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The Worst Episodes of America's Book of Secrets

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  1. Background image for The Secret Space Program
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    #1 - The Secret Space Program

    S4:E1

    On December 20, 2019, the newest branch of the armed services was established–Space Force. But nearly two decades earlier in 2002, a man named Gary McKinnon claimed he had discovered evidence that a secret military space program already existed… after hacking top-secret Pentagon and NASA computers. Does this suggest that the U.S. has a much greater presence in space than the public is aware? Could we even have occupied bases on the Moon and Mars?

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    Director:Unknown
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    #2 - Protecting the President

    S4:E2

    The United States has experienced four presidential assassinations, and two more assassination attempts nearly succeeded. But how many more occur that never reach the public? And how far do we go to protect the commander in chief?The United States has experienced four presidential assassinations, and two more assassination attempts nearly succeeded. But how many more occur that never reach the public? And how far do we go to protect the commander in chief?

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    Director:Unknown
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    #3 - The Freemason Factor

    S4:E3

    The Freemasons are rumored to be able to trace their roots back to the medieval warrior monks known as the Knights Templar, and it is an established fact that they were highly influential in the founding of the United States.

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    #4 - FBI vs MLK

    S4:E4

    In 1962, Martin Luther King Jr. criticised Hoover’s FBI for refusing to prosecute white supremacists who had burnt down black churches in Albany, Georgia; Hoover took King’s criticisms as a personal insult and he ordered the FBI to investigate King.

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    Director:Unknown
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  5. Background image for The Hunt for Hitler's Relics
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    #5 - The Hunt for Hitler's Relics

    S4:E5

    Adolph Hitler was deeply into the occult and even established a Nazi organization called the Ahnenerbe, with a secret mission to track down and confiscate holy relics–a fact that inspired the blockbuster film, Raiders of the Lost Ark. It was rumored that he sought not only the Ark of the Covenant, but the Holy Grail, the omphalos from the Oracle of Delphi, the entrance to the mythical land of Shambhala, and an object known as “The Spear of Destiny”–the spear that was supposedly used by a Roman soldier to pierce Christ’s side during the crucifixion. Did Hitler actually come to possess some of these ancient relics?

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    #6 - Inside Area 51

    S4:E6

    In 2013–after decades of secrecy, denials, and cover-ups–the CIA declassified documents that acknowledged the existence of a top-secret military research facility known as Area 51. But despite this disclosure, six years later in 2019, millions responded to an internet post advocating to storm the gates. Why does this Top-Secret location continue to draw so much attention–and suspicion? What really goes on within its heavily secured walls? Should we be reassured by its existence? Or fearful?

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    Director:Unknown
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    #7 - Doomsday Scenarios

    S4:E7

    A look at what plans the United States government has in place to deal with a major attack or catastrophic event, from the designated survivor to the Mount Weather Emergency Operations Centre and FEMA catastrophe protocols.

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    #8 - Mind Control

    S4:E8

    From Masonic symbols to concealed bases and hidden tunnels that exist right under one’s feet, many of America’s best kept secrets hide in plain sight.

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    Director:Unknown
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    #9 - Alien Disclosure

    S4:E9

    Are governments around the world preparing mankind for the most startling event in human history–the official disclosure of extraterrestrial contact? Or even an extraterrestrial presence on Earth right now? And if so, why is this happening now, what form might the announcement take, and what might happen in its aftermath?

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    Director:Unknown
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    #10 - Deadly Pandemics

    S4:E10

    In 2020, COVID 19 effectively shut down the entire world–and in the process, elevated pandemics to the most important issue across the globe. How do they start? Is it possible to contain them? And could COVID 19 be merely the precursor to something much worse?

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  12. Background image for The Playboy Mansion
    6.4/10(71 votes)

    #11 - The Playboy Mansion

    S1:E5

    It is America's most infamous address, a place where fantasies come to life--and anything goes. But behind the security cameras and stonewalls of the Playboy Mansion are secrets. Go inside the stately residence to reveal the secret places, decadent gatherings, and special indulgences usually reserved for beautiful women and Hollywood's elite. How hard is it to get an invitation to the Playboy Mansion? How did Hugh Hefner transform the Mansion into a palace of pleasure? Who is the most notorious guest? What does it take to protect the Mansion for outside intruders? Home to one of the world's most private of public figures, the Playboy Mansion is a sanctum of secrets.

