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MythBusters S8E21 — President's Challenge
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MythBusters•Season 8•Episode 21

President's Challenge

6.6/10 · 154 votesDec 8, 2010

Ranked #22 of 23 in Season 8•−0.5 vs season avg

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President Obama challenges Jamie and Adam to retest the Archimedes Death Ray myth again, while Kari, Grant and Tory take on Hellboy.

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Adam Savage

Adam Savage

Self - Host

Jamie Hyneman

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Self - Host

Kari Byron

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Tory Belleci

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Grant Imahara

Grant Imahara

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Robert Lee

Robert Lee

Self - Narrator (voice)

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Episode Summary

"President's Challenge" is episode 21 of MythBusters season 8. It scored 6.6/10 from 154 votes, ranking #22 of 23 episodes this season (season average 7.1). It aired on December 8, 2010.

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