World's Most Amazing Videos is a reality television series that showcases accidents, disasters, police chases and other extraordinary events that are caught on video camera. These videos normally shown anybody involved in these aforementioned incidents survive nonetheless. Although it is similar in content to the other series Real TV and Maximum Exposure, it takes a more serious tone. Originally, the show appeared on NBC as a timeslot filler program. A new series of episodes of the show were created in 2006 first-run for Spike TV, after a six-year hiatus from the NBC stint. Until the year 2008, all episodes of the show were narrated by Stacy Keach. From that point on, the season was narrated by Erik Thompson. The show is broadcast in the UK on Bravo and Channel One, in which David Wartnaby served as the narrator of the first season followed by Lee Boardman in the second season of broadcast in the particular country, and is expected to return in 2012. In Australia, it is shown on the pay-TV channel FOX8. The series was given its own local name titled Global Shockers for the Philippines market and it was hosted by Johnny Delgado.
World's Most Amazing Videos (Temporada 2)
Unbelievable Chaos: Explosions, Escapes, and Close Calls (Episodio 1)
Fecha de emisión: 1999-11-15
Duración: 60 min
Sinopsis: Tonight, on an explosive new season of The World's Most Amazing Videos, prepare for an adrenaline-packed ride. Firefighters scramble for cover when a tanker erupts into a cyclone of flames and fury. A TV reporter finds herself in a terrifying situation when a police dog turns the tables and bites back. Watch as a daredevil’s stunt goes horribly wrong—not once, but twice, testing the limits of human endurance. Then, a bullfight takes an unexpected turn as a terrified manager is sent flying in a wild, life-threatening ride. And just when you think it can’t get any crazier, a jumbo jet falls from the sky and explodes in a massive fireball. These are the shocking, real-life moments when survival hangs in the balance. Everything you are about to see is real. Real people. Real danger. Real excitement. Get ready for the thrill of a lifetime. You are about to witness... The World's Most Amazing Videos.
Moments of Chaos and Survival (Episodio 2)
Fecha de emisión: 1999-11-27
Duración: 60 min
Sinopsis: Tonight, chaos strikes without warning. An explosives crew is hurled into the sky when a demolition goes horribly wrong. A motorcycle spins out of control, launching its rider into a helpless crowd. In South America, a packed soccer stadium begins to collapse, forcing fans to hang on for their lives. A high-speed sports car veers off track and crashes into an unsuspecting woman. And in a quiet village, a fireworks factory detonates in a towering inferno of flames. These are true stories of ordinary people caught in extraordinary moments of disaster—and survival. Everything you’re about to see is raw. Unscripted. Real. Real danger. Real courage. Real adrenaline. This is the World’s Most Amazing Videos.
Volcanic Fury (Episodio 3)
Fecha de emisión: 1999-12-04
Duración: 60 min
Sinopsis: Tonight, on the World’s Most Amazing Videos... A deadly volcano erupts, burying an entire village under rivers of molten lava. A reckless man faces off with a raging bull — and this time, the bull gets the last word. An apartment fire spirals out of control, trapping terrified tenants inside as flames close in. A police raid goes terribly wrong when a hand grenade detonates in an officer’s pocket. And in a high-speed drag race, disaster strikes at 300 miles per hour when a dragster explodes mid-run. These are the jaw-dropping true stories of people caught in life-or-death moments — and their fight for survival. Everything you’re about to see is raw, real, and unscripted. Real people. Real danger. Real excitement. Get ready to experience the thrill of a lifetime. You are about to witness the World’s Most Amazing Videos.
Stampedes, Shipwrecks, and Street Showdowns (Episodio 4)
Fecha de emisión: 1999-12-11
Duración: 60 min
Sinopsis: Brace yourself for another adrenaline-fueled episode of World’s Most Amazing Videos! Tonight, a cowboy runs for his life as a deadly stampede charges through open plains. Then, chaos unfolds on the high seas when a ship’s crew is swallowed by the ocean. In a shocking twist, boxing legend Larry Holmes brawls outside the ring—in the middle of the street! Plus, a brave citizen throws himself into danger to protect the President, and a news crew is swallowed by a monstrous avalanche. These are the jaw-dropping true stories of people facing unthinkable peril—and living to tell the tale. Real people. Real danger. Real excitement. Don’t miss a second of the action—only on World’s Most Amazing Videos.
