The UnBelievable with Dan Aykroyd

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

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.

2Freak Accidents
41 minNov 14, 2025
Accidents happen all the time, but every so often, a few defy logic and leave the world stunned.

3Shocking Missions
41 minNov 21, 2025
History is full of legendary missions--but some are so bizarre, they sound like fiction.

4Astonishing Feats
41 minNov 28, 2025
History is full of people pushing the limits, but some are more astonishing than others.

5Man vs. Nature
41 minDec 5, 2025
Mother Nature may be breathtaking—but she doesn't always play nice.

6Outlandish Ideas
41 minDec 12, 2025
When the world throws a bizarre problem your way… sometimes the solution is even more ridiculous.

7Dodging Death
40 minDec 19, 2025
A brush with death is terrifying enough—but these stories take survival to the extreme.

8Unusual Pastimes
41 minDec 26, 2025
The stories of history's most unusual pastimes, some fascinating, some dangerous, but each of them completely unbelievable.

9Strangest Places
40 minJan 2, 2026
The world is full of strange and mind-bending places, but some take the cake

10Wildest Weapons
41 minJan 9, 2026
Weapons rank among humanity's most powerful—and wildest—inventions.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

16Unlikely Heroes
41 minApr 17, 2026
These are the wild, unexpected stories of heroes you’d never see coming.

17Odd Origins
40 minApr 24, 2026
Uncover the wild beginnings behind everyday objects, legendary figures, and even the sayings we use every day.

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.

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.

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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