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.
The UnBelievable with Dan Aykroyd (Сезон 2)
It Came From Above (Эпизод 1) 6.0
Дата выхода: 2024-11-15
Продолжительность: 42 min
Описание: Have you ever wondered about the most bizarre things that have fallen from the sky? From meteorites to seafood, and even bathtubs, these are some truly unbelievable stories of what comes from above. Don’t believe it? Just look up!
Sweet Revenge (Эпизод 2) 6.0
Дата выхода: 2024-11-22
Продолжительность: 42 min
Описание: I'm sure you've heard of an eye for an eye, but have you heard about some of the sweetest stories of revenge? Like the one about a man in Colorado that uses a "killdozer" to settle a zoning dispute or another about an Emperor who pickles his wife's lover? This episode explores unbelievable vengeance seekers who take things maybe a little, well… too far.
Fantastic Beings (Эпизод 3) 6.0
Дата выхода: 2024-11-29
Продолжительность: 42 min
Описание: Have you heard about the warrior bear who helped the allies win WWII? Or how about the real-life hobbit humans in ancient Indonesia? What if I told you gerbils were recruited to fight crime in Canadian jails? This episode explores the unbelievable stories of the planet's most fantastic beings.
Unusual Places (Эпизод 4) 6.0
Дата выхода: 2024-12-06
Продолжительность: 42 min
Описание: Imagine a city where the commute requires a zipline, or a town crawling with some strange monkeys and even a spot that holds a beautiful waterfall that spews blood. Get your passports ready, as we take a tour of the most unusual places in history.
A Thousand Ways to Die (Эпизод 5) 7.0
Дата выхода: 2024-12-13
Продолжительность: 42 min
Описание: Did you know beards can be deadly? Or that a lawnmower once killed a spectator at a football game? What if I told you someone died from drinking too much water? These are just some of the wild and crazy deaths... that are truly unbelievable.
Bizarre Innovations (Эпизод 6) 7.0
Дата выхода: 2024-12-20
Продолжительность: 42 min
Описание: Some of history's most brilliant innovations are also the most bizarre. Like a fully functioning car that hovers in midair, or clothing made out of everyone's favorite source of calcium. How about a robot dog that breathes fire? These are the tales of history's most bizarre inventions.
Strange Games (Эпизод 7) 7.0
Дата выхода: 2024-12-27
Продолжительность: 42 min
Описание: From the unexpectedly gruesome sport of toe wrestling, to a tight competition between the world's ugliest pets, or even the harrowing origins of some of our favorite schoolyard faceoffs. We're exploring the world of strange games; each one more bizarre than the next.
Unconventional Weapons (Эпизод 8) 7.0
Дата выхода: 2025-01-03
Продолжительность: 42 min
Описание: We've heard the tales of great wars fought with groundbreaking weaponry, but what about everything else in between? From missiles manned by pigeons, or a helmet outfitted with firearms, to an incendiary device made to look like one of America's favorite pastimes. These are the stories of unconventional weapons; each more unbelievable than the next.
Odd Jobs (Эпизод 9) 7.0
Дата выхода: 2025-01-17
Продолжительность: 42 min
Описание: This episode explores the strangest and most ghastly gigs ever. From night soil men cleaning excrement off the streets of Victorian London, professional mourners hired to weep at funerals, to the intrepid deer urine collectors. These are the most unbelievable jobs in history.
Against All Odds (Эпизод 10) 7.0
Дата выхода: 2025-01-24
Продолжительность: 42 min
Описание: Some of the world's most valiant figures overcome the most treacherous, impossible and downright bizarre circumstances. Like a man who survives the apocalypse, or a woman involved in not one, but three maritime disasters. And a cat that proves to be unsinkable in battle. These are the stories of survival, success and reunion... against all odds.
Outrageous Experiments (Эпизод 11) 7.0
Дата выхода: 2025-01-31
Продолжительность: 42 min
Описание: Would you believe that the beginnings of modern endoscopy were really all thanks to one professional sword-swallower? Or that lack of sleep could have some strange upsides? What about drinking vomit in the name of science? These are the stories of the most bizarre, unthinkable and outrageous experiments in history.
Extraordinary Journeys (Эпизод 12) 7.0
Дата выхода: 2025-04-04
Продолжительность: 42 min
Описание: Many say it's not about the destination, but the journey that gets you there. From a dog's space voyage, to a harrowing story of Arctic survival and various trips through time... These are the journeys that are so extraordinary, they are truly unbelievable.
Peculiar Punishments (Эпизод 13) 7.0
Дата выхода: 2025-04-11
Продолжительность: 42 min
Описание: One-of-a-kind crimes are often met with one-of-a-kind punishments. Like a pig whose bloody rampage lands itself in the courtroom, or a music enthusiast whose wall-rattling beats subject them to hours of classical symphonies and a drunkard whose public intoxication turns them into public entertainment. These peculiar punishments all prove to have one thing in common... they are completely unbelievable.
Weird Discoveries (Эпизод 14) 7.0
Дата выхода: 2025-04-18
Продолжительность: 42 min
Описание: History is riddled with brilliant, life-changing discoveries... From gold, to lost treasures, to scientific findings. But, some discoveries are anything but ordinary. Like severed feet on a beach, or finding evidence of a tiny otherworldly creature. Each discovery is weirder than the last and uniquely unbelievable.
Unexpected Spectacles (Эпизод 15) 7.0
Дата выхода: 2025-04-25
Продолжительность: 42 min
Описание: Imagine a man floating through the sky by dozens of balloons, all attached to a single lawn chair. Or, a circus conducted by a team of performers only visible via magnifying glass. How about a cycling grandpa that proves to be no match for his youthful counterparts? These are the tales of history's most unbelievable, strange and completely unexpected spectacles.
Extraordinary Traditions (Эпизод 16) 7.0
Дата выхода: 2025-05-02
Продолжительность: 42 min
Описание: From riding massive tree trunks down a treacherous slope, to hosting a barrage of monkeys for an all-you-can-eat buffet, to a food fight of epic proportions; these are the stories of history's most bizarre and extraordinary traditions.
Astonishing Escapes (Эпизод 17) 7.0
Дата выхода: 2025-05-09
Продолжительность: 42 min
Описание: We've heard the tales of successful prison breaks, but these aren't your average escapes. From a man who frees himself all thanks to a stone fruit, to a Soviet pilot that evades capture by stealing the enemy's plane.
Odd Dwellings (Эпизод 18) 7.0
Дата выхода: 2025-05-16
Продолжительность: 42 min
Описание: From calling Veteran's Stadium home, to setting up camp in an airport terminal, to turning an unassuming dumpster into a luxurious abode, each of these dwellings are so beyond odd, that they are truly unbelievable.
Strange Afflictions (Эпизод 19) 7.0
Дата выхода: 2025-05-23
Продолжительность: 42 min
Описание: A trip to the doctor is sure to cure any afflicted individual, but what happens when even the doctors are stunned by what they see?; from a family cursed with blue skin, to a girl allergic to the world's most unlimited resource and more.
Curious Crimes (Эпизод 20)
Дата выхода: 2025-05-30
Продолжительность: 42 min
Описание: A robber successfully snatching Einstein's brain; a thief who makes out with hundreds of dollars all while dressed as Santa Claus; these are some of history's most curious crimes.
