Season 2 Episode 17
The UnBelievable With Dan Aykroyd
TV-PGDocumentarySeason 219 Episodes
Curious CrimesS2 E20A robber successfully snatching Einstein's brain; a thief who makes out with hundreds of dollars all while dressed as Santa Claus; these are some of history's most curious crimes.- Strange AfflictionsS2 E19A 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 and more.
Odd DwellingsS2 E18From 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.
Astonishing EscapesS2 E17We'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.
Extraordinary TraditionsS2 E16From 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.
Unexpected SpectaclesS2 E15Imagine a man floating through the sky by dozens of balloons or a circus only visible via magnifying glass; these are the tales of history's most unbelievable, strange and completely unexpected spectacles.
Weird DiscoveriesS2 E14History is riddled with discoveries, from gold, to lost treasures, to scientific findings; some discoveries are anything but ordinary; like severed feet on a beach, or finding evidence of a tiny otherworldly creature; each is weirder than the last.
Extraordinary JourneysS2 E12From a dog's space voyage, to a harrowing story of Arctic survival, to various trips through time; journeys so extraordinary that they are truly unbelievable.
Outrageous ExperimentsS2 E11It 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.
Against All OddsS2 E10Some 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.
Odd JobsS2 E9This 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!
Unconventional WeaponsS2 E8We'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.
Strange GamesS2 E7Toe wrestling; a competition between ugly pets; the origins of some schoolyard faceoffs; exploring the world of strange games.
Bizarre InnovationsS2 E6A fully functioning car that hovers in midair; clothing made out of calcium; a robot dog that breathes fire; discussing bizarre inventions.
A Thousand Ways to DieS2 E5Beards as cause of death; a lawnmower killing a spectator at a football game; discussing some unusual causes of death.
Unusual PlacesS2 E4A city where the commute requires a zipline; a town crawling with monkeys; a waterfall of blood.
Fantastic BeingsS2 E3Exploring the stories of the planet's fantastic beings.
Sweet RevengeS2 E2Studying stories of revenge, such as 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; exploring vengeance seekers who take things too far.
It Came From AboveS2 E1Wondering about bizarre things that have fallen from the sky; from meteorites to seafood, and even bathtubs, these are some unbelievable stories of what comes from above.
Astonishing EscapesSeason 2 Episode 17
Cast
Dan Aykroyd, Adam Richman, Hakeem Oluseyi, Mitch Horowitz, Don Wildman, Martin MorganRating
TV-PG
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