8-th episode of 1-th season "MythBusters"

What "MythBusters" 8-th episode about

Jamie and Adam retrace the steps of the infamous prisoners who escaped from Alcatraz without a trace in 1962. Although presumed drowned, they'll find out if it was possible to survive the tides of the San Francisco Bay in a homemade raft. As for other myth, Jamie and Adam test whether quacks from ducks echo. They examine the urban legend about whether a stud finder can tell whether you have something implanted in your body.

Episode number: 8

Episode name: "Escape From Alcatraz, Duck Quack, Stud Finder"

Episode release date: 13 december 2003 at 02:00

Status: aired