The WORST episodes of The UnXplained
Every episode of The UnXplained ever, ranked from worst to best by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The worst 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.
#1 - 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?
#2 - 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.
#3 - Impossible Ancient Inventions
Season 7 - Episode 2 - Aired 10/11/2024
There are stories of advanced technology from the ancient past that seem too impossible to be true. Some are spoken of in legends and myths while others can be seen today with the naked eye. These technologies challenge everything we think we know about the innovation of our ancestors. Is our most cutting-edge modern technology merely reinventions of those that existed thousands of years ago? And if it is, where did these incredible lost inventions go?
#4 - 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?
#5 - 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?
#6 - 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?
#7 - 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?
#8 - Strange Technology
Season 6 - Episode 7 - Aired 12/1/2023
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...
#9 - 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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#10 - Strange Stories of the Presidents
Season 6 - Episode 5 - Aired 11/10/2023
There are many bizarre tales involving U.S. presidents that defy explanation and are still shrouded in mystery.
#11 - Mysteries of the Vikings
Season 6 - Episode 4 - Aired 11/3/2023
During the Middle Ages, the Vikings were infamous for being a bloodthirsty band of seafaring warriors; historians are learning surprising new things about this Norse society.
#12 - 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...
#13 - 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...
#14 - The World Beneath Our Feet
Season 6 - Episode 1 - Aired 10/6/2023
Humanity has launched satellites into outer space and submarines to the ocean floor, but the ground below Earth's surface remains shrouded in mystery...
#15 - Holy Relics
Season 5 - Episode 10 - Aired 6/16/2023
Throughout history and across the globe, there have been many sacred relics believed to be imbued with mystical powers. Is it possible that these ordinary items, like a tooth, or a soldier's spear, can have the ability to perform miracles?
#16 - Alien Contagion
Season 7 - Episode 4 - Aired 10/25/2024
Since the dawn of human history, mankind has faced the ever-present threat of organisms so small that they are invisible to the naked eye. And while modern science has stopped many dangerous viruses and bacteria in their tracks, there is a growing concern that contagious germs could be traveling through the deadly vacuum of space. Will Earth's next pandemic come from another world?
#17 - UFO Hotspots
Season 5 - Episode 8 - Aired 6/2/2023
Every year, thousands of people report looking up at the sky and witnessing unidentified flying objects. A vast majority of these strange and disturbing incidents take place in the same locations on Earth. Is it possible that extraterrestrial spacecraft are repeatedly visiting Earth at so-called "UFO Hot Spots?"
#18 - The Power of Prophecy
Season 5 - Episode 5 - Aired 5/5/2023
Throughout history, many have claimed to be able to see into the future. These mystics, prophets, and clairvoyants received visions of events that changed the course of history. But what did their prophecies reveal? And what predictions did they make for the future of mankind?
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#19 - Sacred Rituals
Season 5 - Episode 7 - Aired 5/19/2023
Throughout human history, diverse cultures have all used sacred rituals to express their spiritual beliefs. And while some ceremonial practices may appear strange, there are many rituals that are thought to unlock incredible powers. So, is it possible that performing certain acts can connect humanity to a higher plane of existence?
#20 - Mysterious Monsters
Season 5 - Episode 6 - Aired 5/12/2023
Throughout the world, there have been countless sightings of bizarre creatures that, based on eyewitness accounts, can only be described as monsters, and fearsome beasts that cannot be explained by science. Is it possible that there are terrifying monsters, lurking in the shadows of planet Earth?
#21 - Earth's Unsolved Mysteries
Season 5 - Episode 4 - Aired 4/21/2023
The world is full of stunning displays of natural phenomena that are so spectacular and, at times, so strange they defy conventional wisdom. Can science explain Earth's mysteries? Or does human knowledge of the Earth only scratch the surface?
#22 - Curses Unleashed
Season 5 - Episode 3 - Aired 4/14/2023
Throughout history, every major civilization has believed in curses, and their power to inflict harm on the unsuspecting. Today, many people are still afraid of walking into a cursed place or touching a reportedly-cursed object. But if curses are real then what brings them into existence? And how are they triggered?
#23 - 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?
#24 - Lost Cities
Season 5 - Episode 1 - Aired 3/31/2023
For centuries archaeologists and explorers have been obsessed with locating ancient cities lost to time. Some of these places are recorded in historical texts, while others are part of oral traditions and folklore.
#25 - Mysterious Monoliths
Season 4 - Episode 22 - Aired 12/16/2022
All over the world, there are giant monoliths that our ancient ancestors carved out of solid rock. But what was the purpose of these huge stone monuments? Did they serve some kind of ritual function? Were they intended to honor the gods? Or is it possible that, as some believe, certain monoliths were actually designed to conduct energy?