MythBusters 2003
“Failure is always an option.”
What is MythBusters?
MythBusters is a science entertainment television program that premiered on the Discovery Channel in 2003. Created by Peter Rees and produced by Beyond Television Productions in Australia, the series features special effects experts Adam Savage and Jamie Hyneman.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2003
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 272
- Runtime
- 43 minutes
- First aired
- Jan 23, 2003
- Last aired
- Feb 21, 2018
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- US
- Networks
- Discovery, SBS
- Genres
- Documentary
- Updated
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Overview
MythBusters is a science entertainment television program that premiered on the Discovery Channel in 2003. Created by Peter Rees and produced by Beyond Television Productions in Australia, the series features special effects experts Adam Savage and Jamie Hyneman. The hosts utilize elements of the scientific method to test the validity of rumors, myths, movie scenes, adages, internet videos, news stories, and urban legends. The cast performs experiments to determine whether these claims are busted, plausible, or confirmed. The program covers a wide range of topics, including the recreation of historical weapons and the investigation of various old wives' tales. By applying scientific principles and occasionally using explosions, the team examines the truth behind everyday curiosities and popular cultural myths. The series, which also featured Kari Byron and narrator Robert Lee, concluded its run in 2018. Throughout its history, the show remained focused on providing a practical, experimental approach to verifying or debunking the wide array of stories that circulate in the public consciousness.
Should you watch it?
“Special effects experts use the scientific method to test the validity of popular myths and rumors.”
- engaging scientific experiments
- practical special effects demonstrations
- contains explosive content
Watch it if you enjoy seeing real-world myths tested through scientific experimentation.
The series features scientific experiments that occasionally include explosions.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 11 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 Jet-Assisted Chevy Jan 23, 2003
- E2 Biscuit Bazooka Jan 23, 2003
- E3 Poppy-Seed Drug Test Mar 7, 2003
- E4 Exploding Toilet Sep 23, 2003
- E5 Cell Phone Destroys Gas Station Oct 3, 2003
- E6 Barrel of Bricks Oct 10, 2003
- E7 Penny Drop Oct 17, 2003
- E8 Buried Alive Oct 24, 2003
- E9 Lightning Strikes/Tongue Piercing Nov 7, 2003
- E10 Stinky Car Dec 5, 2003
- E11 Alcatraz Escape Dec 12, 2003
Season 2 · 17 episodes
- E1 Explosive Decompression Jan 11, 2004
- E2 Chicken Gun Jan 18, 2004
- E3 Break Step Bridge Jan 25, 2004
- E4 Sinking Titanic Feb 22, 2004
- E5 Buried in Concrete Feb 25, 2004
- E6 Myths Revisited Jun 8, 2004
- E7 Scuba Diver and Car Capers Jul 27, 2004
- E8 Ancient Death Ray Sep 29, 2004
- E9 Elevator of Death, Levitation Machine Oct 6, 2004
- E10 Beat the Radar Detector Oct 13, 2004
- E11 Quicksand Oct 20, 2004
- E12 Exploding Jawbreaker Oct 27, 2004
- E13 Pingpong Rescue Nov 3, 2004
- E14 Boom-Lift Catapult Nov 10, 2004
- E15 Exploding House Nov 16, 2004
