Ep 1. Duct Tape Island
- TVPG
- March 25, 2012
- 42 min
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8.1 (171)
In the first episode of the twelfth season of MythBusters, titled "Duct Tape Island," the team of Adam Savage and Jamie Hyneman are stranded on a deserted island with only duct tape as their resource. The episode begins with a dramatic plane crash into the ocean before the duo makes it to shore and assesses their situation. With no food, water, or shelter, Adam and Jamie decide to use their ingenuity and the versatile material of duct tape to construct tools, build a shelter, and attempt to find food and water.
Throughout the episode, the MythBusters attempt to address several common survival myths and see if they hold up in the extreme circumstances they find themselves in. From using duct tape as a water container to constructing a raft to escape the island, viewers get to see just how far duct tape can go. The duo also addresses the popular idea that a person can survive drinking their own urine in a survival situation, and put it to the test with some surprising results.
As the episode progresses, the challenges the pair face increase, and they must come up with more and more creative solutions using only their wits and duct tape. From building a solar still to obtaining drinkable water to constructing a working bow and arrow to hunt for food, Adam and Jamie must think outside the box to survive.
In addition to the survival aspects of the episode, there are plenty of humorous moments as well, as the pair's personalities shine through and they make quips and puns regarding their duct tape situation. Viewers also get a glimpse of the bond between the two men as they work together to overcome the challenges they encounter on the island.
Overall, "Duct Tape Island" is an entertaining and informative episode of MythBusters that showcases the inventive ways in which duct tape can be used in a survival situation. Adam and Jamie's ingenuity and humor make for an enjoyable viewing experience, and viewers will come away with a new appreciation for the versatility of duct tape.