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Season 1 | | | |
| 2 :01x02 - Alternative Medicine (Jan/31/2003) | | Penn and Teller expose alternative medicine for the bullshit it is. | | Guest Stars: Jeffery Patak as Himself, Charles Devall, Jr. as Himself, Daniel David Palmer as Himself, William Philpot as Himself, Robert Park (2) as Himself, Doctor Steven Barrett as Himself, Zachery Brinkerhoff as Himself | Director: Star Price
Writer: David Wechter, Penn Jillette, Teller, John McLaughlin (1) | | | |
| 3 :01x03 - Alien Abductions (Feb/07/2003) | | Penn and Teller expose alien abductions and show how the rise of these occurences have happened after science fiction stories started up in the 1930s. They show that these people use it for profit by selling books, T-shirts and badges, they expose it as nothing but a load of bullshit! | | Guest Stars: William Cone as Himself, Anthony Ferrante as Himself, David Icke as Himself, Victoria Jack as Herself, Barbara Lamb as Herself, Roger Leir as Himself | Director: Star Price
Writer: Eric Small, Emma Webster, Michael Goudeau, Jon Hotchkiss, Penn Jillette, John McLaughlin (1), Teller, David Wechter | | | |
| 4 :01x04 - End of the World (Feb/14/2003) | | • No Summary (Add Here) | | Guest Stars: Jerry B. Jenkins as Himself, Hal Lindsey as Himself, Bruce Beach as Himself, James Randi as Himself, John Hogue as Himself, Father Dave Heney as Himself, Joe Cherner as Himself, Larry Elder as Himself, Elizabeth M. Whelan as Herself, Robert A. Levy (2) as Himself | Director: Star Price
Writer: Penn Jillette, Teller, David Wechter, John McLaughlin (1) | | | | | | |
| 6 :01x06 - Sex, Sex, Sex (Feb/28/2003) | | “Sex, Sex, Sex” examines products that promise to enhance lovemaking. Also: the facts about aphrodisiacs, and a discussion of sexual techniques and myths. | | Guest Stars: Tim Sabourn as Casting Director, Wayne Mitchell as Kevin, Joe Francis as Himself, Ron Jeremy as Himself | Director: Star Price
Writer: John McLaughlin (1), David Wechter, Teller, Penn Jillette | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Season 2 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| 19 :02x06 - The Bible: Fact or Fiction? (May/06/2004) | | Some believers of the Bible take a literal translation of its content. But how much of it can actually be factual? How could Noah have fit all those animals into a boat and why is there no historical or physical evidence to support the existence of Moses? | | Guest Stars: David Copperfield (1) as Himself | | | | | | |
| 21 :02x08 - Fountain of Youth (May/20/2004) | | The guys face down purveyors of treatments and programs that are supposed to make people look younger. Included are examinations of diets, facial creams, Botox injections and plastic surgery. | | Guest Stars: The Enigma as Himself | | | | | | | | | |
| 24 :02x11 - 12-Stepping (Aug/19/2004) | | The guys look into the effects of 12-step programs, such as Alcoholics Anonymous, that are used to treat compulsive behavior. Also, they discuss whether alcoholism should really be considered a disease. | | Guest Stars: Gary Busey as Himself | | | |
| 25 :02x12 - Exercise vs. Genetics (Aug/26/2004) | | The guys get to the heart of the matter in the exercise vs. genetics issue and why sometimes “working out isn't working out.” Includes an interview with Jack La Lanne and a look at home-fitness videos and products. | | | |
| 26 :02x13 - Hypnosis (Sep/02/2004) | | On this episode, Penn and Teller have a few suggestions for hypnotists. | | | |
Season 3 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| 33 :03x07 - Big Brother (Jun/13/2005) | | On this episode, Penn and Teller sneak a peek at surveillance technology. | | Guest Stars: Wayne Mitchell as Randy, Michael Goudeau as Himself, Mark Ciglar as Himself, Taimie Hannum as Taimie, Carolyn Sperry as Wife | Director: Star Price
