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Explore the world’s most fascinating, strange and inexplicable mysteries. Each episode features compelling contributions from scientists, historians, witnesses and experiencers—each seeking to shed light on how the seemingly impossible actually can happen.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    The UnXplained Season 7 Episode 8 - Robot Revolution
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #1 - Robot Revolution

    S7:E8

    For thousands of years, mankind has been fascinated by the idea of creating mechanical servants to make our lives easier. Today, those dreams of the past are increasingly becoming our reality.

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  2. The UnXplained Season 7 Episode 9 - Secret Societies
    10.0/10(2 votes)

    #2 - Secret Societies

    S7:E9

    The idea that a handful of shadowy organizations control world events has been around for centuries. Today, the Mafia, Skull & Bones, and the Freemasons are just a few of the mysterious groups said to meet behind closed doors, keeping dangerous secrets. What are the codes and rituals that define their beliefs? And is it possible that secret societies not only shaped the events that defined the 20 th century, but will continue to shape the future?

    Director:Unknown
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  3. The UnXplained Season 7 Episode 10 - Secrets of the Spies
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #3 - Secrets of the Spies

    S7:E10

    Throughout history, powerful nations around the world have enlisted spies to serve as unique tools of warfare. These secret agents are often tasked with infiltrating organizations and even performing the act of assassination.

    Director:Unknown
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  4. The UnXplained Season 7 Episode 11 - Secrets of the Civil War
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #4 - Secrets of the Civil War

    S7:E11

    From 1861-1865, the United States of America found itself in a bloody four-year struggle known as the Civil War. While history often focuses on the politics and battles of this bloody discord, there are fascinating stories of the people and places that played a role in the "War Between the States".

    Director:Unknown
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  5. The UnXplained Season 7 Episode 12 - Mysterious Urban Legends
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #5 - Mysterious Urban Legends

    S7:E12

    Urban legends are modern folklore rooted in mystery where chilling tales merge fact and fiction and blur the line between myth and reality. From the eerie reports of spontaneous human combustion and the hunt for the Highgate Vampire, to the unsettling boogeymen known as the Men in Black appearing after UFO sightings, could these thrilling legends, echoed over generations and believed by many, be more than just stories?

    Director:Unknown
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  6. The UnXplained Season 7 Episode 13 - Mad Scientists
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #6 - Mad Scientists

    S7:E13

    Throughout history, there have been men of science who pushed the boundaries of experimentation to the edge of madness. They were renegades known for bizarre and often unethical experiments involving human-animal hybrids, mind control devices, and even unimaginable torture.

    Director:Unknown
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  7. The UnXplained Season 7 Episode 14 - Strange Tales from the American Frontier
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #7 - Strange Tales from the American Frontier

    S7:E14

    From the 17th to the early 20th century, America saw an unprecedented era of rapid western expansion. Millions moved west to lay claim to find their fortunes in gold and land for the taking in search of the American Dream.

    Director:Unknown
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  8. The UnXplained Season 7 Episode 16 - Unlocking the Sixth Sense
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #8 - Unlocking the Sixth Sense

    S7:E16

    Whether it's called intuition, clairvoyance, or extrasensory perception, this elusive "sixth sense" defies explanation; can scientists find the secret to unlocking these remarkable gifts?

    Director:Unknown
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  9. The UnXplained Season 7 Episode 17 - The World's Deadliest Assassins
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #9 - The World's Deadliest Assassins

    S7:E17

    From lone operatives to agents of powerful regimes, assassins have left a trail of disruption that echoes through time; are assassins merely footnotes in history, or have they steered the destiny of civilization all along?

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  10. The UnXplained Season 7 Episode 7 - Tales From Antarctica
    9.5/10(2 votes)

    #10 - Tales From Antarctica

    S7:E7

    Isolated along the southernmost part of the planet, Antarctica is best known as the frozen continent. Yet, this untouched land has captivated brave explorers for centuries.

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  11. The UnXplained Season 7 Episode 15 - Terrors of the Deep
    9.2/10(2 votes)

    #11 - Terrors of the Deep

    S7:E15

    Stories of unidentified creatures living deep beneath the surface of oceans and lakes include sightings of giant sharks, prehistoric serpents, and even razor-toothed mermaids.

    Director:Unknown
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  12. The UnXplained Season 6 Episode 4 - Mysteries of the Vikings
    8.0/10(4 votes)

    #12 - Mysteries of the Vikings

    S6:E4

    During the Middle Ages, the Vikings were infamous for being a bloodthirsty band of seafaring warriors; historians are learning surprising new things about this Norse society.

    Director:Unknown
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  13. The UnXplained Season 6 Episode 10 - Monsters Among Us
    8.0/10(3 votes)

    #13 - Monsters Among Us

    S6:E10

    Since the dawn of humanity, tales of monstrous creatures lurking in the shadows of our world have sparked both fascination and fear. Today, we often dismiss these accounts as the stuff of myth and legend, but are we overlooking a potentially terrifying reality? With scientists discovering as many as 18,000 new animal species every year, isn't it conceivable that there could be real-life, flesh and blood monsters living among us?

