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MythBusters S9E6 — Blow Your Own Sail
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MythBusters•Season 9•Episode 6

Blow Your Own Sail

7.1/10 · 134 votesMay 11, 2011

Ranked #6 of 21 in Season 9•+0.1 vs season avg

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Adam and Jamie put Hollywood sound effects up against reality, and Kari, Grant and Tory find out if you are adrift on a sailboat with no wind, can you propel your boat with a fan?

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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

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Robert Lee

Robert Lee

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Episode Summary

"Blow Your Own Sail" is episode 6 of MythBusters season 9. It scored 7.1/10 from 134 votes, ranking #6 of 21 episodes this season (season average 7.0). It aired on May 11, 2011.

Next: E7 · Spy Car (2)Best of Season 9