Writer: Star Price, Michael Goudeau, Penn Jillette, Teller, Sheryl Zohn, Jon Hotchkiss | | | |
| 34 :03x08 - Hair (Jun/20/2005) | | The guys examine the billion-dollar hair industry, which includes hair-care products, transplants, wigs and toupees. | | Guest Stars: Jose Eber as Himself, Arlo Guthrie as Himself, David Bickford as Harold Merkin, Julie Wittner as Harriet Yeti, Michael Q. Schmidt as Himself | Director: Star Price
Writer: Penn Jillette, Teller, Michael Goudeau, Jon Hotchkiss, Star Price | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| 39 :03x13 - The Best (Aug/01/2005) | | The guys examine Americans' obsession with finding “the best” of everything, including household appliances, vacation getaways and automobiles. | | Guest Stars: Beth Styne as Herself, Shaela Arondelle as Herself, Frank Maciel as Unknown, Michael Goudeau as Himself, Robin Leach as Himself, | Uncredited: Russell Kenji Tamashiro as Himself | Director: Star Price
Writer: Star Price, Michael Goudeau, Jon Hotchkiss, Steven Bortko, Teller, Penn Jillette | | | |
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Season 5 |
| 50 :05x01 - Obesity (Mar/22/2007) | | It has been said time and time again that America is the heaviest country in the world, and that something must be done as soon as possible in order to ensure the long-term health of its citizens. However, Penn and Teller aren’t so convinced that obesity is the problem that people claim that it is; they’ll meet with a wide array of experts in order to figure out whether one’s weight is a reflection of their health. Later, in the first ever Fat Guy Olympics, Penn and Teller see whether or not a skinny person is a better athlete than a fat person. | | | |
| 51 :05x02 - Wal-Mart (Mar/29/2007) | | Wal-Mart has frequently been criticized for the strong-arm tactics that they’ve employed in order to keep their prices low, though Penn and Teller have called bullshit on such claims and they reveal the truth behind the company that millions of consumers have benefited from. They’ll meet with a young woman who wouldn’t likely be employed if it weren’t for the company, along with a wide array of people who have diverse opinions. | | | |
| 52 :05x03 - Breast Hysteria (Apr/05/2007) | Penn & Teller look at women's breasts and society's response to them. In New York City, we meet a young mother who inadvertently tested corporate tolerance for breast-feeding in public. Further south, in Daytona Beach, Florida, we meet a woman who challenged the rights to flash her breasts in public. We also meet a breast cancer survivor who is not a supporter of those ubiquitous Pink Ribbons. And, down in the valley of porn, we find a topless porn star/mother of two who philosophizes on the benefits of the La Leche League.
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| 53 :05x04 - Detoxing (Apr/12/2007) | Penn & Teller expose the truth behind our supposedly toxic insides. We find out about "colonics" and those "cleansing" diets including today's diet darling, the "Neera Super Cleanse." An actual Parasitologist - a scientist who studies parasites - tells us the truth about the parasites among and within us. A visit to the world's largest inflatable walk-through colon rounds out the episode.
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| 56 :05x07 - Handicap Parking (May/03/2007) | What's not to like about the Americans with Disabilities Act? After all, it is supposed to improve life for the handicapped. Penn and Teller interview businessmen and women, along with some handicap advocates, who say that the act is a huge asset to greedy lawyers who file frivolous lawsuits against whole towns, claiming that the businesses are infringing the rights of the handicapped. The end result is that fewer handicapped people end up getting hired, and hence the ADA defeats its own purpose.
