[s2e1] Myths Revisited | AUTHENTIC ⇒ |

: The episode is often cited as the moment the show shifted from a simple entertainment program to a more rigorous, scientific "peer-review" style of television. By acknowledging mistakes—like forgetting to account for pressure in a gun barrel—they built significant trust with their audience.

: Critics and fans generally praised the episode for its transparency. It established the "Build Team" (Tory Belleci, Kari Byron, and Scottie Chapman) more firmly, which some viewers felt added a new, "frenetic" energy to the show. [S2E1] Myths Revisited

: Re-examining the "classic" myth of a cigarette-induced explosion. : The episode is often cited as the

The episode (originally aired June 8, 2004) is a landmark entry in the MythBusters series. As the premiere of Season 2, it set a precedent for the show’s willingness to address fan feedback and admit when they might have missed a variable. Overview of Re-Tested Myths It established the "Build Team" (Tory Belleci, Kari