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MythBusters S6E2 — Lead Balloon

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MythBusters•Season 6•Episode 2

Lead Balloon

7.8/10 · 173 votesJan 23, 200860 min

Ranked #3 of 19 in Season 6•+0.3 vs season avg

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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Lead Balloon

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Airplane on a Conveyor Belt

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James Bond (2)

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Viewers' Special (2)

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MacGyver Myths

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Alaska Special (1)

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Shark Week Special

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Exploding Steak

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NASA Moon Landing

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Phone Book Friction

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Water Stun Gun

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Ninjas

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Alcohol Myths

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Coffin Punch

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End With a Bang

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

"Lead Balloon" is episode 2 of MythBusters season 6. It scored 7.8/10 from 173 votes, ranking #3 of 19 episodes this season (season average 7.5). It aired on January 23, 2008.

Next: E3 · Airplane on a Conveyor Belt Best of Season 6