Penn and Teller claim the act is far too broad, and individual businesses, not the government, should be able to dictate who they will cater to. | | | |
| 57 :05x08 - Mount Rushmore (May/10/2007) | | Mount Rushmore is usually seen as a symbol of American pride and ingenuity. In an episode that will have American patriots enraged, Penn and Teller interview a native tribesman who sees the monument as a symbol of American sacrilege and imperialism, while Penn and Teller themselves say it is little more than an elaborate tourist trap envisioned by a white supremacist. | | | |
| 58 :05x09 - Nukes, Hybrids & Lesbians (May/17/2007) | | Penn and Teller explain the necessity of nuclear power in modern society, advocating that it is both cleaner and safer than the alternatives such as coal. Advocates from the pro-nuke side and anti-nuke side are interviewed. Along the way, they debunk the myth of hybrid car fuel efficiency by having two lesbians take a road trip across southern california. | | | | | | |
Season 6 |
| 60 :06x01 - War on Porn (Jun/19/2008) | | There is a wide variety of groups who want to eliminate porn from the people. From radical feminists who blame porn on violence, to rabid right wingers who believe it causes addiction, and even Donna Rice, a former boy toy claims that porn is harming the children. They've convinced the government to look into it despite no proof to their claims. We’ll reveal the naked truth behind this latest battleground for regulating the internet and your free speech. | Director: Star Price
Writer: Sheryl Zohn, Rich Nathanson, David Wechter, Michael Goudeau, Cliff Schoenberg, Teller, Penn Jillette, Star Price | | | | | | |
| 62 :06x03 - NASA (Jul/03/2008) | | Penn and Teller investigate and expose the "bullshit" involving America's space agency, NASA.. They look into different aspects of the organization, Including into their failures, funding, benefits, and the potential benefits of further research. | Director: Star Price
Writer: Penn Jillette, Cliff Schoenberg, Rich Nathanson, David Wechter, Michael Goudeau, Sheryl Zohn, Star Price, Teller | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| 66 :06x07 - Sensitivity Training (Jul/31/2008) | | The guys delve into the area of sensitivity training and expose their roots in political correctness, an increasingly litigious culture, and the suffocation of free speech. | | Guest Stars: Julie Wittner as Herself (Department of Human Resources Sensitivity Trainer), Gabrielle Dennis as Herself (Department of Human Resources Sensitivity Trainer), Bobby Slayton as Himself (Comedian "Unsensitivity Trainer"), David Guzman as Himself ("Generic Short Guy"), John Rocker as Himself | Director: Star Price
Writer: Penn Jillette, Sheryl Zohn, Cliff Schoenberg, David Wechter, Michael Goudeau, Rich Nathanson, Star Price, Teller | | | |
| 67 :06x08 - Stranger Danger (Aug/07/2008) | | Penn & Teller take a look at the lengths we go to protect our children from outside dangers, such as child abduction, Amber Alert, not to mention dirty water, filthy air, toxic toys. But while all these safety measures are in place, why are our parks empty and kids no longer ride their bikes to school? Meanwhile, more of our children are on anti-anxiety drugs than ever before. | | Guest Stars: John Paul Lubran as Himself ("Lab Rat" / Test subject) | Director: Star Price
Writer: Sheryl Zohn, Rich Nathanson, David Wechter, Michael Goudeau, Cliff Schoenberg, Teller, Penn Jillette, Star Price | | | | | | |
| 69 :06x10 - Good Ol' Days (Aug/21/2008) | | Penn and Teller expose the "Bullshit, bogus, bog off, and billycock" dealing with living in the past and using nostalgia as a fantasy tool. Included, Penn and Teller remember previous (fictional) episodes they've recorded in the past, including a 1980's show, a 1950's bohemian beet nick show, and a show taking place in1584, near Renaissance age. | Director: Star Price
Writer: Star Price, Sheryl Zohn, Cliff Schoenberg, David Wechter, Michael Goudeau, Rich Nathanson, Teller, Penn Jillette | | | |
Season 7 | | | | | | |
| 72 :07x03 - Video Games (Jul/09/2009) | | Penn and Teller test the ages old theory that playing video games can lead to violent teens. The guys hand a nine year old video game enthusiast a semiautomatic weapon to examine what he does with it. Also included are interviews with attorneys (Jack Thompson), authors, and individual citizens against video games. Penn and Teller argue that advocacy against violent video games, or as others call it "war on video games" is "bullshit". | | Uncredited: Phyllis Bond as Herself | Director: Star Price
Writer: David Wechter, Michael Goudeau, Steve Melcher, Star Price, Teller, Penn Jillette | | | |