Fire, Falls, and Final Chances (Episodio 5)
Fecha de emisión: 2000-01-08
Duración: 60 min
Sinopsis: Tonight on World’s Most Amazing Videos, witness heroic acts and heart-stopping disasters that push ordinary people to the edge. A fearless firefighter braves a raging inferno to rescue a trapped child. A concert turns to chaos when a backup singer is crushed in a shocking stage collapse. On the slopes, a skier loses control and hurtles down a mountain at breakneck speed. At sea, a jet pilot faces a nightmare as his aircraft plunges off an aircraft carrier. And high above the ground, a man clings to life 125 feet in the air—can rescuers get to him in time? These are the real-life moments when survival hangs by a thread. Real people. Real danger. Real excitement. Get ready to experience the most gripping, unforgettable footage ever caught on camera—on World’s Most Amazing Videos.
Blasts, Broncs, and Brush With Death (Episodio 6)
Fecha de emisión: 2000-01-15
Duración: 60 min
Sinopsis: Tonight on World’s Most Amazing Videos, prepare for a high-octane ride through chaos and courage. Watch as a 40-story skyscraper crumbles in a thunderous city demolition. A daring stuntman becomes trapped in a tunnel of fire, engulfed in a wall of flames. A rodeo cowboy holds on for his life atop a furious 1,300-pound bronco. Then, a police officer’s life hangs in the balance during a violent high-speed chase. And high above the earth, a hang glider is hit by 75,000 volts of electricity in a shocking mid-air jolt. These are the gripping, true-life moments of survival when every second counts. Real people. Real danger. Real excitement. Get ready—you’re about to witness The World’s Most Amazing Videos.
Plunges, Power Surges, and Citywide Chaos (Episodio 7)
Fecha de emisión: 2000-01-22
Duración: 60 min
Sinopsis: Tonight on World’s Most Amazing Videos, prepare for an edge-of-your-seat journey through disaster and survival. A daring mountain rescue turns deadly when a cable snaps, sending two firefighters tumbling down a steep slope. A speedboat goes airborne and crashes into a high-voltage power line in a blast of sparks. Then, a Navy destroyer is obliterated in a massive torpedo strike. Onstage, a dancer’s fiery routine takes a terrifying twist when her hair ignites. And an entire city is swallowed by a strange, ominous cloud, plunging millions into total darkness. These are the real-life stories of courage in the face of chaos. Real people. Real danger. Real excitement. Get ready—you’re about to witness The World’s Most Amazing Videos.
Twisters, Firestorms, and Close Calls (Episodio 8)
Fecha de emisión: 2000-02-06
Duración: 60 min
Sinopsis: Tonight on World’s Most Amazing Videos, watch as chaos erupts and danger strikes without warning. A magician’s act turns into a nightmare when a trick explodes, engulfing him in flames. A deadly tornado rips through a small town, leveling homes and leaving destruction in its wake. A terrified woman clings to a window ledge while a fierce blaze rages behind her. At the rodeo, a cowboy is thrown over the wall by a wild bronco. And a TV reporter is knocked flat when a live story spirals out of control. These are the gripping, real-life moments when survival is the only option. Real people. Real danger. Real excitement. Hold on tight—The World’s Most Amazing Videos starts now.
