MythBusters
“Failure is always an option.”
Series Overview
MythBusters is a science entertainment television program created and produced by Australia's Beyond Television Productions for the Discovery Channel. The show's hosts, special effects experts Adam Savage and Jamie Hyneman, use elements of the scientific method to test the validity of rumors, myths, movie scenes, adages, Internet videos, and news stories.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
Airing status, episode counts, upcoming schedule, and network syndication.
16 Seasons • 272 Episodes
43–60 min per episode
2003 – 2018
Premiered: Thu, Jan 23, 2003
Latest Aired Episode
Season 16, Episode 8: “Dropping a Bomb”
Can dropping molten salt into a toilet unblock it? Is 3rd-person perspective better than 1st-person in a real world video game obstacle course?
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Season 1
11 Episodes →
Season 2
17 Episodes →
Season 3
20 Episodes →
Season 4
28 Episodes →
Season 5
25 Episodes →
Season 6
19 Episodes →
Season 7
23 Episodes →
Season 8
23 Episodes →
Season 9
21 Episodes →
Season 10
20 Episodes →
Season 11
11 Episodes →
Season 12
15 Episodes →
Season 13
14 Episodes →
Season 14
11 Episodes →
Season 15
6 Episodes →
Season 16
8 Episodes →
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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MythBusters Reunion TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2016-03-02
Cast & Creators
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Peter Rees
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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TV-PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — Contains material parents may find unsuitable for younger children.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested — Contains material parents may find unsuitable for younger children.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About MythBusters
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What is MythBusters about?
MythBusters is a science entertainment television program created and produced by Australia's Beyond Television Productions for the Discovery Channel. The show's hosts, special effects experts Adam Savage and Jamie Hyneman, use elements of the scientific method to test the validity of rumors, myths, movie scenes, adages, Internet videos, and news stories.
How many seasons does MythBusters have?
MythBusters comprises 16 seasons available to explore.
Who stars in MythBusters?
Key cast members in MythBusters include Brian Louden, Jonathan Lung, Robert Lee.
Who created or directed MythBusters?
MythBusters was developed and directed by Peter Rees.