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MythBusters

Season 20

14 listed hours · 2003–2016 · Discovery

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Filed by Vivian Cross · The Carpet Report

Jamie Hyneman and Adam Savage treat urban legends like lab assignments, then detonate the hypothesis for the cheap seats. MythBusters made STEM mass entertainment: goggles, build-team chaos, and the confirmed-or-busted verdict ritual that turned method into a good time.

TV Flash files Season 20 of MythBusters (2003–2016) on Discovery as the last listed season of 20 — 14 listed hours, 2017-11-15–2018-02-21 from “Heads Will Roll” (S20E01) to “Dropping a Bomb” (S20E14). Titles, dates, and synopses on file — no invented recaps.

Desk essentials in this season

  1. S20E14 Dropping a Bomb

    Dropping a Bomb is a late-run title that still sounds like the method — Discovery's build-team chaos billed after years of confirmed-or-busted verdicts.

  1. S20E01

    Heads Will Roll

    The MythBusters put an exploding airbag to the ultimate test and tackle an epic movie myth using a rocket-powered sword.

  2. S20E02

    Chimney Cannon

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

  3. S20E03

    Earthquake Water Heater

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

  4. S20E04

    Rock 'n' Roll Road Rage

    The MythBusters investigate whether or not a leaping carp could land a killer blow to a water skier; they turn up the volume and test if listening to aggressive music leads to more aggressive driving.

  5. S20E05

    Invisible Assassins

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

  6. S20E06

    Dead Body Double

    Tackling two explosive ballistic mysteries: if a dead body is bullet-proof and if a strange non-Newtonian fluid called oobleck is bomb-proof

  7. S20E07

    Fire Arrow vs. Gas Tank

    Brian and Jon test if a flaming arrow fired into a car's gas tank causes it to erupt in flames; testing a seemingly dangerous tribal initiation.

  8. S20E08

    Pane in the Glass

    Pane in the Glass — Season 20, Episode 8 of MythBusters. Aired 2018-01-10. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  9. S20E09

    Wild Wild West

    The MythBusters investigate two tall tales from the Wild West: how deadly a dynamite-firing crossbow is, and the best way to shoot from the hip during a shootout.

  10. S20E10

    Spike in the Road

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

  11. S20E11

    Dynamite Deposit

    Dynamite Deposit — Season 20, Episode 11 of MythBusters. Aired 2018-01-31. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  12. S20E12

    Backseat Getaway Driver

    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.

  13. S20E13

    Valentine's Day Myth Madness

    Valentine's Day Myth Madness — Season 20, Episode 13 of MythBusters. Aired 2018-02-14. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  14. S20E14

    Dropping a Bomb

    Dropping a Bomb — Season 20, Episode 14 of MythBusters. Aired 2018-02-21. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

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