MythBusters
Season 5

s05e01 / Hindenburg Mystery

11th Jan '07 - 2:00am
Hindenburg Mystery Summary

Season 5 Premiere
The Hindenburg mystery and Running from a Crocodile.

1828 have watched this episode

s05e02 / Pirate Special

18th Jan '07 - 2:00am
Pirate Special Summary

2 Hour Special with 4 Pirate Themes Myths. They included whether the eyepatch would help you see in the dark, whether you could use a knife to slide down a sail, whether a canon ballhuged more people compared to the splinters, and whether alcohol could be a good cleaner for laundry.

1821 have watched this episode

s05e03 / Underwater Car

25th Jan '07 - 2:00am
Underwater Car Summary

Can Adam and Jamie escape a sinking car, underwater?
Can you fold paper more than 7 times?

1823 have watched this episode

s05e04 / Speed Cameras

8th Mar '07 - 2:00am
Speed Cameras Summary

Take two self confessed speed freaks, Adam and Jamie and pit them against the people's nemesis: Speed Cameras. The result: an action packed adventure full of fun, fascination and best of all, fast cars.

1822 have watched this episode

s05e05 / Dog Myths

15th Mar '07 - 1:00am
Dog Myths Summary

Is it possible to teach an Old Dog New Tricks? In attempt to find an answer Adam and Jamie go head to head with a pair of untrained dogs. Meanwhile, Kari, Grant, and Tory look into the myth that you can Beat The Guard Dog.

1815 have watched this episode

s05e06 / More Myths Reopened

22nd Mar '07 - 1:00am
More Myths Reopened Summary

Every so often the mythbusters draw conclusions that leave the fans seething. Well, once again, it's time for the mythbusters to put some of their most contentious outcomes under the microscope AGAIN.

1810 have watched this episode

s05e07 / Voice Flame Extinguisher

12th Apr '07 - 1:00am
Voice Flame Extinguisher Summary

Is it possible to put out a fire using only your voice? Also the team tackles four classic hypnosis theories under the microscope.

1813 have watched this episode

s05e08 / Birds in a Truck

19th Apr '07 - 1:00am
Birds in a Truck Summary

The team takes on Newton and a bunch of Birds. Also the build team see if they can smash a speed boat into a channel marker.

1816 have watched this episode

s05e09 / Walking on Water

26th Apr '07 - 1:00am
Walking on Water Summary

In this episode the whole team combine to pit science against martial arts.
It's a MythBusters Ninja Special!

1819 have watched this episode

s05e10 / Western Myths

31st May '07 - 1:00am
Western Myths Summary

Adam and Jamie try some western myths. Shooting a hat and pulling out some steel bars while the Build team see if anyone could die from a pick and an airbag.

1810 have watched this episode

s05e11 / Big Rig Myths

7th Jun '07 - 1:00am
Big Rig Myths Summary

Can an exploding Truck Tirehug? And Another Fuel efficiency myth, will drafting reduce drag? Is it possible for a car to go inside a truck while it's still in motion?

1810 have watched this episode

s05e12 / Grenades and Guts

14th Jun '07 - 1:00am
Grenades and Guts Summary

Can a dive onto a live grenade actually save your buddies?
Will dunking the ticking time bomb in water dampen the explosion? or will using a fridge will chill things out?
Can Diet Coke and Mentos Cause your Stomach to Explode?
Can You Change your Eye Color?
And Can Adam Cure his fear of bees using Self Hypnosis, in response to the fans reaction to the hypnosis tests in a previous episode?

1807 have watched this episode

s05e13 / Snow Special

21st Jun '07 - 1:00am
Snow Special Summary

Can Yodeling Cause an Avalanche? Can A Machineballoon Cause an Avalanche? The team tackles the best ways to drive on Ice. Can you really freeze your tongue to a pole? And does it have any future ramifications?

1813 have watched this episode

s05e14 / Baseball Myths

9th Aug '07 - 1:00am
Baseball Myths Summary

A Bunch of Baseball myths batter up to the MythBusters, with the help of Roger Clemens.



Does a corked bat hit balls farther?



Does a humid baseball fly shorter than a dry one?



The Physics of baseball pitches.



Is sliding into base faster than running and stopping?



Is it possible to hit a baseball hard enough to knock the hide off a ball without destroying the insides?

1810 have watched this episode

s05e15 / Viewer's Special

16th Aug '07 - 1:00am
Viewer's Special Summary

It's time for more viewer suggestions and complaints, on another Viewer's Choice Episode of the MythBusters! The Mythbusters explore some myths the viewers asked for. Also, one lucky Mythbuster fan decides it's time for his parent's car to be blown to bits.

1806 have watched this episode

s05e16 / Red Rag to a Bull

23rd Aug '07 - 1:00am
Red Rag to a Bull Summary

Does the color red cause a Bull to go crazy? And Will a bull really go crazy in a China Shop? And moreballoon Fire Myths!

1814 have watched this episode

s05e17 / Superhero Hour

30th Aug '07 - 1:00am
Superhero Hour Summary

A Bunch of Superhero Myths are put to the test!

1810 have watched this episode

s05e18 / Myth Evolution!

6th Sep '07 - 1:00am
Myth Evolution! Summary

The team tackles expansions of previous myths, including more RFID Tag Myths and More Weapon Myths!

1804 have watched this episode

s05e19 / Trail Blazers

1st Nov '07 - 1:00am
Trail Blazers Summary

Its time for more explosive Hollywood Myths!

1805 have watched this episode

s05e20 / Exploding Water Heater

8th Nov '07 - 2:00am
Exploding Water Heater Summary

How high can an Exploding Water Heater Fly?



And more Blue Jean Myths..

1816 have watched this episode

s05e21 / Super Sized Myths!

15th Nov '07 - 2:00am
Super Sized Myths! Summary

This 2 Hour Special Hits Everything possible!

Sharks, taxis, rocket cars and cruise ships.



Everything is SUPERSIZED!

1807 have watched this episode

s05e22 / Shooting Fish in a Barrel

22nd Nov '07 - 2:00am
Shooting Fish in a Barrel Summary

The best quotes and sayings are put to the test. Are elephants really afraid of mice? Can you really shoot a fish in a barrel? Is there really another way to cool down your mouth after eating hot chili peppers?

1815 have watched this episode

s05e23 / Pirates 2 !

29th Nov '07 - 2:00am
Pirates 2 ! Summary

Back to the plank as the Mythbusters do more Pirate Themed Myths and Pirate Movie Myths!

1806 have watched this episode

s05e24 / Confederate Steam Gun

6th Dec '07 - 2:00am
Confederate Steam Gun Summary

More Lie Detector Cheats put to the test and was there a steam poweredballoon in the confederate days?

1811 have watched this episode

s05e25 / Airplane Hour

13th Dec '07 - 2:00am
Airplane Hour Summary

Can an average joe land a 747 plane with no training and experience?



Can a plane take off on a conveyer belt moving in the opposite direction?



And lots of Skydiving Myths!



SEASON FINALE!

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