Seasons & Episodes
Talking to the Dead
A look into the practices of popular psychics of today reveals how those who claim to be in contact with the dead are ac
Alternative Medicine
A look at chiropractic medicine, reflexology, magnet therapy,and a trip to an alternative medicine fair that ends in a "
Alien Abductions
This show features three days spent at a UFO convention and a visit to an alien abduction group therapy session. It also
End of the World
A look at "The Sky is Falling" people from Nostradamus and his misinterpreted quatrains, to the "Left Behind" publishing
Second Hand Smoke / Baby Bullshit
We'll go to a hearing in NYC, where the dangers of second-hand smoke, and legislating human behavior, is being hotly deb
Sex, Sex, Sex
This show checks out penis and breast enlargement products, techniques and myths. Also aphrodisiacs: do they work? Expec
Feng Shui / Bottled Water
Penn & Teller put three Feng Shui home consultants to the test and feature a visit to a Feng Shui hairstylist. Also, the
Creationism
This episode takes a look into a Georgia school board debate about whether or not they should teach what's in the Bible
Self-Helpless
Motivational speakers, books, videos, relationship seminars, do they really help? We'll take a look. Also, the popular m
ESP
We'll attend a class in "remote viewing," a form of ESP that is all the rage. We'll test the teacher and the students to
Eat This!
Penn & Teller will try to prove that many diet products and diet claims are complete nonsense. Also, a look at the obses
Ouija Boards / Near Death Experiences
There's a physiological explanation that debunks it all. We'll switch the letters around on the board and see how the "s
Environmental Hysteria
Here Penn & Teller explore the truth behind fears about global warming, air quality, water quality, acid rain, species e
P.E.T.A.
PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) is against all forms of medical testing involving animals - regardles
Safety Hysteria
We're being told that, in order to keep us safe, we need everything from anti-terrorism gas masks to paper toilet seat c
The Business of Love
Romantic love - it's a fantasy akin to believing in Santa Claus. Here's the truth - the first blush of love is a chemica
War on Drugs
America is waging a massive war on its home soil, a war it is losing. Our country spends $20 billion a year in drug enfo
Recycling
Here's the truth: recycling is garbage. The recycling industry creates pollution, has to be subsidized by the government
The Bible: Fact or Fiction?
We take on the most sacred of sacred cows: The Bible! We'll reveal the many discrepancies and contradictions in THE GOOD
Yoga, Tantric Sex, Etc.
The New Age is a marketeers dream. From aromatherapy dishwashing liquid to yoga to crystals, herbs and tarot, we're swal
Fountain of Youth
The good news: we're living longer. The bad news: the older we get, the more we're made to feel that there's something w
Death, Inc.
We're afraid of death. But all of us have to face it at least once, and maybe more if someone we care about happens to d
Profanity
A whole show on words and the power we give them, focusing on the latest actions of the FCC and other anti-profanity gro
12-Stepping
There's no proof that AA or any other 12-Step program is any more effective than going cold turkey, doing things in mode
Exercise vs. Genetics
Exercise Schmexerise. Here's the shocker: the power of genetics determines your body type. Throw away all those fitness
Hypnosis
There are some topics that are complete nonsense, and there are others, like Hypnosis, that combine an element of truth
Circumcision
Finally, an episode that will make every man feel regret, cringe with pain, and grab their genitals. What would make the
Family Values
There's a hysteria in America. A hysteria about what's become known as "the traditional family" and the desperate urgenc
Conspiracy Theories
Conspiracies have been around for as long as there have been people to plot them. They are everywhere! In the age of the
Life Coaching
Today, it's hip to have a therapist. In fact, you're really "in" if you skip doc's diagnosis and head straight to a "Lif
Holier Than Thou
To most of the world, highly revered figures such as Mother Theresa, Mahatma Gandhi and the Dalai Lama are larger-than-l
College
College degrees will lead us to future happiness, enlightenment, fun, preparation for life, a fulfilling job, as well as
Big Brother
Has our surveillance society made our lives more convenient? Has it succeeded in deterring crime and terrorism? Are the
Hair
The business of hair is a billion dollar industry. People who don't have it, want it. People who have it in the wrong sp
Gun Control
Many Americans will fight to the death to defend their right to bear arms. They say guns don't kill people - people kill
Ghost Busters
It's scary to know in today's Age of Enlightenment, the world's fascination with the "paranormal" is at an all-time high
Endangered Species
In over 30 years, the Endangered Species Act has cost taxpayers billions of dollars, but it has saved next to no endange
Signs From Heaven
The Virgin Mary...or a grilled cheese sandwich? Just a recent example of the public's willingness to believe ordinary st
The Best
Penn and Teller skewer our pursuit of "the best" in everything, from neighborhoods to electronics to automobiles to spou
Boy Scouts
The Boy Scouts of America restricts scout membership and leadership opportunities to homosexuals and straight males who
Prostitution
Everyone knows that prostitution is practiced throughout the land. Where it is legal - in only a few Nevada counties, pr
The Death Penalty
We understand the feelings of rage felt by crime victims and their families. But - studies show there is no deterrent ef
Cryptozoology
BULLSHIT tours Inverness, Scotland, the home of the Loch Ness Monster, with two "cryptozoologists" who try to lure the m
Ground Zero
It has been over four years since the worst terrorist attack on American soil and the only reminder is a big gaping hole
