The BEST episodes of MythBusters season 2013

Every episode of MythBusters season 2013, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of MythBusters season 2013!

So exactly how hard is it to find a needle in a haystack, anyway? And can water dripping on your forehead really drive you nuts? Those are the kinds of questions, myths and urban legends that are put to the test in this humorous series to find out which ones hold water (and keep it from dripping on your forehead and driving you insane).

Last Updated: 11/4/2024Network: Science ChannelStatus: Ended
JATO Rocket Car: Mission Accomplished?
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8.10
577 votes

#1 - JATO Rocket Car: Mission Accomplished?

Season 2013 - Episode 1 - Aired 5/1/2013

The 10th anniversary starts off with the busting of JATO rocket car.

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Duct Tape Canyon
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7.90
520 votes

#2 - Duct Tape Canyon

Season 2013 - Episode 8 - Aired 6/19/2013

Adam and Jamie use duct tape to survive in the desert.

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Indy Car Special
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7.80
663 votes

#3 - Indy Car Special

Season 2013 - Episode 4 - Aired 5/22/2013

The Mythbusters go to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway to test racing myths.

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Breaking Bad Special
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7.80
549 votes

#4 - Breaking Bad Special

Season 2013 - Episode 10 - Aired 8/12/2013

The MythBusters are de-bunking the science and chemistry of the hit TV show 'Breaking Bad' as they are joined by creator Vince Gilligan and star Aaron Paul.

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Painting with Explosives / Bifurcated Boat
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7.80
637 votes

#5 - Painting with Explosives / Bifurcated Boat

Season 2013 - Episode 9 - Aired 6/26/2013

The Mythbusters return to two of their earlier myths, as they try again to paint a room with explosives and bifurcate a boat.

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Zombie Special
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7.80
346 votes

#6 - Zombie Special

Season 2013 - Episode 11 - Aired 10/17/2013

Michael Rooker ("The Walking Dead") helps the team test zombie myths; more effective weapon: ax or gun; testing the strength of the living dead; outrunning or outsmarting a horde.

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Motorcycle Water Ski
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7.70
779 votes

#7 - Motorcycle Water Ski

Season 2013 - Episode 6 - Aired 6/5/2013

Testing if a motorcycle can travel across water at high speeds; a parachute made from hotel room contents.

Hypermiling / Crash Cushion
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7.70
694 votes

#8 - Hypermiling / Crash Cushion

Season 2013 - Episode 7 - Aired 6/12/2013

Testing if you can survive a car crash while sitting between two big guys; three hypermiling myths; techniques that may double your car's fuel efficiency.

Down and Dirty / Earthquake Survival
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7.60
664 votes

#9 - Down and Dirty / Earthquake Survival

Season 2013 - Episode 3 - Aired 5/15/2013

Testing a bathroom hand dryer verse using paper towels; the cleanliest bathroom stall; the best place to stand during an earthquake.

Battle of the Sexes - Round 2
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7.60
664 votes

#10 - Battle of the Sexes - Round 2

Season 2013 - Episode 5 - Aired 5/29/2013

The Mythbusters test the cliches in the second round of Battle of the Sexes.

Deadliest Catch Crabtastic Special
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7.20
694 votes

#11 - Deadliest Catch Crabtastic Special

Season 2013 - Episode 2 - Aired 5/8/2013

Captains Johnathan and Junior from Deadliest Catch join the team to test if a crab pot will drag you to the bottom if your foot is caught in a coil.