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The Best Episodes of History's Greatest Mysteries

Every episode of History's Greatest Mysteries ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of History's Greatest Mysteries!

Investigates a wide range of historically compelling topics and the mysteries surrounding each including the Titanic, D.B. Cooper, Roswell, John Wilkes Booth, and more. Fresh,...
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Best Episodes Summary

"Titanic's Lost Evidence" is the best rated episode of "History's Greatest Mysteries". It scored 7/10 based on 2 votes. Directed by N/A and written by Mark Anstendig, Brad Bernstein, it aired on 11/21/2020. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "The Death of Bruce Lee".

  • Titanic's Lost Evidence
    7.0/102 votes
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    #1 - Titanic's Lost Evidence

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 11/21/2020

    A dust-covered box hidden in a British manor house for 108 years contains the personal notes of Lord Mersey, the respected British jurist and politician charged with investigating the sinking of the Titanic in 1912.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: Mark Anstendig, Brad Bernstein

  • The Death of Bruce Lee
    7.0/102 votes
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    #2 - The Death of Bruce Lee

    Season 2 Episode 3 - Aired 9/21/2021

    On 20th July 1973, martial arts superstar Bruce Lee died under mysterious circumstances in Hong Kong. Bruce's brother, Robert Lee, was never satisfied with the official cause of death--a fatal reaction to aspirin. Now in the twilight of his life, Robert Lee has enlisted former Hong Kong police detective Philip Chan to comb through previously unseen documents, interview experts and talk to people close to the legendary superstar, in an attempt to revisit what or who killed the Bruce Lee. From legendary rooftop fights to feuds with alleged Triad members and producers, Chan's journey uncovers the surprising life of a complex superstar.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Dyatlov Pass Incident
    7.0/102 votes
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    #3 - The Dyatlov Pass Incident

    Season 3 Episode 3 - Aired 3/7/2022

    An infamous Cold War cold case involving nine hikers found mutilated on a remote mountain slope; for over 60 years, authorities and amateurs alike have been trying to figure out what happened in a place that's been called "Russia's Area 51."

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Amityville Horror
    7.0/102 votes
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    #4 - The Amityville Horror

    Season 3 Episode 5 - Aired 3/21/2022

    After a series of dark and ominous events, an unassuming family home on Long Island becomes the most notorious house in America. 50 years later, it's spawned a title wave of books, documentaries, and films; but do haunted houses really exist? Who--or what--is really responsible for the Amityville horror?

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Sodder Children Disappearance
    7.0/102 votes
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    #5 - The Sodder Children Disappearance

    Season 3 Episode 8 - Aired 4/18/2022

    A cold case that ignites every parent's worst fears: on Christmas morning, 1945, five siblings vanish from their family home in West Virginia during a raging fire. The devastated Sodder family spends the rest of their lives trying to find out what happened. Despite the work of dozens of investigators and thousands of amateur sleuths, the mystery remains: what happened to the Sodder children?

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Jack the Ripper
    7.0/102 votes
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    #6 - Jack the Ripper

    Season 3 Episode 10 - Aired 5/2/2022

    A spree of gruesome murders shocks Victorian England--and the world. The homicidal maniac responsible remains a mystery. Can history's most notorious serial killer ever be identified? Who is Jack the Ripper?

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Chicago Tylenol Murders
    7.0/101 votes
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    #7 - The Chicago Tylenol Murders

    Season 3 Episode 12 - Aired 5/16/2022

    A series of unexplained deaths near Chicago in 1982 starts a nationwide panic; the victims are connected by one frightening detail: cyanide-tainted capsules of Extra-Strength Tylenol; 40 years later, it remains an active FBI investigation.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Loch Ness Monster
    7.0/101 votes
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    #8 - The Loch Ness Monster

    Season 4 Episode 1 - Aired 1/30/2023

    Despite centuries of sightings and searches, one of the most infamous deep-sea monsters remains unidentified. As evidence continues to mount, the mystery endures: does the Loch Ness Monster really exist? And if so, what could it be?

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Who is the Zodiac Killer?
    7.0/101 votes
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    #9 - Who is the Zodiac Killer?

    Season 4 Episode 2 - Aired 2/6/2023

    In 1969, one of history's most elusive serial killers terrorizes Northern California. He taunts investigators with cryptic ciphers and clues, leaving police and the public questioning his identity for over 50 years. Can new evidence and technology finally crack his code? Who is the Zodiac Killer?

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Assassination of JFK
    7.0/101 votes
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    #10 - The Assassination of JFK

    Season 4 Episode 3 - Aired 2/13/2023

    On November 22, 1963, President John F Kennedy is assassinated, shaking the nation to its core; while an initial suspect is captured, many believe there's more to the story; investigators and amateur sleuths alike have been searching for answers.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Lost Colony of Roanoke
    7.0/101 votes
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    #11 - The Lost Colony of Roanoke

    Season 4 Episode 4 - Aired 2/20/2023

    In 1587, a group of settlers land off the coast of North Carolina on Roanoke Island to establish the first English Colony in America. But only a few years later, the 115 men, women and children seemingly vanish without a trace, leaving only cryptic clues. The search to find out their fate has endured for over 400 years. Can new technology finally tell us what happened to the Lost Colony of Roanoke?

