Made STEM entertainment mass-market and catchphrase-friendly.
Why it matters
Episode guide
273 episodes across 20 seasons — titles, air dates, and synopses.
At a glance
Special-effects experts test urban legends and movie physics with rigorous chaos. Education as entertainment with safety goggles.
Network & studio
- Discovery — cable network
- Discovery, Inc. — production studio
Why watch now
Watch for the cultural DNA of the 2000s — and the star power that made living rooms feel like red carpets.
Cultural impact
Made STEM entertainment mass-market and catchphrase-friendly.
Gossip hook. Jamie/Adam dynamic and the 'confirmed/busted' verdict ritual.
Creators
Peter Rees
Key cast
- Jamie Hyneman as Host
- Adam Savage as Host
- Kari Byron as Build Team
- Tory Belleci as Build Team
- Grant Imahara as Build Team
Flash facts
- Premiered 2003 on Discovery.
- Became a global science-popularization hit.
- Revivals and tour culture followed.
FAQ
What network aired MythBusters?
MythBusters is associated with Discovery (2003–2016).
Why is MythBusters in the TV Flash top 100 for the 2000s?
Made STEM entertainment mass-market and catchphrase-friendly.
Who are the key names behind MythBusters?
Creators and principals include Peter Rees.
Official & further reading
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