The UnBelievable with Dan Aykroyd

Each episode opens up a cabinet of curiosities to reveal the strangest-but-true stories in human history, brought to life through dynamic recreation, compelling graphics, and arresting archival. From Boston’s Great Molasses Flood to a man who survived being struck by lightning not once, not twice, but SEVEN times, these seemingly tall tales all actually happened, and our cast of experts dives into the historical record to tell you how and why.

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Status

Returning Series

Original Name

The UnBelievable with Dan Aykroyd

First Air Date

December 1, 2023

Last Air Date

May 2, 2025

Seasons

2

Episodes

30

Language

English

Production Companies

Six West MediaHistory

Networks

History

S02E17

Astonishing Escapes

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.

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