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The UnBelievable with Dan Aykroyd

  • TV-14
  • 2023–
  • 3 seasons
  • Documentary

Each episode opens up a cabinet of curiosities to reveal the strangest-but-true stories in human history, brought to life through dynamic recreation, compelling graphics, and arresting archival. From Boston’s Great Molasses Flood to a man who survived being struck by lightning not once, not twice, but SEVEN times, these seemingly tall tales all actually happened, and our cast of experts dives into the historical record to tell you how and why.

Episodes

20 episodes
  1. 1Strange Sightings

    40 minNov 7, 2025

    They say seeing is believing but these sightings will make you question everything. From stone-throwing jungle apes to swarms of sinister clowns stalking the suburbs, to skies raining down murderous birds, these are the strange encounters that leave the experts scratching their heads.

  2. 2Freak Accidents

    41 minNov 14, 2025

    Accidents happen all the time, but every so often, a few defy logic and leave the world stunned.

  3. 3Shocking Missions

    41 minNov 21, 2025

    History is full of legendary missions--but some are so bizarre, they sound like fiction.

  4. 4Astonishing Feats

    41 minNov 28, 2025

    History is full of people pushing the limits, but some are more astonishing than others.

  5. 5Man vs. Nature

    41 minDec 5, 2025

    Mother Nature may be breathtaking—but she doesn't always play nice.

  6. 6Outlandish Ideas

    41 minDec 12, 2025

    When the world throws a bizarre problem your way… sometimes the solution is even more ridiculous.

  7. 7Dodging Death

    40 minDec 19, 2025

    A brush with death is terrifying enough—but these stories take survival to the extreme.

  8. 8Unusual Pastimes

    41 minDec 26, 2025

    The stories of history's most unusual pastimes, some fascinating, some dangerous, but each of them completely unbelievable.

  9. 9Strangest Places

    40 minJan 2, 2026

    The world is full of strange and mind-bending places, but some take the cake

  10. 10Wildest Weapons

    41 minJan 9, 2026

    Weapons rank among humanity's most powerful—and wildest—inventions.

  11. 11Spectacular Cons

    41 minMar 6, 2026

    History is full of miracle cures, far-fetched products, and astonishing feats, but not all of them are legitimate. A miracle snake oil that cures all? A piece of the Brooklyn Bridge for sale? A marathon-winner who crosses the finish line without hardly breaking a sweat? These are the stories of some of history's most spectacular cons, each deception more unbelievable than the last.

  12. 12Strange Machines

    41 minMar 13, 2026

    From the kitchen to the battlefield, some machines are just too strange to believe. Like an appliance that runs on pup power. Or a mouse trap so deadly, you need a permit to own one.

  13. 13Unimaginable Disasters

    41 minMar 20, 2026

    When we think of disasters, we picture hurricanes, earthquakes, or floods. But some catastrophes defy even our wildest expectations.

  14. 14Out of this World

    41 minApr 3, 2026

    This episode dives into the unbelievable stories that challenge what we think we know about our place in the universe.

  15. 15When Darkness Falls

    41 minApr 10, 2026

    When the sun sets, strange things come alive. Imagine a full-scale war waged against thousands of invading frogs, an artist who only paints while sleepwalking, and battlefield wounds that literally glow in the dark. These bizarre and unbelievable moments all have one thing in common--they happen only when darkness falls.

  16. 16Unlikely Heroes

    41 minApr 17, 2026

    These are the wild, unexpected stories of heroes you’d never see coming.

  17. 17Odd Origins

    40 minApr 24, 2026

    Uncover the wild beginnings behind everyday objects, legendary figures, and even the sayings we use every day.

  18. 18Most Astonishing Creatures

    41 minMay 1, 2026

    Some of Earth’s most remarkable creatures push the limits of belief — from a headless chicken who toured the nation, to a goat who tipped the scales of war, to dolphins drafted into Cold War espionage.

  19. 19Maddest Minds

    41 minMay 8, 2026

    From a doctor who swallowed Yellow Fever vomit to prove a theory, to another who stitched together a two-headed dog, history’s boldest experiments reveal just how far some minds will go.

  20. 20Most Shocking Dances with Death

    42 minMay 15, 2026

    What drives someone to gamble with their own life? From a French tailor who leaps off the Eiffel Tower to a man struck by lightning more times than should be humanly possible, these perilous wagers with death are as shocking as they are unbelievable.

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Series cast

Dan AykroydSelf - Host50 episodes
Adam RichmanSelf - TV Host/Historian50 episodes
Austin RogersSelf - Jeopardy! Champion24 episodes
Hakeem Muata OluseyiSelf - Astrophysicist/Author23 episodes
Don WildmanSelf - TV Host/Historian20 episodes
Sami JarroushSelf - TV Host, Historian13 episodes
Mitch HorowitzSelf - Historian13 episodes
Paul Matt SutterSelf - Physicist/Author13 episodes
Yohuru WilliamsSelf - Professor, University of St. Thomas8 episodes
Edward T. O'DonnellSelf - Historian7 episodes
Chris RaynorSelf - Orthopedic Surgeon7 episodes
Rob ParkerSelf - Sport Radio Host1 episode
Nick PopeSelf - UK Ministry of Defence, Ret.1 episode
Martin K.A. MorganSelf - Historian/Author1 episode

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