MythBusters Season 2 Episode 29 Ultimate MythBuster Special

The episode Ultimate MythBuster Special is the finale episode of the second season of MythBusters, and it is one of the most exciting and captivating episodes of the season. The episode is a special edition, featuring some of the most popular and requested myths from the show's fans from both the first and second season. The episode's objective is to challenge the MythBusters to tackle the most extensive and thorny myths that fans have always wanted to know the truth about.

The team of Jamie Hyneman, Adam Savage, Tory Belleci, Kari Byron, and Grant Imahara confront a wide range of myths that challenge their technical expertise, scientific knowledge, and risk-taking ability. The episode is packed with back-to-back myth-testing activities, ranging from explosive myths to the most daring and suspenseful myths.

The MythBusters team begin by testing one of the most popular myths that have ever been suggested to them - the bulletproof watermelon myth. The team shoots an AK-47 at a watermelon, which they had coated with various materials that they believe may be bulletproof. The experiment tests various materials, such as Kevlar, thick glass, and a steel plate. The aim is to determine which material offers the best bulletproof protection. The results are awe-inspiring as the team manages to fire shots at the watermelon a few inches apart without causing any damage to the fruit.

Another mind-boggling myth that the MythBusters team investigate in this episode is the "cement truck catastrophe." The myth has it that a drum of concrete spinning at high speeds can cause significant damage if it were to collapse suddenly. The team decides to recreate the myth using a massive cement truck fitted with a steel drum. They will try to force the drum to spin rapidly and see if it can explode if it collapses suddenly. Jamie and Adam set out to discover what could happen if the truck were to tip over while the drum is spinning at maximum speed.

As the show progresses, the team faces some of the most adventurous myths they had ever heard of. For instance, they test the myth that it is possible to drive through a wall or a building and remain unscathed. To undertake this particular test, the team selects the strongest vehicle they know, a truck known as "Phase II." The truck has previously featured in multiple episodes and is known for its exceptional strength and durability. The team modifies the vehicle with a heavy-duty ramming bar and reinforced steel so that it is not damaged when they run it into a brick wall.

The MythBusters team goes further, seeking to determine if it is possible to replicate one of the most explosive movie scenes ever filmed - the propane tank that explodes when shot. To achieve this, they set up a colossal propane tank, which they fitted with a detonator. The aim is to shoot the tank, causing it to explode in a manner similar to the movie scene. This probably involved some of the greatest camera work of the season.

Finally, the team attempts to test the myth that it is possible to ride a motorcycle across a lake. The star of this test is Tory, who is given the job of riding the motorcycle. The team chooses the largest lake they can find to carry out the test, and Tory rides a customized motorcycle with makeshift floats attached on either side of the bike. They also install a small boat engine on the bike to help propel it through the water.

All the myths are tackled independently, and the team provides viewers with the research and science behind every experiment, making the show both entertaining and educational. As always, the team ends the episode with a debriefing on their findings and some insights into their thought process throughout the investigation.

In conclusion, Ultimate MythBuster Special is a thrilling episode that showcases some of the most dramatic and popular myths from the show's seasons. The episode aims to entertain and thrill audiences while at the same time providing invaluable scientific insights into each myth investigation.