MythBusters

10 Best Episodes of MythBusters - Season 2015

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 Adam Savage and Jamie Hyneman, use elements of the scientific method to test the validity of rumors, myths, movie scenes, adages, Internet videos, and news stories.

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#14 - San Francisco Drift (Season 2015 - Episode 6)

Adam and Jamie test myths about daredevil auto drifting.

The episode was rated 7.16 from 212 votes.

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#13 - Unfinished Business (Season 2015 - Episode 12)

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Adam and Jamie tackle fan favorites; video games; grenades; spy cars; super-fast firearms.

The episode was rated 7.31 from 257 votes.

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#12 - Video Games Special (Season 2015 - Episode 4)

Adam and Jamie challenge the science of virtual worlds from video games.

The episode was rated 7.36 from 242 votes.

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#11 - Mythbusters vs. Jaws (Season 2015 - Episode 13)

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In 2005, the MythBusters took a dive into shark-infested waters to test theories from the 1975 classic film "Jaws." In the episode, the MythBusters revisited the epic final scene of "Jaws" and tested whether shooting a scuba tank with a bullet would actually make it explode. The myth was busted, but many viewers thought they got it wrong. Now, ten years later and to coincide with the 40th anniversary of "Jaws," the MythBusters are back to test new ideas, theories and angles from the film. MythBusters vs. Jaws will not only retest the scuba tank explosion, but will also attempt to find out if the sounds of Orcas and the smell of dead sharks repel sharks.

The episode was rated 7.38 from 235 votes.

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#10 - Star Wars: The Myths Strike Back (Season 2015 - Episode 14)

Adam and Jamie once again confront the dark side of science in a workshop not so far, far away. A recurring theme in the movies is the ability of the heroes to dodge, evade and dive out of the way of an incoming Stormtrooper shot. But is that possible? The guys also tackle the iconic scene from Episode III when Anakin is defeated in an epic light-sabre duel.

The episode was rated 7.38 from 255 votes.

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#9 - Dangerous Driving (Season 2015 - Episode 10)

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Adam and Jamie test whether or not hands-free driving is a safe way to make a call while behind the wheel.

The episode was rated 7.42 from 243 votes.

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#8 - The Simpsons Special (Season 2015 - Episode 1)

Myths related to the animated sitcom "The Simpsons" are tested. Will a cherry bomb dropped in a school toilet make others act like geysers? Will placing someone between a wrecking ball and a building protect the building? Along for the ride is special guest Al Jean, executive producer and show runner of The Simpsons.

The episode was rated 7.52 from 287 votes.

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#7 - The A-Team Special (Season 2015 - Episode 3)

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Adam and Jamie test myths related to the '80s TV series, "The A-Team."

The episode was rated 7.52 from 199 votes.

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#6 - Supernatural Shooters (Season 2015 - Episode 11)

Adam and Jamie take aim at Hollywood's hit men and their supernatural ability to take down a target. First up, the guys test out whether a well-placed shot through an interior wall could really kill. Next, Adam and Jamie look to epic gun-toting movie "Shoot 'Em Up" to see if handheld bullets can really bet set off by thrusting your hand into fire.

The episode was rated 7.59 from 268 votes.

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#5 - Blow It Out of the Water (Season 2015 - Episode 7)

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Adam Savage and Jamie Hyneman attempt to blow a boat clean out of the water using 1,000 lbs of high explosives. They also take on the most requested myth of the year when they team up with Breaking Bad EP Vince Gilligan to test out the ability of a homemade machine gun, just like the one Walter White used in the Breaking Bad finale.

The episode was rated 7.59 from 215 votes.

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#4 - Transformers (Season 2015 - Episode 5)

Adam and Jamie attempt the mechanical metamorphosis of a car becoming a motorcycle and a bicycle becoming a boat.

The episode was rated 7.62 from 223 votes.

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#3 - Accidental Ammo (Season 2015 - Episode 9)

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The guys test out whether a stone shot from a lawn mower can have the same power as a bullet shot from a .357. Next Adam and Jamie look into the story of a pane of glass falling from a construction site and cutting an innocent bystander completely in half from head to toe.

The episode was rated 7.64 from 309 votes.

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#2 - The Busters of the Lost Myths (Season 2015 - Episode 2)

Testing the hijinks from the "Indiana Jones" franchise.

The episode was rated 7.80 from 215 votes.

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#1 - Flights of Fantasy (Season 2015 - Episode 8)

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Adam and Jamie tackle the ultimate aviation investigation: is the U-2 really the toughest aircraft in regular use to fly and land? The guys also take on the next big technological development in commercial delivery - remote control multi rotor drones.

The episode was rated 8.03 from 311 votes.

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