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MythBusters

Season 5

31 listed hours · 2003–2016 · Discovery

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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 5 of MythBusters (2003–2016) on Discovery as a mid listed season (5; 5 of 20) — 31 listed hours, 2006-12-20–2008-02-20 from “Holiday Special” (S05E01) to “MacGyver Myths” (S05E31). Titles, dates, and synopses on file — no invented recaps.

  1. S05E01

    Holiday Special

    Holiday Special — Season 5, Episode 1 of MythBusters. Aired 2006-12-20. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  2. S05E02

    Hindenburg Mystery

    Hindenburg Mystery — Season 5, Episode 2 of MythBusters. Aired 2007-01-10. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  3. S05E03

    Pirate Special

    Pirate Special — Season 5, Episode 3 of MythBusters. Aired 2007-01-17. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  4. S05E04

    Underwater Car

    Underwater Car — Season 5, Episode 4 of MythBusters. Aired 2007-01-24. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  5. S05E05

    Speed Cameras

    Speed Cameras — Season 5, Episode 5 of MythBusters. Aired 2007-03-07. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  6. S05E06

    Dog Myths

    Dog Myths — Season 5, Episode 6 of MythBusters. Aired 2007-03-14. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  7. S05E07

    More Myths Reopened

    More Myths Reopened — Season 5, Episode 7 of MythBusters. Aired 2007-03-21. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  8. S05E08

    Voice Flame Extinguisher

    Voice Flame Extinguisher — Season 5, Episode 8 of MythBusters. Aired 2007-04-11. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  9. S05E09

    Birds in a Truck

    Birds in a Truck — Season 5, Episode 9 of MythBusters. Aired 2007-04-18. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  10. S05E10

    Walking on Water

    Walking on Water — Season 5, Episode 10 of MythBusters. Aired 2007-04-25. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  11. S05E11

    Western Myths

    Western Myths — Season 5, Episode 11 of MythBusters. Aired 2007-05-30. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  12. S05E12

    Big Rig Myths

    Big Rig Myths — Season 5, Episode 12 of MythBusters. Aired 2007-06-06. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  13. S05E13

    Grenades and Guts

    Grenades and Guts — Season 5, Episode 13 of MythBusters. Aired 2007-06-13. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  14. S05E14

    Snow Special

    Snow Special — Season 5, Episode 14 of MythBusters. Aired 2007-06-20. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  15. S05E15

    Baseball Myths

    Baseball Myths — Season 5, Episode 15 of MythBusters. Aired 2007-08-08. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  16. S05E16

    Viewer Special

    Viewer Special — Season 5, Episode 16 of MythBusters. Aired 2007-08-15. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  17. S05E17

    Red Rag to a Bull

    Red Rag to a Bull — Season 5, Episode 17 of MythBusters. Aired 2007-08-22. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  18. S05E18

    Superhero Hour

    Superhero Hour — Season 5, Episode 18 of MythBusters. Aired 2007-08-29. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  19. S05E19

    Myth Revolution!

    Myth Revolution! — Season 5, Episode 19 of MythBusters. Aired 2007-09-05. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  20. S05E20

    Trail Blazers

    Trail Blazers — Season 5, Episode 20 of MythBusters. Aired 2007-10-31. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  21. S05E21

    Exploding Water Heater

    Exploding Water Heater — Season 5, Episode 21 of MythBusters. Aired 2007-11-07. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  22. S05E22

    Shooting Fish in a Barrel

    Shooting Fish in a Barrel — Season 5, Episode 22 of MythBusters. Aired 2007-11-21. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  23. S05E23

    Pirates 2!

    Pirates 2! — Season 5, Episode 23 of MythBusters. Aired 2007-11-28. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  24. S05E24

    Confederate Steam Gun

    Confederate Steam Gun — Season 5, Episode 24 of MythBusters. Aired 2007-12-05. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  25. S05E25

    Air Plane Hour

    Can a non-pilot be "talked down" to a safe landing by a pilot on the ground? Skydiving myths from the movie "Point Break."

  26. S05E26

    James Bond Special (1)

    James Bond Special (1) — Season 5, Episode 26 of MythBusters. Aired 2008-01-16. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  27. S05E27

    Lead Balloon

    Lead Balloon — Season 5, Episode 27 of MythBusters. Aired 2008-01-23. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  28. S05E28

    Airplane on a Conveyor Belt

    Airplane on a Conveyor Belt — Season 5, Episode 28 of MythBusters. Aired 2008-01-30. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  29. S05E29

    James Bond Special (2)

    James Bond Special (2) — Season 5, Episode 29 of MythBusters. Aired 2008-02-06. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  30. S05E30

    Viewer Special 2

    Viewer Special 2 — Season 5, Episode 30 of MythBusters. Aired 2008-02-13. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  31. S05E31

    MacGyver Myths

    MacGyver Myths — Season 5, Episode 31 of MythBusters. Aired 2008-02-20. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

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