The UnBelievable with Dan Aykroyd

The UnBelievable with Dan Aykroyd (2023- )

RunningDocumentary showMystery, History, Supernatural

Did you know that a brown bear became a war hero for the Allies during WWII? Or that a flying lawnmower once killed a spectator at a football game? What about the story of the 19th century doctor who ate vomit to understand how yellow fever is transmitted?

If you haven't, then brace yourself for The UnBelievable with Dan Aykroyd.

Each hour-long episode will open up our cabinet of curiosities to reveal the strangest-but-true stories in human history, brought to life through dynamic recreation, compelling graphics, and arresting archival. These seemingly tall tales all actually happened, and our cast of experts dives into the historical record to tell you how and why.

It's a bizarro barrage of people, places and events that prove just how weird our world can be.

Network
Scheduleevery Friday at 21:00 (60 min)

Last Episode

Curious Crimes
Season 2Episode 2063 min

Curious Crimes

Stealing grandma's purse, your run-of-the-mill bank robbery, or hijacking a car all seem like child's play when it comes to history's most bizarre crimes. A robber successfully snatching Einstein's brain? A thief who makes out with hundreds of dollars all while dressed as Santa Claus? Or, what about the high price to pay for littering...in space? These are some of history's most curious crimes.

May 30, 2025

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S02E20Curious CrimesMay 30, 2025
S02E19Strange AfflictionsMay 23, 2025
S02E18Odd DwellingsMay 16, 2025
S02E17Astonishing EscapesMay 9, 2025
S02E16Extraordinary TraditionsMay 2, 2025
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Cast

Dan Aykroyd

Dan Aykroyd

plays himself
Adam Richman

Adam Richman

plays himself
Don Wildman

Don Wildman

plays himself
Hakeem Oluseyi

Hakeem Oluseyi

plays himself
Sami Jarroush

Sami Jarroush

plays himself
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Characters

Dan Aykroyd

Dan Aykroyd

Presenter

Presenter

played by Dan Aykroyd
Tv Host, Historian

Tv Host, Historian

played by Adam Richman
Tv Host, Historian

Tv Host, Historian

played by Don Wildman
Astrophysicist, Author

Astrophysicist, Author

played by Hakeem Oluseyi
Tv Host, Historian

Tv Host, Historian

played by Sami Jarroush
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