The six-part series, which pits two teams of varying backgrounds - artists, rocket scientists, animatronic specialists, engineers and even your average Joes - against each other to build an elaborate chain reaction contraption on a massive scale. The teams are provided with identical sets of tools and materials and given five days to complete a series of mechanisms based on a specific theme. Per the network, "refined mechanical movements, pyrotechnics and large-scale destruction are encouraged." At the end of the the five days, Savage and Hyneman are joined by a new guest judge to review the installations and pick a winner.
Episode List
S1 • E1
Heavy vs. Light
In our premiere episode, Judges Adam and Jamie of Mythbusters challenge 2 teams of electronics experts and set carpenters to a build-off. In the end, they determine a winner for the team with the most creative multi-step machines off theme Heavy vs. Light
S1 • E2
Fire and Ice
Judges Adam and Jamie of Mythbusters challenge a team of rocket scientists and a family of special effects artists to build a Fire and Ice themed multi-step machine. In the end, they will choose only one machine as the most innovative and creative.
S1 • E3
Speed
A team of horror movie effects specialists battles a group of motorcycle mechanics to build ingenious multi-step machines interpreting this week's theme: Speed. The pressure is on and all bets are off when one of the teams loses a team member.
S1 • E4
Take Flight
Adam and Jamie of Mythbusters pit a team of engineers against a group of artists to build the most impressive multi-step machines with this week's theme: flight. Will their machines get off of the ground or will they crash and burn?
S1 • E5
Jack of All Trades
A team of designers and a group of construction workers square off this week to build the most impressive multi-step machines using the theme of Tools. Tensions rise amongst both groups, and one team finds themselves at odds with their machine.
S1 • E6
Movie Mayhem
A team of multi-media artists and a group of metal workers compete against each other to build the most creative multi-step machines interpreting the theme Movie Mayhem. Judges Adam and Jamie add a twist to the competition with a shocking missing link.
