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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    Shock Docs Season 3 Episode 1 - Scream: The True Story
    3.5/10(180 votes)

    #1 - Scream: The True Story

    S3:E1

    “Scream: The True Story” delves into the real-life horror of a murderer who believed he was possessed by a demon. “We all know the Scream films, but the inspiration behind them is a terrifying true story that many don’t know. Beginning in 1989, Danny Rolling stalked and murdered eight victims in Shreveport, Louisiana, and Gainesville, Florida, including five college students. Rolling claimed he was possessed by a demon named ‘Gemini’ when he committed his crimes; he was eventually convicted and executed in 2006.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Shock Docs Season 4 Episode 2 - The Devil's Academy
    3.6/10(123 votes)

    #2 - The Devil's Academy

    S4:E2

    In 1979 a haunting took over Miami Aerospace Academy and its students.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Shock Docs Season 1 Episode 4 - The Mothman Sightings
    4.4/10(12 votes)

    #3 - The Mothman Sightings

    S1:E4

    In the mid-sixties, a year of mysterious encounters ended with tragedy in Point-Pleasant, West Virginia. In the intervening years, reports of the Mothman, a bizarre piece of American folklore, have persisted. “The Mothman Sightings” follows modern Cryptozoologists as they work to solve the enigma of this elusive creature.

    Director:Tom Jennings
    Writer:Laura Verklan

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  4. Shock Docs Season 2 Episode 3 - Ed Gein: The Real Psycho
    4.5/10(113 votes)

    #4 - Ed Gein: The Real Psycho

    S2:E3

    The life and times of one of the most notorious real-life American serial killers. Chronicling the sinister crimes of the grave robber who went on to become the villainous muse and inspiration for horror classics—such as "The Silence of the Lambs," "Psycho," and "The Texas Chainsaw Massacre"—this two-hour documentary on the Discovery+ is part of their hit "Shock Docs" series.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Shock Docs Season 2 Episode 6 - The Curse of Lizzie Borden
    4.5/10(113 votes)

    #5 - The Curse of Lizzie Borden

    S2:E6

    Paranormal investigator Dave Schrader assembles a team of paranormal experts to investigate whether a dark family curse led to the most infamous axe murders of all time. With new evidence that Lizzie Borden's ghost resides in the house where the murders took place, they conduct a séance to unearth the truth and finally close the portal of evil forever.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Shock Docs Season 1 Episode 6 - The Phenomenon
    4.9/10(12 votes)

    #6 - The Phenomenon

    S1:E6

    In an investigative tour-de-force, filmmaker James Fox analyzes 70-years worth of UFO sightings. The documentary proffers an impressive collection of video evidence and witness testimonies to validate the existence of alien life. Most notably, interviews with high-ranking government officials substantiate Fox’s thesis that our government knows more than they’re letting on.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Shock Docs Season 3 Episode 6 - Ghosts of Flight 401
    4.9/10(145 votes)

    #7 - Ghosts of Flight 401

    S3:E6

    It is one of the greatest supernatural mysteries in U.S. history. On December 29, 1972, Eastern Airlines Flight 401 crashed into the Florida Everglades, killing over 100 souls. Soon after, ghosts from Flight 401 began to haunt the land and other airplanes. In the all-new Shock Doc special GHOSTS OF FLIGHT 401, for the first time ever and on the 50th anniversary of the crash, paranormal investigator Steve Shippy and psychic medium Cindy Kaza will attempt to make contact with the ghosts of Flight 401 and find out the horrifying truth about what really happened that fateful night.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Shock Docs Season 1 Episode 3 - The Jersey Devil: Monster in the Pines
    5.1/10(15 votes)

    #8 - The Jersey Devil: Monster in the Pines

    S1:E3

    For over two centuries, something wicked has stalked the New Jersey Pine Barrens. Numerous sightings of an infernal chimera have sparked newspaper articles, scientific examinations, movie plots, and comic book characters. Now, new evidence has surfaced and revived the search for the truth behind the New Jersey Devil.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Shock Docs Season 1 Episode 5 - Bigfoot: Fear in the Woods
    5.1/10(37 votes)

    #9 - Bigfoot: Fear in the Woods

    S1:E5

    A global search for the legendary cryptid has uncovered disconcerting evidence. While popularized bigfoot lore portrays a docile giant, contemporary anthropological findings suggest a much more feral creature. Tracking down witnesses and DNA evidence, experts work to reveal the truth.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Shock Docs Season 2 Episode 7 - Demon in the White House
    5.2/10(97 votes)

    #10 - Demon in the White House

    S2:E7

    Uncloaks the historic origins of the horror of two grieving First Ladies. Did they unwittingly invite an evil presence with a malevolent agenda that may still torment America's presidents, as well as their families, visitors, and advisors?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Shock Docs Season 1 Episode 2 - This is Halloween
    5.4/10(75 votes)

