MythBusters - Season 16

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Fire Arrow vs. Gas Tank

1 - Fire Arrow vs. Gas Tank

Air Date: January 3, 2018

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.

Pane In The Glass

2 - Pane In The Glass

Air Date: January 10, 2018

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

Wild Wild West

3 - Wild Wild West

Air Date: January 17, 2018

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

Spike In The Road

4 - Spike In The Road

Air Date: January 24, 2018

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.

Dynamite Deposit

5 - Dynamite Deposit

Air Date: January 31, 2018

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

Backseat Getaway Driver

6 - Backseat Getaway Driver

Air Date: February 7, 2018

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.

Electrified Escape

7 - Electrified Escape

Air Date: February 14, 2018

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?

Dropping a Bomb

8 - Dropping a Bomb

Air Date: February 21, 2018

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?