Jet Crashes, Daredevils, and Deadly Avalanches (Episodio 9)
Fecha de emisión: 2000-06-03
Duración: 60 min
Sinopsis: Tonight on World’s Most Amazing Videos, witness heart-pounding moments of danger and survival. A fighter jet plummets from the sky, crashing into the ground in a deadly freefall. A daredevil faces the fight of his life when a high-flying stunt goes horribly wrong. A ship bursts into a fiery inferno, leaving nothing but devastation in its wake. At the mountainside, a killer avalanche buries three skiers under tons of ice and snow. And on the racetrack, a driver fights to survive as his car spirals out of control. These are the true-life, edge-of-your-seat stories of ordinary people facing their most desperate hour. Real people. Real danger. Real excitement. Get ready—you’re about to witness The World’s Most Amazing Videos.
Eruptions, Collisions, and Urban Chaos (Episodio 10)
Fecha de emisión: 2000-12-03
Duración: 60 min
Sinopsis: On this explosive episode of World’s Most Amazing Videos, nature and machines collide in a jaw-dropping display of real-life peril. A killer volcano erupts, swallowing a dream home in a searing river of molten lava. At the racetrack, chaos unfolds as a 300-pound motorcycle steamrolls a helpless rider. Firefighters are forced to flee when a burning building crumbles without warning. A peaceful neighborhood is ripped apart as a massive sinkhole opens beneath their feet. And high above, an airshow turns deadly when three fighter jets collide in a midair catastrophe. These are the unforgettable moments when ordinary lives are pushed to the brink. Real people. Real danger. Real excitement. Brace yourself—you’re about to witness The World’s Most Amazing Videos.
Blasts, Firestorms, and Shocking Stunts (Episodio 11)
Fecha de emisión: 2000-12-10
Duración: 60 min
Sinopsis: Tonight on World’s Most Amazing Videos, the power of destruction meets the will to survive. A massive 500-ton TNT explosion rocks the sea—can Navy battleships withstand the brutal blast? A high-risk stunt turns into a nightmare as a daredevil is trapped in a mangled wreck of steel. A wedding prank spirals out of control, turning the happiest day into absolute chaos. Then, a tanker bursts into flames, hurling a firefighter into a boiling inferno of gasoline. And horror from above strikes when a helicopter crashes, pinning a terrified man beneath the burning wreckage. These are true-life moments where survival hangs by a thread. Real people. Real danger. Real excitement. Strap in—you're about to witness The World’s Most Amazing Videos.
Daredevils, Disasters, and Death-Defying Moments (Episodio 12)
Fecha de emisión: 2001-01-07
Duración: 60 min
Sinopsis: Tonight on World’s Most Amazing Videos, legendary daredevil Evel Knievel recounts the crash that nearly ended it all. Watch as a missile slams into a fighter jet, blasting it from the sky in a fiery explosion. On the racetrack, a routine horse race turns into a nightmare when a jockey is launched 30 feet into the air. A motorist cheats death as a speeding car spins wildly out of control. And in the big top, the most bizarre circus act ever defies logic—and safety. These are the unforgettable true-life stories of people who come face-to-face with disaster and live to tell the tale. Real people. Real danger. Real excitement. Buckle up—you're about to witness The World’s Most Amazing Videos.
Top 10 World’s Most Amazing Videos (Episodio 13)
Fecha de emisión: 2001-01-14
Duración: 60 min
Sinopsis: Tonight on World’s Most Amazing Videos, it’s the countdown you don’t want to miss—the Top 10 Most Jaw-Dropping Videos of All Time. Which unbelievable moment will claim the #1 spot? Could it be the rocket-powered vehicle that erupts in a fiery explosion? Or the colossal glacier that crashes into a boatload of terrified tourists? Maybe it’s the Navy crewman violently sucked into the engine of a fighter jet—and lives. Or the zookeeper who finds himself trapped under a 10,000-pound elephant. These are real stories of survival against impossible odds. Real people. Real danger. Real excitement. Get ready—you're about to experience the ultimate thrill ride. This is The World’s Most Amazing Videos: Top 10 Edition.
214 (Episodio 14)
Fecha de emisión: 2006-09-02
Duración: 60 min
Sinopsis: Holland – a fireworks factory catches fire and people gather in the streets to watch. Newsman Danny De Vries records it.
