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The Worst Episodes of MythBusters

Every episode of MythBusters ranked from worst to best. Explore the Worst 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...
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Worst Episodes Summary

"Viewers-Choice/Christmas Special" is the worst rated episode of "MythBusters". It scored N/A/10 based on 0 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 12/22/2004. This episode scored NaN points lower than the second lowest rated, "Fire Arrow vs. Gas Tank".

  • Viewers-Choice/Christmas Special
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    #1 - Viewers-Choice/Christmas Special

    Season 2 Episode 17 - Aired 12/22/2004

    Did the viewers vote for Stinky Car? Or will Pop Rocks and Coke win? Will putting a silver spoon in a champagne bottle keep it fizzy? Does a snowman melt faster with its clothes on or off?

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Fire Arrow vs. Gas Tank
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    #2 - Fire Arrow vs. Gas Tank

    Season 16 Episode 1 - Aired 1/3/2018

    The MythBusters investigate two arrow-themed myths: Will a flaming arrow fired into a car's gas tank cause it to explode, and is a deadly-looking tribal initiation really is as dangerous as it seems.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Wild Wild West
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    #3 - Wild Wild West

    Season 16 Episode 3 - Aired 1/17/2018

    The MythBusters tackle more myths in a wild west themed episode.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Spike In The Road
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    #4 - Spike In The Road

    Season 16 Episode 4 - Aired 1/24/2018

    The MythBusters test ways to beat police road spikes using DIY ingenuity and Hollywood driving skills. Secondly, they investigate if a high-powered fountain can actually lift and suspend a human being.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Dynamite Deposit
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    #5 - Dynamite Deposit

    Season 16 Episode 5 - Aired 1/31/2018

    The MythBusters tackle more myths using their own signature style of explosive experimentation.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Backseat Getaway Driver
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    #6 - Backseat Getaway Driver

    Season 16 Episode 6 - Aired 2/7/2018

    The MythBusters test if a fugitive could actually outrun the law while driving from the back seat, and whether it's really possible to knock someone over with a feather.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Electrified Escape
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    #7 - Electrified Escape

    Season 16 Episode 7 - Aired 2/14/2018

    It is possible to escape from a burning car crashed into a power pole, without getting electrocuted? Is it better for a pedestrian to jump up when a car is about to hit them, or stand still?

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Dropping a Bomb
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    #8 - Dropping a Bomb

    Season 16 Episode 8 - Aired 2/21/2018

    Can dropping molten salt into a toilet unblock it? Is 3rd-person perspective better than 1st-person in a real world video game obstacle course?

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Ming Dynasty Astronaut
    4.0/101 votes
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    #9 - Ming Dynasty Astronaut

    Season 2 Episode 16 - Aired 12/5/2004

    Will Buster survive an explosive launch into space? Will a stunt double lose his head at the hands of a killer fan, as the MythBusters search for a source of free energy?

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Pane In The Glass
    4.0/101 votes
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    #10 - Pane In The Glass

    Season 16 Episode 2 - Aired 1/10/2018

    The MythBusters take on a glass-shattering movie myth, and search for cure to stop crying while chopping onions.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Rock 'n' Roll Road Rage
    4.4/1072 votes
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    #11 - Rock 'n' Roll Road Rage

    Season 15 Episode 4 - Aired 12/6/2017

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    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Earthquake Water Heater
    4.7/1079 votes
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    #12 - Earthquake Water Heater

    Season 15 Episode 3 - Aired 11/29/2017

    The MythBusters investigate if a water-heater can turn into a destructive torpedo, and reveal the explosive power of flatulence.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Chimney Cannon
    4.9/1085 votes
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    #13 - Chimney Cannon

    Season 15 Episode 2 - Aired 11/22/2017

    The MythBusters investigate if a burglar can be shot out of a chimney when the fireplace is lit. Then they power up a chainsaw to test if a bullet embedded in a tree will have fatal consequences.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Invisible Assassins
    4.9/1063 votes
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    #14 - Invisible Assassins

    Season 15 Episode 5 - Aired 12/13/2017

    The MythBusters take on Hollywood's greatest invisible assassins with a trio of tall tales of ingenious booby traps.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Dead Body Double
    4.9/1068 votes
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    #15 - Dead Body Double

    Season 15 Episode 6 - Aired 12/20/2017

    Can a human body be used protect you in a gun battle? Can oobleck be bomb-proof?

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Heads Will Roll
    5.0/10106 votes
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    #16 - Heads Will Roll

    Season 15 Episode 1 - Aired 11/15/2017

    Mythbusters returns with new hosts Jonathan and Brian. The MythBusters put an exploding airbag to the ultimate test and tackle an epic movie myth using a rocket-powered sword.

    Director: N/A

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  • Green Hornet Special
    6.1/10152 votes
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    #17 - Green Hornet Special

    Season 8 Episode 22 - Aired 12/15/2010

    Seth Rogen joins the MythBusters for two blockbusting stories from his film, The Green Hornet: Elevator Car Cut and Explosive Escape.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Zombie Special
    6.3/10133 votes
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    #18 - Zombie Special

    Season 11 Episode 11 - Aired 10/17/2013

    Adam and Jamie test two myths about the power of the zombie hoard. First, can they really break through a door thanks to working as a team of pushing power? Second, what's the perfect weapon to use against the zombie hoard: gun or ax? Then Kari, Grant and Tory unleash their inner beast too as they find out if it's really inevitable that zombies will catch you even though they only shuffle at 2 miles an hour!

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Wet and Wild
    6.4/10123 votes
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    #19 - Wet and Wild

    Season 9 Episode 19 - Aired 11/16/2011

    When it comes to H2O, the MythBusters are never shy about putting their bodies on the line, riding the world's biggest waterslide, deep-sea diving in a suit of armor and swimming in syrup. Go behind the scenes of the 12 wettest myths of all time.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • President's Challenge
    6.5/10143 votes
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    #20 - President's Challenge

    Season 8 Episode 21 - Aired 12/8/2010

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Jawsome Shark Special
    6.5/1090 votes
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    #21 - Jawsome Shark Special

    Season 10 Episode 13 - Aired 8/13/2012

    Adam Savage and Jamie Hyneman have put themselves in some pretty hair-raising scenarios to bust the biggest shark myths over the years, and now they count down their top 25 of all time. The duo also takes on new myths, shows never-seen-before footage and reveals the number-one shark myth that will quite literally blow people away.

    Director: N/A

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  • Moonshiner Myths
    6.5/10112 votes
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    #22 - Moonshiner Myths

    Season 12 Episode 2 - Aired 1/11/2014

    The MythBusters find out if an exploding still really could blow your house down and if you really could use hooch to fuel an unmodified car on a "moonshine run."

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • San Francisco Drift
    6.5/10109 votes
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    #23 - San Francisco Drift

    Season 13 Episode 6 - Aired 2/14/2015

    Jamie and Adam tackled two tall tales from the world of street racing. Does drifting really get to your destination faster? And does drifting help you park faster?

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Planes, Trains, and Automobiles
    6.6/1095 votes
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    #24 - Planes, Trains, and Automobiles

    Season 9 Episode 10 - Aired 6/15/2011

    The MythBusters count down -- and give you insight into -- their favorite transportation moments.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Swinging Pirates
    6.6/10126 votes
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    #25 - Swinging Pirates

    Season 10 Episode 4 - Aired 4/15/2012

    The Hyneman and Captain Redbeard take a swing at a Pirates of the Caribbean myth, while Kari, Tory and Grant roll out the barrel for a turbo-charged go-cart.

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