MythBusters
TVPG
Documentary
Science
Hosts use scientific methods to test the validity of popular myths, urban legends, and movie scenes.
Cast & Crew
Upcoming TV Airings
The airings below are based on a generic national schedule. Times and dates can vary by TV provider.
Thursday, March 26
MacGyver Myths
Season 5 • Episode 31
A tribute to "MacGyver;" the team makes an explosive with a gram of sodium and water.
Thursday, March 26
Red Rag to a Bull
Season 5 • Episode 17
Testing a tale, if you have to cross a field with a bull, the last thing you want to do is wear red.
Thursday, March 26
Myth Evolution
Season 7 • Episode 18
The team takes five fan favorites and focuses on a new facet for each.
Thursday, March 26
Moonshine Myths
Season 15 • Episode 2
Testing an exploding still; using "hooch" to fuel an unmodified car.
Thursday, March 26
Indy Car Special
Season 14 • Episode 4
The Mythbusters go to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway to test racing myths.
Thursday, March 26
Supernatural Shooters
Season 18 • Episode 5
Adam and Jamie investigate the ability of hit men to take down a target.
Saturday, March 28
End With a Bang
Season 6 • Episode 12
The team joins forces, placing popular sayings under the microscope.
Saturday, March 28
Water Stun Gun
Season 6 • Episode 6
Adam and Jamie try to turn a conventional electric stun gun into a water-powered electric stun gun.
Saturday, March 28
Baseball Myths
Season 5 • Episode 15
Famous baseball myths.
Saturday, March 28
Big Rig Myths
Season 5 • Episode 12
Adam and Jamie test how dangerous an exploding truck tire can be.
Saturday, March 28
Western Myths
Season 5 • Episode 11
Western myths; airbags.
Saturday, March 28
Walking on Water
Season 5 • Episode 10
Jamie and Adam investigate a viral video that's already had almost 8 million hits.
Saturday, March 28
Pirates 2!
Season 5 • Episode 23
Two "Pirates of the Caribbean" movie-inspired myths.
Sunday, March 29
Viewer Special Threequel
Season 6 • Episode 13
The team tests four myths; they find out whether drinking alcohol can help to avoid hypothermia.
Sunday, March 29
Motorcycle Flip
Season 6 • Episode 10
Adam and Jamie test an Indiana Jones myth; Kari, Grant and Tori try to break out of prison.
Sunday, March 29
Alcohol Myths
Season 6 • Episode 9
The team applies science to the theory that the more they drink, the more attracted they will be.
Saturday, April 4
Fright Night
Season 13 • Episode 4
Adam and Jamie see if certain sound frequencies can convince people of paranormal activity.
Saturday, April 4
Titanic Survival
Season 13 • Episode 1
Adam and Jamie to try to answer the question, did Jack (from "Titanic") needlessly die?
Saturday, April 4
Food Fables
Season 13 • Episode 7
Celebrity chef Alton Brown helps the team discover inventive ways to cook a meal.
Sunday, April 5
Mini Myth Medley
Season 13 • Episode 5
Viewer requested myths include an underwater bike ride and the potty dance.
Sunday, April 5
Trench Torpedo
Season 13 • Episode 2
The boys test whether a trench corner can slow down a shockwave and save a soldier.
Sunday, April 5
Motorcycle Water Ski
Season 14 • Episode 6
Testing if a motorcycle can travel across water at high speeds; a parachute.
Wednesday, April 8
Flights of Fantasy
Season 18 • Episode 2
Adam and Jamie tackle two flights of fantasy in this aviation extravaganza.
Wednesday, April 8
Supernatural Shooters
Season 18 • Episode 5
Adam and Jamie investigate the ability of hit men to take down a target.
Wednesday, April 8
Star Wars: The Myths Strike Back
Season 18 • Episode 8
Jamie and Adam take on the science of the "Star Wars" universe.
Wednesday, April 8
Dangerous Driving
Season 18 • Episode 4
Adam and Jamie test whether or not hands-free driving is a safe way to make a call.
Wednesday, April 8
Transformers
Season 17 • Episode 5
Adam and Jamie attempt the mechanical metamorphosis of a car becoming a motorcycle.
Wednesday, April 8
Video Games Special
Season 17 • Episode 4
Adam and Jamie challenge the science of virtual worlds from video games.
Thursday, April 9
Video Games Special
Season 17 • Episode 4
Adam and Jamie challenge the science of virtual worlds from video games.
Thursday, April 9
Underwater Car
Season 5 • Episode 4
Adam and Jamie try to escape a car submerged in water.
Thursday, April 9
Red Rag to a Bull
Season 5 • Episode 17
Testing a tale, if you have to cross a field with a bull, the last thing you want to do is wear red.
Thursday, April 9
YouTube Special
Season 7 • Episode 4
The team tests YouTube myths; giant ball of Legos; the explosive power of match heads.
Thursday, April 9
Video Games Special
Season 17 • Episode 4
Adam and Jamie challenge the science of virtual worlds from video games.
Thursday, April 9
Car Chase Chaos; Animal Antics
Season 15 • Episode 4
Testing a range of car chase clichés; the team tests some deterrents to drive away wild animals.
Thursday, April 9
Hollywood Car Crash Cliches
Season 15 • Episode 3
Hollywood crash clichés; driving through glass; plowing throw traffic; firing an RPG at an SUV.
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