The cast of the television series MythBusters performs experiments to verify or debunk urban legends, old wives' tales, and the like. This is a list of the various myths tested on the show, as well as the results of the experiments (the myth is Busted, Plausible, or Confirmed).
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Episode overview
Tennis Ball Open Car Door Video
Episode 70 - "Hindenberg Mystery"
- Original air date: January 10, 2007
Hindenburg Mystery
Crocodile Zig Zags
Episode 71 - "Pirate Special"
- Original air date: January 17, 2007
This was a double-length episode.
Cannonball vs. Shrapnel
Eye Patch
Knife Sail
Rum: Stain Remover?
Episode 72 - "Underwater Car"
- Original air date: January 24, 2007
Underwater Car
According to the American Automobile Association, an estimated 11,000 vehicles crashed into bodies of water in one year. The MythBusters tested various methods of escaping a sinking car, in this case a Ford Taurus.
Having confirmed the myth, Adam and Jamie expanded on the myth to determine in what situations and which methods of escaping the car are feasible.
A person can escape a car that has fallen into the water...
They also proved that breaking the window is a viable way to escape a sinking car, if one has a suitable tool. Though breaking the window quickly floods the interior, Adam only has to hold his breath for a few seconds before climbing through the simulated "broken window" and surfacing. A person can open a window in a submerged car by...
Seven Folds
Episode 73 - "Speed Cameras"
- Original air date: March 7, 2007
Speed Cameras
The MythBusters tested whether a speed camera...
The unofficial (Jamie Hyneman) test...
Exploding Nitro Patches
Nitroglycerin is useful in treating heart and blood conditions, but is also an unstable explosive. The MythBusters test the efficacy of labels warning not to use a defibrillator before removing any nitroglycerin patches.
Episode 74 - "Dog Myths"
- Original air date: March 14, 2007
Old Dogs, New Tricks
Following the old saying, Jamie and Adam see if they can teach an old dog new tricks.
Beat the Guard Dog
The Build Team tries to distract and get around a guard dog (in this case, a German Shepherd named Eewan) by...
Afterwards, the team tried to invent ways to get past Eewan.
Overall, while a few methods managed to work, the guard dogs can be specifically trained to ignore certain distractions. Thus, overall, this myth was considered only plausible.
Foil the Bloodhound
The MythBusters see what it takes to shake a scent hound.
A Bloodhound can be deterred by...
Conclusion
Episode 75 - "More Myths Revisited"
- Original air date: March 21, 2007
This is the sixth episode in which earlier myths are retested.
The Mad Trombonist
Sniper Scope
Finger in a Barrel
Hammer vs. Hammer
Episode 76 - "Voice Flame Extinguisher"
- Original air date: April 11, 2007
Voice Flame Extinguisher
Hypnosis
Episode 77 - "Birds in a Truck"
- Original air date: April 18, 2007
Birds in a Truck
Bifurcated Boat
Episode 78 - "Walking on Water"
- Original air date: April 25, 2007
The MythBusters test various ninja-related myths.
Walking on Water
Catching an Arrow
Catching a Sword
Episode 79 - "Western Myths"
- Original air date: May 30, 2007
Shooting a Hat
Lockpick of Death
Old Western Jailbreak
Lone Ranger's Silver Bullets
Episode 80 - "Big Rig Myths"
- Original air date: June 6, 2007
This was the first episode in which all myths shown on television (excluding the special website-only myth, which was Plausible) were confirmed.
Exploding Tire of Death
Drafting For Money
Knight Rider Ramp
Cyclists Drafting a Big Rig
Episode 81 - "Grenades and Guts"
- Original air date: June 13, 2007
Self Hypnosis
The Build Team tested whether self-hypnosis could...
Though the Build Team only tested self-hypnosis in several specific cases, because of the results, they deemed that the overall myth of self-hypnosis was busted.
Diet Coke & Mentos II: Exploding Stomach
Hand Grenade Hero
This myth was based on various Hollywood depictions of how heroes would dispose of triggered grenades to save their comrades. The MythBusters tested whether a hero could save his buddies by...
Before the above experiments, Adam tested a mini myth:
Episode 82 - "Snow Special"
- Original air date: June 20, 2007
The following myths state that an avalanche can be caused by...
Despite the "busted" designation, Jamie emphasized that avalanches are "finicky beasts" and cases of skiers unintentionally setting them off have been noted. Therefore, it is impossible to tell exactly what will trigger an avalanche.
Frozen Tongue
Driving on Ice
Episode 83 - "Baseball Myths"
- Original air date: August 8, 2007
This episode featured Roger Clemens as a guest star in a short segment explaining the physics behind different pitches.
