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Season 1

10 Episodes

2023

Strange Places

E01

Strange Places

12/1/2023·42m

Shipwrecks, plane crashes, disappearances, and UFO sightings, oh my! This episode explores the Lake Michigan Triangle and many other wild and weird places, including a creepy doll-filled island with a dark past, deadly gas-filled explosive lakes, caves that harbor deadly viruses, and the most haunted place in the U.S.

Bizarre Deaths

E02

Bizarre Deaths

12/8/2023·42m

In Boston, a 25-foot tidal wave of…Molasses? A dancing plague that kills 100 people? A surgery with a 300% mortality rate? We search the globe for the strangest and most bizarre deaths on record. If the 1814 London Beer Flood doesn’t kill you, maybe a mysterious case of spontaneous human combustion will.

Astonishing Bodies

E03

Astonishing Bodies

12/15/2023·41m

From a headless chicken that lives over one year, to an out-of-this-world "celestial body" where it rains molten glass...We explore the most astonishing bodies through these truly unbelievable stories. Here are the true tales of not only the tallest human ever measured, but also the shortest person on record. What about the man who survived an iron bar through his head, or a Medusa-like body of water that turns its victims to stone? Brace yourself for the extraordinary.

Weird Weapons

E04

Weird Weapons

12/22/2023·42m

Did you ever wonder what it would be like to get attacked by a million bats with tiny bombs strapped to their chests? What about inflatable tanks, robot assassins, bazooka Vespas, war dolphins...The list of outrageous weapons goes on! These weapons, and others, pushed the boundaries of "possible" in the weirdest ways ever.

Outlandish Inventions

E05

Outlandish Inventions

1/2/2024·41m

Picture this: a full-body gas mask for babies. How about Smell-o-Vision? Or a robot powered by eating slugs? These are all real inventions, and we’ve got them covered–including inflatable airplanes, hidden cameras in your contact lenses, and coffin security systems to protect you in the afterlife.

Superhumans

E06

Superhumans

1/5/2024·41m

A blind man who uses bat-like powers of echolocation to navigate his surroundings? A samurai with reflexes faster than a speeding bullet? A man who’s immune to electrocution? These are the strange tales of humans with superhuman powers, including the man who’s a human lightening rod.

Unusual Rituals

E07

Unusual Rituals

1/12/2024·42m

Human bones as a "miracle cure" for gout; living mummies buried alive; a truly bizarre Victorian way to lose weight -- with tapeworms; from daily rites to once-in-a-lifetime rituals, the stranger side of human nature is revealed in these rituals.

Strange Experiments

E08

Strange Experiments

1/19/2024·42m

Monkey glands for immortality, hypnotized assassins, and a brain-linked cyborg couple. We investigate some of the strangest experiments on record. From two-headed dogs and testicle transplants…These are the bizarre but real experiments that boggle the mind. Prepare to be astounded–and a little grossed out.

What Lies Beneath

E09

What Lies Beneath

2/2/2024

Sometimes the strangest things on Earth…are happening just below its surface. From tunnels carved by giant sloths to desperate attempts to stop the dead from rising again–these are the weird and wonderous tales of the sea beasts, hidden cities and impossible creatures that lurk beneath us.

Surviving the Impossible

E10

Surviving the Impossible

2/9/2024·42m

Imagine free falling 30,000 feet without a parachute, or being buried alive and living to tell the tale. Or... what about getting trapped in a tiny room inside a sunken ship on the ocean floor...For three days? These are improbable yet true-life tales of surviving the most extraordinary conditions.

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Season 2

20 Episodes

2024

It Came From Above

E01

It Came From Above

11/15/2024·42m

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

E02

Sweet Revenge

11/22/2024·42m

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

E03

Fantastic Beings

11/29/2024·42m

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

E04

Unusual Places

12/6/2024·42m

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

E05

A Thousand Ways to Die

12/13/2024·42m

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

E06

Bizarre Innovations

12/20/2024·42m

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

E07

Strange Games

12/27/2024·42m

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

E08

Unconventional Weapons

1/3/2025·42m

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

E09

Odd Jobs

1/17/2025·42m

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

E10

Against All Odds

1/24/2025·42m

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

E11

Outrageous Experiments

1/31/2025·42m

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

E12

Extraordinary Journeys

4/4/2025·42m

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

E13

Peculiar Punishments

4/11/2025·42m

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

E14

Weird Discoveries

4/18/2025·42m

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

E15

Unexpected Spectacles

4/25/2025·42m

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

E16

Extraordinary Traditions

5/2/2025·42m

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

E17

Astonishing Escapes

5/9/2025·42m

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

E18

Odd Dwellings

5/16/2025·42m

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

E19

Strange Afflictions

5/23/2025·42m

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

E20

Curious Crimes

5/30/2025·42m

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.

Season 3

20 Episodes

2025

Strange Sightings

E01

Strange Sightings

11/7/2025·40m

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.

Freak Accidents

E02

Freak Accidents

11/14/2025·41m

Accidents happen all the time, but every so often, a few defy logic and leave the world stunned.

Shocking Missions

E03

Shocking Missions

11/21/2025·41m

History is full of legendary missions--but some are so bizarre, they sound like fiction.

Astonishing Feats

E04

Astonishing Feats

11/28/2025·41m

History is full of people pushing the limits, but some are more astonishing than others.

Man vs. Nature

E05

Man vs. Nature

12/5/2025·41m

Mother Nature may be breathtaking—but she doesn't always play nice.

Outlandish Ideas

E06

Outlandish Ideas

12/12/2025·41m

When the world throws a bizarre problem your way… sometimes the solution is even more ridiculous.

Dodging Death

E07

Dodging Death

12/19/2025·40m

A brush with death is terrifying enough—but these stories take survival to the extreme.

Unusual Pastimes

E08

Unusual Pastimes

12/26/2025·41m

The stories of history's most unusual pastimes, some fascinating, some dangerous, but each of them completely unbelievable.

Strangest Places

E09

Strangest Places

1/2/2026·40m

The world is full of strange and mind-bending places, but some take the cake

Wildest Weapons

E10

Wildest Weapons

1/9/2026·41m

Weapons rank among humanity's most powerful—and wildest—inventions.

Spectacular Cons

E11

Spectacular Cons

3/6/2026·41m

History 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 Bridge for sale? A marathon-winner who crosses the finish line without hardly breaking a sweat? These are the stories of some of history's most spectacular cons, each deception more unbelievable than the last.

Strange Machines

E12

Strange Machines

3/13/2026·41m

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.

Unimaginable Disasters

E13

Unimaginable Disasters

3/20/2026·41m

When we think of disasters, we picture hurricanes, earthquakes, or floods. But some catastrophes defy even our wildest expectations.

Out of this World

E14

Out of this World

4/3/2026·41m

This episode dives into the unbelievable stories that challenge what we think we know about our place in the universe.

When Darkness Falls

E15

When Darkness Falls

4/10/2026·41m

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. These bizarre and unbelievable moments all have one thing in common--they happen only when darkness falls.

Unlikely Heroes

E16

Unlikely Heroes

4/17/2026·41m

These are the wild, unexpected stories of heroes you’d never see coming.

Odd Origins

E17

Odd Origins

4/24/2026·40m

Uncover the wild beginnings behind everyday objects, legendary figures, and even the sayings we use every day.

Most Astonishing Creatures

E18

Most Astonishing Creatures

5/1/2026·41m

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.

Maddest Minds

E19

Maddest Minds

5/8/2026·41m

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.

Most Shocking Dances with Death

E20

Most Shocking Dances with Death

5/15/2026·42m

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.