Hazardous History with Henry Winkler — Season 1
About this season
Hosted by the iconic Henry Winkler, each 60-minute episode of this nostalgia-drenched series tells the stories of the things we did—for fun, for money, or out of plain boredom—that you can’t do anymore. Pastimes, practices, and products that were once allowed—even encouraged—which you will never see again in modern America.
Episodes (8)
1. Perilous Play
7.0Aired 15 June 2025 • 42 min
Remember when childhood came with a side of danger? Think back to the outrageous toys and daredevil playground antics that once defined growing up; we uncover explosive science kits, high-flying kite tubes and more.
2. Spectacular Stunts
7.0Aired 22 June 2025 • 42 min
Buckle up as we take you on a wild journey into the world of vintage daredevils who risked it all for a rush. From the enigmatic Human Fly to skateboard speed demons and diving horses, these stunts were as reckless as they were unforgettable.
3. Mad Medicine
7.0Aired 29 June 2025 • 43 min
Ever taken medical advice from a cigarette commercial? There was a time when any and all "cures" could be sold to the public indiscriminately.
4. Very Extreme Sports
7.0Aired 6 July 2025 • 43 min
The modern concept of "extreme sports" is a product of marketing, but back in the old days, the rules (or lack thereof) of our nation's sports made them truly extreme.
5. Treacherous Travel
7.0Aired 13 July 2025 • 42 min
Exploding cars and blimp disasters to kids sent through the mail and doomed personal helicopters, the past is packed with jaw-dropping travel tales and the remarkable misfires that paved the road to modern transportation.
6. Food Fiascos
7.0Aired 20 July 2025 • 43 min
We uncover the incredible things people once ate without a second thought that can only mean one thing: you'll never look at your next bite the same way again.
7. Precarious Products
7.0Aired 27 July 2025 • 41 min
Welcome to the unreal truth about everyday products of the past that were way more dangerous than meets the unsuspecting eye.
8. Occupational Hazards
7.0Aired 3 August 2025 • 41 min
You thought your job was tough? Uncover the downright dangerous gigs of the past. In a journey through the wild frontier of the no holds-barred working world, we’ll find a dark side in the extreme lengths people went to just to earn a buck.