Ep 11. Green Hornet Special

The Green Hornet Special is the eleventh episode of the ninth season of the television show MythBusters. It is an hour-long special focusing on the iconic superhero and his signature car, the Black Beauty.

In this episode, hosts Jamie Hyneman and Adam Savage team up with Seth Rogen and Jay Chou, the stars of the 2011 Green Hornet movie, to explore the science behind some of the most memorable stunts from the film.

One of the first myths they tackle is whether the Black Beauty can drive on two wheels, a stunts that was shown in the movie. Adam and Jamie start by practicing driving on two wheels using a specially-designed car, before attempting it in the Black Beauty. They also test various theories on how to keep the car balanced, including a unique method involving the passengers hanging out of the windows.

Another stunt they attempt is the scene where the Green Hornet and Kato use the Black Beauty's weapons to take out a group of bad guys. Jamie and Adam set up a series of targets, including a concrete block and a parked car, and try out the car's missiles, gas guns, and guns. They also investigate whether it's possible to shoot a gun while driving at high speeds.

Next, the team explores the science behind the Black Beauty's "hood slide," where the car is driven at high speeds and the Green Hornet jumps out and slides on the car's hood. Jamie and Adam try various methods of sliding, including using wax paper and Teflon sheets, before testing it out with Seth Rogen himself.

Another stunt they investigate is the scene where the Black Beauty crashes through a wall. Jamie and Adam create a wall out of drywall and wood, and try to recreate the stunt using a specially-designed ramp. They also test the strength of the car's exterior, by ramming it into a concrete barrier at high speeds.

Finally, the team looks at the science behind the Green Hornet's martial arts moves. They enlist the help of martial arts expert and stuntman Brian Kera, who teaches them some of the moves used in the film. They also investigate whether it's possible to break wooden boards with your bare hands, and test the durability of various materials used in movie fight scenes.

Throughout the episode, the team provides detailed explanations of the science behind each stunt, including the physics of driving on two wheels, the chemistry of explosives, and the biology of human strength. They also discuss how they approached each myth, including the challenges they faced and the precautions they took to ensure everyone's safety.

The Green Hornet Special is an exciting and action-packed episode that will appeal to fans of both the Green Hornet franchise and the MythBusters series. With plenty of explosions, high-speed driving, and martial arts action, it is a thrilling exploration of the science behind some of Hollywood's most memorable stunts.