Series synopsis
Mythbusters Jr. is an American documentary reality television series that premiered on Science on January 2, 2019. It ended on February 6, 2019. It stars Adam Savage.
Six of America’s most talented kids get a chance to show off their amazing ingenuity and STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math) skills as they tackle myths similar to those seen in MythBusters, ranging from driving, explosions, chemistry, physics, popular culture and more.
Premise
Six of America’s most talented kids get a chance to show off their amazing ingenuity and STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math) skills as they tackle myths similar to those seen in MythBusters, ranging from driving, explosions, chemistry, physics, popular culture and more.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Adam Savage as Himself - Host
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 10 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 10 | January 2, 2019 | February 6, 2019 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Duct Tape Special Adam Savage and a team of the best and brightest put duct tape to the ultimate test and investigate if the miracle material can be used as a viable parachute and as a quick fix for a flat tire. |
January 2, 2019 |
| 2 |
Dynamite Air Freshener Adam Savage and team put an explosive myth to the test to find out if a single spark and air freshener can create a catastrophic car calamity. Meanwhile, they investigate an age-old dog urban legend to discover how much water a wet dog can shake. |
January 9, 2019 |
| 3 |
Battery Blast Adam Savage and the team test if old batteries can set off a dangerous chain reaction and get to the bottom of a age-old idiom with one of the world's best archers and a diabolically difficult trick shot. |
January 16, 2019 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Science |
|---|---|
| First aired | January 2, 2019 |
| Last aired | February 6, 2019 |
| Runtime | 43 minutes |
| Status | canceled |
| Schedule | Wednesday at 21:00:00 |