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Paranormal investigator Dave Schrader, psychic medium Cindy Kaza, equipment expert Shane Pittman and researcher Gabe Roth investigate terrifyingly true hauntings from the recently discovered case files of America's first ghost hunter, Dr. Hans Holzer.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    The Holzer Files Season 1 Episode 5 - Phantom Crew
    8.3/10(46 votes)

    #1 - Phantom Crew

    S1:E5

    The team reopens Hans Holzer’s investigation into a Revolutionary War-era warship in Baltimore Harbor. They discover the spirits of the ship’s deep, dark past may still be manning their positions on a postmortem mission.

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  2. The Holzer Files Season 1 Episode 9 - Possessor's Curse
    8.3/10(40 votes)

    #2 - Possessor's Curse

    S1:E9

    When Hans Holzer visited the Ayers-Allen House in Metuchen, New Jersey, in 1960, he found entities dating back to colonial times. Now his case file is reopened, and the team discovers the spirits there may have a more ominous origin.

    Director:Unknown
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  3. The Holzer Files Season 1 Episode 4 - The Devil in Texas
    8.1/10(37 votes)

    #3 - The Devil in Texas

    S1:E4

    The team reopens one of Hans Holzer’s most tragic cases, revealing poltergeist activity he saw 50 years ago in Tyler, Texas, is disturbingly similar to unexplained activity terrorizing a family today.

    Director:Unknown
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  4. The Holzer Files Season 1 Episode 6 - The Haunting of Lambert Castle
    8.1/10(44 votes)

    #4 - The Haunting of Lambert Castle

    S1:E6

    The team resurrects Hans Holzer's investigation of a mysterious castle in Paterson, New Jersey. Their exploration of the lavish mansion reveals a woman's recurring nightmares may have a supernatural source in the dwelling's dark history.

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  5. The Holzer Files Season 1 Episode 2 - They Buried Me Alive
    7.8/10(34 votes)

    #5 - They Buried Me Alive

    S1:E2

    The team resurrects legendary ghost hunter Hans Holzer's case file of the haunted Morris-Jumel Mansion in New York City to investigate a dark, mysterious presence residing within the historic home.

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  6. The Holzer Files Season 1 Episode 3 - A Grave Revenge
    7.6/10(32 votes)

    #6 - A Grave Revenge

    S1:E3

    The team heads to San Diego to visit the Whaley House, deemed by Hans Holzer as the most haunted home in America. Their harrowing investigation reveals a dark presence may still be influencing the living in an attempt to fulfill a centuries-old vendetta.

    Director:Unknown
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  7. The Holzer Files Season 1 Episode 10 - Bloodline
    7.6/10(28 votes)

    #7 - Bloodline

    S1:E10

    The team reopens Hans Holzer's unsettling investigation of the infamous Barnstable House in Cape Cod, Massachusetts. They discover the tragic spirits from the property's past may still be seeking a horrific reckoning with the living.

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  8. The Holzer Files Season 2 Episode 13 - Devil in the Rock
    7.6/10(18 votes)

    #8 - Devil in the Rock

    S2:E13

    In 1963, a terrified Cleveland family called in ghost hunter Hans Holzer after witnessing a phantom hand pry up nails and open a trap door; the team heads to Ohio, where disturbing clues lead them to the surprising source of the ghastly haunting.

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  9. The Holzer Files Season 1 Episode 1 - Phantoms of the Fire
    7.5/10(50 votes)

    #9 - Phantoms of the Fire

    S1:E1

    The team reopens legendary ghost hunter Hans Holzer's 50-year-old case of rampant paranormal activity at one of the oldest houses in Rye, New York. They aim to find out if the terrifying and tortured souls have finally moved on -- or simply moved.

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  10. The Holzer Files Season 1 Episode 7 - Legends and Lies
    7.3/10(39 votes)

    #10 - Legends and Lies

    S1:E7

    The team revives Hans Holzer's investigation of the Ocean-Born Mary House in Henniker, New Hampshire. They traverse multiple states and boldly wade into the dark waters of New England folklore in search of the elusive truth behind the mysterious haunting.