Pet Love
BULLSHIT takes its cameras inside the world of extreme pet lovers where we'll meet reptile enthusiasts, show-cats and th
Reparations
Slavery, the slaughter of Native Americans (and the confiscation of their tribal land) and the internment of Japanese Am
Manners
According to a recent poll, 8 out of 10 people in the US think Americans are ruder today than any time in history. Is th
Numbers
They say numbers don't lie, but in the hands of the media, politicians, pollsters and salesmen, numbers can be downright
Abstinence
BULLSHIT goes on the prowl for virgins! We meet women - and men! - who are saving themselves for marriage. We find out -
Obesity
Penn & Teller reveal truths about the Obesity epidemic. A visit to an Obesity conference exposes the uncomfortably cozy
Wal-Mart
Penn & Teller expose America's love/hate relationship with Wal-Mart. We look at the good and bad sides of the biggest em
Breast Hysteria
Penn & Teller look at women's breasts and society's response to them. In New York City, we meet a young mother who inadv
Detoxing
Penn & Teller expose the truth behind our supposedly toxic insides. We find out about "colonics" and those "cleansing" d
Exorcism
Penn and Teller battle the forces of evil when they witness three modern-day exorcists performing their demonic casting-
Immigration
The blizzard of bullshit surrounding immigration melts when Penn and Teller spend some time with the "Minutemen," a mili
Handicap Parking
What's not to like about the Americans with Disabilities Act? After all, it is supposed to improve life for the handicap
Mount Rushmore
Mount Rushmore is usually seen as a symbol of American pride and ingenuity. In an episode that will have American patrio
Nukes, Hybrids & Lesbians
Penn and Teller explain the necessity of nuclear power in modern society, advocating that it is both cleaner and safer t
Anger Management
Penn & Teller look into Anger Management classes and venting.
War on Porn
In the sixth season premiere, Penn and Teller look at the "War on Porn",a crusade by various special interest groups to
New Age Medicine
Penn and Teller take a skeptical look at New Age medicine and its outrageous, unsupported claims of healing despite a he
NASA
In episode 603, it's time to take a closer look at the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, a government agenc
Dolphins
In episode 604, the cultural mumbo jumbo regarding dolphins is exposed, including New Age-style beliefs about the animal
Sleep, Inc.
In episode 605, the magicians think twice about the high cost of getting a good night's sleep due to the ever-growing in
Being Green
In episode 606, Penn and Teller consider the popularity of the "green" movement, a largely bogus and hypocritical philos
Sensitivity Training
In episode 607, the mind control courses known as sensitivity training are dissected and their roots in political correc
Stranger Danger
In episode 608, our contrarian hosts argue that the world's never been safer for children, but you'd never know it in ou
World Peace
In episode 609, Penn and Teller go on a logic spree with their argument that the utopian ideal of world peace is dangero
Good Ol' Days
In episode 610, the sixth season finale, the merry myth-shatterers puncture the nostalgic but unrealistic tendency of hu
Orgasms
On the season seven premiere, Penn and Teller expose the 'Bullshit' behind the people who market and exploit other gulli
Astrology
Millions of people believe their destinies are determined by the positions of the sun, moon, and planets. Penn & Teller
Video Games
Politicians and other alarmists claim that playing violent video games leads to teen violence. Penn & Teller attempt to
The Apocalypse
The world will end on December 21, 2012 - that's according to a growing legion of doomsayers who follow the primitive Ma
Lie Detectors
Polygraphs are used in thousands of investigations and job screenings. Can a machine really detect whether someone is ly
Organic Food
Penn & Teller examine the organic food industry to determine if it is, in fact, more nutritious, and better for the envi
Taxes
Penn and Teller visit Congress to discuss the bullshit which is America's complex, unfair tax system.
Lawns
Penn and Teller investigate the lawn care industry, talk to a man whose unkempt lawn landed him in prison and visit a ne
Stress
Penn and Teller take a skeptical view of stress and how the modern man feels the need to "cure" what should be considere
The Vatican
Penn and Teller take on the secretive inner world of The Vatican, the holy city of Catholicism and home of the Pope. Du
Cheerleaders
In the Season Eight premiere, it's as all-American as apple pie, but cheerleading is also responsible for 65% of all cat
Fast Food
Hold on to your cheeseburger! Public Health agencies, food activists and special interest groups have launched an all-ou
Martial Arts
Thanks to centuries of Eastern mystique, the martial arts may appear spiritual and special. The mischievous magicians ta
Teen Sex
Every generation worries about teen sex, but today's parents are more hysterical than ever. The duo will look at the dra
Easy Money
Everyone wants to get rich quick, but are multilevel marketing schemes really the answer? Penn & Teller reveal the truth
Area 51
Is the government hiding alien spaceships? Follow a team of UFO hunters on an overnight expedition in search of mysterio
Criminal Justice
Is America's criminal justice system weighed down with bad science, ineffective methods, incompetence and corruption? Pe
Old People
According to Penn and Teller, America's seniors are stripped of their dignity thanks to ongoing stereotypes about old pe
Self-Esteem
Research has proven that self-esteem-building does not work. However, misguided parents, coaches and social workers are
Vaccinations
In the Season 8 finale, vaccination is considered modern medicine's greatest weapon against disease but thanks to pseudo
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