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 - 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.
#2 - 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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#3 - 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'
#4 - 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.
#5 - 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?
#6 - 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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#7 - 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.
#8 - 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?
#9 - 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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#10 - 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'
#11 - 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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#12 - 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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#13 - 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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#14 - 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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#16 - 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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#17 - 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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#18 - 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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#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?
#20 - 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?
#21 - Ancient Bible Relics
Season 7 - Episode 5 - Aired 11/1/2024
With over 5 billion copies sold, the Bible is the best-selling book of all time. Could there be physical proof for some of the Bible's most iconic, miraculous stories? Today, many believe that there are physical objects in museums and churches around the world that are not only the genuine holy relics from the Bible, but also, that these incredible artifacts are still imbued with divine power. Could tantalizing clues suggest that some of these famous Bible relics are, in fact, authentic?
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#22 - 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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#23 - 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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#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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#25 - Extreme Weather Mysteries
Season 1 - Episode 13 - Aired 3/28/2020
A house that narrowly dodges the path of a tornado; rain that falls from the sky like blood; lightning that follows into the home.