The Unexplained 1996
- Status
- Ended
- First Aired
- January 2, 1996
- Last Aired
- October 13, 2012
- Format
- 10 seasons · 70 eps
- Total Runtime
- ~70 hours (60 min/ep)
- Network
- A&E
What is The Unexplained?
The Unexplained is an American paranormal television series that explores a variety of mysteries and topics categorized as unexplained. The program focuses on subjects including psychic phenomena and other paranormal occurrences.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1996
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 70
- Runtime
- 60 minutes
- First aired
- Jan 2, 1996
- Last aired
- Oct 13, 2012
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- US
- Networks
- A&E
- Genres
- Documentary
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 8.4/10 from 5 votes
- Format
- 10 seasons · 70 episodes
- Episode runtime
- ~60 minutes
- Status
- Ended
- Network
- A&E
How long to binge?
Estimate the schedule using 70 episodes and an average 60-minute runtime.
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The Unexplained is an American paranormal television series that explores a variety of mysteries and topics categorized as unexplained. The program focuses on subjects including psychic phenomena and other paranormal occurrences. The series originally aired on the A&E network beginning on January 2, 1996, and concluded its initial run on May 7, 2000. Following its original broadcast, the show has been featured on the Biography Channel. Bill Kurtis served as the narrator for the earlier episodes of the production. The series is classified as a documentary program and carries a TV-PG rating. The show examines history, legends, and lore, aiming to bring these stories to life for the audience. As a television series, it has been recognized for its focus on unraveling eerie mysteries and exploring the otherworldly. The program remains a part of the documentary genre, providing viewers with information regarding various unexplained events and phenomena.
Should you watch it?
“Explore the boundaries of reality through this investigative series covering paranormal phenomena and unexplained mysteries.”
- Comprehensive coverage of diverse paranormal and psychic topics
- Authoritative narration provided by Bill Kurtis in early episodes
- Historical perspective on mysteries documented during the late 1990s
- The documentary format may feel dated compared to modern high-production paranormal programming
Watch it if you enjoy classic investigative television that explores historical mysteries and psychic phenomena.
The series maintains a serious, documentary tone with a measured pace suitable for viewers interested in paranormal research.
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Season 1 · 14 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →- E1 UFOs vs The Government Mytharc Jan 2, 1996
- E2 Psychic Detectives Core Jan 9, 1996
- E3 unknown/delete Core Aug 11, 2012
- E4 unknown/delete Core Aug 11, 2012
- E5 unknown/delete Core Aug 18, 2012
- E6 unknown/delete Core Aug 18, 2012
- E7 unknown/delete Core Aug 25, 2012
- E8 unknown/delete Core Aug 25, 2012
- E9 unknown/delete Core Sep 8, 2012
- E10 unknown/delete Core Sep 15, 2012
- E11 unknown/delete Core Sep 22, 2012
- E12 unknown/delete Core Sep 29, 2012
- E13 unknown/delete Mytharc Oct 13, 2012
- E14 Journey of the Lost, Part 2 Mytharc Oct 13, 2012
Season 2 · 16 episodes
Open the complete Season 2 guide & lore primer →- E1 Power of Prayer Mytharc Jan 16, 1997
- E2 Cannibals Core Jan 23, 1997
- E3 ESP, Dreams and Disasters Core Jan 30, 1997
- E4 Questioning Astrology Core Mar 10, 1997
- E5 Exorcists Core Mar 13, 1997
- E6 Sexual Attraction Core Apr 17, 1997
- E7 Hauntings Core May 8, 1997
- E8 Prophets and Doom Core Jun 19, 1997
- E9 Extraterrestrial Life Core Sep 4, 1997
- E10 The Twin Connection Core Sep 11, 1997
- E11 Spontaneous Human Combustion Core Sep 18, 1997
- E12 Struck by Lightning Core Oct 2, 1997
- E13 Surviving Pain and Torture Core Oct 9, 1997
- E14 Poltergeist Core Oct 30, 1997
- E15 UFO Cults Mytharc Nov 20, 1997
- E16 Episode 16 Mytharc Nov 20, 1997
Season 3 · 13 episodes
Open the complete Season 3 guide & lore primer →- E1 Secret Societies Mytharc Jan 8, 1998
- E2 The Curse of King Tut Core Jan 22, 1998
- E3 Psychic Spies Core Feb 12, 1998
- E4 Secrets of Water Survival Core Feb 26, 1998
- E5 Superstitions: Unlucky 13 Core Mar 13, 1998
- E6 Zombies Mytharc Apr 2, 1998
- E7 The Vampire Myth Core May 7, 1998
- E8 Close Encounters Core Jul 9, 1998
- E9 Dangerous Obsessions Core Sep 3, 1998
- E10 Reincarnation Core Sep 17, 1998
- E11 Wilderness Survival Core Oct 8, 1998
- E12 Human Transformations Mytharc Dec 3, 1998
- E13 Extreme Sacrifice Mytharc Dec 10, 1998
Season 4 · 14 episodes
Open the complete Season 4 guide & lore primer →- E1 Buried Alive Mytharc Jan 14, 1999
- E2 Bonds of Survival Core Jan 21, 1999
- E3 Radical Cures Core Jan 29, 1999
- E4 Secrets of the Pyramids Core Feb 11, 1999
- E5 The Druids and the Knights Templar Core Mar 4, 1999
- E6 Multiple Personalities Core Mar 11, 1999
- E7 Speaking With The Dead Core Mar 25, 1999
- E8 UFOs: Testing the Evidence Core Apr 8, 1999
- E9 Civil War Ghosts Core Apr 29, 1999
- E10 Moon Madness Core May 27, 1998
- E11 Modern Psychics Core Aug 8, 1999
- E12 Daredevils and Thrill Seekers Core Sep 12, 1999
- E13 Death Cheaters Mytharc Dec 5, 1999
- E14 Sacred Societies Mytharc Dec 9, 1999
Season 5 · 1 episodes
Open the complete Season 5 guide & lore primer →- E1 Strange Disappearances Mytharc May 7, 2000
Frequently asked questions
Where can I stream The Unexplained?
The series is currently broadcast on the Biography Channel.
Is this show worth watching?
It is worth watching for viewers who appreciate classic paranormal documentaries and investigative storytelling from the 1990s.
How long does it take to binge the series?
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Are there essential episodes to watch?
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