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19 this season · 103 totals07e01 Area 51 2026-01-27 02:00
Area 51
Hidden in the Nevada desert, a top-secret military base remains one of the most heavily restricted sites in the United States. Since the 1950s, speculation has swirled about its true purpose.
s07e02 The Hunt for Adolf Eichmann: Case Closed 2026-02-03 02:00
The Hunt for Adolf Eichmann: Case Closed
At the end of World War II, many Nazi officials were captured and tried for their crimes. But one of the architects of the Holocaust, Adolf Eichmann, slipped through the cracks…repeatedly eluding Nazi hunters from around the globe.
s07e03 The Legend of the Werewolf 2026-02-10 02:00
The Legend of the Werewolf
It's one of humanity's oldest nightmares–at the full moon, werewolves that once were men hunt human prey and then feast on their flesh. Stories of this terrifying transformation persist to this day.
s07e04 The Theft of the Mona Lisa: Case Closed 2026-02-24 02:00
The Theft of the Mona Lisa: Case Closed
The world's most famous painting vanishes in a daring heist, sparking international outrage and a global manhunt. A master detective is called in, who zeroes in on a handful of suspects with the motive and means to pull off the theft.
s07e05 The Hunt for the Kraken 2026-03-03 02:00
The Hunt for the Kraken
It's one of the most legendary monsters said to be lurking in the vast open seas. With stories going back hundreds of years, this elusive creature has terrorized sailors and baffled scientists.
s07e06 The Murder of Sam Giancana 2026-03-10 01:00
The Murder of Sam Giancana
The notorious mafia kingpin, Sam Giancana, is shot execution style in his own home. The larger-than-life mobster had many enemies, from inside the mafia to the CIA. Was his death a crime of passion? The result of unpaid debts?
s07e07 The Unabomber: Case Closed 2026-03-17 01:00
The Unabomber: Case Closed
A twisted mastermind uses homemade bombs to terrorize the nation...Despite one of the most extensive manhunts in U.S. history, he still manages to stay one step ahead of law enforcement for nearly two decades.
s07e08 Who Is the Boston Strangler? 2026-03-24 01:00
Who Is the Boston Strangler?
A series of shocking murders shake the city of Boston to its core. Each victim, 13 women in all, bore the signature of this serial killer: a bow wrapped around their neck.
s07e09 The Plot to Kill Lincoln 2026-04-07 01:00
The Plot to Kill Lincoln
A shot rings out from the balcony of the Ford's Theater in Washington, D.C., and America's 16th president has been killed. It has been long thought that this was the work of one man… but some believe the assassination was part of a larger plot.
s07e10 The Hunt for El Chapo: Case Closed 2026-04-14 01:00
The Hunt for El Chapo: Case Closed
An untouchable drug lord who sat atop a criminal empire and became the most wanted man in the world. For fifteen years, the U.S. and Mexico tried to hunt down El Chapo, but he was always a few steps ahead.
s07e11 What Killed Bruce Lee? 2026-04-21 01:00
What Killed Bruce Lee?
Bruce Lee was a seemingly invincible icon and the closest thing that we had to a real-life superhero. His athleticism and drive would change martial arts for the rest of time.
s07e12 The Hunt for Viking Treasure 2026-04-28 01:00
The Hunt for Viking Treasure
Known for their seafaring skills and feared for their ferocity, the Vikings amassed gold, silver, and other riches while trading and raiding across Europe. Caches of this treasure have been found in Europe and North America.
s07e13 The Lufthansa Heist 2026-05-05 01:00
The Lufthansa Heist
On December 11, 1978, a gang of thieves lift around $5 million in cash and $800,000 in jewelry from a luxury airline hangar at New York's JFK Airport, marking the largest heist in U.S. history at that time.
s07e14 Foo Fighters: WWII Edition 2026-05-12 01:00
Foo Fighters: WWII Edition
During World War II, a fiery phenomenon terrorizes American airmen in the night skies over Europe. The pilots call these fireballs "Foo Fighters," and swear they move at over 200 mph and defy the laws of physics. But what are they?
s07e15 Rommel's Gold: WWII Edition 2026-05-19 01:00
Rommel's Gold: WWII Edition
General Erwin Rommel captured territory, imprisoned local Jews in camps, and stole their gold and valuables in the name of the Führer. For decades, many have looked for this elusive treasure. What became of Rommel's gold?