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.

Last Updated: 12/1/2024Network: HistoryStatus: Continuing
Outrageous Robberies
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6.64
25 votes

#1 - Outrageous Robberies

Season 2 - Episode 18 - Aired 4/16/2021

What motivates someone to steal? Is it just for the money, or could a criminal have other reasons for pulling off a particularly daring robbery? Will we ever understand the motivations that drive people to undertake the most bizarre, intricate, and dangerous crimes -- or will the mind of a master criminal remain...UnXplained?

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Lost Civilizations
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6.73
22 votes

#2 - Lost Civilizations

Season 1 - Episode 11 - Aired 3/14/2020

A look at what could cause once-thriving groups of people to just abandon their great cities, never to return; modern scientific knowledge may be able to help answer the unsolved questions surrounding these lost civilizations.

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The Mystery of Plagues
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6.81
36 votes

#3 - The Mystery of Plagues

Season 2 - Episode 16 - Aired 4/2/2021

On March 11th, 2020, the World Health Organization declared that the outbreak of the lethal Coronavirus had become a worldwide pandemic. We'll examine some of the most devastating plagues in human history, as well the scientific advances to combat these diseases, including the development of Edward Jenner's vaccine for smallpox in the 1790s. Jenner's vaccine was one of the first major breakthroughs in modern medicine and helped to end humanity's superstitious attitude towards disease. But in the future, might we face diseases that are different from the ones we've experienced in the past?

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The Oak Island Curse
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6.84
25 votes

#4 - The Oak Island Curse

Season 1 - Episode 9 - Aired 2/29/2020

Could a cache of fantastic riches have been buried centuries ago on a tiny island in the North Atlantic? And if such a treasure exists, who buried it? For more than 200 years, treasure hunters have been coming to Oak Island in search of a treasure that has so far eluded them all, and has even cost six men their lives. Could it be that, as legend suggests, the treasure is protected by a deadly curse?

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Acts of God
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6.85
34 votes

#5 - Acts of God

Season 4 - Episode 5 - Aired 4/22/2022

There are some events that are so destructive, so astounding, or truly miraculous--that for the faithful--they must be directed by the hand of the Almighty. The Great Flood. The Plagues of Egypt. Sodom and Gomorrah. Moses Parting the Red Sea. Were these merely tall tales, or could they be historically accurate? And, if so, were they just freak occurrences--or were Acts of God? That is what will try and find out.

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Mysterious Stones
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6.90
20 votes

#6 - Mysterious Stones

Season 1 - Episode 14 - Aired 4/11/2020

A miraculous meteorite falling from the heavens. A priceless gemstone with a deadly curse. And a chunk of sandstone considered so sacred that wars have been fought to protect it. Throughout history, many have insisted that simple stones can do everything from choosing a king to causing death. So, what is it about rocks and stones that inspires some people to worship them'

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Mysteries of Mars
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6.92
52 votes

#7 - Mysteries of Mars

Season 3 - Episode 7 - Aired 12/17/2021

For centuries. humanity has been fixated on Mars--the glowing red orb in the night sky. As a new era of exploration of the Red Planet begins. we are on the cusp of finally solving the Red Planet's mysteries. Ancient cataclysms are believed to have left Mars barren, but science continues to find clues that this red planet was once blue and capable of producing life. Will we finally uncover evidence of life on Mars. once we finally set foot there? And what else might we discover on this mysterious planet?

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Surviving the Impossible
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6.94
31 votes

#8 - Surviving the Impossible

Season 4 - Episode 11 - Aired 6/10/2022

Human can survive catastrophic injuries and deadly scenarios that defy the odds in ways that are inexplicable. These survivals challenge our best attempts to explain how anyone could live through such circumstances. Is cheating death when survival is seemingly impossible simply fate or good fortune? Or are there other, more mysterious, factors at play?

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Dark Prophecies
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6.96
27 votes

#9 - Dark Prophecies

Season 1 - Episode 10 - Aired 3/7/2020

Can humans predict the future by use of prophets and dreams, if so, can humankind harness this knowledge to avoid future deadly events.

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Wonders of the Ancient World
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6.97
35 votes

#10 - Wonders of the Ancient World

Season 4 - Episode 13 - Aired 10/7/2022

Remarkable feats of engineering from our ancient past span the globe. Some are amazing in size. Others in sophistication. Some are so strange they border on inexplicable. Did the ancients have advanced scientific knowledge that has been lost to time? How--and why--did they fashion these incredible wonders?

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America's Lost Treasures
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7.00
27 votes

#11 - America's Lost Treasures

Season 4 - Episode 17 - Aired 11/4/2022

For hundreds of years there have been legends of vast treasures hidden throughout the United States. Stories of stolen gold, piracy, murderous revenge, but are these legends of lost treasures tall tales? Or is it possible that these valuables are out there, waiting to be discovered?

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Amazing Animal Abilities
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7.00
22 votes

#12 - Amazing Animal Abilities

Season 1 - Episode 16 - Aired 4/25/2020

A dog that can detect cancer faster than doctors can do it by using sophisticated equipment; a horse that can read minds; birds that can sense disaster days before it happens.

