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Ancient Aliens S21E9 — The Legacy of J. Allen Hynek

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Ancient Aliens•Season 21•Episode 9

The Legacy of J. Allen Hynek

8.0/10 · 39 votesAug 29, 202560 min

Ranked #6 of 17 in Season 21•+0.2 vs season avg

Dr. J. Allen Hynek is best known as the notorious government UFO debunker who became one of the founding fathers of ufology. Was Dr. Hynek right when he ultimately concluded that there is a non-human intelligence on Earth?

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Episode Summary

"The Legacy of J. Allen Hynek" is episode 9 of Ancient Aliens season 21. It scored 8.0/10 from 39 votes, ranking #6 of 17 episodes this season (season average 7.8). It aired on August 29, 2025.

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