This look back at 'MythBusters' history might make you misty

A look at the show's final episode.
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Sandra Gonzalez
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Adam Savage is feeling a little nostalgic in this clip from the final episode of MythBusters --but you can't blame him. 

After 248 episodes, 2950 experiments, 1050 myths and 900 explosions, you're bound to have a few treasured memories. Or in Savage's case, more than a few. 


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In this exclusive clip from the final episode of MythBusters, the host runs through a few highlights -- and we must warn you, it gets a little emotional. Particularly touching is Savage pondering the knowledge he's gained from the team's wacky adventures -- because we feel the same way, Adam. 

Take a look below. The final episode of MythBusters airs March 5 at 8 p.m. ET on Discovery. 


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Sandra Gonzalez

Sandra Gonzalez was a Senior Television Reporter at Mashable. A Texas native, she spent almost four years in New York City before leaving the land of superstorms for Los Angeles, where she was introduced to these terrifying things called "rolling earthquakes."Previously, she was with Entertainment Weekly, where she wrote about every show that could fit into her perfectly crafted TV schedule and anything ever touched by Shonda Rhimes.You can reach her at [email protected] or on Twitter @theSandraG

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