The UnBelievable with Dan Aykroyd
Did you know that a brown bear became a war hero for the Allies during WWII? Or that a flying lawnmower once killed a spectator at a football game? What about the story of the 19th century doctor who ate vomit to understand how yellow fever is transmitted?If you haven't, then brace yourself for The UnBelievable with Dan Aykroyd.Each hour-long episode will open up our cabinet of curiosities to reveal the strangest-but-true stories in human history, brought to life through dynamic recreation, compelling graphics, and arresting archival. These seemingly tall tales all actually happened, and our cast of experts dives into the historical record to tell you how and why.It's a bizarro barrage of people, places and…
The UnBelievable with Dan Aykroyd Season 4, Episode 3, “Incredible Spectacles,” airs Friday, October 16, 2026 on History.
The UnBelievable with Dan Aykroyd Season 4, Episode 3, “Incredible Spectacles,” airs Friday, October 16, 2026 on History.
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Season 4 episodes
- 1
Epic Fails source at TVmaze
In the premiere episode, "Epic Fails" Dan Aykroyd explores a miracle cure with a deadly catch, a romantic gesture that explodes in a president's face and a simple home repair that spirals wildly out of control. Sometimes the biggest disasters begin with the best intentions.
- 2
Peculiar Places source at TVmaze
A bleeding house. A near-boiling river. A desert of unexplained encounters. These are the most peculiar places on Earth.
- 3
Incredible Spectacles source at TVmaze
From donkey baseball and octopus wrestling to a scientist who swallows uranium, these are the jaw-dropping spectacles that left crowds in awe.
- 4
Astonishing Beings source at TVmaze
From a baboon who becomes the most reliable employee at a 19th-century train station, to a Moulin Rouge performer who builds a career on controlled flatulence.These are the stories of beings so strange, so spectacular…they're unbelievable.
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- Season premiere · HistoryOctober 2, 2026Reported
“TVmaze: The UnBelievable with Dan Aykroyd season 4 episode 1 "Epic Fails" airs 2026-10-02 on History”
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Season premiere date announced: October 2, 2026 on History