Ancient Aliens 2010
What is Ancient Aliens?
Ancient Aliens is an American television series that examines the ancient astronaut hypothesis, which suggests that extraterrestrial beings visited Earth in antiquity and influenced human civilizations. Produced by Prometheus Entertainment, the show presents this speculative idea through a documentary-style format, exploring a wide range of historical periods and cultures.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2010
- Status
- Returning Series
- Episodes
- 290
- Runtime
- 42 minutes
- First aired
- Apr 20, 2010
- Last aired
- Jul 2, 2026
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- US
- Networks
- History
- Genres
- Documentary, Mystery, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
- Updated
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Estimate the schedule using 290 episodes and an average 42-minute runtime.
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Overview
Ancient Aliens is an American television series that examines the ancient astronaut hypothesis, which suggests that extraterrestrial beings visited Earth in antiquity and influenced human civilizations. Produced by Prometheus Entertainment, the show presents this speculative idea through a documentary-style format, exploring a wide range of historical periods and cultures. Each episode delves into various theories and interpretations of archaeological and historical evidence, proposing that ancient structures, artifacts, and myths may indicate contact between early humans and alien visitors. The series covers topics including ancient Egypt, prehistoric cave drawings, lost civilizations such as Atlantis, and modern UFO sightings. It draws on interviews, historical accounts, and visual reconstructions to support its examination of these controversial ideas. While the program frames itself as an investigation into unanswered questions of human history, critics have described it as pseudoscientific and noted its presentation of speculative theories as factual. The show’s format emphasizes debate and mystery rather than scientific consensus.
Should you watch it?
“Explores ancient mysteries through the lens of possible extraterrestrial influence.”
- Raises intriguing questions about ancient civilizations
- Presents alternative theories on historical artifacts
- Features interviews with proponents of the ancient astronaut theory
- Relies on pseudoscientific claims rather than peer-reviewed evidence
- May mislead viewers unfamiliar with archaeological consensus
You're curious about unconventional theories regarding human history and ancient technology.
Suitable for audiences interested in speculative history and documentary formats, though critical thinking is encouraged.
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Season 1 · 5 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →- E1 The Evidence Mytharc Apr 20, 2010
- E2 The Visitors Core Apr 27, 2010
- E3 The Mission Core May 4, 2010
- E4 Closer Encounters Core May 18, 2010
- E5 The Return Mytharc May 25, 2010
Season 2 · 10 episodes
Open the complete Season 2 guide & lore primer →- E1 Mysterious Places Mytharc Oct 28, 2010
- E2 Gods & Aliens Mytharc Nov 4, 2010
- E3 Underwater Worlds Core Nov 11, 2010
- E4 Underground Aliens Core Nov 18, 2010
- E5 Aliens and the Third Reich Core Nov 25, 2010
- E6 Alien Tech Core Dec 2, 2010
- E7 Angels and Aliens Core Dec 9, 2010
- E8 Unexplained Structures Core Dec 16, 2010
- E9 Alien Devastations Mytharc Dec 23, 2010
- E10 Alien Contacts Mytharc Dec 30, 2010
Season 3 · 16 episodes
Open the complete Season 3 guide & lore primer →- E1 Aliens and the Old West Mytharc Jul 28, 2011
- E2 Aliens and Monsters Core Aug 4, 2011
- E3 Aliens and Sacred Places Core Aug 11, 2011
- E4 Aliens and Temples of Gold Core Aug 18, 2011
- E5 Aliens and Mysterious Rituals Core Aug 25, 2011
- E6 Aliens and Ancient Engineers Core Sep 1, 2011
- E7 Aliens, Plagues and Epidemics Core Sep 8, 2011
- E8 Aliens and Lost Worlds Core Sep 15, 2011
- E9 Aliens and Deadly Weapons Core Sep 22, 2011
- E10 Aliens and Evil Places Core Sep 28, 2011
- E11 Aliens and the Founding Fathers Core Oct 5, 2011
- E12 Aliens and Deadly Cults Mytharc Oct 12, 2011
- E13 Aliens and the Secret Code Core Oct 19, 2011
- E14 Aliens and the Undead Core Oct 26, 2011
- E15 Aliens, Gods and Heroes Mytharc Nov 16, 2011
- E16 Aliens and the Creation of Man Mytharc Nov 23, 2011
Season 4 · 10 episodes
Open the complete Season 4 guide & lore primer →- E1 The Mayan Conspiracy Mytharc Feb 17, 2012
- E2 The Doomsday Prophecies Core Feb 17, 2012
- E3 The Greys Core Feb 24, 2012
- E4 Aliens and Mega-Disasters Core Mar 2, 2012
- E5 The NASA Connection Core Mar 9, 2012
- E6 The Mystery of Puma Punku Core Mar 16, 2012
- E7 Aliens and Bigfoot Core Mar 23, 2012
- E8 The Da Vinci Conspiracy Core Apr 6, 2012
- E9 The Time Travelers Mytharc Apr 27, 2012
- E10 Aliens and Dinosaurs Mytharc May 4, 2012
Season 5 · 12 episodes
Open the complete Season 5 guide & lore primer →- E1 Secrets of the Pyramids Mytharc Dec 21, 2012
- E2 Aliens and Cover-Ups Core Dec 28, 2012
- E3 Alien Power Plants Core Jan 4, 2013
- E4 Destination Orion Core Jan 11, 2013
- E5 The Einstein Factor Core Jan 18, 2013
- E6 Secrets of the Tombs Core Jan 25, 2013
- E7 Prophets and Prophecies Core Feb 8, 2013
- E8 Beyond Nazca Core Feb 15, 2013
- E9 Strange Abductions Core Feb 22, 2013
- E10 The Von Daniken Legacy Core Apr 5, 2013
- E11 The Viking Gods Mytharc Apr 12, 2013
- E12 The Monoliths Mytharc Apr 19, 2013
Frequently asked questions
Is Ancient Aliens based on real science?
The series presents pseudoscientific theories and is not supported by mainstream archaeology or science.
Who are the main theorists featured?
The show includes interviews with various ancient astronaut theorists and authors.
Does it cover only ancient times?
While focused on ancient history, it also touches on modern UFO sightings and related phenomena.
Are there recurring hosts or narrators?
The series uses a documentary format with narration and expert interviews rather than a single host.
Where can I watch Ancient Aliens?
It has aired on various networks and streaming platforms, depending on your region.