- E16 Ming Dynasty Astronaut Dec 5, 2004
- E17 Viewers-Choice/Christmas Special Dec 22, 2004
Season 3 · 20 episodes
- E1 Brown Note Feb 16, 2005
- E2 Salsa Escape Feb 23, 2005
- E3 Exploding Port-a-Potty Mar 2, 2005
- E4 Is Yawning Contagious? Mar 9, 2005
- E5 Cooling a Six-Pack Mar 23, 2005
- E6 Son of a Gun Mar 30, 2005
- E7 Breaking Glass May 18, 2005
- E8 Jet Pack Jun 9, 2005
- E9 Killer Brace Position Jun 22, 2005
- E10 Bullet Proof Water Jul 13, 2005
- E11 Jaws Special Jul 17, 2005
- E12 Border Slingshot Jul 27, 2005
- E13 Killer Tissue Box Aug 3, 2005
- E14 Escape Slide Parachute Aug 10, 2005
- E15 MythBusters Revisited Oct 12, 2005
- E16 Chinese Invasion Alarm Oct 19, 2005
- E17 Confederate Rocket Oct 26, 2005
- E18 Vodka Myths Nov 2, 2005
- E19 Steel Toe-Cap Amputation Nov 9, 2005
- E20 Seasickness - Kill or Cure Nov 16, 2005
Season 4 · 28 episodes
- E1 Paper Crossbow Jan 11, 2006
- E2 Shredded Plane Jan 18, 2006
- E3 Archimedes Death Ray Revisited Jan 25, 2006
- E4 Helium Football Feb 1, 2006
- E5 Franklin's Kite Mar 8, 2006
- E6 Cell Phones on Planes Mar 15, 2006
- E7 Bullets Fired Up Apr 19, 2006
- E8 Myths Re-Opened Apr 26, 2006
- E9 Mind Control May 3, 2006
- E10 Exploding Pants May 10, 2006
- E11 Crimes and Myth-Demeanors (1) Jul 12, 2006
- E12 Steam Cannon Jul 19, 2006
- E13 Whirlpool/Snowplow Jul 26, 2006
- E14 Mentos and Soda Aug 9, 2006
- E15 Shattering Subwoofer Aug 16, 2006
- E16 Crimes and Myth-Demeanors (2) Aug 23, 2006
- E17 Earthquake Machine Aug 30, 2006
- E18 Deadly Straw Sep 6, 2006
- E19 Mega Movie Myths Sep 13, 2006
- E20 Killer Cable Snaps Oct 11, 2006
- E21 Air Cylinder Rocket Oct 18, 2006
- E22 More Myths Revisited Oct 25, 2006
- E23 Exploding Lighter Nov 1, 2006
- E24 Concrete Glider Nov 8, 2006
- E25 Firearms Folklore Nov 29, 2006
- E26 Anti-Gravity Device Dec 6, 2006
- E27 Holiday Special Dec 6, 2006
- E28 22,000-Foot Fall Dec 13, 2006
Season 5 · 25 episodes
- E1 Hindenburg Mystery Jan 10, 2007
- E2 Pirate Special (1) Jan 17, 2007
- E3 Underwater Car Jan 24, 2007
- E4 Speed Cameras Mar 7, 2007
- E5 Dog Myths Mar 14, 2007
- E6 More Myths Reopened Mar 21, 2007
- E7 Voice Flame Extinguisher Apr 11, 2007
- E8 Birds in a Truck Apr 18, 2007
- E9 Walking on Water Apr 25, 2007
- E10 Western Myths May 30, 2007
- E11 Big Rig Myths Jun 6, 2007
- E12 Grenades and Guts Jun 13, 2007
- E13 Snow Special Jun 20, 2007
- E14 Baseball Myths Aug 8, 2007
- E15 Viewers' Special (1) Aug 15, 2007
- E16 Red Flag to a Bull Aug 22, 2007
- E17 Superhero Hour Aug 29, 2007
- E18 Myth Revolution Sep 5, 2007
- E19 Trailblazers Oct 31, 2007
- E20 Exploding Water Heater Nov 7, 2007
- E21 Special Supersized Myths Nov 14, 2007
- E22 Shooting Fish in a Barrel Nov 21, 2007
- E23 Pirates (2) Nov 28, 2007
- E24 Confederate Steam Gun Dec 5, 2007
- E25 Airplane Hour Dec 12, 2007
Frequently asked questions
Who created MythBusters?
The series was created by Peter Rees.
Who are the hosts?
The show is hosted by special effects experts Adam Savage and Jamie Hyneman, along with Robert Lee and Kari Byron.
What is the premise of the show?
Hosts use the scientific method to test the validity of rumors, movie scenes, and Internet videos.
How many seasons were produced?
The series consists of 15 seasons.
Where was the show produced?
It was produced by Beyond Television Productions in Australia.