The BEST episodes of The UnXplained
Every episode of The UnXplained ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of The UnXplained!
The UnXplained explores the world’s most fascinating, strange and inexplicable mysteries. Scientists, historians, witnesses and experiencers, each seeking to shed light on how the seemingly impossible actually can happen, explore subjects that have mystified mankind for centuries — from mysterious structures and so-called “evil” places, to strange creatures and bizarre rituals.
#3 - Unbreakable Codes
Season 6 - Episode 8 - Aired 12/8/2023
There's nothing more fascinating than a code that can't be cracked. For centuries, mankind has devised ingenious ways to hide valuable information--using everything from enigmatic puzzles, to complex ciphers and secret symbols. If history's unbreakable codes can be deciphered...could we unlock answers to some of the greatest mysteries of both the past and present?
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#4 - Secrets of Ancient Structures
Season 6 - Episode 3 - Aired 10/20/2023
Age-old mysterious ruins stand as silent sentinels from the past, with their true history seemingly erased by time; modern archaeology attempts to unravel the enigma of how and why the ancient structures were built...
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#5 - Bizarre Afflictions
Season 6 - Episode 6 - Aired 11/17/2023
Throughout history, tales of inexplicable maladies to both the body, and the mind, have stirred morbid curiosity and palpable fear. From mysterious wounds that appear for no apparent reason--to a peculiar madness that compels people to dance themselves to death. Are these bizarre afflictions merely fabrications of the mind? Or could they arise from unseen forces that are beyond our comprehension?
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#7 - Strange Stories of World War II
Season 6 - Episode 9 - Aired 12/15/2023
World War II was the largest, and deadliest, conflict in human history. From 1939 until 1945, more than fifty nations engaged in harrowing combat--and during that time, a number of intriguing and persistent mysteries were born. Nearly eighty years later, curious stories about everything from lost gold to secret societies and highly-advanced technology remain unexplained. Can new information help us better understand the strangest tales of the Second World War?
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#8 - The Search for Atlantis
Season 2 - Episode 10 - Aired 1/22/2021
According to the Greek philosopher Plato, the lost continent of Atlantis was once home to an advanced civilization before it was destroyed in a cataclysm. But was Plato's story merely a myth? Or did Atlantis really exist? For centuries, archaeologists have tried to uncover evidence to prove that this legend is true. Will Atlantis finally be re-discovered, perhaps by employing modern technology? Or will this lost civilization remain...UnXplained?
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#10 - The Time Travelers
Season 6 - Episode 2 - Aired 10/13/2023
An exploration of the world's most fascinating, strange and inexplicable mysteries. Compelling contributions from scientists, historians, and witnesses as they seek to shed light on how the impossible can happen...
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#11 - Mysterious Curses
Season 2 - Episode 3 - Aired 7/25/2020
Throughout history, many have believed that certain places, things, or even people can be tainted with dark curses. Ominous lakes that morph into watery graves. Unlucky numbers that seem to cause bad things to happen. Paintings and precious stones, which bring death and destruction to their keepers. But can these mysterious curses really have the power to bring us harm? And if so, is it possible to understand their power, or will it remain UnXplained?
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#12 - Mysterious Structures
Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 7/26/2019
For centuries, archaeologists have tried to unravel the mysteries of how and why certain incredible structures like the Great Pyramid at Giza, the staircase at Loretto Chapel, and Coral Castle were built.
#14 - Tales of the Dearly Departed
Season 5 - Episode 2 - Aired 4/7/2023
For over 100,000 years, humans have found ways to lay the dead to rest. Graves, tombs, cremations are all considered respectful ways to provide the deceased with a final resting place. Can some of these practises can preserve the soul for eternity?
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#15 - Monsters Among Us
Season 6 - Episode 10 - Aired 12/22/2023
Since the dawn of humanity, tales of monstrous creatures lurking in the shadows of our world have sparked both fascination and fear. Today, we often dismiss these accounts as the stuff of myth and legend, but are we overlooking a potentially terrifying reality? With scientists discovering as many as 18,000 new animal species every year, isn't it conceivable that there could be real-life, flesh and blood monsters living among us?
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#16 - Life Beyond Death
Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 8/23/2019
The age old question of what happens after death and the clues to the answer may lie in unusual cases of near-death experience, reincarnation, and how memories can be passed from organ donors to transplant recipients.
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#17 - The Weird Wild West
Season 4 - Episode 20 - Aired 12/2/2022
The American frontier is full of legends of cowboys, Native Americans, and outlaws. But there are also many eerie stories of cursed mountains, monsters and even UFOs. Could these tales be true? Is the Wild West much stranger than commonly though?
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#18 - Unnatural Nature
Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 8/9/2019
Many mysteries of planet Earth are far from understood. How was Devil's Tower formed? Or why do some people get struck by lightning multiple times? While some may write off these as random occurrences, might they instead point to a new understanding of not only our planet's past - but also its future?
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#19 - The Search for King Arthur
Season 4 - Episode 12 - Aired 6/24/2022
King Arthur, England's first pop culture superhero; his exploits inspired blockbuster movies and television series like "Middle Earth", "Harry Potter", "Game of Thrones" and "Star Wars"; the significant impact of Arthurian legend on Western culture.
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#20 - Mysterious Ancient Ruins
Season 4 - Episode 1 - Aired 4/1/2022
Ancient ruins fascinate us, and some archaeological finds are so baffling that they challenge everything we know about the past. Will we ever learn the truth about these mysterious ruins? Or will they continue to present more questions than answers?
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#21 - Extraordinary Structures
Season 5 - Episode 9 - Aired 6/9/2023
Throughout the world, there are ancient structures that defy explanation because even with today's technology they would be nearly impossible to duplicate. How were ancient civilizations able to build such extraordinary structures? And what purpose did they serve?
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#22 - The Mystery of Genius
Season 4 - Episode 2 - Aired 4/1/2022
Genius is widely considered to be the ability to change the world in an incredible way: inventing new technology, deciphering the mysteries of the universe, or creating transcendent art. But where does genius come from? What is the X-factor that makes someone a genius? Is it "good genes"? A proper education? Or do geniuses tap into something much more mysterious and extraordinary?
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#23 - Incredible Survivors
Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 9/6/2019
A look at how some people live through the impossible such as plane crashes, freezing temperatures, or performing superhuman feats while in danger; remarkable tales of human survival force others to reconsider what is known about the will to live.
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#24 - The Lost
Season 7 - Episode 3 - Aired 10/18/2024
People go missing every day, but throughout history, there have been strange and eerie disappearances that continue to capture the world's attention. Whether it's the missing case of a world famous icon like Amelia Earhart or even entire groups of people that seem to vanish without a trace, these mysterious disappearances have spawned countless theories, but no definitive answers.
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#25 - The Golden Age of Pirates
Season 7 - Episode 1 - Aired 10/4/2024
During The Golden Age of Piracy, thousands of buccaneers terrorized the high seas and became legends. Their exploits spawned fantastic stories of larger-than-life characters, billion dollar heists, and buried treasure that to this day, has never been found. Are these stories simply tall tales, or is the truth stranger than fiction?
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