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s03e20 · 2026-05-16
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The UnBelievable with Dan Aykroyd
History Documentary
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Did you know that a brown bear became a war hero for the Allies during WWII? Or that a flying lawnmower once killed a spectator at a football game? What about the story of the 19th century doctor who ate vomit to understand how yellow fever is transmitted?If you haven't, then brace yourself for The UnBelievable with Dan Aykroyd.Each hour-long episode will open up our cabinet of curiosities to reveal the strangest-but-true stories in human history, brought to life through dynamic recreation, compelling graphics, and arresting archival. These seemingly tall tales all actually happened, and our cast of experts dives into the historical record to tell you how and why.It's a bizarro barrage of people, places and events that prove just how weird our world can be.
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20 this season · 50 totals03e01 Strange Sightings 2025-11-08 02:00
Strange Sightings
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.
s03e02 Freak Accidents 2025-11-15 02:00
Freak Accidents
Accidents happen all the time, but every so often, a few defy logic and leave the world stunned.
s03e03 Shocking Missions 2025-11-22 02:00
Shocking Missions
History is full of legendary missions--but some are so bizarre, they sound like fiction.
s03e04 Astonishing Feats 2025-11-29 02:00
Astonishing Feats
History is full of people pushing the limits, but some are more astonishing than others.
s03e05 Man vs. Nature 2025-12-06 02:00
Man vs. Nature
Mother Nature may be breathtaking—but she doesn't always play nice.
s03e06 Outlandish Ideas 2025-12-13 02:00
Outlandish Ideas
When the world throws a bizarre problem your way… sometimes the solution is even more ridiculous.
s03e07 Dodging Death 2025-12-20 02:00
Dodging Death
A brush with death is terrifying enough—but these stories take survival to the extreme.
s03e08 Unusual Pastimes 2025-12-27 02:00
Unusual Pastimes
The stories of history's most unusual pastimes, some fascinating, some dangerous, but each of them completely unbelievable.
s03e09 Strangest Places 2026-01-03 02:00
Strangest Places
The world is full of strange and mind-bending places, but some take the cake.
s03e10 Wildest Weapons 2026-01-10 02:00
Wildest Weapons
Weapons rank among humanity's most powerful—and wildest—inventions.
s03e11 Spectacular Cons 2026-03-07 02:00
Spectacular Cons
History is full of miracle cures, far-fetched products, and astonishing feats, but not all of them are legitimate.
s03e12 Strange Machines 2026-03-14 01:00
Strange Machines
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.
s03e13 Unimaginable Disasters 2026-03-21 01:00
Unimaginable Disasters
When we think of disasters, we picture hurricanes, earthquakes, or floods. But some catastrophes defy even our wildest expectations.
s03e14 Out of This World 2026-04-04 01:00
Out of This World
This episode dives into the unbelievable stories that challenge what we think we know about our place in the universe.
s03e15 When Darkness Falls 2026-04-11 01:00
When Darkness Falls
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.
s03e16 Unlikely Heroes 2026-04-18 01:00
Unlikely Heroes
These are the wild, unexpected stories of heroes you'd never see coming.
s03e17 Odd Origins 2026-04-25 01:00
Odd Origins
Uncover the wild beginnings behind everyday objects, legendary figures, and even the sayings we use every day.
s03e18 Most Astonishing Creatures 2026-05-02 01:00
Most Astonishing Creatures
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.
s03e19 Maddest Minds 2026-05-09 01:00
Maddest Minds
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.
s03e20 Most Shocking Dances with Death 2026-05-16 01:00
Most Shocking Dances with Death
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.