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Mysteries of the Bible
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7.00
62 votes

#13 - Mysteries of the Bible

Season 2 - Episode 7 - Aired 1/1/2021

Many believe it to be the Word of God, but others claim it contains inconsistencies and contradictions that could only be manmade.

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The Hunt for Hidden Treasures
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7.02
66 votes

#14 - The Hunt for Hidden Treasures

Season 3 - Episode 1 - Aired 11/5/2021

Sunken ships filled with priceless cargo. Lost cities of gold. Ancient temples concealing untold riches. There's something about these hidden treasures that captures the human imagination. But are lost treasures merely the stuff of legend? Or could they actually be real?

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Vampires and Werewolves
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7.05
22 votes

#15 - Vampires and Werewolves

Season 1 - Episode 15 - Aired 4/18/2020

Dracula. Lycaon of Arcadia. The Beast of G vaudan. These are the names of grotesque monsters who have reared their terrifying heads throughout history. Unearthly creatures that, according to legend, thrived on human blood - and feasted on flesh. Vampires and Werewolves are human monsters, creatures of the night. But, could they actually be... real'

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Uncanny Curses
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7.06
32 votes

#16 - Uncanny Curses

Season 4 - Episode 8 - Aired 5/20/2022

All over the world, there are places and objects that are thought to be cursed; many people avoid these locations and things, believing they will bring harm, while others think that curses are nothing more than superstition and folklore.

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The Truth About Bigfoot
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7.07
59 votes

#17 - The Truth About Bigfoot

Season 2 - Episode 13 - Aired 2/26/2021

For centuries, legends and eyewitness accounts have told of a massive, hairy creature that roams the forest on two legs. While science has yet to prove the existence of this mythical man-beast, countless researchers and experiencers around the world are convinced that there is a giant, ape-like animal hiding in remote parts of the world. They point to the discovery of large, inexplicable footprints as evidence of the so-called "Bigfoot" that they hope to prove is real. But does Bigfoot actually exist?

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Mysterious Monoliths
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7.07
27 votes

#18 - 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?

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Sacred Bones
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7.08
39 votes

#19 - Sacred Bones

Season 3 - Episode 6 - Aired 12/10/2021

Mankind has always pondered what happens after death and what we leave behind. Many wonder what power our bones may hold. Some believe bones can bring good luck or even allow us to speak with the dead. But is it possible that our bones hold some sacred power--or perhaps even our souls?

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Secrets of America's Monuments
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7.10
52 votes

#20 - Secrets of America's Monuments

Season 2 - Episode 9 - Aired 1/15/2021

Many see them as massive testaments to America's progress. Some view them as immutable symbols of the human spirit. Others perceive them as sacred shrines dedicated to the ideals of liberty and freedom. But no matter what they represent--America's monuments are inarguably impressive due to their colossal size and scope, their groundbreaking feats of engineering, and their storied histories. Why is it that America's greatest monuments continue to enthrall us decades--and sometimes centuries--after their creation? And perhaps more importantly, what closely guarded secrets may their implacable facades be hiding?

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Secrets of Abandoned Places
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7.10
49 votes

#21 - Secrets of Abandoned Places

Season 4 - Episode 4 - Aired 4/15/2022

From the ancient Babylonian's to modern day urban explorers, mankind has always been fascinated by abandoned places. What is the allure that draws us to these post-apocalyptic landscapes? Is it simply morbid curiosity? Or, something harder to define? Could abandoned places actually be places of 'magic'--as the ancients believed? Well, that is what we will try and find out.

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Mysteries of the Missing Link
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7.11
28 votes

#22 - Mysteries of the Missing Link

Season 4 - Episode 10 - Aired 6/3/2022

Today, human civilization spans the globe, and there are more than 7 billion people on Earth. But how did humanity evolve? Although many around the globe believe that the divine hand of God placed homo sapiens on Earth, were there other kinds of human-like creatures--cousins of man--that could have been just as intelligent as us? And if so, might these other species still exist today, perhaps in remote parts of the world?

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Holy Relics
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7.12
34 votes

#23 - 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?

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Superhuman Feats
star
7.13
24 votes

#24 - Superhuman Feats

Season 4 - Episode 9 - Aired 5/27/2022

Whether surviving freezing temperatures, diving unfathomable depths in one breath, or lifting weighty objects, superhuman feats never cease to amaze; pulling them off could be a matter of training, willpower, genetics, or something more mysterious.

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Real Life Monsters
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7.15
27 votes

#25 - Real Life Monsters

Season 4 - Episode 16 - Aired 10/28/2022

For centuries, fantastic tales of terrifying monsters have fascinated mankind. Bizarre beasts of all shapes and sizes have been portrayed in some of history's most classic stories and folklore. But what if these creatures were more than just works of imagination and superstition? Could these stories of legendary creatures be inspired by actual events and where does the line between fact and fiction fall? Do these famous monsters still lurk in the dark corner of our globe today?

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