Did people truly catapult ailing bodies over medieval fortifications? And what occurs when a bullet strikes a frying pan?

Jamie and Adam investigate if a soda bottle hurled from a vehicle could be fatal, whereas Jessi, Tory, and Grant examine just how long someone with heroic intentions might endure suspended only by their fingertips.

Could immersing yourself completely in depth truly shield you from a catastrophic blast? Might a vehicle be rendered impervious to gunfire with nothing more than stacks of telephone directories?

In one experiment, Adam and Jamie tested methods for evading pursuit during a vehicular chase. Meanwhile, Kari, Grant, and Tory investigated whether an item launched rearward from a car in motion would merely drop straight down.

Indeed, which is the more unpleasant experience: being struck by an empty beer bottle or one still full? And could ancient military forces have genuinely employed animal hides in the construction of their artillery pieces?

Is it possible that certain individuals—perhaps women—possess a greater capacity for enduring discomfort? Should such a question arise, consider the potential of a barbecue propane tank, when subjected to intense heat, to become violently p…

Following feedback from viewers, Kari, Grant, and Tory revisit “Knock Your Socks Off,” while Jamie and Adam once more tackle the challenge of “Compact Compact.”

Once more, duct tape faces a challenge. Is it truly capable of constructing bridges and repairing automobiles?

Jamie and Adam tackle an outlandish clip making its rounds online, as Kari, Grant, and Tory put to the test the theory that navigating solely by right turns might conserve fuel.

According to forensic science as depicted on television, does combining pepper spray, a flannel shirt, and a stun gun create an enormous explosion? And could fireworks genuinely propel someone across a body of water? (Tune in to find out—an…

Jamie, Adam, Kari, Grant, and Tory face down mucus, sneezes, and the terrifying prospect of being swept away by a tornado.

Is it possible to disrupt a tracking dog’s ability to follow a trail with common household objects?

To explore the power of tornadoes, Adam Savage and Jamie Hyneman joined forces with veteran storm chasers Reed Timmer and Sean Casey.

Do people’s feet genuinely turn cold when they experience last-minute doubts? And precisely what unfolds when a crisis finally erupts?

Could a motorcycle, in motion, snatch a tablecloth away from a table laden with celebratory food? Is it truly the case that we utilize just one-tenth of our mental capacity?

Jamie and Adam set out to construct an automatic arrow-firing device, whereas Kari, Grant, and Tory investigate a perilous question: which is riskier, driving under the influence or when severely fatigued?

Might your laptop offer protection against a speeding bullet? Does taking sweets from an infant come easily?

Jamie and Adam put a classic sports car of the seventies to the test, investigating if its aerodynamics work equally well in reverse as they do facing forward. Meanwhile, Grant, Tory, and Kari dissect a memorable surfing sequence from *Leth…

Trapped within an overturned vehicle submerged beneath the waves, Adam struggles to free himself. Meanwhile, Kari, Grant, and Tory confront the challenges presented by *Kiss the Girls*.

Could an insect strike prove fatal to a motorcyclist? Is it truly possible for a fly to carry a laptop into the air? And does water actively discourage flies from approaching?

President Obama issued a challenge to Jamie and Adam, urging them to revisit and rigorously test the legend of Archimedes’s purported death ray. Meanwhile, Kari, Grant, and Tory turned their attention to the formidable task of confronting H…

Actor Seth Rogen lends his expertise to MythBusters for a pair of spectacular investigations inspired by his film, *The Green Hornet*: recreating the daring Elevator Car Cut stunt and exploring the feasibility of an Explosive Escape.

Adam and Jamie investigate a notorious historical attempt on a life, while Kari, Grant, and Tory explore whether it’s truly possible to "shake someone out of their complacency" through physical force.