What are the best episodes of The UnBelievable with Dan Aykroyd?

The best rated episodes of The UnBelievable with Dan Aykroyd are: Outrageous Experiments - S2E11 rated 7.7, Surviving the Impossible - S1E10 rated 7.6, Outlandish Inventions - S1E5 rated 7.5, Curious Crimes - S2E20 rated 7.5, Sweet Revenge - S2E2 rated 7.5, Strange Afflictions - S2E19 rated 7.4, Against All Odds - S2E10 rated 7.4, Odd Dwellings - S2E18 rated 7.4, A Thousand Ways to Die - S2E5 rated 7.4

What are the worst episodes of The UnBelievable with Dan Aykroyd?

The lowest rated episodes of The UnBelievable with Dan Aykroyd are: Strange Games - S2E7 rated 6.8, Unexpected Spectacles - S2E15 rated 6.8, Peculiar Punishments - S2E13 rated 6.9, Bizarre Innovations - S2E6 rated 6.9, Extraordinary Journeys - S2E12 rated 7.0, Extraordinary Traditions - S2E16 rated 7.1, Fantastic Beings - S2E3 rated 7.1, Weird Weapons - S1E4 rated 7.2, Astonishing Escapes - S2E17 rated 7.2

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Best Episodes of The UnBelievable with Dan Aykroyd

Outrageous Experiments
S2 Ep11
7.7
31st Jan 2025
Would you believe that the beginnings of modern endoscopy were really all thanks to one professional sword-swallower? Or that lack of sleep could have some strange upsides? What about drinking vomit in the name of science? These are the stories of the most bizarre, unthinkable and outrageous experiments in history.
Surviving the Impossible
S1 Ep10
7.6
9th Feb 2024
Imagine free falling 30,000 feet without a parachute, or being buried alive and living to tell the tale. Or... what about getting trapped in a tiny room inside a sunken ship on the ocean floor...For three days? These are improbable yet true-life tales of surviving the most extraordinary conditions.
Outlandish Inventions
S1 Ep5
7.5
2nd Jan 2024
Picture this: a full-body gas mask for babies. How about Smell-o-Vision? Or a robot powered by eating slugs? These are all real inventions, and we’ve got them covered–including inflatable airplanes, hidden cameras in your contact lenses, and coffin security systems to protect you in the afterlife.
Curious Crimes
S2 Ep20
7.5
30th May 2025
A 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.
Sweet Revenge
S2 Ep2
7.5
22nd Nov 2024
I'm sure you've heard of an eye for an eye, but have you heard about some of the sweetest stories of revenge? Like 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? This episode explores unbelievable vengeance seekers who take things maybe a little, well… too far.
Strange Afflictions
S2 Ep19
7.4
23rd May 2025
A 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.
Against All Odds
S2 Ep10
7.4
24th Jan 2025
Some of the world's most valiant figures overcome the most treacherous, impossible and downright bizarre circumstances. Like a man who survives the apocalypse, or a woman involved in not one, but three maritime disasters. And a cat that proves to be unsinkable in battle. These are the stories of survival, success and reunion... against all odds.
Odd Dwellings
S2 Ep18
7.4
16th May 2025
From 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.
A Thousand Ways to Die
S2 Ep5
7.4
13th Dec 2024
Did you know beards can be deadly? Or that a lawnmower once killed a spectator at a football game? What if I told you someone died from drinking too much water? These are just some of the wild and crazy deaths... that are truly unbelievable.

Worst Episodes of The UnBelievable with Dan Aykroyd

Strange Games
S2 Ep7
6.8
27th Dec 2024
From the unexpectedly gruesome sport of toe wrestling, to a tight competition between the world's ugliest pets, or even the harrowing origins of some of our favorite schoolyard faceoffs. We're exploring the world of strange games; each one more bizarre than the next.
Unexpected Spectacles
S2 Ep15
6.8
25th Apr 2025
Imagine a man floating through the sky by dozens of balloons, all attached to a single lawn chair. Or, a circus conducted by a team of performers only visible via magnifying glass. How about a cycling grandpa that proves to be no match for his youthful counterparts? These are the tales of history's most unbelievable, strange and completely unexpected spectacles.
Peculiar Punishments
S2 Ep13
6.9
11th Apr 2025
One-of-a-kind crimes are often met with one-of-a-kind punishments. Like a pig whose bloody rampage lands itself in the courtroom, or a music enthusiast whose wall-rattling beats subject them to hours of classical symphonies and a drunkard whose public intoxication turns them into public entertainment. These peculiar punishments all prove to have one thing in common... they are completely unbelievable.
Bizarre Innovations
S2 Ep6
6.9
20th Dec 2024
Some of history's most brilliant innovations are also the most bizarre. Like a fully functioning car that hovers in midair, or clothing made out of everyone's favorite source of calcium. How about a robot dog that breathes fire? These are the tales of history's most bizarre inventions.
Extraordinary Journeys
S2 Ep12
7.0
4th Apr 2025
Many say it's not about the destination, but the journey that gets you there. From a dog's space voyage, to a harrowing story of Arctic survival and various trips through time... These are the journeys that are so extraordinary, they are truly unbelievable.
Extraordinary Traditions
S2 Ep16
7.1
2nd May 2025
From 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.
Fantastic Beings
S2 Ep3
7.1
29th Nov 2024
Have you heard about the warrior bear who helped the allies win WWII? Or how about the real-life hobbit humans in ancient Indonesia? What if I told you gerbils were recruited to fight crime in Canadian jails? This episode explores the unbelievable stories of the planet's most fantastic beings.
Weird Weapons
S1 Ep4
7.2
22nd Dec 2023
Did you ever wonder what it would be like to get attacked by a million bats with tiny bombs strapped to their chests? What about inflatable tanks, robot assassins, bazooka Vespas, war dolphins...The list of outrageous weapons goes on! These weapons, and others, pushed the boundaries of "possible" in the weirdest ways ever.
Astonishing Escapes
S2 Ep17
7.2
9th May 2025
We'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.

