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The Best Episodes of MythBusters

Every episode of MythBusters ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of MythBusters!

The Best Episodes of MythBusters

MythBusters is a science entertainment television program created and produced by Australia's Beyond Television Productions for the Discovery Channel. The show's hosts, special effects experts...
  1. Background image for Jaws Special
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #1 - Jaws Special

    S3:E11

    Could a real shark be as strong as Spielberg's Jaws? Will punching a shark save your skin? Will a bullet blow a scuba tank sky high?

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  2. Background image for Pirate Special (1)
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #2 - Pirate Special (1)

    S5:E2

    Are cannonballs more deadly than the splinters sprayed from a mighty broadside blast? Why would a pirate wear a patch over a perfectly good eye?

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #3 - Snow Special

    S5:E13

    Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow! It's all about pure powder and the MythBusters team is ready to tear up those classic movie myths on everything snow.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  4. Background image for Pirates (2)
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #4 - Pirates (2)

    S5:E23

    Is it possible to survive an overturned boat by breathing the trapped air? Can you escape being buried up to your neck in sand? If no ammo was available, could pirates use cutlery, glass and nails?

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  5. Background image for James Bond (1)
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #5 - James Bond (1)

    S6:E1

    Can an electromagnetic watch really deflect a bullet? Would a round from Bond's gun pierce a propane cylinder? Could a boat survive driving up the bank of a river intact?

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  6. Background image for James Bond (2)
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #6 - James Bond (2)

    S6:E4

    Is it possible for a pen-sized bomb to blow a crash-test dummy clean in half? Can Oddjob's sartorial weapon slice the head off a statue?

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  8. Background image for Ninjas
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #7 - Ninjas

    S6:E15

    Can an arrow be caught in midair? Is there really a punching technique that can floor an opponent with only a 1-inch lead in? Can an underwater blowpipe be stealthily used to fell an opponent?

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  9. Background image for Duct Tape Hour
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #8 - Duct Tape Hour

    S7:E13

    Can 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?

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  10. Background image for Hindenburg Mystery
    9.0/10(1 votes)

    #9 - Hindenburg Mystery

    S5:E1

    Did hydrogen really cause the Hindenburg fire? Meanwhile Kari, Tory and Grant test the saying: "If you're being chased by a crocodile, run in a zig-zag, because crocs can't turn corners at speed."

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  11. Background image for Mini Myth Mayhem
    9.0/10(1 votes)

    #10 - Mini Myth Mayhem

    S7:E23

    Six fan-requested fables are put to the test, including whether an engraved coconut can be sent through the mail and whether a match can be lit with a bullet.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  12. Background image for Storm Chasing Myths
    9.0/10(1 votes)

    #11 - Storm Chasing Myths

    S8:E13

    Adam Savage and Jamie Hyneman put tornados to the test alongside Storm Chasers Reed Timmer and Sean Casey.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  13. Background image for Inverted Underwater Car
    9.0/10(1 votes)

    #12 - Inverted Underwater Car

    S8:E19

    Adam attempts to escape from an upside-down underwater car, while Kari, Grant and Tory take on Kiss the Girls.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  14. Background image for Grenades and Guts
    8.5/10(2 votes)

    #13 - Grenades and Guts

    S5:E12

    Adam and Jamie test whether jumping on a grenade would save everyone in the vicinity.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  15. Background image for Grand Finale
    8.4/10(117 votes)

    #14 - Grand Finale

    S14:E10

    Since 2002, Adam and Jamie have used science to separate fact from fiction in spectacular style! But, as the saying goes, all good things must come to an end and MythBusters is no exception. Luckily, the guys are going out with a bang and then some: an RV gets blown to kingdom come, Buster goes supersonic, Adam takes the most wild ride imaginable and ... well, Cement Truck. It all boils down to a cement truck filled with 5,000 pounds of ANFO as the MythBusters sign off in style.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  16. Background image for Duct Tape Island
    8.1/10(199 votes)

    #15 - Duct Tape Island

    S10:E1

    Abandoned on a Hawaiian island, Jamie and Adam find themselves armed with nothing but the sticky silver adhesive. Can they use it to source water, find food, build shelter, and even escape?

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  17. Background image for MythBusters Revisited
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #16 - MythBusters Revisited

    S3:E15

    Adam and Jamie take their detractors head on as they revisit some of their favorite myths. They're going to answer them once and for all and forever silence their critics!

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  18. Background image for Crimes and Myth-Demeanors (1)
    8.0/10(169 votes)

    #17 - Crimes and Myth-Demeanors (1)

    S4:E11

    Are Hollywood break-ins complete hocus pocus? The team tries to tiptoe their way around a laser system before facing the mother of all safes.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  19. Background image for Crimes and Myth-Demeanors (2)
    8.0/10(155 votes)

    #18 - Crimes and Myth-Demeanors (2)

    S4:E16

    It's "lights, camera, action!" time again for the MythBusters, as they test more Hollywood heists. This time, our cat burglars Adam and Jamie go cold as they try to beat a heat-detecting alarm sensor.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  20. Background image for Mega Movie Myths
    8.0/10(297 votes)

    #19 - Mega Movie Myths

    S4:E19

    Can you use awnings to cushion your fall? Is there really such a thing as a car ejector seat? Can you chop a sword with another sword Is it possible to shoot through a door lock?

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  21. Background image for Western Myths
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #20 - Western Myths

    S5:E10

    Adam and Jamie saddle up for some Western myths. Kari, Tory and Grant test the modern marvel of airbags. You've got it all: past and present; horses and cars; guns and explosions.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  22. Background image for Baseball Myths
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #21 - Baseball Myths

    S5:E14

    Can filling a baseball bat with cork inject more spring into your swing? Does wearing black under the eyes really reduce glare? Is it possible to hit a ball so hard that the cover flies off it?

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  23. Background image for Superhero Hour
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #22 - Superhero Hour

    S5:E17

    The MythBusters are wearing their underpants on the outside. And why? Because this is Superhero Hour! The MythBusters test the Batmobile's 90-degree turn, the grappling hook, and ring punch.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  24. Background image for Myth Revolution
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #23 - Myth Revolution

    S5:E18

    In RFID Tags, Kari, Tory and Grant are putting the latest RFID conspiracy theorists to the test. Meanwhile Adam and Jamie are testing a myth about weapons.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  25. Background image for Confederate Steam Gun
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #24 - Confederate Steam Gun

    S5:E24

    Jamie and Adam take on a steam-powered machine gun rumored to fire 400 rounds a minute at a 300-yard range. Kari, Grant, and Tory use their lying skills to test ways to beat a lie detector.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  26. Background image for Lead Balloon
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #25 - Lead Balloon

    S6:E2

    Can Adam and Jamie get a lead balloon to fly? Is it possible to drop a couple sticks of dynamite into a lake and create ideal surfing conditions?

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

Best Episodes Summary

"Jaws Special" is the best rated episode of "MythBusters". It scored 10/10 based on 1 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 7/17/2005. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "Pirate Special (1)".