MythBusters
Specials
200425 episodes
These episodes were broadcast outside of the MythBusters' regular timeslot or were re-cuts of previous episodes.
Episode 1
Best Animal Myths
Mar 21, 2004
TMDB rating 10.0TMDB
This was a re-cut of previously tested animal-related myths from different episodes. Chicken Gun, Goldfish Memory, Does a Duck's Quack Echo?
Episode 2
Best Electric Myths
May 6, 2004
TMDB rating 10.0TMDB
This was a re-cut of previously tested electricity-related myths from different episodes. Peeing on the Third Rail, Lightning Strikes Tongue Piercing, Microwave Madness
Episode 3
Best Explosions
Jun 9, 2004
TMDB rating 10.0TMDB
This was a re-cut of previously tested explosion-related myths from different episodes. Cell Phone Destruction, Raccoon Rocket, Tree Cannon, Exploding Toilet
Episode 4
Buster Special
Feb 2, 2005
TMDB rating 7.0TMDB
Buster is rebuilt after sustaining a year's worth of abuse.
Episode 5
Ultimate MythBusters
Feb 9, 2005
TMDB rating 7.3TMDB
Jamie and Adam have a contest to prove who is the Ultimate MythBuster.
Episode 6
MythBusters Outtakes
Mar 16, 2005
TMDB rating 7.7TMDB
This episode showed outtakes from the series.
Episode 7
Shop 'til You Drop
Apr 6, 2005
TMDB rating 7.5TMDB
The MythBusters' showed their favorite places to shop.
Episode 8
MythBusters Revealed
Apr 27, 2005
TMDB rating 8.5TMDB
This was a behind the scenes insight of MythBusters, featuring interviews, as well as exploring personal issues between the hosts.
Episode 9
Hollywood on Trial
May 11, 2005
TMDB rating 7.0TMDB
Will bullets spark when ricocheting off other objects? Did the aluminium paint used on Buddy Ebsen, the actor originally slated to play the Tin Man in the 1939 movie version of The Wizard of Oz cause an adverse reaction that hospitalized him? Is it possible for a medium-to-large build man to break through a wooden door frame on his own power? Is it possible to be thrown through a glass window and walk away without a scratch? Is it possible to ignite a pool of gasoline using only a cigarette? Note: This was a special episode. It was the first appearance of Grant Imahara.
Episode 10
Young Scientist Special
Apr 26, 2008
TMDB rating 9.0TMDB
Are electric cars truly slow? Do increased CO2 levels cause accelerated ice melting? Are cows truly the single greatest air polluter?
Episode 11
Viewers' Special Threequel
Nov 19, 2008
TMDB rating 7.7TMDB
Could a torture technique consisting of growing a bamboo through a victim's body have worked? Does dropping alkali metals in a water-filled bathtub result in a huge explosion? Does brandy, such as carried by Saint Bernards, really prevent hypothermia? Does lighting a piano on fire make it explode?
Episode 12
Top 25 Moments
Jun 16, 20101h 24m
TMDB rating 8.0TMDB
The Fab Five look back at their top 25 most celebrated MythBusters moments.
Episode 13
Car Conundrum
Jun 23, 2010
TMDB rating 10.0TMDB
This is a re-cut of Underwater Car, Hollywood Crash Test and Car Remote Capers.
Episode 14
Alcohol Myths
Jun 30, 2010
TMDB rating 10.0TMDB
This is a "Buster's Cut" of Alcohol Myths.
Episode 15
Duct Tape Hour 2
Jul 7, 2010
TMDB rating 10.0TMDB
This is a "Buster's Cut" of Duct Tape Hour 2.
Episode 16
Knock Your Socks Off
Jul 14, 2010
TMDB rating 10.0TMDB
This is a "Buster's Cut" of Knock Your Socks Off.
Episode 17
Viewer Special Threequel
Jul 21, 2010
TMDB rating 8.5TMDB
This is a "Buster's Cut" of Viewer Special Threequel.
Episode 18
Bottle Bash
Jul 28, 2010
TMDB rating 10.0TMDB
This is a "Buster's Cut" of Bottle Bash.
Episode 19
Unarmed and Unharmed
Oct 6, 2010
TMDB rating 10.0TMDB
This is a "Buster's Cut" of Unarmed and Unharmed.
Episode 20
Phone Book Friction
Oct 13, 2010
This is a "Buster's Cut" of Phone Book Friction.
Episode 21
Duct Tape Hour
Oct 20, 2010
TMDB rating 10.0TMDB
This is a "Buster's Cut" of Duct Tape Hour.
Episode 22
Curving Bullets
Oct 27, 2010
This is a "Buster's Cut" of Curving Bullets.
Episode 23
Location, Location, Location
Nov 9, 2011
TMDB rating 10.0TMDB
The MythBusters discuss 12 favorite locations they have used for testing myths in the past.
Episode 24
Explosions A to Z
Nov 25, 2012
TMDB rating 10.0TMDB
The Build Team goes through the alphabet highlighting some of the show's 752 detonations and counting.
Episode 25
Duct Tape: The Return
Mar 6, 2016
TMDB rating 9.3TMDB
Building a duct tape trebuchet, and saving Busters life with duct tape.