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The Best Episodes of The UnBelievable with Dan Aykroyd

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    The UnBelievable with Dan Aykroyd Season 3 Episode 2 - Freak Accidents
    8.7/10(25 votes)

    #1 - Freak Accidents

    S3:E2

    Accidents happen all the time, but every so often, a few defy logic and leave the world stunned.

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  2. The UnBelievable with Dan Aykroyd Season 2 Episode 17 - Astonishing Escapes
    8.6/10(27 votes)

    #2 - Astonishing Escapes

    S2:E17

    We've heard the tales of successful prison breaks, but these aren't your average escapes. From a man who frees himself all thanks to a stone fruit, to a Soviet pilot that evades capture by stealing the enemy's plane.

    Director:Unknown
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  3. The UnBelievable with Dan Aykroyd Season 2 Episode 18 - Odd Dwellings
    8.6/10(25 votes)

    #3 - Odd Dwellings

    S2:E18

    From calling Veteran's Stadium home, to setting up camp in an airport terminal, to turning an unassuming dumpster into a luxurious abode, each of these dwellings are so beyond odd, that they are truly unbelievable.

    Director:Unknown
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  4. The UnBelievable with Dan Aykroyd Season 2 Episode 14 - Weird Discoveries
    8.5/10(30 votes)

    #4 - Weird Discoveries

    S2:E14

    History is riddled with brilliant, life-changing discoveries... From gold, to lost treasures, to scientific findings. But, some discoveries are anything but ordinary. Like severed feet on a beach, or finding evidence of a tiny otherworldly creature. Each discovery is weirder than the last and uniquely unbelievable.

    Director:Unknown
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  5. The UnBelievable with Dan Aykroyd Season 2 Episode 16 - Extraordinary Traditions
    8.5/10(28 votes)

    #5 - Extraordinary Traditions

    S2:E16

    From riding massive tree trunks down a treacherous slope, to hosting a barrage of monkeys for an all-you-can-eat buffet, to a food fight of epic proportions; these are the stories of history's most bizarre and extraordinary traditions.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. The UnBelievable with Dan Aykroyd Season 3 Episode 7 - Dodging Death
    8.5/10(20 votes)

    #6 - Dodging Death

    S3:E7

    A brush with death is terrifying enough—but these stories take survival to the extreme.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. The UnBelievable with Dan Aykroyd Season 1 Episode 9 - What Lies Beneath
    8.4/10(59 votes)

    #7 - What Lies Beneath

    S1:E9

    Sometimes the strangest things on Earth…are happening just below its surface. From tunnels carved by giant sloths to desperate attempts to stop the dead from rising again–these are the weird and wonderous tales of the sea beasts, hidden cities and impossible creatures that lurk beneath us.

    Director:Unknown
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  8. The UnBelievable with Dan Aykroyd Season 1 Episode 10 - Surviving the Impossible
    8.4/10(52 votes)

    #8 - Surviving the Impossible

    S1:E10

    Imagine free falling 30,000 feet without a parachute, or being buried alive and living to tell the tale. Or... what about getting trapped in a tiny room inside a sunken ship on the ocean floor...For three days? These are improbable yet true-life tales of surviving the most extraordinary conditions.

    Director:Unknown
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  9. The UnBelievable with Dan Aykroyd Season 2 Episode 10 - Against All Odds
    8.4/10(34 votes)

    #9 - Against All Odds

    S2:E10

    Some of the world's most valiant figures overcome the most treacherous, impossible and downright bizarre circumstances. Like a man who survives the apocalypse, or a woman involved in not one, but three maritime disasters. And a cat that proves to be unsinkable in battle. These are the stories of survival, success and reunion... against all odds.

    Director:Unknown
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  10. The UnBelievable with Dan Aykroyd Season 3 Episode 4 - Astonishing Feats
    8.4/10(22 votes)

    #10 - Astonishing Feats

    S3:E4

    History is full of people pushing the limits, but some are more astonishing than others.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. The UnBelievable with Dan Aykroyd Season 1 Episode 6 - Superhumans
    8.3/10(66 votes)

    #11 - Superhumans

    S1:E6

    A blind man who uses bat-like powers of echolocation to navigate his surroundings? A samurai with reflexes faster than a speeding bullet? A man who’s immune to electrocution? These are the strange tales of humans with superhuman powers, including the man who’s a human lightening rod.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. The UnBelievable with Dan Aykroyd Season 2 Episode 4 - Unusual Places
    8.3/10(41 votes)

    #12 - Unusual Places

    S2:E4

    Imagine a city where the commute requires a zipline, or a town crawling with some strange monkeys and even a spot that holds a beautiful waterfall that spews blood. Get your passports ready, as we take a tour of the most unusual places in history.

    Director:Unknown
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  13. The UnBelievable with Dan Aykroyd Season 2 Episode 12 - Extraordinary Journeys
    8.3/10(27 votes)

    #13 - Extraordinary Journeys

    S2:E12

    Many say it's not about the destination, but the journey that gets you there. From a dog's space voyage, to a harrowing story of Arctic survival and various trips through time... These are the journeys that are so extraordinary, they are truly unbelievable.

