Ep 1. Hair of the Dog

In the first episode of the ninth season of MythBusters, titled "Hair of the Dog," hosts Adam Savage and Jamie Hyneman explore three different myths related to alcohol and hangovers.

The first myth involves the belief that drinking beer before liquor will make you sicker, while drinking liquor before beer will make you feel fine. Adam and Jamie design an experiment to test this theory, having two test subjects drink beer before liquor on one occasion, and liquor before beer on another occasion. They also monitor the subjects' blood alcohol levels and collect stool and urine samples for analysis.

The second myth is the concept of the "hair of the dog" cure, where drinking more alcohol the morning after a night of heavy drinking is supposed to alleviate hangover symptoms. Adam and Jamie conduct a blind study with two groups of test subjects, one group drinking alcohol and the other group drinking a placebo while hungover. They observe and measure the subjects' physiological responses, such as heart rate and blood pressure, as well as their subjective experiences of hangover symptoms.

The third and final myth involves the belief that mixing different types of alcohol will lead to a worse hangover. Adam and Jamie test this myth by having two test subjects consume different combinations of alcohol, such as beer and wine, or vodka and tequila, on separate occasions. They monitor the subjects' physiological responses and collect urine samples for analysis.

Throughout the episode, Adam and Jamie provide interesting insights and facts about alcohol and hangovers, while also showcasing their signature brand of experimental ingenuity and humor. Viewers will delight in the entertaining and informative experiments, as well as learn valuable information about the effects of alcohol on the body.