Specials (2004)
These episodes were broadcast outside of the MythBusters' regular timeslot or were re-cuts of previous episodes.
Episodes: 25
Star Cast: Adam Savage , Jamie Hyneman , Kari Byron , Tory Belleci ,
Episodes List
Ep.1 Best Animal Myths
Air Date: 2004-03-21
This was a re-cut of previously tested animal-related myths from different episodes. Chicken Gun, Goldfish Memory, Does a Duck's Quack Echo?
Ep.2 Best Electric Myths
Air Date: 2004-05-06
This was a re-cut of previously tested electricity-related myths from different episodes. Peeing on the Third Rail, Lightning Strikes Tongue Piercing, Microwave Madness
Ep.3 Best Explosions
Air Date: 2004-06-09
This was a re-cut of previously tested explosion-related myths from different episodes. Cell Phone Destruction, Raccoon Rocket, Tree Cannon, Exploding Toilet
Ep.4 Buster Special
Air Date: 2005-02-02
Buster is rebuilt after sustaining a year's worth of abuse.
Ep.5 Ultimate MythBusters
Air Date: 2005-02-09
Jamie and Adam have a contest to prove who is the Ultimate MythBuster.
Ep.6 MythBusters Outtakes
Air Date: 2005-03-16
This episode showed outtakes from the series.
Ep.7 Shop 'til You Drop
Air Date: 2005-04-06
The MythBusters' showed their favorite places to shop.
Ep.8 MythBusters Revealed
Air Date: 2005-04-27
This was a behind the scenes insight of MythBusters, featuring interviews, as well as exploring personal issues between the hosts.
Ep.9 Hollywood on Trial
Air Date: 2005-05-11
Will bullets spark when ricocheting off other objects? Did the aluminium paint used on Buddy Ebsen, the actor originally slated to play the Tin Man in the 1939 movie version of The Wizard of Oz cause an adverse reaction that hospitalized him? Is it possible for a medium-to-large build man to break through a wooden door frame on his own power? Is it possible to be thrown through a glass window and walk away without a scratch? Is it possible to ignite a pool of gasoline using only a cigarette? Note: This was a special episode. It was the first appearance of Grant Imahara.
Ep.10 Young Scientist Special
Air Date: 2008-04-26
Are electric cars truly slow? Do increased CO2 levels cause accelerated ice melting? Are cows truly the single greatest air polluter?
Ep.11 Viewers' Special Threequel
Air Date: 2008-11-19
Could a torture technique consisting of growing a bamboo through a victim's body have worked? Does dropping alkali metals in a water-filled bathtub result in a huge explosion? Does brandy, such as carried by Saint Bernards, really prevent hypothermia? Does lighting a piano on fire make it explode?
Ep.12 Top 25 Moments
Air Date: 2010-06-16
The Fab Five look back at their top 25 most celebrated MythBusters moments.
Ep.13 Car Conundrum
Air Date: 2010-06-23
This is a re-cut of Underwater Car, Hollywood Crash Test and Car Remote Capers.
Ep.14 Alcohol Myths
Air Date: 2010-06-30
This is a "Buster's Cut" of Alcohol Myths.
Ep.15 Duct Tape Hour 2
Air Date: 2010-07-07
This is a "Buster's Cut" of Duct Tape Hour 2.
Ep.16 Knock Your Socks Off
Air Date: 2010-07-14
This is a "Buster's Cut" of Knock Your Socks Off.
Ep.17 Viewer Special Threequel
Air Date: 2010-07-21
This is a "Buster's Cut" of Viewer Special Threequel.
Ep.18 Bottle Bash
Air Date: 2010-07-28
This is a "Buster's Cut" of Bottle Bash.
Ep.19 Unarmed and Unharmed
Air Date: 2010-10-06
This is a "Buster's Cut" of Unarmed and Unharmed.
Ep.20 Phone Book Friction
Air Date: 2010-10-13
This is a "Buster's Cut" of Phone Book Friction.
Ep.21 Duct Tape Hour
Air Date: 2010-10-20
This is a "Buster's Cut" of Duct Tape Hour.
Ep.22 Curving Bullets
Air Date: 2010-10-27
This is a "Buster's Cut" of Curving Bullets.
Ep.23 Location, Location, Location
Air Date: 2011-11-09
The MythBusters discuss 12 favorite locations they have used for testing myths in the past.
Ep.24 Explosions A to Z
Air Date: 2012-11-25
The Build Team goes through the alphabet highlighting some of the show's 752 detonations and counting.
Ep.25 Duct Tape: The Return
Air Date: 2016-03-06
Building a duct tape trebuchet, and saving Busters life with duct tape.
