MythBusters
TVPG
Documentary
Science
Hosts use scientific methods to test the validity of popular myths, urban legends, and movie scenes.
Upcoming TV Airings
The airings below are based on a generic national schedule. Times and dates can vary by TV provider.
Thursday, April 25
Big Rig Myths
Season 5 • Episode 12
Adam and Jamie test how dangerous an exploding truck tire can be.
Thursday, April 25
Exploding Steak
Season 6 • Episode 2
Jamie and Adam try to tenderize steak with explosives.
Thursday, April 25
Greased Lightning
Season 7 • Episode 15
The team tests two potential kitchen catastrophes.
Thursday, April 25
Fire in the Hole
Season 16 • Episode 1
Explosive scenarios from Hollywood; shooting a live grenade in midair.
Thursday, April 25
Toilet Bomb
Season 11 • Episode 10
Testing a bathroom bomb; testing out if a flying V works for planes as well as it does for birds.
Thursday, April 25
Fire Arrow vs. Gas Tank
Season 20 • Episode 7
Brian and Jon test if a flaming arrow fired into a car's gas tank causes it to erupt in flames.
Saturday, April 27
Commercial Myths
Season 16 • Episode 3
Testing heights; bobbing for an apple when jumping with a bungee cord.
Saturday, April 27
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.
Saturday, April 27
Household Disasters
Season 16 • Episode 2
Testing household myths; exploding a vacuum cleaner with black powder; sunscreen scorching skin.
Sunday, April 28
Fire in the Hole
Season 16 • Episode 1
Explosive scenarios from Hollywood; shooting a live grenade in midair.
Sunday, April 28
Alaska Special
Season 6 • Episode 1
The team tests some Alaskan anecdotes.
Sunday, April 28
NASA Moon Landing
Season 6 • Episode 3
The team tests if NASA really did land on the Moon.
Saturday, May 4
Exploding Steak
Season 6 • Episode 2
Jamie and Adam try to tenderize steak with explosives.
Saturday, May 4
Ninjas 2
Season 6 • Episode 8
The team tests some popular ninja myths.
Saturday, May 4
Blind Driving
Season 6 • Episode 7
The team tests four myths.
Sunday, May 5
Viral Hour
Season 6 • Episode 4
The team tests "Viral Videos" from the Internet.
Sunday, May 5
Phone Book Friction
Season 6 • Episode 5
Adam and Jamie test a phone book fable; Kari, Grant and Tory test a fishy tale of Hollywood.
Sunday, May 5
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.
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