Ghostly Encounters

Ghostly Encounters (2005-2016)

EndedDocumentary show

Ghostly Encounters, hosted by Lawrence Chau, examines supernatural phenomenon through the eyes of the people who claim to have witnessed otherworldly events. It does not challenge the truthfulness of the encounter, but explores the event from the perspective of the person who had it. Each story is told directly to the camera by the person who experienced it and is supported with dramatic re-enactments, archival photography and graphics. The series also uses research and expert consultants to analyze the stories and put them in context.

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Scheduleevery Monday at 22:00 (60 min)

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S06E09The Price of Disbelief/When Folk Tales Come TrueOct 3, 2016
S06E08The Ghosts of Trauma/A Family Torn Apart by a Haunted HouseSep 26, 2016
S06E07Ghosts in the Workplace/A Mother's Undying LoveSep 19, 2016
S06E06Phantoms of the Philippines/Graves Undug and Graves DisturbedSep 12, 2016
S06E05Light on the Past/Ghostly Guidance CounselorsFeb 22, 2016
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did Ghostly Encounters premiere?

Ghostly Encounters premiered on October 19, 2005.

Who is the host of Ghostly Encounters?

Lawrence Chau was the host of Ghostly Encounters.

Which network aired Ghostly Encounters?

The show aired on the Canadian network, VIVA.

What format does Ghostly Encounters follow?

Ghostly Encounters followed a documentary-style format.

Which countries have aired Ghostly Encounters?

Ghostly Encounters has aired in Canada, the United States, and the United Kingdom.

What is the premise of Ghostly Encounters?

Ghostly Encounters is a show that explores true ghost stories told by the people who experienced them.

How many episodes does Ghostly Encounters have?

Ghostly Encounters has 52 episodes.

Does Ghostly Encounters only feature ghost stories from Canada?

No, Ghostly Encounters features ghost stories from all over the world.

Are all the stories on Ghostly Encounters based on true events?

Yes, all the stories on Ghostly Encounters are based on true events.

Which season of Ghostly Encounters featured an episode about a haunted bakery?

Season 4, Episode 5 of Ghostly Encounters featured a haunted bakery in Tucson, Arizona.

Was Ghostly Encounters a hit show?

Yes, Ghostly Encounters was a hit show and helped to popularize the paranormal/ghost story genre.

What is the most popular episode of Ghostly Encounters?

There is no clear information on what is the most popular episode of Ghostly Encounters.

Did each Ghostly Encounters episode focus on a single ghost story?

Yes, each Ghostly Encounters episode focused on a single ghost story.

How long is each Ghostly Encounters episode?

Each episode of Ghostly Encounters is 30-minutes long.

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