Mysteries at the Museum

Mysteries at the Museum

Don Wildman unearths relics from the world's greatest institutions to reveal secrets from the past. He examines each artifact to illuminate history's most incredible triumphs, sensational crimes and bizarre encounters.

Documentary

Seasons

1. Alcatraz, Enigma Machine, Fiji Mermaid, Apollo 13, Dymaxion House, Real Mona Lisa

Air Date: 2010-11-02

Did homemade heads help destroy the reputation of Alcatraz prison? How did the Enigma machine help to win World War II? And is the Walters Art Museum in Baltimore the actual home of the Mona Lisa?

2. Smilodon, Boeing B-29 Superfortress "Bockscar", Cardiff Giant, Train Disaster, Roswell UFO Crash, George Washington's Dentures

Air Date: 2010-11-09

Does a prehistoric "monster" provide clues to an Ice Age puzzle? Is an odd wooden figure the explanation for a 60-year-old mystery or the key to a government cover-up?

3. Patty Hearst, Mastodon, Humboldt Squid, Manhattan Project, San Francisco Earthquake, Ellis Island

Air Date: 2010-11-16

What does a vintage fire engine tell us about what really destroyed San Francisco after the 1906 earthquake? Does a 10,000-year-old mastodon skeleton reveal a shocking story of greed and murder inside one of our nation's most esteemed universities?

4. Harry Houdini Bust, Richard Byrd Expedition, Japanese Secret Weapon, "NOW" Protest Flag, Lizzie Borden, Adlai Stevenson's Briefcase

Air Date: 2010-11-23

Did the Japanese send weapons of mass destruction to the US mainland during World War II? Is a statue of illusionist Harry Houdini haunted? Does an old hatchet hold the key to one of the nation's most sensational unsolved murders?

5. Bonnie and Clyde Rifle, Iwo Jima Flag, Aerotrain, Anglerfish, Frederick Cook Diary, Joseph Kittinger Harness

Air Date: 2010-11-30

Bonnie and Clyde's Gun - The Iwo Jima Flag - The Aerotrain 1955 - The Deep Sea Anglar Fish - Who reach the North Pole First - 1960 100,000 feet parachute Trial.

6. Spruce Goose, T-Rex Skeleton, President McKinley Nightshirt, Art Heist, Johnstown Flood, Slinky

Air Date: 2010-12-07

Artifacts include the "Spruce Goose" aircraft, a T-Rex skeleton, President William McKinley's torn nightshirt, empty picture frames from an art heist, a watch from the Johnstown flood, and the invention of the Slinky.

7. Watergate, Radithor, German U-Boat 505, Lindbergh Ransom Note, Pat Garrett Gun, Greensboro Lunch Counter

Air Date: 2010-12-14

In the National Museum of Nuclear Science and History, there's a small vial that once contained a wildly popular drug called Radithor. Don Wildman discovers how this doctor-approved "cure-all" end up destroying countless lives.

8. Theodore Roosevelt, Eliot Ness, Spirit of America, The Titanic, Rosa Parks, Bigfoot

Air Date: 2010-12-21

Artifacts relating to the attempted assassination of Teddy Roosevelt, the Cleveland, OH torso murder serial killer, the capture of the land speed record by the U.S. from the British, the sinking of the Titanic, the civil rights movement, and Bigfoot.

9. Theremin, Tacoma Narrows Bridge, Silly Putty, Accidental Mummies, Mt. St. Helens, USS Cyclops

Air Date: 2010-12-28

The Theremin an electronic instrument in the Philly archives played into spy scandals, Silly Putty and the Tacoma Narrows Bridge are featured.

