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MythBusters Season 12 Episodes
Season 12 Episode Guide
12 Episodes 2012 - 2012
Join Adam Savage and Jamie Hyneman as they investigate a collection of urban myths including whether the "Mission: Impossible" masks are feasible and much more.
Episode 1
Duct Tape Island
Sun, Mar 25, 2012 60 mins
Examining how to use duct tape for survival in this scenario that finds the hosts stranded on a desert island.
Episode 2
Fire vs. Ice
Sun, Apr 1, 2012 60 mins
Flamethrower vs. fire extinguisher. Also: An experiment inspired by "Body of Lies" is conducted.
Episode 3
Square Wheels
Sun, Apr 8, 2012 60 mins
The wheel is reinvented; a date-night movie myth is tested.
Episode 4
Swinging Pirates
Sun, Apr 15, 2012 60 mins
A pirate-movie myth and a turbo-charged go-cart are tested.
Episode 5
Battle of the Sexes
Sun, Apr 22, 2012 60 mins
A battle of the sexes unfolds as the gang tests five gender-based clichés.
Episode 6
Driving in Heels
Sun, Apr 29, 2012 60 mins
A glue experiment is conducted; a driving myth is tested.
Episode 7
Revenge of the Myth
Sun, May 6, 2012 60 mins
Fan favorites are tested, including myths about fireworks, excavators and a water heater.
Episode 8
Bouncing Bullet
Sun, May 13, 2012 60 mins
A ricochet myth inspired by "Burn Notice" is examined. Also: An explosive Hollywood premise is tested.
Episode 9
Mailbag Special
Sun, May 20, 2012 60 mins
The team field questions from viewers and reveal how the camera crew captures explosions. Included: A cinnamon myth is tested.
Episode 10
Bubble Pack Plunge
Sun, Jun 3, 2012 60 mins
Adam and Jamie determine if a person wrapped in bubble packaging could survive a fall from a building. Also: Ejection-seat experiments are conducted.
Episode 11
Duel Dilemmas
Sun, Jun 10, 2012 60 mins
A dueling myth is tested. Also: Kari, Grant and Tory track a two-stage missile.
Episode 12
Hollywood Gunslingers
Sun, Jun 17, 2012 60 mins
Experiments with firearms are conducted to see if eight scenarios from Hollywood are plausible. Included: silver bullets; nail guns.
