The Unexplained

The Unexplained (1996-2008)

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The Unexplained is an American paranormal television series that originally aired from January 2, 1996 to May 7, 2000 on A&E and is currently being broadcast on the Biography Channel. The program features various mysteries, paranormal, psychic phenomena, and other topics that are considered to be "unexplained." Earlier episodes of the series are narrated by Bill Kurtis.

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Scheduleevery Friday (60 min)

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S11E02UFO's: First EncountersNov 26, 2008
S13E08Amityville: The HauntingOct 25, 2008
S13E07Death ZoneSep 13, 2008
S13E01Human TransformationsJan 20, 2008
S12E03Multiple PersonalitiesDec 30, 2007
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did The Unexplained premiere?

The Unexplained premiered on September 7, 1996.

Who was the host of The Unexplained?

William Shatner was the host of The Unexplained.

What was the format of The Unexplained?

The Unexplained was a documentary-style television program.

How many episodes of The Unexplained were produced?

Forty-one episodes of The Unexplained were produced.

What were some of the topics covered on The Unexplained?

Topics covered on The Unexplained included ghosts, UFOs, and other paranormal phenomena.

Was The Unexplained widely popular during its original run?

It's unclear whether The Unexplained was widely popular during its original run.

Was The Unexplained critically acclaimed?

There is no information available on whether The Unexplained was critically acclaimed.

Did The Unexplained feature interviews with experts in paranormal fields?

Yes, The Unexplained featured interviews with experts in paranormal fields.

Did The Unexplained ever win any awards?

There is no information available on whether The Unexplained won any awards.

Was The Unexplained accurate in its portrayal of paranormal phenomena?

It's unclear whether The Unexplained was accurate in its portrayal of paranormal phenomena.

Was The Unexplained ever released on DVD or Blu-ray?

There is no information available on whether The Unexplained was ever released on DVD or Blu-ray.

What network aired The Unexplained?

The Unexplained aired on the network UPN.

Did The Unexplained have a theme song?

There is no information available on whether The Unexplained had a theme song.

Did The Unexplained feature any celebrity guests?

There is no information available on whether The Unexplained featured any celebrity guests.

Did The Unexplained ever tackle controversial topics?

Yes, The Unexplained tackled controversial topics such as Bigfoot and the Loch Ness Monster.

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