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  11. The Holzer Files Season 1 Episode 8 - Grave Secrets
    7.3/10(35 votes)

    #11 - Grave Secrets

    S1:E8

    The team relaunches a case that eluded Hans Holzer his whole life: the Howard-Dickinson House in Henderson, Texas. Their investigation reveals that local lore about the historic home may contain a dark family secret.

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  12. The Holzer Files Season 2 Episode 10 - Ancient Evil
    6.7/10(23 votes)

    #12 - Ancient Evil

    S2:E10

    The team uncovers the dark truths buried on a New Hampshire hilltop.

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  13. The Holzer Files Season 2 Episode 1 - Phantom Hand
    6.6/10(27 votes)

    #13 - Phantom Hand

    S2:E1

    In 1963, a terrified Cleveland family called in ghost hunter Hans Holzer after witnessing a phantom hand pry up nails and open a trap door. The team heads to Ohio, where disturbing clues lead them to the surprising source of the ghastly haunting.

    Director:Unknown
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  14. The Holzer Files Season 2 Episode 2 - Tell Me No Lies
    6.5/10(23 votes)

    #14 - Tell Me No Lies

    S2:E2

    Hans Holzer believed a sensational tale of heartache and murder hid the real story behind one of his most famous cases. The team heads to New York City’s Old Merchant’s House to uncover the terrifying truth of this Victorian-age haunting.

    Director:Unknown
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  15. The Holzer Files Season 2 Episode 5 - Edge of the Veil
    6.5/10(23 votes)

    #15 - Edge of the Veil

    S2:E5

    Hans Holzer had a lifelong obsession with Rockland County, NY, the site of his first case. Half a century later, the team attempts to decode the region's rampant paranormal activity. Does it stem from a revolutionary past or something far more sinister?

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  16. The Holzer Files Season 2 Episode 7 - Forever Home
    6.5/10(22 votes)

    #16 - Forever Home

    S2:E7

    In 1969, Jaqueline Emery called Dr. Holzer out to investigate her home in Sykesville, Maryland, also known as the Howard Lodge, a Georgian mansion from the 1700s.

    Director:Unknown
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  17. The Holzer Files Season 2 Episode 4 - Final Word
    6.4/10(24 votes)

    #17 - Final Word

    S2:E4

    Between 1960 and 1975, Hans conducted several investigations of Franklin Castle, one of America's most haunted houses. Strangely, he refused to publish his findings. The team travels to Ohio to uncover why he intentionally buried the mysterious case.

    Director:Unknown
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  18. The Holzer Files Season 2 Episode 6 - Blood in the Water
    6.4/10(24 votes)

    #18 - Blood in the Water

    S2:E6

    Hans believed a grisly murder haunted Staten Island’s Conference House, where in 1776 a last-minute meeting failed to stop the American Revolution. But when the team returns, they’re led to the water’s edge where a terrible truth awaits.

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  19. The Holzer Files Season 2 Episode 9 - The Ghost That Got Away
    6.3/10(21 votes)

    #19 - The Ghost That Got Away

    S2:E9

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  20. The Holzer Files Season 2 Episode 3 - Death to Tyrants
    6.2/10(22 votes)

    #20 - Death to Tyrants

    S2:E3

    The team unearths Hans Holzer's long-hidden case file of the Surratt Tavern, the infamous first stop of John Wilkes Booth after assassinating Abraham Lincoln in 1865. They seek to uncover the true identities of the dark souls haunting the property.

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  21. The Holzer Files Season 2 Episode 8 - Ties That Burn
    6.2/10(21 votes)

    #21 - Ties That Burn

    S2:E8

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  22. The Holzer Files Season 2 Episode 11 - Don't Send Them to Heaven
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #22 - Don't Send Them to Heaven

    S2:E11

    The team investigates an entity capable of possessing the living in Maine.

    Director:Unknown
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  23. The Holzer Files Season 2 Episode 12 - Dead Calm
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #23 - Dead Calm

    S2:E12

    The team confronts a dark and unsettling presence aboard the Queen Mary.

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Best Episodes Summary

"Phantom Crew" is the best rated episode of "The Holzer Files". It scored 8.3/10 based on 46 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 11/7/2019. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "Possessor's Curse".