    Director:Unknown
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  14. The UnXplained Season 6 Episode 2 - The Time Travelers
    7.9/10(5 votes)

    #14 - The Time Travelers

    S6:E2

    A look at whether time travel has already occurred, on purpose or by accident, and scientists who believe it is theoretically possible.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. The UnXplained Season 6 Episode 9 - Strange Stories of World War II
    7.9/10(4 votes)

    #15 - Strange Stories of World War II

    S6:E9

    During World War II, a number of persistent mysteries were born including unexplained stories about everything from lost gold, to secret societies and highly advanced technology.

    Director:Unknown
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  16. The UnXplained Season 2 Episode 1 - The Greatest Escapes
    7.5/10(2 votes)

    #16 - The Greatest Escapes

    S2:E1

    Some of history's greatest tales are stories of escape, the most incredible of which defy explanation. How did Harry Houdini pull off his daring feats? Was the "Escape from Alcatraz" in fact, successful? And what about the mysterious guidance one man received that allowed him to escape the South Tower of the World Trade Center on 9/11? Are there strange forces these escapees draw upon to beat the odds, where so many others fail? Or, like a great magic trick, will the secrets of how they cheated captivity remain UnXplained?

    Director:Unknown
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  17. The UnXplained Season 6 Episode 1 - The World Beneath Our Feet
    7.5/10(4 votes)

    #17 - The World Beneath Our Feet

    S6:E1

    Humanity has launched satellites into outer space and submarines to the ocean floor, but the ground below Earth's surface remains shrouded in mystery. Are there profound secrets buried beneath layers of rock, or hidden in vast caves? Can the subterranean world below shed light on humanity's past, or even its future?

    Director:Unknown
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  18. The UnXplained Season 6 Episode 3 - Secrets of Ancient Structures
    7.3/10(3 votes)

    #18 - Secrets of Ancient Structures

    S6:E3

    Scattered across the globe lie mysterious ruins that are buried in sand-swept deserts, perched atop towering mountains, and shrouded in the heart of dense jungles. These age-old structures stand as silent sentinels from the past, their true history seemingly erased by time. Can modern archaeology unravel the enigma of how-and why-these wonders were built?

    Director:Unknown
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  19. The UnXplained Season 6 Episode 5 - Strange Stories of the Presidents
    7.3/10(3 votes)

    #19 - Strange Stories of the Presidents

    S6:E5

    There are many bizarre tales involving U.S. presidents that defy explanation and are still shrouded in mystery.

    Director:Unknown
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  20. The UnXplained Season 6 Episode 6 - Bizarre Afflictions
    7.3/10(3 votes)

    #20 - Bizarre Afflictions

    S6:E6

    Throughout history, tales of inexplicable maladies to both the body, and the mind, have stirred morbid curiosity and palpable fear. From mysterious wounds that appear for no apparent reason--to a peculiar madness that compels people to dance themselves to death. Are these bizarre afflictions merely fabrications of the mind? Or could they arise from unseen forces that are beyond our comprehension?

    Director:Unknown
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  21. The UnXplained Season 6 Episode 8 - Unbreakable Codes
    7.3/10(3 votes)

    #21 - Unbreakable Codes

    S6:E8

    There's nothing more fascinating than a code that can't be cracked. For centuries, mankind has devised ingenious ways to hide valuable information using everything from enigmatic puzzles, to complex ciphers and secret symbols. If history's unbreakable codes can be deciphered, could we unlock answers to some of the greatest mysteries of both the past and present?

    Director:Unknown
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  22. The UnXplained Season 7 Episode 1 - The Golden Age of Pirates
    7.3/10(3 votes)

    #22 - The Golden Age of Pirates

    S7:E1

    During The Golden Age of Piracy, thousands of buccaneers terrorized the high seas and became legends. Their exploits spawned fantastic stories of larger-than-life characters, billion dollar heists and buried treasure that to this day, has never been found. Are these stories simply tall tales, or is the truth stranger than fiction?

    Director:Unknown
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  23. The UnXplained Season 7 Episode 3 - The Lost
    7.3/10(3 votes)

    #23 - The Lost

    S7:E3

    People go missing every day, but throughout history, there have been strange and eerie disappearances that continue to capture the world's attention. Whether it's the missing case of a world famous icon, like Amelia Earhart, or even entire groups of people that seem to vanish without a trace, these mysterious disappearances have spawned countless theories, but no definitive answers.

    Director:Unknown
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  24. The UnXplained Season 7 Episode 4 - Alien Contagion
    7.3/10(3 votes)

    #24 - Alien Contagion

    S7:E4

    Since the dawn of human history, mankind has faced the ever present threat of organisms so small, that they are invisible to the naked eye. While modern science has stopped many dangerous viruses and bacteria in their tracks, there is a growing concern, that contagious germs could be traveling through the deadly vacuum of space. Will Earth's next pandemic come from another world?

    Director:Unknown
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  25. The UnXplained Season 7 Episode 2 - Impossible Ancient Inventions
    7.0/10(3 votes)

    #25 - Impossible Ancient Inventions

    S7:E2

    There are stories of advanced technology, from the ancient past, that seem too impossible to be true. Some are spoken of in legends and myths, while others can be seen today with the naked eye. These technologies challenge everything we think we know about the innovation of our ancestors. Is our most cutting-edge modern technology, merely reinventions of those that existed thousands of years ago? And if it is, where did these incredible lost inventions go?

    Director:Unknown
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Best Episodes Summary

"Robot Revolution" is the best rated episode of "The UnXplained". It scored 10/10 based on 1 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 6/13/2025. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "Secret Societies".