    Director:Unknown
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  14. The UnBelievable with Dan Aykroyd Season 2 Episode 15 - Unexpected Spectacles
    8.3/10(29 votes)

    #14 - Unexpected Spectacles

    S2:E15

    Imagine a man floating through the sky by dozens of balloons, all attached to a single lawn chair. Or, a circus conducted by a team of performers only visible via magnifying glass. How about a cycling grandpa that proves to be no match for his youthful counterparts? These are the tales of history's most unbelievable, strange and completely unexpected spectacles.

    Director:Unknown
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  15. The UnBelievable with Dan Aykroyd Season 2 Episode 19 - Strange Afflictions
    8.3/10(27 votes)

    #15 - Strange Afflictions

    S2:E19

    A trip to the doctor is sure to cure any afflicted individual, but what happens when even the doctors are stunned by what they see?; from a family cursed with blue skin, to a girl allergic to the world's most unlimited resource and more.

    Director:Unknown
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  16. The UnBelievable with Dan Aykroyd Season 2 Episode 20 - Curious Crimes
    8.3/10(27 votes)

    #16 - Curious Crimes

    S2:E20

    A robber successfully snatching Einstein's brain; a thief who makes out with hundreds of dollars all while dressed as Santa Claus; these are some of history's most curious crimes.

    Director:Unknown
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  17. The UnBelievable with Dan Aykroyd Season 3 Episode 5 - Man vs. Nature
    8.3/10(22 votes)

    #17 - Man vs. Nature

    S3:E5

    Mother Nature may be breathtaking—but she doesn't always play nice.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. The UnBelievable with Dan Aykroyd Season 2 Episode 1 - It Came From Above
    8.2/10(39 votes)

    #18 - It Came From Above

    S2:E1

    Have you ever wondered about the most bizarre things that have fallen from the sky? From meteorites to seafood, and even bathtubs, these are some truly unbelievable stories of what comes from above. Don’t believe it? Just look up!

    Director:Unknown
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  19. The UnBelievable with Dan Aykroyd Season 2 Episode 2 - Sweet Revenge
    8.2/10(38 votes)

    #19 - Sweet Revenge

    S2:E2

    I'm sure you've heard of an eye for an eye, but have you heard about some of the sweetest stories of revenge? Like the one about a man in Colorado that uses a "killdozer" to settle a zoning dispute or another about an Emperor who pickles his wife's lover? This episode explores unbelievable vengeance seekers who take things maybe a little, well… too far.

    Director:Unknown
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  20. The UnBelievable with Dan Aykroyd Season 2 Episode 5 - A Thousand Ways to Die
    8.2/10(40 votes)

    #20 - A Thousand Ways to Die

    S2:E5

    Did you know beards can be deadly? Or that a lawnmower once killed a spectator at a football game? What if I told you someone died from drinking too much water? These are just some of the wild and crazy deaths... that are truly unbelievable.

    Director:Unknown
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  21. The UnBelievable with Dan Aykroyd Season 2 Episode 6 - Bizarre Innovations
    8.2/10(41 votes)

    #21 - Bizarre Innovations

    S2:E6

    Some of history's most brilliant innovations are also the most bizarre. Like a fully functioning car that hovers in midair, or clothing made out of everyone's favorite source of calcium. How about a robot dog that breathes fire? These are the tales of history's most bizarre inventions.

    Director:Unknown
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  22. The UnBelievable with Dan Aykroyd Season 2 Episode 7 - Strange Games
    8.2/10(36 votes)

    #22 - Strange Games

    S2:E7

    From the unexpectedly gruesome sport of toe wrestling, to a tight competition between the world's ugliest pets, or even the harrowing origins of some of our favorite schoolyard faceoffs. We're exploring the world of strange games; each one more bizarre than the next.

    Director:Unknown
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  23. The UnBelievable with Dan Aykroyd Season 3 Episode 6 - Outlandish Ideas
    8.2/10(21 votes)

    #23 - Outlandish Ideas

    S3:E6

    When the world throws a bizarre problem your way… sometimes the solution is even more ridiculous.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. The UnBelievable with Dan Aykroyd Season 3 Episode 8 - Unusual Pastimes
    8.2/10(22 votes)

    #24 - Unusual Pastimes

    S3:E8

    The stories of history's most unusual pastimes, some fascinating, some dangerous, but each of them completely unbelievable.

    Director:Unknown
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  25. The UnBelievable with Dan Aykroyd Season 2 Episode 3 - Fantastic Beings
    8.1/10(40 votes)

    #25 - Fantastic Beings

    S2:E3

    Have you heard about the warrior bear who helped the allies win WWII? Or how about the real-life hobbit humans in ancient Indonesia? What if I told you gerbils were recruited to fight crime in Canadian jails? This episode explores the unbelievable stories of the planet's most fantastic beings.

    Director:Unknown
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Best Episodes Summary

"Freak Accidents" is the best rated episode of "The UnBelievable with Dan Aykroyd". It scored 8.7/10 based on 25 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 11/14/2025. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "Astonishing Escapes".