MythBusters

2003·Show
272Episodes in16Seasons·TV-PG
IMDb8.3Metacritic–8.5
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MythBusters fingerprint

High energy, light on feelings.

Energy

Thrilling and fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Adrenaline7
  • Fast Pace7
  • Spectacle7

Heart

Hopeful

  • Hopefulness7
  • Wonder6
  • Wholesome5

Humor

Some slapstick

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Physical Comedy5
  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Satire & Parody4

World

Everyday modern life and technology

  • Novelty8
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Direction6
  • Intrigue6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Sound Centrality7
  • Cinematography6

Who it's for

AdultsFamily Movie NightFriends NightParty VibeIntergenerationalKidsPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchBinge-FriendlyComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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About

Failure is always an option.

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.
Science EducationMyth DebunkingPractical EffectsDIY SpiritExperimentationAdam and JamieInformativeEntertainingGadgets

Crew

Directed by:
Steve Christensen
Written by:
Chris Williams
Produced by:
Steve Christiansen, Peter Rees, Rob Hammersley

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about MythBusters

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream MythBusters legally?

HuluDisney+HBO MaxPhiloDiscovery+The RokuYouTube TVPluto TV

MythBusters is included with a subscription to Hulu, Disney+, Philo, and YouTube TV in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Pluto TV, Discovery, and Spectrum On Demand. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is MythBusters worth watching?

82
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 82/100 (IMDb 8.3). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is MythBusters rated?

TV-PG

It's rated TV-PG in the United States.

How many seasons does MythBusters have?

16 seasons

It has 16 seasons with 272 episodes.

When did MythBusters air?

It ran from 2003 to 2018 and has ended.

What language is MythBusters in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in Australia, United States, Ireland.

In how many countries can I watch MythBusters?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for MythBusters in 18 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does MythBusters use?

And StarringTurbine BlenderThe Man Behind the ManBowdlerizeRule of DramaActually Pretty FunnyCool and Unusual PunishmentA Simple PlanOdd CoupleRiding into the SunsetTrash the SetBuxom Beauty Standardand 426 more

TV Tropes lists 438 storytelling tropes for MythBusters, including And Starring, Turbine Blender, The Man Behind the Man.

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