Ep 16. Red Rag to a Bull

In season 5 episode 16 of Mythbusters, titled "Red Rag to a Bull," hosts Adam Savage and Jamie Hyneman tackle the age-old question of whether or not a bull will become enraged by the color red.

The episode begins with the duo visiting a local bull ranch to test the theory by waving red flags in front of the bulls. However, they quickly discover that the bulls are not reacting to the color but instead to the movement of the flag.

The hosts then take their investigation to the next level by creating a red car, which they drive in front of a charging bull. Again, the results prove inconclusive.

The team then decides to test the theory that a matador's red cape is what enrages the bull by conducting a series of experiments with different colored capes. They discover that the bull reacts the same way to all colors.

Next, the Mythbusters team examines the idea that the bull is actually reacting to the matador's movements rather than the color of the cape. To test this, they use a mechanical device to wave a red cape in front of a bull, and while the bull charges, it doesn't become enraged.

Finally, the hosts take their investigation to the streets of San Francisco, where they construct a car covered in red cloth and drive it around to see if it will cause any angry reactions from the public.

Throughout the episode, the show's comedic banter and fun experiments keep viewers engaged and entertained, while also debunking this long-standing myth about the color red and bulls.

Overall, "Red Rag to a Bull" is an insightful and entertaining episode that explores the science behind a well-known myth and provides viewers with evidence-based answers.