Episode
MythBusters: Swinging Pirates
Overview
The Hyneman and Captain Redbeard take a swing at a Pirates of the Caribbean myth, while Kari, Tory and Grant roll out the barrel for a turbo-charged go-cart.
Details
- Series
- MythBusters
- Season
- Season 10
- Episode
- Episode 4
- Air date
- 2012-04-15
Episode context
Swinging Pirates is Episode 4 in Season 10 of MythBusters. It aired on 2012-04-15.
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