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Legend of Bigfoot
    7.0/101 votes
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    #12 - The Legend of Bigfoot

    Season 4 Episode 15 - Aired 5/21/2023

    Thousands of people swear they've encountered the legendary North American creature Bigfoot, but Bigfoot has never been officially identified; as evidence continues to mount, and photos are scrutinized, the mystery endures.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • TWA Flight 800
    7.0/101 votes
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    #13 - TWA Flight 800

    Season 4 Episode 21 - Aired 7/16/2023

    In July 1996, one of the worst aviation disasters in American history leaves 230 people dead and countless questions unanswered; it's a tragedy that changes the aviation industry forever.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Black Dahlia
    7.0/101 votes
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    #14 - The Black Dahlia

    Season 4 Episode 24 - Aired 8/6/2023

    It's one of the most infamous crimes in American history: the gruesome murder of a young beauty, unsolved for decades. There's a long line of suspects, each more mysterious than the next. Can the questions surrounding one of history's most notorious unsolved cases finally be answered?

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Shroud of Turin
    7.0/101 votes
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    #15 - The Shroud of Turin

    Season 5 Episode 4 - Aired 2/19/2024

    The haunting image of the Shroud of Turin has captivated millions around the world; scientists and theologians are trying to figure out if the Shroud of Turin truly is an image of Jesus or something very different.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Escape from Alcatraz
    7.0/101 votes
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    #16 - Escape from Alcatraz

    Season 5 Episode 6 - Aired 3/11/2024

    A perfectly masterminded plot leads to one of the most brazen prison breaks in American history. With only a handful of clues left behind, the search for the infamous Alcatraz escapees continues to this day. But is it really possible they survived -- and if so, where did they go?

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Hindenburg Disaster
    7.0/101 votes
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    #17 - The Hindenburg Disaster

    Season 5 Episode 10 - Aired 6/10/2024

    For decades, experts believed they knew what caused the Hindenburg disaster that leaking hydrogen and ignited, causing the airship to burst into flames. But there may be more to this story. Whatever triggered the explosion, it didn't just spell doom for the Hindenburg but for the entire rigid airship industry. What caused the Hindenburg Disaster?

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Sinking of the Titanic
    7.0/101 votes
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    #18 - The Sinking of the Titanic

    Season 5 Episode 12 - Aired 6/24/2024

    The Titanic's tragic story captures the imagination of the public and experts of all kinds, who--decades after the ship's demise--still seek answers. Can new evidence reveal more about how--and why--the Titanic sank?

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Salem Witch Trials
    7.0/101 votes
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    #19 - The Salem Witch Trials

    Season 5 Episode 15 - Aired 7/15/2024

    A notorious tragedy leads to one of the darkest chapters in early American history. In 1692, fear rips through the small town of Salem, Massachusetts. Accusations fly and many people are put to death. But what really sparked the Salem Witch Trials?

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Final Hunt For D.B. Cooper
    6.0/102 votes
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    #20 - The Final Hunt For D.B. Cooper

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 11/14/2020

    will investigate a wide range of historically compelling topics and the mysteries surrounding each including the Titanic, D.B. Cooper, Roswell, John Wilkes Booth, and more. Each program within the franchise will showcase fresh, new evidence and perspectives including never-before-released documents to the general public, personal diaries and DNA evidence to unearth brand-new information about these infamous and enigmatic chapters in history.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Escape of John Wilkes Booth
    6.0/102 votes
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    #21 - The Escape of John Wilkes Booth

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 12/5/2020

    He was the actor whose most famous role was assassinating a president. But was John Wilkes Booth also an escape artist? Did Booth evade justice and live for decades after killing Abraham Lincoln? For the first time, Booth family members share family lore, and what they believe is evidence of the assassin's escape, passed down through generations.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Houdini’s Lost Diaries
    6.0/102 votes
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    #22 - Houdini’s Lost Diaries

    Season 2 Episode 4 - Aired 9/28/2021

    Harry Houdini left behind a diary that had been kept from the public, held under lock and key by a wealthy New York City Family. Now, magician and Houdini expert Bill Kalush has finally secured access to these pages. A team of experts will begin to unveil the diary, using new information gleaned from these personal accounts to form new insights into this enigmatic man's life. But Houdini's humble rise to fame eventually turns into a dark web of mysteries shrouding the truth behind this legend's end. From vindictive competitors to a man driven to failure by his own ambitions, the cause of Houdini's sudden death has remained unsolved, until now.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Disappearance of Jimmy Hoffa
    6.0/102 votes
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    #23 - The Disappearance of Jimmy Hoffa

    Season 3 Episode 2 - Aired 2/28/2022

    A powerful union activist disappears from a Detroit suburb; 45 years later, it remains one of the most notorious missing person cases of all time; the mystery of Jimmy Hoffa's disappearance features more twists and turns than a Hollywood movie.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Body on Somerton Beach
    6.0/102 votes
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    #24 - The Body on Somerton Beach

    Season 3 Episode 4 - Aired 3/14/2022

    As the Cold War ramps up, a well-dressed man is found dead within miles of a nuclear testing site on a tranquil Australian beach. There are no clues to his identity, or what could have happened. It's a case that's obsessed an army of sleuths for over 70 years: Who is the Somerton Beach man, and how did he die?

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Malaysia Flight 370
    6.0/102 votes
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    #25 - Malaysia Flight 370

    Season 3 Episode 7 - Aired 4/11/2022

    One of the most chilling aviation mysteries in modern day: a Boeing 777, carrying 239 people, vanishes over the Indian Ocean; nearly a decade later, no one knows what really happened to Malaysia Flight 370.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A