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    Director:Unknown
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  13. Background image for The Mystery of Bigfoot
    6.5/10(45 votes)

    #12 - The Mystery of Bigfoot

    S2:E9

    Bigfoot is everywhere you look, but why are so many millions of Americans obsessed with this mysterious man-ape? This episode sheds new light on some of the nation's darkest Sasquatch secrets.

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    6.8/10(90 votes)

    #13 - Fort Knox

    S1:E3

    It is one of the most secure structures in the world. It safeguards the vast wealth of the United States... And its name is synonymous with one of the most precious commodities in the history of the world--gold. But behind this building's stone exterior are secrets. This episode unlocks the secret contents, political controversy, and cutting edge security hidden behind the gates of the world's most famous vault. How did the Unites States amass its gold? What is the precious metal really worth? Who's allowed inside the vault? What else is stashed there? Could Fort Knox actually be empty?

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    Director:Unknown
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    6.8/10(51 votes)

    #14 - Serial Killers

    S2:E4

    They are secretly stalking America's streets and highways, hiding in plain sight and compelled by one simple motive: the thrill of taking another person's life. Since the 1970s, the United States has produced an estimated 1,400 serial killers--more than double the combined total of the rest of the world. What causes a seemingly normal human being to engage in serial acts of murder? This episode uncovers the psychological, biological and sociological make-up of these dangerous murderers. Why do they kill? How can they be identified and stopped before they strike? Former FBI profiler Clint Van Zandt, criminal psychologists Eric Hickey and Helen Morrison, journalists, scientists and law enforcement experts reveal the secret motives of serial killers like "BTK Killer" Dennis Rader and Jeffrey Dahmer--and explain why Ted Bundy, Donald Harvey "The Angel of Death" an the "Grim Sleeper" Lonnie Franklin Jr. were able to evade capture for years while they amassed a shocking number of victims.

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    6.8/10(43 votes)

    #15 - Presidential Cover Ups

    S2:E7

    How much do we really know about what goes on behind the doors of the Oval Office?

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    6.8/10(38 votes)

    #16 - The Billionaire Agenda

    S3:E7

    This episode reveals the underground world of America's wealthiest citizens and the depths at which their power and influence take root. Do billionaires think they know better than the majority? Are the American masses just objects to control? Forbes Editor Luisa Kroll talks about the growing wealth of the super-rich and the exclusive billionaire communities that are forming around them. Former United States Secretary of Labor Robert Reich divulges how billionaires' "dark money" influences American politics in ways that are off-limits to public scrutiny. And Author Mark Dice discusses the Bilderberg Group, the world's most secretive society of billionaires and the extreme measures they take to ensure that what happens behind closed doors stays behind closed doors.

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  18. Background image for Black Ops
    7.0/10(56 votes)

    #17 - Black Ops

    S1:E9

    They are top-secret missions manned by specially trained intelligence and military elite. Covert operations using unconventional tactics outside the standard protocol. This episode uncovers the clandestine activities and state-of-the-art training of the U.S. Special Forces that undertake the most dangerous surveillance, reconnaissance, and intelligence collecting missions on Earth. What makes a mission a Black Operation or Black Op? Who approves a mission--and how much does the President know? What secret training prepares a soldier for these life and death assignments? How is the CIA involved in Black Ops? From cloak and dagger spy games to hand-to-hand combat, Black Ops are shrouded in secrecy...until now.

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  19. Background image for The Ancient Astronaut Cover-Up
    7.0/10(60 votes)

    #18 - The Ancient Astronaut Cover-Up

    S2:E1

    The notion of a universe inhabited by alien creatures can be found just about everywhere in American popular culture. But could mankind really have been visited by alien beings from other worlds? And might the truth have been kept secret for centuries? Ancient Astronaut theorists Erich von Daniken and Giorgio Tsoukalos, along with Apollo 14 astronaut Edgar Mitchell, journalists, scientists and government officials explore the mainstream resistance to the idea that aliens have been visiting the Earth for centuries. Has the United States government conspired with other nations to hide the facts about mankind's extraterrestrial past? Could there really be a global cover-up of ancient alien activity? One that shields the public from a profound knowledge that, if revealed, could shatter the very fabric of our civilization?