215 (Episodio 15)
Fecha de emisión: 2006-09-09
Duración: 60 min
Sinopsis: Moscow, Russia – Daredevils jump from the 1700 foot Ostankino Broadcast Tower for a competition.
216 (Episodio 16)
Fecha de emisión: 2006-09-16
Duración: 60 min
Sinopsis: Perth, Australia – at the Queen Motorplex, 9 motorcross bikers race.
217 (Episodio 17)
Fecha de emisión: 2006-09-23
Duración: 60 min
Sinopsis: Phoenix, AZ – a carjacker leaves a white truck and takes a black car at gunpoint. The guy gets out and stands there as a helicopter follows him.
218 (Episodio 18)
Fecha de emisión: 2006-10-07
Duración: 60 min
Sinopsis: Phoenix, AZ – during the qualifying round of the hydro racing world finals Scott Lumbert races a yellow boat, it spins, flies up, rips apart and his capsule flies onto land and keeps bouncing along the ground end over end many times, then stops in the water.
219 (Episodio 19)
Fecha de emisión: 2006-10-14
Duración: 60 min
Sinopsis: Corpus Christi Bay, TX - Jerry Ellison in his first Jet Ski Race. The water was real choppy, he had a bad start, he was too aggressive, not thinking, he lost control in a jet wash and spun around 180 and then got slammed right in the chest by another skier at 45mph. Cat drops 100s of feet from a tree.
220 (Episodio 20)
Fecha de emisión: 2006-11-04
Duración: 60 min
Sinopsis: Carbayena, Spain – during a road rally race in the rain on residential streets #27 the lime green car skids out and slams into a wall of people knocking them everywhere. Loan offers holds back a robber.
221 (Episodio 21)
Fecha de emisión: 2006-11-18
Duración: 60 min
Sinopsis: Sknyliv Airshow, Ukraine 7/27/02 – fighters do tricks close to the ground. The Ukrainian SU-27 guns it, does an arc, loses the engine, turns, the wing drags along the ground near the crowd, then flips over and explodes in a fireball. Porsche hits wall, bear falls on trampoline.
222 (Episodio 22)
Fecha de emisión: 2007-01-06
Duración: 60 min
Sinopsis: Mt. Bachelor, OR - Nick Klecker and friends decide to ski jump over a 40 foot highway. He thought it would be easy to make it, then slams into the bank on the other side right on his back. Boxers brawl at a press conference; a massive mudslide leads to rescue efforts; police pursue a former football player.
223 (Episodio 23)
Fecha de emisión: 2006-12-09
Duración: 60 min
Sinopsis: Valdez, AK - James Peyrouse races his snowmobile everywhere whether there is snow or not like going down stairs. He races it down a forest covered hill, takes a jump, goes 70 feet, hits a log, flips over the top, gets run over and slammed into the ground. Soap opera helicopter crash
224 (Episodio 24)
Fecha de emisión: 2006-12-16
Duración: 60 min
Sinopsis: Starkville, MS – Mississippi State vs. Alabama NCAA football game. As parachutists enter the stadium #2 Bill Wasser makes a low turn and crashes hard in the end zone and flips over. A meeting turns violent; a referee is knocked out by a boxer; an air guitarist suffers an injury via a chair; an in-line skating misstep
225 (Episodio 25)
Fecha de emisión: 2007-01-13
Duración: 60 min
Sinopsis: Jacumba, CA - Miles Todd & friends mountain bike in the Carriso Canyon Gorge. It’s rocky, hazardous and winter storms caused erosion. A snowmobile accident is depicted; a gang attack occurs at a casino; fans clash at an arena football game.
226 (Episodio 26)
Fecha de emisión: 2007-01-20
Duración: 60 min
Sinopsis: New River Gorge Bridge, WV - Bridge Day festival is a year in the making. Rick Meyner leads a group of 7 people trying to bungee off the bridge in a basket to face their fears. Riot footage includes the destruction of a police vehicle; a motorcycle-rodeo crash is featured; a rider is injured during a bicycle pileup.
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