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.
Saturday, April 25
Ninjas 2
Season 6 • Episode 8
Adam and Jamie test ninja myths; they try to determine whether the one-inch punch really works.
Saturday, April 25
Blind Driving
Season 6 • Episode 7
The team tests four myths.
Saturday, April 25
NASA Moon Landing
Season 6 • Episode 3
The team tests if NASA really did land on the Moon.
Sunday, April 26
Phone Book Friction
Season 6 • Episode 5
Adam and Jamie take a fan mail film and use it to dial in on a phone book fable.
Sunday, April 26
Viral Hour
Season 6 • Episode 4
The team examines internet viral videos; they try to find out if people truly believe what they see.
Sunday, April 26
Exploding Steak
Season 6 • Episode 2
Jamie and Adam see whether tough steak can be demolished using explosives.
Thursday, April 30
Greased Lightning
Season 7 • Episode 15
Testing myths involving grease fires and water; the build team tries to blow up C4 in a microwave.
Thursday, April 30
The Busters of the Lost Myths
Season 17 • Episode 2
Testing the hijinks from the "Indiana Jones" franchise.
Thursday, April 30
Star Wars: Revenge of the Myth
Season 15 • Episode 1
Swinging Luke and Leia across a chasm with a grappling hook; surviving in a tauntaun's belly.
Thursday, April 30
Exploding Bumper
Season 7 • Episode 6
The teams test two myths of locomotion.
Thursday, April 30
Duct Tape Hour
Season 7 • Episode 13
The team rolls out the sticky carpet for the most versatile implement in the toolbox, duct tape.
Thursday, April 30
Supersonic Ping Pong; Ice Cannon
Season 15 • Episode 8
Supersonic ping pong; lighting a frozen fuse on an ice cannon.
Friday, May 1
Star Wars: The Myths Strike Back
Season 18 • Episode 8
Jamie and Adam take on the science of the "Star Wars" universe.
Friday, May 1
Flights of Fantasy
Season 18 • Episode 2
Adam and Jamie tackle two flights of fantasy in this aviation extravaganza.
Friday, May 1
NASA Moon Landing
Season 6 • Episode 3
The team tests if NASA really did land on the Moon.
Saturday, May 2
The Simpsons Special
Season 17 • Episode 1
Adam and Jamie, along with Al Jean, the executive producer of "The Simpsons."
Saturday, May 2
The A-Team Special
Season 17 • Episode 3
The team find out whether it's possible to build a working cannon using materials in a barn.
Saturday, May 2
The Busters of the Lost Myths
Season 17 • Episode 2
Testing the hijinks from the "Indiana Jones" franchise.
Saturday, May 2
Accidental Ammo
Season 18 • Episode 3
Ballistic backyard bedlam; glass guillotine; accidental ammunition.
Saturday, May 2
Supernatural Shooters
Season 18 • Episode 5
Adam and Jamie investigate the ability of hit men to take down a target.
Sunday, May 3
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.
Sunday, May 3
Superhero Hour
Season 5 • Episode 18
The team tests the grappling hook, the phantom ring punch and the phone booth change.
Sunday, May 3
San Francisco Drift
Season 17 • Episode 6
Adam and Jamie investigate whether oversteering increases agility.
Thursday, May 7
Flights of Fantasy
Season 18 • Episode 2
Adam and Jamie tackle two flights of fantasy in this aviation extravaganza.
Thursday, May 7
Indy Car Special
Season 14 • Episode 4
The Mythbusters go to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway to test racing myths.
Thursday, May 7
Alaska Special
Season 6 • Episode 1
The team tests some Alaskan anecdotes.
Thursday, May 7
Hurricane Windows
Season 7 • Episode 16
Adam and Jamie test whether it's better to keep windows open or closed during a hurricane.
Thursday, May 7
Car vs. Rain
Season 7 • Episode 11
Testing theories surrounding driving in the rain; the myth about driving a convertible in the rain.
Thursday, May 7
Down and Dirty; Earthquake Survival
Season 14 • Episode 3
Testing a bathroom hand dryer vs. using paper towels; the best place to stand during an earthquake.
Saturday, May 9
Battle of the Sexes - Round 2
Season 14 • Episode 5
The MythBusters test the clichés in the second round of Battle of the Sexes.
Saturday, May 9
Indy Car Special
Season 14 • Episode 4
The Mythbusters go to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway to test racing myths.
Saturday, May 9
JATO Rocket Car: Mission Accomplished?
Season 14 • Episode 1
The 10th anniversary starts off with the busting of JATO rocket car.
Sunday, May 10
Hypermilling; Crash Cusions
Season 14 • Episode 7
Testing if one can survive a car crash while sitting between two big guys; three hypermiling myths.
Sunday, May 10
Viewer Special Threequel
Season 6 • Episode 13
The team tests four myths; they find out whether drinking alcohol can help to avoid hypothermia.
Sunday, May 10
End With a Bang
Season 6 • Episode 12
The team joins forces, placing popular sayings under the microscope.
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