The UnBelievable with Dan Aykroyd — Season 3
About this season
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.
Episodes (20)
1. Strange Sightings
7.0Aired 7 November 2025 • 40 min
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.
2. Freak Accidents
7.0Aired 14 November 2025 • 41 min
Accidents happen all the time, but every so often, a few defy logic and leave the world stunned.
3. Shocking Missions
7.0Aired 21 November 2025 • 41 min
History is full of legendary missions--but some are so bizarre, they sound like fiction.
4. Astonishing Feats
7.0Aired 28 November 2025 • 41 min
History is full of people pushing the limits, but some are more astonishing than others.
5. Man vs. Nature
7.0Aired 5 December 2025 • 41 min
Mother Nature may be breathtaking—but she doesn't always play nice.
6. Outlandish Ideas
7.0Aired 12 December 2025 • 41 min
When the world throws a bizarre problem your way… sometimes the solution is even more ridiculous.
7. Dodging Death
7.0Aired 19 December 2025 • 40 min
A brush with death is terrifying enough—but these stories take survival to the extreme.
8. Unusual Pastimes
7.0Aired 26 December 2025 • 41 min
The stories of history's most unusual pastimes, some fascinating, some dangerous, but each of them completely unbelievable.
9. Strangest Places
7.0Aired 2 January 2026 • 40 min
The world is full of strange and mind-bending places, but some take the cake
10. Wildest Weapons
8.0Aired 9 January 2026 • 41 min
Weapons rank among humanity's most powerful—and wildest—inventions.
11. Spectacular Cons
7.0Aired 6 March 2026 • 41 min
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.
12. Strange Machines
7.0Aired 13 March 2026 • 41 min
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.
13. Unimaginable Disasters
7.0Aired 20 March 2026 • 41 min
When we think of disasters, we picture hurricanes, earthquakes, or floods. But some catastrophes defy even our wildest expectations.
14. Out of this World
7.0Aired 3 April 2026 • 41 min
This episode dives into the unbelievable stories that challenge what we think we know about our place in the universe.
15. When Darkness Falls
7.0Aired 10 April 2026 • 41 min
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.
16. Unlikely Heroes
7.0Aired 17 April 2026 • 41 min
These are the wild, unexpected stories of heroes you’d never see coming.
17. Odd Origins
7.0Aired 24 April 2026 • 40 min
Uncover the wild beginnings behind everyday objects, legendary figures, and even the sayings we use every day.
18. Most Astonishing Creatures
7.0Aired 1 May 2026 • 41 min
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.
19. Maddest Minds
7.0Aired 8 May 2026 • 41 min
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.
20. Most Shocking Dances with Death
7.0Aired 15 May 2026 • 42 min
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.