Hazardous History with Henry Winkler — Season 2
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. Killer Crazes
7.0Aired 19 April 2026 • 43 min
Remember when "everybody's doing it" was reason enough to dive in headfirst? From gravity-defying flagpole sitting and phone booth cramming, to pet skunks and goldfish gulpers, we reveal the wildest crazes that once swept the nation. These over-the-top obsessions were risky, and impossible to resist. It's a jaw-dropping, head-shaking trip back to the fads that pushed the limits and made our hazardous history must-see mayhem.
2. Looks That Kill
7.0Aired 26 April 2026 • 42 min
Remember when looking your best meant risking life and limb? From dentures that could explode at the dinner table and stiff shirt collars that strangled us to death, the pursuit of the perfect look once pushed us to surprisingly dangerous lengths.
3. Twisted Toys
7.0Aired 3 May 2026 • 42 min
It's a mind-blowing, bone-rattling trip through the toys of yesteryear that remind us of a time when childhood was wilder, freer, and far more hazardous.
4. Hell on Wheels
7.0Aired 10 May 2026 • 42 min
Henry Winkler explores the era when travel was a death trap. From exploding steam engines to seatbelt-free cars, find out how your commute used to be a high-stakes gamble with your life.
5. Domestic Dangers
7.0Aired 17 May 2026 • 42 min
Henry dives into the hidden hazards found in and around the home. From backyard trash fires and the flood risks of waterbed mishaps to finger-pinching fans and toxic garden hoses, the risky domestic conveniences of the past that are now unthinkable today.
6. Thrills & Spills
Aired 31 May 2026 • 42 min
Henry Winkler revisits the bone-breaking fun of vintage amusement parks and fairs. From rickety wooden coasters to zero-safety carnival rides, see how our quest for a cheap thrill used to be a one-way ticket to the ER.
7. Kitchen Catastrophes
Aired 7 June 2026 • 42 min
Explore the lethal side of vintage kitchens. From toxic refrigerators and explosive pressure cookers to flammable cleaning supplies, preparing dinner used to be a recipe for disaster.
8. Workplace Woes
Aired 14 June 2026 • 42 min
Clock in to explore the world’s deadliest old-school jobs. From radium-painted dials to asbestos-filled offices, see the extreme risks workers took just to earn a living in a pre-safety era.