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Strange Places
S1 Ep1
7.3
1st Dec 2023
Shipwrecks, plane crashes, disappearances, and UFO sightings, oh my! This episode explores the Lake Michigan Triangle and many other wild and weird places, including a creepy doll-filled island with a dark past, deadly gas-filled explosive lakes, caves that harbor deadly viruses, and the most haunted place in the U.S.
Bizarre Deaths
S1 Ep2
7.3
8th Dec 2023
In Boston, a 25-foot tidal wave of…Molasses? A dancing plague that kills 100 people? A surgery with a 300% mortality rate? We search the globe for the strangest and most bizarre deaths on record. If the 1814 London Beer Flood doesn’t kill you, maybe a mysterious case of spontaneous human combustion will.
Astonishing Bodies
S1 Ep3
7.3
15th Dec 2023
From a headless chicken that lives over one year, to an out-of-this-world "celestial body" where it rains molten glass...We explore the most astonishing bodies through these truly unbelievable stories. Here are the true tales of not only the tallest human ever measured, but also the shortest person on record. What about the man who survived an iron bar through his head, or a Medusa-like body of water that turns its victims to stone? Brace yourself for the extraordinary.
Weird Weapons
S1 Ep4
7.2
22nd Dec 2023
Did you ever wonder what it would be like to get attacked by a million bats with tiny bombs strapped to their chests? What about inflatable tanks, robot assassins, bazooka Vespas, war dolphins...The list of outrageous weapons goes on! These weapons, and others, pushed the boundaries of "possible" in the weirdest ways ever.
Outlandish Inventions
S1 Ep5
7.5
2nd Jan 2024
Picture this: a full-body gas mask for babies. How about Smell-o-Vision? Or a robot powered by eating slugs? These are all real inventions, and we’ve got them covered–including inflatable airplanes, hidden cameras in your contact lenses, and coffin security systems to protect you in the afterlife.
Superhumans
S1 Ep6
7.3
5th Jan 2024
A blind man who uses bat-like powers of echolocation to navigate his surroundings? A samurai with reflexes faster than a speeding bullet? A man who’s immune to electrocution? These are the strange tales of humans with superhuman powers, including the man who’s a human lightening rod.
Unusual Rituals
S1 Ep7
7.2
12th Jan 2024
Human bones as a "miracle cure" for gout; living mummies buried alive; a truly bizarre Victorian way to lose weight -- with tapeworms; from daily rites to once-in-a-lifetime rituals, the stranger side of human nature is revealed in these rituals.
Strange Experiments
S1 Ep8
7.3
19th Jan 2024
Monkey glands for immortality, hypnotized assassins, and a brain-linked cyborg couple. We investigate some of the strangest experiments on record. From two-headed dogs and testicle transplants…These are the bizarre but real experiments that boggle the mind. Prepare to be astounded–and a little grossed out.
What Lies Beneath
S1 Ep9
7.4
2nd Feb 2024
Sometimes the strangest things on Earth…are happening just below its surface. From tunnels carved by giant sloths to desperate attempts to stop the dead from rising again–these are the weird and wonderous tales of the sea beasts, hidden cities and impossible creatures that lurk beneath us.
Surviving the Impossible
S1 Ep10
7.6
9th Feb 2024
Imagine free falling 30,000 feet without a parachute, or being buried alive and living to tell the tale. Or... what about getting trapped in a tiny room inside a sunken ship on the ocean floor...For three days? These are improbable yet true-life tales of surviving the most extraordinary conditions.

Each episode opens up a cabinet of curiosities to reveal the strangest-but-true stories in human history, brought to life through dynamic recreation, compelling graphics, and arresting archival. From Boston’s Great Molasses Flood to a man who survived being struck by lightning not once, not twice, but SEVEN times, these seemingly tall tales all actually happened, and our cast of experts dives into the historical record to tell you how and why.