TV Schedule for Science - West

MythBusters Seesaw Saga

The whole team tackles the improbable myth of a skydiver hitting a playground seesaw and sending a small girl flying seven stories into the air.

MythBusters Car vs. Rain

Adam and Jamie test out theories surrounding driving in the rain; they find out whether it is possible to stay dry by putting pedal to the metal.

MythBusters YouTube Special

The team tests YouTube myths; giant ball of Legos; the explosive power of match heads.

How It's Made Plastic Cups & Cutlery; Special Effects Makeup; Gold

Plastic cups and cutlery; special effects makeup; gold; harps.

How It's Made Laminate; Frozen Treats; Children's Building Blocks

Countertop laminate; frozen treats; children's building blocks; detergents.

How It's Made Decorative Mouldings; Commercial Pulleys; Rubber Hose

Decorative mouldings; commercial pulleys; industrial rubber hoses; vinyl floor sheeting.

How It's Made Putty Knives; Garage Doors; Electric Motors; Wool

Putty knives; garage doors; electric motors; wool.

How It's Made Racing Pulley Systems, Inductors, and Medicine Balls

The filmmaker examines and describes the production of glass sculptures and inductors for mass consumption.

How It's Made Fish Rubbings, Clay Shooting Machines, Almonds, and High-end Motorcycles

Fish rubbings; clay shooting machines; almonds; high-end motorcycles.

How It's Made Throttle Bodies, Limestone Mantels, Candied Fruit, & Linen Ukuleles

Throttle bodies; limestone fireplace mantels; candied fruit; linen ukuleles.

How It's Made Rubber Balls; Motion Chairs

Rubber balls; motion chairs; Montreal smoked meat; motorized scooters.

How It's Made Wooden Bowls; Chainsaws; Stackable Potato Chips

Wooden bowls; chain saws; stackable potato chips; jet compressor blades.

How It's Made Steel Wool; Slot Machines

Steel wool; ranges; carved candles; slot machines.

How It's Made CCD Semiconductors; Airline Meals

CCD semiconductors; airline meals; paper cups; trumpets.

How It's Made Padlocks; Synthetic Leather

Padlocks; hair clippers; wooden shoes; synthetic leather.

Unearthed Egypt's Floating Pyramid

Surrounded by a mysterious trench, only one Egyptian pyramid was ever constructed to look like it floats on water; experts decode the ancient secrets of the pharaoh that are locked inside its hidden tunnels.

Unearthed Valley of Egypt's Queens

The Valley of the Queens is a vast necropolis concealing some of Egypt's most miraculous tombs and powerful women; now, investigators use cutting-edge tech to explore lost tunnels and uncover the enigmatic secrets behind these ancient pharaohs.

Unearthed Lost City of Persia

The sprawling city of Persepolis was capital to the first imperial civilization that conquered most of the known ancient world; experts use advanced forensic archaeology to reveal the secrets behind Persia's mysterious and dominating metropolis.

Unearthed Lost City of the Sumerian Gods

The sacred city of Nippur and the world's only ziggurat contain elusive mysteries to the ancient Sumerian people; now, archaeologists armed with pioneering tech are on a quest to reveal the secrets behind the earliest known civilization in history.

Unearthed Lost City of the Maya Queens

The downfall of the powerful Maya city of Palenque continues to mystify archaeologists today; now, investigators gain rare access to explore lost tombs to reveal the truth behind this legendary city and the mystery behind its enigmatic queens.

Unearthed King Arthur's Lost Castle

The clifftop ruins of Tintagel Castle are shrouded in a tumultuous history and believed to be the birthplace of King Arthur; experts use cutting-edge tech to unlock the secrets of this ancient structure and reveal the truth behind a legendary ruler.

Chernobyl: Secrets, Lies and the Untold Stories

Experts examine declassified documents to uncover the true story behind the worst nuclear disaster in history.

Abandoned: Uncovering Fukushima

In 2011, a catastrophic nuclear disaster forced the immediate evacuation of Fukushima, Japan; a team of scientists uses hundreds of cameras to track and investigate the astonishing wildlife that now thrives in this deadly, radioactive environment.

Chernobyl: Secrets, Lies and the Untold Stories

Experts examine declassified documents to uncover the true story behind the worst nuclear disaster in history.

Abandoned: Uncovering Fukushima

In 2011, a catastrophic nuclear disaster forced the immediate evacuation of Fukushima, Japan; a team of scientists uses hundreds of cameras to track and investigate the astonishing wildlife that now thrives in this deadly, radioactive environment.

Unearthed King Arthur's Lost Castle

The clifftop ruins of Tintagel Castle are shrouded in a tumultuous history and believed to be the birthplace of King Arthur; experts use cutting-edge tech to unlock the secrets of this ancient structure and reveal the truth behind a legendary ruler.

Unearthed Valley of Egypt's Queens

The Valley of the Queens is a vast necropolis concealing some of Egypt's most miraculous tombs and powerful women; now, investigators use cutting-edge tech to explore lost tunnels and uncover the enigmatic secrets behind these ancient pharaohs.

Unearthed Lost City of Persia

The sprawling city of Persepolis was capital to the first imperial civilization that conquered most of the known ancient world; experts use advanced forensic archaeology to reveal the secrets behind Persia's mysterious and dominating metropolis.