Season 5 (2007)

Hindenburg Mystery
9.0

January 10, 2007

Did hydrogen really cause the Hindenburg fire? Meanwhile Kari, Tory and Grant test the saying: "If you're being chased by a crocod...Read more

Pirate Special (1)
9.0

January 17, 2007

Are cannonballs more deadly than the splinters sprayed from a mighty broadside blast? Why would a pirate wear a patch over a perfectly good eye?

Underwater Car
8.0

January 24, 2007

Can you escape a submerged car? Is it possible to fold an 8"x11" piece of paper in half more than seven times? On the flip side, c...Read more

Speed Cameras
6.0

March 7, 2007 • 1h

Can a driver beat a speed camera by speeding faster than they can click? How about using license plate protectors or changing lane...Read more

Dog Myths
7.3

March 14, 2007 • 1h

Is it possible to teach an old dog new tricks? Can a burglar really "beat the guard dog"? Will running a zig-zag pattern and doubl...Read more

More Myths Reopened
7.7

March 21, 2007

The MythBusters tackle a few myths that left you peeved, like "Exploding Trombone," "Sniper Scope," "Finger in the Barrel" and "Coke and Mentos."

Voice Flame Extinguisher
7.3

April 11, 2007 • 1h

Is it possible to put out a fire using only your voice? Adam and Jamie put this myth to the test. Meanwhile, Grant, Tory and Kari ...Read more

Birds in a Truck
8.0

April 18, 2007

If birds in a truck take flight do they lighten the load? Grant, Tory and Kari investigate if a photo found on the Net showing a s...Read more

Walking on Water
7.7

April 25, 2007 • 1h

Can ninjas run on water as movies like Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon would have us believe? Kari, Tory and Grant try to find out ...Read more

Western Myths
8.3

May 30, 2007

Adam and Jamie saddle up for some Western myths. Kari, Tory and Grant test the modern marvel of airbags. You've got it all: past a...Read more

Big Rig Myths
7.7

June 6, 2007 • 1h

In "Exploding Tire of Death," Adam and Jamie try to find out if an exploding truck tire can kill. Meanwhile, Kari, Tory and Grant ...Read more

Grenades and Guts
8.0

June 13, 2007

Adam and Jamie test whether jumping on a grenade would save everyone in the vicinity.

Snow Special
8.7

June 20, 2007 • 1h

Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow! It's all about pure powder and the MythBusters team is ready to tear up those classic movie...Read more

Baseball Myths
8.3

August 8, 2007

Can filling a baseball bat with cork inject more spring into your swing? Does wearing black under the eyes really reduce glare? Is...Read more

Viewers' Special (1)
8.0

August 15, 2007

Can you sneeze with your eyes open? And if you do will your eyeballs pop out of their sockets? Can you stop a speeding car by putt...Read more

Red Flag to a Bull
8.0

August 22, 2007

Does the color red drive a bull toward psychopathy? The team tests the saying: 'bull in a china shop.' And. if someone put their g...Read more

Superhero Hour
8.7

August 29, 2007 • 1h

The MythBusters are wearing their underpants on the outside. And why? Because this is Superhero Hour! The MythBusters test the Bat...Read more

Myth Revolution
8.3

September 5, 2007

In RFID Tags, Kari, Tory and Grant are putting the latest RFID conspiracy theorists to the test. Meanwhile Adam and Jamie are test...Read more

Trailblazers
7.7

October 31, 2007

Adam and Jamie get on the trail of some flammable Hollywood fables (i.e. firing a bullet at a gas tank) while Kari, Grant and Tory...Read more

Exploding Water Heater
8.7

November 7, 2007

Can an ordinary water heater build up so much pressure that it rockets through the roof and into the atmosphere? Meanwhile, Tory, ...Read more

Special Supersized Myths
8.0

November 14, 2007 • 1h 34m

In this supersized special, the MythBusters take on new great white shark myths, ramp up classic myths about jet taxis and rocket ...Read more

Shooting Fish in a Barrel
7.5

November 21, 2007

The MythBusters test the truth behind some time-honored sayings and conventional wisdom. Is shooting fish in a barrel really as ea...Read more

Pirates (2)
9.0

November 28, 2007

Is it possible to survive an overturned boat by breathing the trapped air? Can you escape being buried up to your neck in sand? If...Read more

Confederate Steam Gun
8.3

December 5, 2007

Jamie and Adam take on a steam-powered machine gun rumored to fire 400 rounds a minute at a 300-yard range. Kari, Grant, and Tory ...Read more

Airplane Hour
8.0

December 12, 2007 • 1h

Jamie and Adam take wing to test if a person with no flight training can safely land an airplane. Tory, Grant, and Kari jump on so...Read more