MythBusters is basically the gold standard for making STEM education genuinely entertaining. Your kids will learn the scientific method, critical thinking, and basic physics/engineering principles while watching things explode—which, let's be honest, is the dream.

The hosts are likable, knowledgeable, and model good collaboration (even when they disagree). The show's emphasis on testing, evidence, and learning from failure is exactly what we want kids to internalize. It's also refreshingly hands-on in an era of screen-based everything.

That said, the explosions and destruction are real and frequent. Most kids 8+ will find this thrilling rather than scary, but know your child. Some episodes test myths involving weapons or gross stuff that might need a parental heads-up. And yes, it's over 20 years old, so some episodes feel a bit dated in production style, though the core science content ages well.

Bottom line: If you want your kid interested in science and engineering, this is a fantastic gateway. Just maybe watch the 'Don't try this at home' warnings together.