Ep 4. Table Cloth Chaos

In season 9, episode 4 of MythBusters, titled "Table Cloth Chaos," the team takes on the challenge of determining whether one can successfully pull a tablecloth out from under a fully-set table without disturbing any of the dishes.

To begin the episode, the team discusses the physics behind the challenge and the forces that need to be counteracted in order to complete the task successfully. They also explore common myths surrounding the task, such as whether size and shape of the dishes impacts the outcome.

The team then sets up several different table settings with varying sizes and shapes of dishes, and conducts several trials of the tablecloth pull. In each trial, Adam and Jamie switch roles, with one pulling the tablecloth and the other using sensors to detect any movement of the dishes.

Throughout the episode, the team explores different techniques for pulling the tablecloth, such as jerking it rapidly, pulling it slowly, and pulling it at an angle. They also test what happens when you leave the dishes on a towel rather than directly on the table, and whether stacking dishes impacts the outcome.

Overall, the episode is filled with suspense as the team attempts to successfully execute the tablecloth pull without breaking a single dish. Viewers will enjoy watching the team analyze the physics of the challenge and experiment with different techniques, all while attempting to debunk or confirm this classic myth.