| 73 :07x04 - The Apocalypse (Jul/16/2009) | | Penn and Teller discus the various reasons why the 2012 apocalypse prediction is "Bullshit". Interviews include a Belgium author who claims that he has actual proof that the 2012 apocalypse prediction is real; a researcher in Mississippi who claims that a mysterious planet is on a collision course with Earth; and Two investigators, Shannon McCabe & Paul Dale Roberts, of HPI (Haunted & Paranormal Investigations International) go to Mexico to see if there is any truth to the mystery of 2012. | | Uncredited: Gary Coleman as Himself | Director: Star Price
Writer: David Wechter, Michael Goudeau, Star Price, Teller, Penn Jillette | | | |
| 74 :07x05 - Lie Detectors (Jul/23/2009) | | Truthfully, the guys are up in arms over the negativity caused in people's lives from the use of a polygraph test, many who will speak in this episode. Included: interviews with a polygraph examiner, a decorated army veteran whose life was 'destroyed' by a polygraph test; a young couple who will be tested by a polygraph; and a former police officer who claims he can train anyone to pass a polygraph test, and tests this technique on two volunteers for the show. | | Guest Stars: Gabrielle Dennis as Herself | Director: Star Price
Writer: David Wechter, Michael Goudeau, Tom Kramer (2), Star Price, Teller, Penn Jillette | | | |
| 75 :07x06 - Organic Food (Jul/30/2009) | | Penn and Teller discuss organic foods and whether they are more healthy and easier on the environment, and whether claims of the cost of organic foods being pesticides free, hormones free, and anti-biotic free are actually worth it. The guys interview several individuals with different backgrounds. A pair of hippies who only use organic products, an organic food lobbyist, an organic farmer, scientists, researchers, an organic chef who is 107 years old and credits his age for eating organic foods, and two organic food skeptics. They also conduct a scientific test to see if ordinary people can tell the difference between organic and non organic produce. | | Guest Stars: Jaime Andrews as Herself | Director: Star Price
Writer: David Wechter, Michael Goudeau, Steve Melcher, Star Price, Teller, Penn Jillette | | | |
| 76 :07x07 - Taxes (Aug/06/2009) | | Penn and Teller discuss and take on the U.S. taxing system. The guys meet with congressmen in Washington D.C., who are willing to talk about the taxing system of the U.S. They explain why taxing is so confusing and complicated. They look into the morality and practicality of the American tax payer system. They also interview several Boston Tea Party reenactors, a former IRS executive, an investigative reporter, Huffington Post founding editor, two taxing enthusiasts, Senator Ron Paul and several other congressmen. | Director: Star Price
Writer: David Wechter, Michael Goudeau, Tom Kramer (2), Star Price, Teller, Penn Jillette | | | |
| 77 :07x08 - Lawns (Aug/13/2009) | | The guys find themselves on unfamiliar area when they look into the lawn care industry. Penn and Teller take issue with lawns, and why they believe instead of it being a symbol for freedom, it's being used to keep everyone exactly the same. Includes a case where a man's unkempt lawn landed him in prison; and a visit to a neighborhood where only one strain of grass can be used there. Interviews include: A man who loves lawns, a man who hates lawns, a person who enforces lawn laws, a person who payed the ultimate price for letting his lawn die, two different men who have invested interest in lawn care, and a good Samaritan. They also travel to a lawn-care convention. | Director: Star Price
Writer: David Wechter, Michael Goudeau, Rich Nathanson, Star Price, Teller, Penn Jillette | | | |
| 78 :07x09 - Stress (Aug/20/2009) | | Penn and Teller discuss why they believe why people getting worked up and scared by stressful situations is bullshit. Penn and Teller take a skeptical view of stress and how the modern man feels the need to "cure" what should be considered a normal, everyday part of life, and not a lucrative market. They attempt to document the progress of three individuals trying to cure their stress problems by three different methods. First a man who tries to relieve his stress by going to an aroma therapist to attempt to 'sniff is his stress away'. Second, a teacher who tries to relieve her stress by testing if she has adrenal fatigue the which could lead to her stress problem. And third, an overworked business woman goes to the day spa to reliever her stress problem. Faux medicine and treatments to combat stress is further investigated. Interviews include: Several medical doctors, and tennis legend John McEnroe. | | Interviewees: John McEnroe as Himself | Director: Star Price
Writer: David Wechter, Michael Goudeau, Rich Nathanson, Star Price, Teller, Penn Jillette | | | | | | |
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