How It Really Happened

How It Really Happened (2017- )

RunningDocumentary showDrama, Crime, Mystery

How It Really Happened delves deeply into some of the most notorious crimes, mysteries, trials, and celebrity tragedies of our time.

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Scheduleevery Sunday at 21:00 (60 min)

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S08E10Iran Hostages: The Dangerous Journey HomeNov. 24, 2024
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S08E08Tylenol Murders: Killer CapsulesNov. 17, 2024
S08E07The Atlanta Olympic Bombing Part 2: The Bomber Is WatchingJuli 27, 2024
S08E06The Atlanta Olympic Bombing Part 1: "You Have 30 Minutes"Juli 27, 2024
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

What was the premiere episode of How It Really Happened in 2017?

The premiere episode aired on January 1, 2017 and was titled "New Year's Eve Parties". It focused on reenacting the events of four different New Year's Eve celebrations that took unexpected and dramatic turns.

What was the topic of the February 5, 2017 episode?

The February 5th episode looked at a winter storm that caused chaos on the roads and what really happened to stranded drivers who sought shelter from the blizzard.

What historical event did the March 12, 2017 episode cover?

The March 12th episode provided new insights into the Kennedy assassination by reexamining eyewitness accounts and forensic evidence to determine if other forces may have been involved.

What was the April 16, 2017 episode about?

The April 16th episode investigated an airline crash in the Andes mountains and interviewed survivors to learn their incredible story of endurance against the elements.

What true crime case was featured on May 21, 2017?

The May 21st episode revisited clues and evidence in the D.B. Cooper hijacking case to sort fact from fiction in one of the greatest unsolved mysteries in criminal history.

What disaster was depicted in the June 25, 2017 episode?

The June 25th episode looked at what really unfolded on September 11th when four planes were hijacked and used in terrorist attacks against the United States.

What was the topic of the July 30, 2017 episode?

The July 30th episode shed new light on the 1969 moon landing by talking to NASA engineers and examining once classified documents and photos.

What catastrophe was the focus of the August 13, 2017 episode?

The August 13th episode recounted the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami through the experiences of survivors and uncovered how early warning signs were missed.

What political assassination did the September 17, 2017 episode cover?

The September 17th episode investigated John F. Kennedy Jr.'s 1999 plane crash and considered alternate theories about the cause of the accident.

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Also known as

  • How It Really Happened with Hill Harper (United States)
  • How It Really Happened with Jesse L. Martin (United States)

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