The MythBusters are going out with a bang.
The final season premiere focuses on a favoriteMythBusterscategory: explosions.
The latter is from an episode ofMacGyver, a show whose love of science and problem-solving mirrorsMythBustersown.

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Problems ensue when one of the bundles becomes detached, requiring MacGyver-level problem-solving from Savage.
Making this upcoming season ofMythBustersthe final one wasa mutual decisionbetween Savage, Hyneman, and Discovery.
We screwed up a lot this season, Savage said.
To me, thats narratively fascinating.
As it was happening, all those emotions were genuine on set.
I submit thats another one of the strong points about our little show.
Those narratives are genuine.
The final season premiere ofMythBustersairs Jan. 9 at 8 p.m.