100 miles away.
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  2. S4 E2 - Vodka Myths
    November 1, 2005
    43min
    TV-PG
    Adam, Jamie and the crew investigate a myth of tractor-trailers fusing together upon impact, trapping a car between them. Then Kari leads experiments on vodka legends pertaining to personal hygiene, starring Adam's smelly feet.
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  3. S4 E3 - Steel Toe Amputation
    November 8, 2005
    41min
    13+
    Adam and Jamie test steel toe boots to find out if a toe amputation myth has any footing. Then Tory, Grant and Kari build a soda bottle rocket pack and explore Newton's third law -- every action has an equal and opposite reaction.
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  4. S4 E4 - Seasickness - Kill or Cure
    November 15, 2005
    44min
    TV-PG
    Adam and Jamie hit the road to test the fuel efficiency of driving with the tailgate down on a truck. Then the whole team takes on the challenge of seasickness remedies and the life-saving myth of shoving a finger into a shotgun.
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  5. S4 E5 - Paper Crossbow
    January 10, 2006
    44min
    TV-PG
    Adam and Jamie explore a prison myth and try to make a deadly weapon with only newspaper and underwear. Then Grant, Kari and Tory hit the bottle to investigate more vodka myths.
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  6. S4 E6 - Shredded Plane
    January 17, 2006
    44min
    TV-PG
    Adam and Jamie investigate the cause of a shredded airplane while Grant, Tory and Kari test their survival skills trying to start a fire without matches.
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  7. S4 E7 - Archimedes Death Ray
    January 24, 2006
    44min
    TV-PG
    Fans get a chance to shine in a challenge with the MythBusters to retest the Archimedes death ray, a giant mirror that harnessed the sun's energy to start a fire on invading ships.
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  8. S4 E8 - Helium Football
    January 31, 2006
    44min
    TV-PG
    Adam and Jamie test a myth that helium-filled footballs fly farther and hang longer than regulation balls, while Grant, Tory and Kari investigate if teeth are strong enough to withstand the force of a bullet.
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  9. S4 E9 - Franklin's Kite
    March 7, 2006
    44min
    TV-PG
    The team investigates electricity and flying a kite, following Ben Franklin's specifications, while Adam and Jamie tastefully test the two most requested flatulent myths.
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  10. S4 E10 - Cellphones on Planes
    March 14, 2006
    44min
    TV-PG
    Adam and Jamie find out if a raft filled with helium can fly and end up with a raft the size of a parade float. Meanwhile, Grant, Tory and Kari tackle the theory that a cellphone can interfere with the instruments on an airplane.
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  11. S4 E11 - Bullets Fired Up
    April 18, 2006
    44min
    TV-PG
    Adam and Jamie investigate whether a celebratory gunshot into the air could kill someone when the bullet falls back to earth. Meanwhile, Grant, Tory and Kari hit the bottle for another round of vodka testing.
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  12. S4 E12 - Myths Reopened
    April 25, 2006
    44min
    TV-PG
    Adam and Jamie take a second look at the water depth needed to survive a gunshot and then try a Confederate rocket fueled with salami this time around. Meanwhile, Tory, Grant and Kari take another aim at the Robin Hood arrow myth.
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  13. S4 E13 - Mind Control
    May 2, 2006
    44min
    TV-PG
    Adam and Jamie cook up a DIY nightmare as they mix paint and dynamite for a home improvement myth, while Grant, Tory and Kari find out if it's possible to manipulate someone's mind remotely. The mission is to remove Jamie's beret.
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  14. S4 E14 - Exploding Pants
    May 16, 2006
    44min
    TV-PG
    Adam and Jamie investigate the theory that gas and car companies conspire to deliberately make cars that guzzle fuel. Meanwhile, Tory, Grant and Kari look into the myth of the spontaneous combustion of farmers' trousers.
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  15. S4 E15 - Steam Cannon
    July 18, 2006
    44min
    TV-PG
    Adam and Jamie take a page from the Archimedes weapons manual and build the mother of all steam cannons, then they take on Adam's mom in a cereal nutrition challenge.
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  16. S4 E16 - Killer Whirlpool
    July 25, 2006
    44min
    TV-PG
    With a little help from the Coast Guard, Adam and Jamie investigate the maritime myth of whirlpools powerful enough to swallow entire ships. Meanwhile, Grant, Tory and Kari find out if a snowplow can blow a car off the road.
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  17. S4 E17 - Crimes and Myth-demeanors 1
    July 11, 2006
    41min
    TV-PG
    From climbing through air ducts and infrared laser beams to cracking a safe with a stethoscope, the MythBusters team puts movie myths to the test and separates fact from fiction.
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  18. S4 E18 - Crimes and Myth-demeanors 2
    August 22, 2006
    44min
    TV-PG
    Adam, Jamie and the team test the latest in security technology, from thermal sensors to fingerprint scanners. Then the guys move on to something more explosive as they take safe-cracking to the next level.
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  19. S4 E19 - Shattering Subwoofer
    August 15, 2006
    44min
    TV-PG
    Adam and Jamie pump up the bass to find out if a stereo can be loud enough to destroy a car, while Grant, Tory and Kari test the theory that you get a smoother ride by driving faster over a rough road.
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  20. S4 E20 - Deadly Straw
    September 5, 2006
    44min
    TV-PG
    Adam and Jamie find out if hurricane winds can get strong enough to blow a piece of straw through a tree trunk or the feathers off a chicken. Meanwhile, Grant, Tory and Kari use a polygraph to find out if plants have feelings.
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  21. S4 E21 - Earthquake Machine
    August 29, 2006
    44min
    TV-PG
    Adam and Jamie build an earthquake machine following the method of Nikola Tesla and test it out on both a building and a bridge. Meanwhile, Grant, Tory and Kari investigate the story of a lava lamp exploding on top of a stove.
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  22. S4 E22 - Diet Coke and Mentos
    August 8, 2006
    44min
    TV-PG
    Adam and Jamie explore the fizzy myths of combining soda and candy to find the perfect cocktail for an explosive result. Then, Kari, Grant and Tory investigate a myth that a stamp on a helicopter rotor blade can cause a tailspin.
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  23. S4 E23 - Killer Cable Snaps
    October 10, 2006
    44min
    TV-PG
    Adam and Jamie explore the theory that if a high-tension cable snaps it can slice a person in two. Then, Grant, Tory and Kari investigate the myth that ancient pottery contains sounds from the past that can be heard today.
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  24. S4 E24 - Concrete Glider
    November 7, 2006
    44min
    TV-PG
    Adam and Jamie delve into aerodynamics and construction in a competition to build a glider from concrete. Meanwhile, Grant, Tory and Kari find out just how dangerous it is to stand too close to the edge of a train platform.
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  25. S4 E25 - Air Cylinder Rocket
    October 17, 2006
    44min
    TV-PG
    Adam and Jamie find out if a compressed-air cylinder with a cracked valve can blast through a cinderblock wall. Meanwhile, Grant, Tory and Kari have a blast exploring if it's possible to get an engine running with gunpowder.
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Audio languages
English
Subtitles
English [CC]
Directors
Alice DallowLauren Gray WilliamsTabitha LentleSteve ChristiansenPeter ReesAndrew FarrellBrian LeckeyRob HammersleyEric Haven
Producers
Linda Wolkovitch
Starring
Adam SavageJamie Hyneman
Studio
Discovery Channel
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