MythBusters

Season 7

TV-PG

The Mythbusters use science (and explosions) to answer every shower thought ever. From testing the myth that coke and pop rocks can explode your stomach, to recreating historical weapons to see how they worked.

23 Episodes

Demolition Derby
E1
Demolition DerbyIs the movie Speed just fake film physics? Will a car dropped from 4,000 feet fall faster than a speeding car? Is the compact conundrum of a two-truck head-on collision a myth?
Alaska Special (2)
E2
Alaska Special (2)Is Pykrete really tougher than concrete? Is it durable enough to make a boat out of? Can a V-shaped snowplow really split a car in two?
Banana Slip/Double Dip
E3
Banana Slip/Double DipCan a banana peel really cause one to slip? Does double dipping cause germ warfare? And can the build team really make a homemade diamond?
YouTube Special
E4
YouTube SpecialOn this all-viral episode of Mythbusters, the team puts the most requested YouTube myths to the test. They size up a smash web-hit about a giant ball of Lego and discover the explosive power of match heads.
Swimming in Syrup
E5
Swimming in SyrupJamie and Adam are literally in the soup as they try to determine if they swim faster in syrup than plain cold water. Kari, Tory and Grant try to repeat MacGyver's feat and break a lock with the gunpowder from six bullets and then substantially larger charges. Then they test Davy Crockett's claim that he could hit two targets by firing a bullet at an ax blade to split it in two.
Exploding Bumper
E6
Exploding BumperAdam and Jamie test whether the energy absorbing pistons in bumpers can heat up in a fire and shoot off the bumper. Kari, Grant and Tory test the claim of Hungarian archers that shooting from horseback is more deadly.
Seesaw Saga
E7
Seesaw SagaThe Mythbusters determine if it's possible for a sky diver's parachute to fail causing him to hit a seesaw and launch a little girl onto the roof of a seven story building. It could happen? Testing it turns out to be so complex it requires the entire team to pitch in.
Thermite vs. Ice
E8
Thermite vs. IceThe two teams look at a couple fire arms that are thought to be dangerous to the user as well as the target. But for some real fun, Jamie and Adam burn thermite with ice. Of course Kari, Grant and Tori get to have some explosive fun too.
Prison Escape
E9
Prison EscapeJamie tries to hang on to the roof of a car as Adam, driving, tries to flip him off; just like in the movies. Then Adam takes a turn on the hood while Jamie drives. Grant, Tory and Kari are back in prison, but not to worry, viewers have given them some ideas for how to escape.
Curving Bullets
E10
Curving BulletsCan a sonic shock wave shatter glass? Is it possible for bullets to bend around obstacles with a side arm flick of the wrist?
Car vs. Rain
E11
Car vs. RainIf you're out for a spin in the rain in your convertible, can you stay dry by driving faster? Can popcorn be cooked by a laser or an explosion?
Knock Your Socks Off
E12
Knock Your Socks OffAdam and Jamie try the physics thought experiment: if a bullet is fired at the same time one is dropped, from the same height, which will land first? Kari, Grant and Tory see if its possible to knock someone out of their socks.
Duct Tape Hour
E13
Duct Tape HourCan duct tape really be used to lift a car in the air? Will duct tape keep your boat afloat? Can you make a boat completely out of duct tape?
Clean Car vs. Dirty Car
E14
Clean Car vs. Dirty CarAdam and Jamie get down and dirty with the myth that a muddy motorcar gets better gas mileage than it's clean cousin. Meanwhile Kari, Grant and Tory are hitting the sauce and comparing hangovers to test an age old adage about beer and liquor.
Greased Lightning
E15
Greased LightningWhat happens when you mix water, oil and fire? Can cheese be used as cannon fodder? Can a C-4 explosive be set off in a microwave?
Hurricane Windows
E16
Hurricane WindowsIn a hurricane, would a house suffer less damage if the windows were left open? Can liquid nitrogen really shatter a head or explode a frozen tree?
Crash and Burn
E17
Crash and BurnDoes a car always explode as it plunges off a cliff? Can a huge rocket launch a cage holding a human and would the person survive?
Myth Evolution
E18
Myth EvolutionThis fan favorites episode revisits the water-heater rocket, car-roof cling, curving bullets, liquid nitrogen and snowplow split myths.
Dumpster Diving
E19
Dumpster DivingCan a person leap from several stories into a dumpster, then be able to run away? Can a diving suit flaw force a diver's entire body into his helmet?
Antacid Jail Break
E20
Antacid Jail BreakJamie and Adam attempt a jailbreak using the pressure from the carbon dioxide released by lots and lots of antacid tablets. Grant, Tory and Jessi try to determine if it's possible for smugglers to evade boarder patrols by driving at night with their headlights off.
Unarmed and Unharmed
E21
Unarmed and UnharmedOn this episode of mythbusters Adam and Jamie return to the Old Wild West for a quick draw gun-slinging story, while Grant, Tory and Jessi hop on board the Mythbus for another manic myth from the Movie Speed. Hang onto your ten-gallon hats!
Hidden Nasties
E22
Hidden NastiesAdam and Jamie test for the possibility of disease transmission from rat urine on soda cans and later compare household items for cleanliness versus a toilet seat. Grant, Jessi, and Tory try to skip a car across water.
Mini Myth Mayhem
E23
Mini Myth MayhemCan you light a match with a bullet? Can you mail a coconut without a package? Can you make an ear wax candle? Will putting a sleeping persons hand in warm water make him wet himself? Is it possible to build a Gorn cannon? Can you put your hand in molten lead without getting hurt? The Mythbusters will find out.