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MythBusters: The Search

MythBusters: The Search

Description: Contenders investigate rumours, urban legends and popular myths using their skills and knowledge of science to become the next myth-busting champion.
Genre: Game-Show, Reality-TV
Year Released: 2017
Number of seasons: 1
Number of episodes: 8
First episode air date: January 7, 2017
Program Creator: Peter Rees
Network: Science
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