Ep 5. MythBusters Outtakes

MythBusters Outtakes is the fifth episode of the third season of the popular television show, MythBusters. The premise of the episode is based on hosting a collection of outtakes and funny moments that were captured while filming the show's previous experiments.

The episode presents an opportunity for the viewers to witness the humorous, lighthearted side of the show as they get to know the MythBusters crew more intimately. The team of five hosts, Adam Savage, Jamie Hyneman, Tory Belleci, Kari Byron, and Grant Imahara, share their amusing on-set moments that didn't make it on the show but have tickled them at one point or another.

The episode is divided into seven segments; each segment featuring the crew talking about their anecdotes and experiences while working on the show. One of the most memorable segments involves the crew looking back at their best explosions of the show, which they refer to as 'fireballs and cheese.' The crew members can be seen reliving the moments in which they were startled by an explosion that went off sooner than they expected, or the times when they were caught off guard by the amount of cheese used in some of their experiments.

Another segment features the hosts discussing the wackiest requests they received from the show's fans over the years. Some of the suggestions they mention include using a live squid as a sandbag and attempting to find out what might happen if a person is hit with a watermelon launched from a cannon. The team explains that although some of these suggestions are off-limits and too dangerous to attempt, they always appreciate hearing from their fans and try their best to cater to their requests.

The third segment highlights the show's funniest moments, such as Adam Savage's failed attempts to ride a Segway, Jamie Hyneman's amusing dance moves, and Kari Byron's hilarious slip-ups while presenting a segment. The team can be seen giggling and reminiscing as they celebrate the more humorous moments from their time on the show.

In another segment, the team explores the bloopers that occurred while they were building or testing their various contraptions. They highlight instances where they dropped expensive testing equipment, hit themselves with tools, or mistimed a reaction, leading to an unexpected outcome.

The fifth segment features the team discussing the various challenges they faced while building some of their more complex Myths- including the flying car and the jet-powered boat they constructed for earlier episodes. They talk about running into issues with designs, building teams, and the terrifying moments they experienced during testing.

The sixth segment takes a look at the behind-the-scenes feud between the show's two leads, Adam Savage and Jamie Hyneman, who, over the years, have engaged in some memorable prank wars. The team reminisces about some of the pranks played, including Jamie's practical jokes that targeted Adam's fear of snakes.

The final segment of the episode showcases some of the best moments from the show's fans and their reactions to the various experiments. The team shares the videos submitted by fans who recreated the Myths and tested them at home. The viewers can be seen trying out some of the experiments themselves, with hilarious and unexpected outcomes.

Overall, MythBusters Outtakes is a fun and amusing episode that provides a glimpse into the lighter side of the MythBusters team. The episode is full of exciting moments that showcase the team's camaraderie and sense of humor, leaving the viewers with a newfound appreciation for the show and its presenters.