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MythBusters S1E8 — Buried Alive
7.5
MythBusters•Season 1•Episode 8

Buried Alive

7.5/10 · 247 votesOct 24, 2003

Ranked #4 of 11 in Season 1•matches the season avg

Discussion

Could a person survive a leap from a bridge by throwing a hammer in the water first? Is it possible to survive being buried alive? Can cola really remove bloodstains, clean rust or cook a steak?

Season 1 Episodes11

Cast6

Adam Savage

Adam Savage

Self - Host

Jamie Hyneman

Jamie Hyneman

Self - Host

Kari Byron

Kari Byron

Self - Host

Tory Belleci

Tory Belleci

Self - Host

Grant Imahara

Grant Imahara

Self - Host

Robert Lee

Robert Lee

Self - Narrator (voice)

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Episode Summary

"Buried Alive" is episode 8 of MythBusters season 1. It scored 7.5/10 from 247 votes, ranking #4 of 11 episodes this season (season average 7.5). It aired on October 24, 2003.