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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Credit: Discovery Channel

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.