The BEST episodes of The UnBelievable with Dan Aykroyd season 2

Every episode of The UnBelievable with Dan Aykroyd season 2, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of The UnBelievable with Dan Aykroyd season 2!

Uncover some of the most mysterious and bizarre inventions, creatures, people, and things throughout history.

Last Updated: 11/10/2025Network: HistoryStatus: Continuing
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7.66
29 votes

#1 - Outrageous Experiments

Season 2 - Episode 11 - Aired 1/31/2025

It is hard to believe that the beginnings of modern endoscopy are really all thanks to one professional sword-swallower; or that lack of sleep has some strange upsides; these are some unthinkable experiments.

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7.39
38 votes

#2 - Sweet Revenge

Season 2 - Episode 2 - Aired 11/22/2024

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.

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7.38
39 votes

#3 - Against All Odds

Season 2 - Episode 10 - Aired 1/24/2025

Some of the world's most valiant figures overcome the most bizarre circumstances; like a man who survives the apocalypse, or a woman involved in not one, but three maritime disasters; these are the stories of survival against all odds.

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7.36
39 votes

#4 - A Thousand Ways to Die

Season 2 - Episode 5 - Aired 12/13/2024

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.

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7.27
26 votes

#5 - Strange Afflictions

Season 2 - Episode 19 - Aired 5/23/2025

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, to a plague that keeps people laughing until they can't laugh anymore. Discover some of the most unique, most enigmatic, and most unbelievable afflictions in history.

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7.24
29 votes

#6 - Weird Discoveries

Season 2 - Episode 14 - Aired 4/18/2025

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.

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7.23
30 votes

#7 - Odd Jobs

Season 2 - Episode 9 - Aired 1/17/2025

This episode explores the strangest and most ghastly gigs ever. From night soil men cleaning excrement off the streets of Victorian London to professional mourners hired to weep at funerals, to the intrepid deer urine collectors. These are the most unbelievable jobs in history!

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7.21
24 votes

#8 - Odd Dwellings

Season 2 - Episode 18 - Aired 5/16/2025

Everyone's favorite place to be is comfortably at home, but what if your home was actually one of the most bizarre dwellings in history? 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.

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7.21
39 votes

#9 - Unconventional Weapons

Season 2 - Episode 8 - Aired 1/3/2025

We've heard the tales of great wars fought with groundbreaking weaponry, but what about everything else in between? From missiles manned by pigeons to 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.

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7.20
25 votes

#10 - Curious Crimes

Season 2 - Episode 20 - Aired 5/30/2025

Stealing grandma’s purse, your run-of-the-mill bank robbery, or hijacking a car all seem like child’s play when it comes to history’s most bizarre crimes. A robber successfully snatching Einstein’s brain? A thief who makes out with hundreds of dollars all while dressed as Santa Claus? Or, what about the high price to pay for littering…in space? These are some of history’s most curious crimes.

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7.17
12 votes

#11 - Peculiar Punishments

Season 2 - Episode 13 - Aired 4/11/2025

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.

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7.15
40 votes

#12 - It Came From Above

Season 2 - Episode 1 - Aired 11/15/2024

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!

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7.14
35 votes

#13 - Unusual Places

Season 2 - Episode 4 - Aired 12/6/2024

A city where the commute requires a zipline; a town crawling with monkeys; a waterfall of blood.

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7.08
26 votes

#14 - Astonishing Escapes

Season 2 - Episode 17 - Aired 5/9/2025

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. Or, a primate that refuses to stay put. These are the stories of escapes that are sure to leave you in utter disbelief.

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7.07
30 votes

#15 - Extraordinary Journeys

Season 2 - Episode 12 - Aired 4/4/2025

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, to various trips through time...these are the journeys so extraordinary that they are truly unbelievable.

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7.05
40 votes

#16 - Fantastic Beings

Season 2 - Episode 3 - Aired 11/29/2024

This episode explores the unbelievable stories of the planet's most fantastic beings.

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7.03
30 votes

#17 - Extraordinary Traditions

Season 2 - Episode 16 - Aired 5/2/2025

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.

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6.93
28 votes

#18 - Unexpected Spectacles

Season 2 - Episode 15 - Aired 4/25/2025

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.

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6.89
38 votes

#19 - Bizarre Innovations

Season 2 - Episode 6 - Aired 12/20/2024

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 favourite source of calcium. How about a robot dog that breathes fire?

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6.81
16 votes

#20 - Strange Games

Season 2 - Episode 7 - Aired 12/27/2024

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.