MythBusters — Season 16

All episodes in this season folder.

S16
E1
Fire Arrow vs. Gas Tank

The MythBusters investigate two arrow-themed myths: Will a flaming arrow fired into a car's gas tank cause it to explode, and is a deadly-looking tribal initiation really is as dangerous as it seems.

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S16
E2
Pane In The Glass

The MythBusters take on a glass-shattering movie myth, and search for cure to stop crying while chopping onions.

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S16
E3
Wild Wild West

The MythBusters tackle more myths in a wild west themed episode.

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S16
E4
Spike In The Road

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

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S16
E5
Dynamite Deposit

The MythBusters tackle more myths using their own signature style of explosive experimentation.

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S16
E6
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.

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S16
E7
Electrified Escape

It is possible to escape from a burning car crashed into a power pole, without getting electrocuted? Is it better for a pedestrian to jump up when a car is about to hit them, or stand still?

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S16
E8
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?

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S16
E9
MythBusters Season 16 Episode 9

Episode information will appear when available.

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