MythBusters: The Search

MythBusters: The Search

Ended First aired 07/Jan/2017 United States English 1 season(s) 8 episode(s)
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The search for an all-new generation of myth-busting science superstars with mind-blowing build skills and nerves of steel. Using social media and spectacular stunts, a cast of fearless hopefuls are judged on their skills as they compete in never-before-seen myth-busting challenges.
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Season 1 · Season 1
8 episode(s) · Air date: 07/Jan/2017
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S1E8
Exploding Grand Finale
Air date: 25/Feb/2017 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 43 min
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In the finale, the remaining contestants tackle the two most difficult myths yet: a water heater rocket and a walking-on-water challenge.

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In the finale, the remaining contestants tackle the two most difficult myths yet: a water heater rocket and a walking-on-water challenge.

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S1E7
Return of the Spy Car
Air date: 18/Feb/2017 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 43 min
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The contestants revisit a classic MythBusters challenge that has never been perfected: a spy car that can blind a vehicle in pursuit. Then, each contestant faces the ultimate horror: six minutes in an open coffin filled with snakes, rats, and worms.

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The contestants revisit a classic MythBusters challenge that has never been perfected: a spy car that can blind a vehicle in pursuit. Then, each contestant faces the ultimate horror: six minutes in an open coffin filled with snakes, rats, and worms.

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S1E6
Hollywood Plane Landing
Air date: 11/Feb/2017 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 43 min
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The remaining contestants test two life-or-death myths. First, they test if you can scale 7 stories with vacuum cleaners. Next, they try a Hollywood worst-case scenario: Can an amateur can land a plane using just radio instruction from the ground?

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The remaining contestants test two life-or-death myths. First, they test if you can scale 7 stories with vacuum cleaners. Next, they try a Hollywood worst-case scenario: Can an amateur can land a plane using just radio instruction from the ground?

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S1E5
The A-Team Challenge
Air date: 04/Feb/2017 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 43 min
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The search for the next MythBusters continues as the contestants test a myth straight out of the A-Team: can you make a weapon out of junkyard scrap? Then, they find what it takes to make a bike impossible to ride.

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The search for the next MythBusters continues as the contestants test a myth straight out of the A-Team: can you make a weapon out of junkyard scrap? Then, they find what it takes to make a bike impossible to ride.

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Revenge of the Needle in a Haystack
Air date: 28/Jan/2017 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 43 min
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Seven contestants remain to test one of Adam and Jamie's most challenging myths: the needle in a haystack. Then, they try to bust a classic Hollywood cliche: Can you pick handcuffs with a hairpin?

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Seven contestants remain to test one of Adam and Jamie's most challenging myths: the needle in a haystack. Then, they try to bust a classic Hollywood cliche: Can you pick handcuffs with a hairpin?

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S1E3
Shooting Blind
Air date: 21/Jan/2017 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 43 min
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Eight contestants are left to build and race two full-sized boats made completely of cardboard. Next, they'll put Hollywood on trial and test everyone's gun skills: Can you shoot a bad guy blindfolded?

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Eight contestants are left to build and race two full-sized boats made completely of cardboard. Next, they'll put Hollywood on trial and test everyone's gun skills: Can you shoot a bad guy blindfolded?

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Painting with Explosives Revisited
Air date: 14/Jan/2017 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 43 min
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One contestant has been eliminated, and nine hopefuls remain to test a classic myth that Adam and Jamie never mastered: Can you paint with explosives? They'll also test if alcohol makes you more creative.

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One contestant has been eliminated, and nine hopefuls remain to test a classic myth that Adam and Jamie never mastered: Can you paint with explosives? They'll also test if alcohol makes you more creative.

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Fast & Furious Ejector Seat
Air date: 07/Jan/2017 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 43 min
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Elite builders face off to become the next MythBusters and test two tall tales: the sideways ejector seat from The Fast & the Furious and Deflategate, one of the most infamous football scandals of all-time.

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Elite builders face off to become the next MythBusters and test two tall tales: the sideways ejector seat from The Fast & the Furious and Deflategate, one of the most infamous football scandals of all-time.

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