The UnBelievable with Dan Aykroyd
20 episodes
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.
Freak Accidents
Accidents happen all the time, but every so often, a few defy logic and leave the world stunned.
Shocking Missions
History is full of legendary missions--but some are so bizarre, they sound like fiction.
Astonishing Feats
History is full of people pushing the limits, but some are more astonishing than others.
Man vs. Nature
Mother Nature may be breathtaking—but she doesn't always play nice.
Outlandish Ideas
When the world throws a bizarre problem your way… sometimes the solution is even more ridiculous.
Dodging Death
A brush with death is terrifying enough—but these stories take survival to the extreme.
Unusual Pastimes
The stories of history's most unusual pastimes, some fascinating, some dangerous, but each of them completely unbelievable.
Strangest Places
The world is full of strange and mind-bending places, but some take the cake
Wildest Weapons
Weapons rank among humanity's most powerful—and wildest—inventions.
Spectacular Cons
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
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
When we think of disasters, we picture hurricanes, earthquakes, or floods. But some catastrophes defy even our wildest expectations.
Out of this World
This episode dives into the unbelievable stories that challenge what we think we know about our place in the universe.
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. These bizarre and unbelievable moments all have one thing in common--they happen only when darkness falls.
Unlikely Heroes
These are the wild, unexpected stories of heroes you’d never see coming.
Odd Origins
Uncover the wild beginnings behind everyday objects, legendary figures, and even the sayings we use every day.
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.
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.
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.