The UnBelievable with Dan Aykroyd (2023)
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.
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Episodes
Next episode: S4E3 · 2026-10-16
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1. Strange Sightings2025-11-07 · 40mThey 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 rain
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2. Freak Accidents2025-11-14 · 41mAccidents happen all the time, but every so often, a few defy logic and leave the world stunned.
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3. Shocking Missions2025-11-21 · 41mHistory is full of legendary missions--but some are so bizarre, they sound like fiction.
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4. Astonishing Feats2025-11-28 · 41mHistory is full of people pushing the limits, but some are more astonishing than others.
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5. Man vs. Nature2025-12-05 · 41mMother Nature may be breathtaking—but she doesn't always play nice.
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6. Outlandish Ideas2025-12-12 · 41mWhen the world throws a bizarre problem your way… sometimes the solution is even more ridiculous.
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7. Dodging Death2025-12-19 · 40mA brush with death is terrifying enough—but these stories take survival to the extreme.
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8. Unusual Pastimes2025-12-26 · 41mThe stories of history's most unusual pastimes, some fascinating, some dangerous, but each of them completely unbelievable.
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9. Strangest Places2026-01-02 · 40mThe world is full of strange and mind-bending places, but some take the cake
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10. Wildest Weapons2026-01-09 · 41mWeapons rank among humanity's most powerful—and wildest—inventions.
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11. Spectacular Cons2026-03-06 · 41mHistory 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 Bri
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12. Strange Machines2026-03-13 · 41mFrom 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 on
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13. Unimaginable Disasters2026-03-20 · 41mWhen we think of disasters, we picture hurricanes, earthquakes, or floods. But some catastrophes defy even our wildest expectations.
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14. Out of this World2026-04-03 · 41mThis episode dives into the unbelievable stories that challenge what we think we know about our place in the universe.
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15. When Darkness Falls2026-04-10 · 41mWhen 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 woun
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16. Unlikely Heroes2026-04-17 · 41mThese are the wild, unexpected stories of heroes you’d never see coming.
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17. Odd Origins2026-04-24 · 40mUncover the wild beginnings behind everyday objects, legendary figures, and even the sayings we use every day.
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18. Most Astonishing Creatures2026-05-01 · 41mSome 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 int
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19. Maddest Minds2026-05-08 · 41mFrom 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 wi
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20. Most Shocking Dances with Death2026-05-15 · 42mWhat 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, thes
Cast
Dan AykroydSelf - Host
Adam RichmanSelf - TV Host/HistorianImages
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