Corked Bat
Humid Balls
Rising Fastball
The Slide
Hitting the Hide Off a Ball
Episode 84 - "Viewers' Special"
- Original air date: August 15, 2007
Viewers will pick myths they think need to be tested and the MythBusters will pick the best to test.
Eye-Popping Sneeze
Stopping a Car in Reverse
Killer Butts
Car Remote Capers
Car Explosion
Stopping a Blade
This was an online-only special. The Build Team also tested if one could prevent an opponent's sword from piercing the chest with...
Episode 85 - "Red Rag to a Bull"
- Original air date: August 22, 2007
Hot Bullets
Jamie and Adam investigated myths inspired by reports of gun owners attempting to use their ovens to store guns and ammunition since a proper gun cabinet isn't available - and then running into trouble if they forgot to remove the guns and ammo before using the oven.
Campfire Chaos
While their fire that they used to test bullets on an open fire was still going, Adam and Jamie took the opportunity to test the danger and lethality of other containers or pressure vessels when placed into a fire.
Red Rag to a Bull
Bull in a China Shop
Episode 86 - "Superhero Hour"
- Original air date: August 29, 2007
Grappling Hook
Ring Punch
Phone Booth Quick Change
Vehicle Grappling Hook
Episode 87 - "Myth Revolution"
- Original air date: September 5, 2007
The MythBusters revisit several past myths with a special twist. This time, they are exploring several side myths that they had missed while testing the main myths.
Swatting a Bullet
Thumbs Over the Airbag
Exploding RFID Tags
Breathing Through a Tire
Beating the Speed Camera
Fans complained about inconsistencies in the first speed camera tests, which prompted the MythBusters to revisit the tests so if a speed camera were 10 ft (3.0 m) from the ground, it can be beaten by...
Snow Rescue
Episode 88 - "Trailblazers"
- Original air date: October 31, 2007
Adam and Jamie get on the trail of some flammable Hollywood fables while Kari, Grant and Tory break out the defibrillator for some electrifying action.
Vapor Trail
Gunpowder Keg
Shocking Defibrillator
In these two myths, the team tests whether a defibrillator can burn someone if the electricity arcs with...
Episode 89 - "Exploding Water Heater"
- Original air date: November 7, 2007
Exploding Water Heater
Blue Jean Myths
The Build team tested two myths that revolved around denim jeans.
Episode 90 - "Special Supersized Myths"
- Original air date: November 14, 2007
This episode was "dedicated to Mr. Wizard", Don Herbert, known for his Mr. Wizard science programs, which ran from 1951 to 1990. It ran for 2 hours.
Supersize Shark
The MythBusters tested the following myths involving great white sharks.
Supersize Jet Taxi
This is a retest of the old Jet Taxi myth, because the MythBusters were unable to obtain a full-sized plane and fans both complaining and mentioning the BBC automotive show Top Gear test of the myth (which was acknowledged ambiguously by Jamie referencing a "British TV show"). This time, the Build Team tests if the engines of a Boeing 747 can flip:
Supersize Rocket Car
This is a spinoff from a previous myth, the JATO Rocket Car. This time, the MythBusters are testing for the results, not the circumstances. Former Build Team member Scottie Chapman makes an appearance in this segment.
Supersize Cruise Ship Waterskiing
Episode 91 - "Shooting Fish in a Barrel"
- Original air date: November 21, 2007
Shooting Fish in a Barrel
Hot Chili Cures
The Build Team wolfs down various spicy peppers to test whether a hot chili mouth can be cured by...
Elephants Scared of Mice
Episode 92 - "Pirates 2"
- Original air date: November 28, 2007
In this episode, the MythBusters test several myths based on scenes from the film Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl and other pirate movies.
Rowboat Submarine
Buried in Sand
Cannonball Chaos
Adam and Jamie tested several cannonball myths involving improvised cannon ammunition and whether they are lethal or not. Using a Civil War-era cannon nicknamed "Old Moses" that had been used to help test "Cannonball vs. Shrapnel" on the first Pirate Special, the MythBusters fired various improvised materials that would be found on a period pirate ship at dead pigs to test their lethality. Some of these improvised cannonballs include...
MacGyver Mini Myth
During the commercial break, the MythBusters tested this myth as a promo for their upcoming MacGyver special.
Episode 93 - "Confederate Steam Gun"
- Original air date: December 5, 2007
Steam Powered Machine Gun
Beating the Lie Detector
MacGyver Mini Myth
During the commercial break, the MythBusters tested this myth as a promo for their upcoming MacGyver special.
Episode 94 - "Airplane Hour"
- Original air date: December 12, 2007
Talked into Landing
Point Break Trilogy
The MythBusters test three skydiving myths based on a scene in the film Point Break.
MacGyver Mini Myth
During the commercial break, the MythBusters tested this myth as a promo for their upcoming MacGyver special.
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