MythBusters Jr. Season 1 Episode 4
MythBusters Jr.
Season 1

Ep 4. Demolition Dominoes

  • TV-PG
  • January 23, 2019
  • 42 min
  •   (25)

In MythBusters Jr. season 1 episode 4, titled "Demolition Dominoes," the junior team of myth busters set out to test the age-old theory that a single push can set off a chain reaction of falling dominos that can ultimately lead to the demolition of an entire building. The team, consisting of six young scientists between the ages of 12 and 15, take on this daunting task with the help of their mentor, Adam Savage, and a team of experts.

To start off their investigation, the team constructs a domino set-up using over 20,000 dominos. They then place a single domino at the start of the line and get ready to push it over in the hopes that the falling dominos will take down a small wooden structure. But things don't go according to plan, and the team quickly realizes that even the slightest disturbance can cause the dominos to fall out of sequence.

Undaunted, the MythBusters Jr. team decides to try a different approach: they create a mechanical arm that will push the domino over with more precision and force. With the help of a hydraulic system and careful calibration, the team manages to set off the chain reaction, and the wooden structure is demolished as planned.

Encouraged by their success, the team sets their sights on a much bigger challenge: bringing down a full-sized house. They construct a massive domino set-up, using over 100,000 dominos, and carefully position them around the house. To get the dominos moving, they create a complex Rube Goldberg machine that employs a series of falling weights, swinging pendulums, and an explosive charge.

With everything in place, the team gets ready to activate the Rube Goldberg machine. But as they watch the weight fall and the pendulums swing, they realize that there's a problem: the explosive charge that was supposed to start the chain reaction has failed to ignite. Undeterred, the junior MythBusters quickly come up with a backup plan: they use a series of pulleys and levers to manually trigger the chain reaction.

The dominoes start falling, and the team watches in awe as the entire house crumbles to the ground. In the aftermath of the demolition, the team reflects on the sheer power of the chain reaction they've created. They note that, although the experiment was incredibly fun and exciting, it also highlighted the importance of safety precautions when dealing with high-powered mechanical systems and explosives.

At the end of the episode, the MythBusters Jr. team reflects on the importance of perseverance and problem-solving skills in the world of science. They encourage viewers to never give up on their dreams, no matter how daunting they may seem, and to always be willing to try new things and learn from failure.

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MythBusters Jr., Season 1 Episode 4, is available to watch and stream on Science Channel. You can also buy, rent MythBusters Jr. on demand at Discovery+, Amazon Prime, Philo, Amazon, Vudu, FuboTV, Google Play, Apple TV online.
  • First Aired
    January 23, 2019
  • Content Rating
    TV-PG
  • Runtime
    42 min
  • Language
    English