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, 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.
Wednesday, May 13
Blind Driving
Season 6 • Episode 7
The team tests four myths.
Wednesday, May 13
Titanic Survival
Season 13 • Episode 1
Adam and Jamie to try to answer the question, did Jack (from "Titanic") needlessly die?
Wednesday, May 13
Motorcycle Water Ski
Season 14 • Episode 6
Testing if a motorcycle can travel across water at high speeds; a parachute.
Wednesday, May 13
Mini Myth Medley
Season 13 • Episode 5
Viewer requested myths include an underwater bike ride and the potty dance.
Wednesday, May 13
Trench Torpedo
Season 13 • Episode 2
The boys test whether a trench corner can slow down a shockwave and save a soldier.
Wednesday, May 13
Food Fables
Season 13 • Episode 7
Celebrity chef Alton Brown helps the team discover inventive ways to cook a meal.
Wednesday, May 13
Fright Night
Season 13 • Episode 4
Adam and Jamie see if certain sound frequencies can convince people of paranormal activity.
Thursday, May 14
Food Fables
Season 13 • Episode 7
Celebrity chef Alton Brown helps the team discover inventive ways to cook a meal.
Thursday, May 14
Fright Night
Season 13 • Episode 4
Adam and Jamie see if certain sound frequencies can convince people of paranormal activity.
Saturday, May 16
Unfinished Business
Season 18 • Episode 6
Adam and Jamie tackle fan favorites; video games; grenades; spy cars; super-fast firearms.
Saturday, May 16
Dangerous Driving
Season 18 • Episode 4
Adam and Jamie test whether or not hands-free driving is a safe way to make a call.
Saturday, May 16
Blow It Out of the Water
Season 18 • Episode 1
Adam and Jamie blow up a boat with 1,000 lbs. of high explosive; homemade machine gun.
Sunday, May 17
Video Games Special
Season 17 • Episode 4
Adam and Jamie challenge the science of virtual worlds from video games.
Sunday, May 17
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.
Sunday, May 17
Transformers
Season 17 • Episode 5
Adam and Jamie attempt the mechanical metamorphosis of a car becoming a motorcycle.
Thursday, May 21
Accidental Ammo
Season 18 • Episode 3
Ballistic backyard bedlam; glass guillotine; accidental ammunition.
Thursday, May 21
Supernatural Shooters
Season 18 • Episode 5
Adam and Jamie investigate the ability of hit men to take down a target.
Thursday, May 21
Hypermilling; Crash Cusions
Season 14 • Episode 7
Testing if one can survive a car crash while sitting between two big guys; three hypermiling myths.
Thursday, May 21
Do Try This at Home?
Season 15 • Episode 5
The "MythBusters" investigate myths that can potentially be tried at home.
Thursday, May 21
Household Disasters
Season 16 • Episode 2
Testing household myths; exploding a vacuum cleaner with black powder; sunscreen scorching skin.
Thursday, May 21
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.
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