MythBusters (2016 season)


The cast of the television series MythBusters perform experiments to verify or debunk urban legends, old wives' tales, and the like. This is a list of the various myths tested on the show as well as the results of the experiments. The 2016 season premiered on January 2, in a Saturday time slot.
In October 2015, Hyneman and Savage confirmed that the season premiering in January 2016 would be their final season of MythBusters after over 13 years of the show.

Episode overview


No. in seriesNo. in seasonTitleOriginal air dateOverall episode No.

Episode 237 – "MythBusters Revealed"

Adam and Jamie provide a behind-the-scenes look at the upcoming season, from brainstorming sessions for episode themes to test planning and execution. Footage from past episodes is shown, along with clips of the following myths and episodes to be featured during this season.
Myth/EpisodeDescription
Drifting on DirtIs the drift technique the best way to drive on a dirt road?
Truck WedgeNo description given
Tank Car CrushIs it possible to collapse a railroad tank car by filling it with steam and cooling it quickly?
"Reddit Special"Episode dedicated to testing myths suggested by fans who use Reddit
RocketmenCan unconventional fuels be used to power a rocket?
Landmine LunacyCan a person use a hovercraft to traverse a minefield safely?
"Duct Tape: The Return"Unusual uses for duct tape, including a trebuchet
"Explosion Special"Explosion-based myths, including one more scenario based on the television series MacGyver
Car LiftCan a giant vacuum lift a car off the ground?
What Is Bombproof?Can a person survive two identical, simultaneous explosions by standing exactly halfway between them?
Pancake CarCan a powerful explosion completely flatten a car?
Queue TheoryWhat is the most efficient method for customers to line up at a store checkout counter?
Axe vs. Gun RevisitA revisit of the "Axe vs. Gun" zombie myth from 2013
"MythBusters: The Reunion"A look back at the series’ history, with appearances by the Build Team of Tory Belleci, Kari Byron, and Grant Imahara

Episode 238 – "The Explosion Special"

In this episode, Adam and Jamie test two more explosion related myths.

MacGyver Cement Truck

Hovercraft Hijinks

Episode 239 – "Tanker Crush"

Adam and Jamie devote the entire episode to testing a single railroad disaster myth.

Tanker Crush

Episode 240 – "Cooking Chaos"

Adam and Jamie put two food-related viral videos to the test.

Instant Shrimp

Smoothie Blast

Episode 241 – "Driven to Destruction"

Adam and Jamie test two myths intended to send cars in opposite directions.

Pancake Car

Car Lift

Episode 242 – "Volunteer Special"

Adam and Jamie tackle two myths requiring large amounts of volunteer help.

Axe vs. Gun Revisit

MythBustStore

Episode 243 – "Failure Is Not an Option!"

Adam and Jamie revisit three past myths based on comments and complaints from fans.

Drift Turn

What Is Bulletproof?

What Is Bombproof?

Episode 244 – "Rocketman"

Adam and Jamie investigate alternative rocket fuels.

Rocketmen

Episode 245 – "Reddit Special"

Adam and Jamie test three myths submitted by Reddit users.

Farting on FLIR

Ball Fall

Paper Bag Punch

Snoo Boom

Episode 246 – "Grand Finale"

Adam and Jamie look back on their time hosting the show and devise four grand-scale sendoffs.

RV Blast

Truck Wedge

Bye Bye Buster

Cement Truck

Episode 247 – "Reunion"

Adam, Jamie, and the Build Team gather to reminisce about their time working together.
TopicNotes
How the Build Team members started on the show, and their early experiences on camera
Favorite mythsAdam/Jamie: "Lead Balloon"
Tory: "Supersize Cruise Ship Waterskiing"
Grant/Tory: "Blue Ice"
Kari: "Racing Gravity" —she found out she was pregnant after this test ended
Stressful moments on the setAll: The first attempt to test "Cannonball Chemistry" in 2011
Kari's worst day: "The Smell of Fear" —being covered with scorpions
Tory's worst: His multiple injuries on camera
Grant/Adam's worst: Vomiting on camera
All the abuse Buster suffered during myth testingAdam gave everyone fragments from both Buster's final remains and the many cameras destroyed during filming
Favorite scientific momentsGrant: "Red Rag to a Bull"
Adam: "Bullets Fired Up" —the only myth to receive all three classifications: Busted, Plausible, Confirmed
Jamie: "Drain Disaster"
Favorite explosionAdam: "Exploding Water Heater"
Kari: Air-fuel explosions
Jamie: Trying to use an explosion for a constructive purpose
Impact of the show on the lives of othersJamie read a letter from a viewer who decided to pursue undergraduate and graduate degrees in engineering as a result of watching the show
Ability of the group to gain access to an increasing range of facilities over timeAdam: "U-2 Flight" —being able to train for and take an actual flight
The work that went into designing and building equipment for myth testing
Situations that put the group in genuine perilGrant: "Sawdust Cannon" —the fireball that resulted when a load of powdered creamer was used in the cannon
Tory: "Carried Away" —police were called in while the crew was shooting out helium balloons with a BB gun
Kari/Tory: "Seconds from Disaster" —filming the intro, which involved Tory tossing a fake bomb to Kari, and being interrupted by the police
Adam: "Underwater Car", with a comment from a woman who saved herself and her daughter from drowning based on the results of this myth
Effect of the show on popular cultureCongratulatory message from United States President Barack Obama, with comments from celebrities and notable scientific figures spread throughout the remainder of the episode

Episode 248 – "Duct Tape: The Return"

Adam and Jamie explore two last uses for their favorite all-purpose adhesive.

Duct Tape Trebuchet

Duct Tape Seat Belt