MythBusters (2003)
The iconic science entertainment series where Adam Savage and Jamie Hyneman put myths, legends, and movie magic to the ultimate test.
MythBusters - Series Information
- Original Title: MythBusters
- First Air Year: 2003
- Last Air Year: 2018
- Created by: Peter Rees
- Type: TV Series
- Genres: Documentary
- Content Rating (US): TV-PG
- Episode Runtime: Average runtime per episode: 52 minutes
- Number of Seasons: 16
- Number of Episodes: 272
- Status: Ended
- Original Language: English
- Spoken Languages: English
- First Air Date: January 23, 2003 (United States - TV-PG), January 23, 2003 (Germany - 12), January 23, 2003 (France - 12), January 23, 2003 (Australia - PG), January 23, 2003 (Brazil - L), January 23, 2003 (Mexico - A)
- Networks: Discovery, SBS
- Alternative Titles: Mythbusters: Os Caçadores de Mitos (BR), Sannhet eller myte (NO), Los cazadores de mitos (ES), Les Stupéfiants (CA)
- Production Companies: Beyond Productions, Beyond Entertainment
- Production Countries: Australia, United States of America, Ireland
MythBusters - Plot
MythBusters is a science entertainment television program created and produced by Australia's Beyond Television Productions for the Discovery Channel. The show's hosts, special effects experts Adam Savage and Jamie Hyneman, use elements of the scientific method to test the validity of rumors, myths, movie scenes, adages, Internet videos, and news stories.
MythBusters - Trailer
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MythBusters - Cast & Crew
Creator(s)
- Peter Rees
Main Cast
- Robert Lee
- Adam Savage
- Jamie Hyneman
- Kari Byron
- Tory Belleci
- Grant Imahara
- Jessi Combs
- Brian Louden
- Jonathan Lung
- John McLeod
Writers
- Chris Williams
Executive Producers
- Jamie Hyneman
- Adam Savage
- Dan Tapster
- Tracy Rudolph
- Cameo Wallace
MythBusters - FAQs
Where can you stream MythBusters online?
MythBusters is available to stream on Disney Plus, Hulu, Discovery+, and HBO Max. It can also be watched on Pluto TV and The Roku Channel with ads, or purchased on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home.
Did MythBusters actually use real science?
MythBusters applied elements of the scientific method to test myths and legends, though critics noted its experiments were not always rigorous by academic standards. The show was widely praised by educators and scientists for making empirical thinking entertaining and accessible to general audiences.
Who are the main hosts of MythBusters?
The primary hosts are special effects experts Adam Savage and Jamie Hyneman. The series also featured a rotating build team including Kari Byron, Tory Belleci, Grant Imahara, and later Jessi Combs, Brian Louden, and Jonathan Lung.
Why did Grant Imahara, Kari Byron, and Tory Belleci leave?
In 2014, Discovery Channel announced that Kari Byron, Tory Belleci, and Grant Imahara had been dropped from the show to allow Adam Savage and Jamie Hyneman to focus on a streamlined format. The decision was widely reported and surprised many longtime fans of the series.
How many seasons and episodes does MythBusters have?
MythBusters ran for 16 seasons and 272 episodes, plus 25 special episodes. It premiered on January 23, 2003, on the Discovery Channel and concluded in 2018, making it one of the longest-running science entertainment series in television history.
What is MythBusters rated and suitable for?
MythBusters carries a TV-PG content rating, making it generally suitable for family viewing. The show features controlled explosions, crash tests, and science experiments, but its educational framing and safety-conscious presentation keep it appropriate for most audiences.
Did MythBusters win any major awards?
MythBusters received multiple Emmy nominations over its run and won a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Cinematography for Reality Programming. The series was also recognized by science and education organizations for its positive influence on public engagement with scientific thinking.
Why did MythBusters end after Season 16?
MythBusters concluded in 2016 after Adam Savage and Jamie Hyneman decided not to renew their contract with Discovery Channel. Both hosts cited a desire to pursue independent projects. The final episode aired in 2016, though additional specials continued through 2018.
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