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  20. Background image for The Ku Klux Klan
    7.0/10(51 votes)

    #19 - The Ku Klux Klan

    S2:E3

    They are the original domestic terrorists, hiding underneath white hoods and flowing robes, and taking cover in the rights and freedoms that they are actively seeking to destroy. The Ku Klux Klan--although officially considered by the U.S. Government to be a racist organization--is not an illegal one. And while objectionable to most Americans, its philosophy of racial intolerance is protected as free speech under the First Amendment. But just how large, powerful, and dangerous is the Ku Klux Klan? This episode exposes the nearly 150 years of KKK history and the many attempts to discredit the Klan's demands for segregation and white supremacy. Johnny Lee Clary, once the Imperial Wizard of the White Knights of the Ku Klux Klan in Mississippi, shares inside knowledge of the Klan, including the secret handshakes, secret greetings, and the secret goals of the odern hate group.

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  21. Background image for Lost Treasures
    7.0/10(36 votes)

    #20 - Lost Treasures

    S2:E11

    American treasure hunters are convinced that there are missing fortunes scattered all around the country just waiting to be found.

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    7.0/10(35 votes)

    #21 - Secret Underground

    S3:E8

    Americans may be aware of what's above ground, but do they know what's concealed beneath? And could subterranean facilities on U.S. soil house secrets so dangerous, our government would stop at nothing to keep them hidden? We examine the tunnels, cities, and fortresses covertly constructed beneath the feet of the American public. Author, Nick Redfern, reveals the secret government fortress used in times of crisis to house high-ranking officials. Former CIA contractor, John Lear, discusses secret underground rail systems connecting America's major military installations. U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of California Laura Duffy describes the Super Tunnel; the latest discovered passage in an advanced network of drug smuggling tunnels beneath the US and Mexican border. Author, Terry Kirkpatrick, discusses the possibility of terrorists teaming with drug cartels to use underground tunnels as a means to attack the United States.

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  23. Background image for America's Doomsday Plan
    7.0/10(30 votes)

    #22 - America's Doomsday Plan

    S3:E10

    An atomic attack... cyber warfare... a deadly airborne virus... the list of doomsday scenarios facing the United States has shaken the American psyche. But what is the government doing to protect the nation from ultimate disaster? This episode takes an in-depth look at the impending threats facing our world today. With the Doomsday Clock set to 5 minutes before midnight, is the end of the world looming just around the corner? And could our lack of preparation force us to make the ultimate choice: who will live and who will die? Survivalist Tim Ralston talks about the ...

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  24. Background image for Presidential Transports
    7.1/10(81 votes)

    #23 - Presidential Transports

    S1:E6

    They are the most advanced and heavily protected vehicles ever built--operated by technicians prepared for the worst. But behind the bullet proof glass and armored plating of the President's fleet of vehicles are secrets. Travel by land, sea and air to explore the special construction, elite training and secret weapons that protect the President when he's on the move. Who's in charge of the President's safety on Air Force One and Marine One? Why is the Presidential Limo called "the Beast"--and who gets to drive it? What kind of defensive and offensive capabilities does the Presidential bus, known as Ground Force One, have? No matter what form of transport, moving the President safely requires the utmost secrecy. Secrets that have remained untold...until now.

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    7.1/10(47 votes)

    #24 - American Nazis

    S2:E5

    The history of neo-Nazi groups in the United States is examined.

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    7.1/10(45 votes)

    #25 - Deadly Cults

    S2:E6

    Uncovering the psychological allure of cults, their leaders and methods of controlling their members.

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Worst Episodes Summary

"The Secret Space Program" is the worst rated episode of "America's Book of Secrets". It scored /10 based on 0 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 5/11/2021. This episode scored 0.0 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Protecting the President".