    #11 - This is Halloween

    S1:E2

    Travel Channel's paranormal experts share their best Halloween stories in a nostalgic look back at everyone's favorite haunted holiday.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Shock Docs Season 2 Episode 5 - Alien Invasion: Hudson Valley
    5.6/10(125 votes)

    #12 - Alien Invasion: Hudson Valley

    S2:E5

    Follows an in-depth investigation into the alien epicenter to help residents of the Hudson Valley, New York, find explanations for their unearthly and sometimes violent encounters.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Shock Docs Season 3 Episode 5 - The Curse of Robert the Doll
    5.6/10(165 votes)

    #13 - The Curse of Robert the Doll

    S3:E5

    Considered the most haunted doll in the world, Robert the Doll lives behind glass in a museum in Key West, Florida, where every year thousands of visitors who fail to follow his rules find themselves cursed. Victims have experienced illness, injury, accidents and even death. But what makes Robert curse his victims? What evil entity lives inside this doll? This latest Shock Docs installment explores the true origin of Robert the Doll, uncovers the story of Robert’s first owners in 1905, and seeks to find out why this doll is so nefarious.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. Shock Docs Season 2 Episode 2 - The Exorcism of Roland Doe
    6.2/10(259 votes)

    #14 - The Exorcism of Roland Doe

    S2:E2

    The Exorcist has terrified audiences since 1973, but few know the story is true. For the first time on television, new evidence exposes shocking secrets about the real-life exorcism of a 13-year-old boy that inspired an iconic horror film.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. Shock Docs Season 2 Episode 1 - Amityville Horror House
    6.3/10(310 votes)

    #15 - Amityville Horror House

    S2:E1

    In 1977, "The Amityville Horror" book was published and caused a sensation. The subsequent 1979 film adaptation was a surprise box office hit. It was a film that changed everything. It terrified audiences and became a film and story that people continue to return to. Today, it is the quintessential American horror story based on actual events. This is the story of the all-American family that moves into their dream house in the all-American town and experiences the most terrifying haunting imaginable. Demonic possession, demon attacks, a portal to hell. A situation so dire, even the Catholic Church couldn't help them. Through archival footage and recreations, the special, produced by 1895 Films, presents the harrowing true story of Robert Defeo, who murdered his entire family in the Amityville house, and the 28 terror-filled days the Lutz family lived in the house.

    Director:Tom Jennings
    Writer:Kenneth Jones

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  16. Shock Docs Season 3 Episode 2 - Alien Abduction: Betty and Barney Hill
    6.3/10(106 votes)

    #16 - Alien Abduction: Betty and Barney Hill

    S3:E2

    In 1961, Betty and Barney Hill encountered a UFO on a deserted New Hampshire highway. When the story leaked, they gained fame as the first widely reported alien abductees. Compelling new evidence may prove the Hills' terrifying close encounter was real.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. Shock Docs Season 4 Episode 1 - Michigan Hell House
    6.3/10(92 votes)

    #17 - Michigan Hell House

    S4:E1

    Investigator Steve Shippy and psychic medium Cindy Kaza attempt to identify the evil that rocked a Michigan farmhouse and its family back in the mid 70's

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. Shock Docs Season 1 Episode 1 - Devil's Road: The True Story of Ed and Lorraine Warren
    6.5/10(364 votes)

    #18 - Devil's Road: The True Story of Ed and Lorraine Warren

    S1:E1

    Ed and Lorraine Warren battled demons, devils and poltergeists for over 50 years, influencing today's ghost hunters and spawning a blockbuster movie franchise

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. Shock Docs Season 3 Episode 3 - Alien Abduction: Travis Walton
    6.6/10(142 votes)

    #19 - Alien Abduction: Travis Walton

    S3:E3

    In 1975, six loggers in Arizona witnessed their crewmate's abduction by UFO. The Travis Walton story became an international sensation and ripped apart a small town. Four decades later, shocking new evidence reveals the true story behind Fire in the Sky.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. Shock Docs Season 2 Episode 4 - The Devil Made Me Do It
    6.7/10(124 votes)

    #20 - The Devil Made Me Do It

    S2:E4

    When an 11-year-old Connecticut boy shows signs of being possessed by the Devil, famed demonologists Ed and Lorraine Warren conclude he needs an exorcism. The released demons are at the heart of one of America's most shocking murder cases.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. Shock Docs Season 3 Episode 4 - The Visitors
    7.1/10(84 votes)

    #21 - The Visitors

    S3:E4

    Best-selling author Whitley Strieber revisits the site of his traumatic alien encounter for the first time in several decades.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Worst Episodes Summary

"Scream: The True Story" is the worst rated episode of "Shock Docs". It scored 3.5/10 based on 180 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 1/14/2022. This episode scored 0.1 points lower than the second lowest rated, "The Devil's Academy".