10. Empire State Building Plane Crash, Dillinger's Death Mask, Thomas Flyer, Edmund Fitzgerald, Frisbee, Fall of Saigon

Air Date: 2011-01-04

A New York City museum displays an artifact from an airplane which brought dread and destruction to the city; a metal staircase from the U.S. Embassy in Vietnam is on display at the Gerald Ford Museum in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

11. Skull and Bones Secret Society, AC Vs DC, DeLorean, USS Intrepid, Seattle Glue Pot, Wing Walkers,

Air Date: 2011-01-11

USS Intrepid, the Seattle glue pot and Wing-Walkers are featured.

12. Robert the Doll, Renault FT-17 Tank, Alan Shepard's Golf Club, Unabomber's Cabin, Jesse James' Holster, The Concorde

Air Date: 2011-01-11

The Concorde, Robert the Doll and the Unabomber's shed are featured.

1. Siamese Twins, Assassin Umbrella, Capone Haunted Cell

Air Date: 2011-10-04

Don examines the death case of Siamese Twins Cheng & Eng and unlocks their medical mystery. He studies an umbrella that played a role in a Cold War assassination. And, he visits a jail cell that holds a secret about Al Capone.

2. Annabelle Doll, Bridge Collapse, Whale Attack

Air Date: 2011-10-11

Don investigates the sinister secrets to a child's rag doll, studies a blueprint that holds the key to a deadly engineering disaster, and he examines a journal that inspired a fascinating work of American literature.

3. Prison Experiment, Butch Cassidy Manuscript

Air Date: 2011-10-18

Don investigates the sinister secrets to a child's rag doll, studies a blueprint that holds the key to a deadly engineering disaster, and he examines a journal that inspired a fascinating work of American literature.

4. French Connection, Shipwrecked Gold

Air Date: 2011-10-25

Don Wildman unlocks the secrets of an infamous drug syndicate and how it was brought down, when he reviews a dossier containing a series of photographs. He examines a gold ingot recovered from a long-lost sunken treasure.

5. Eastland Disaster, Smuttynose Murders

Air Date: 2011-11-01

Don Wildman uncovers the cause of the Eastland Disaster, one of the worst maritime disasters in American history, as he inspects a life jacket from the ill-fated steamship. And he examines an axe wielded by a killer in a bizarre double murder.

6. American Spy, Belle Gunness, Oarfish

Air Date: 2011-11-08

Don investigates the role an ordinary US Postal Service mailbox played in one of the most damaging spy cases of the Cold War. And he examines a monstrous preserved head that may prove the existence of a legendary sea beast.

7. Shrunken Heads, Broken Arrow

Air Date: 2011-11-15

Don examines what appears to be a miniature human head, brought back from the jungles of South America. And he surveys the dented casing of the hydrogen bomb that sat at the center of a horrifying nuclear accident.

8. LA Raid, Bioterror, Automaton

Air Date: 2011-11-22

Don unveils the real-life story behind an impressive work of art. He examines a simple tire cover connected to a bizarre religious cult. And he visits the robot that may have saved thousands of human lives in the worst nuclear disaster in American history.

9. Outlaw Shoes, Astrochimp

Air Date: 2011-11-29

Don inspects a strange pair of shoes that starred in one of the most bizarre and gruesome tales of the Wild West. And examines a miniature spacesuit - worn by a most unconventional space pioneer.

10. Anthrax, Marilyn Monroe, Hunley Submarine

Air Date: 2011-12-06

Don examines a simple cardboard box that's contents were once tied to a deadly outbreak that paralyzed the country with fear. He inspects a small pill bottle that may shed light on an icon's mysterious death. And he investigates a Civil War submarine.

11. Lotto Scam, Somali Pirates, Haunted Plane

Air Date: 2011-12-13

Don inspects a lottery ticket at the center of America's only known state lottery fixing scam. He surveys a giant orange lifeboat that survived a terrifying hijacking. And he investigates whether a damaged airplane part linked to bizarre ghost sightings.

12. Flying Car, Prison Riot, Dreamland Fire

Air Date: 2011-12-20

Don Wildman examines an automobile designed to fly,inspects a circular saw and investigates a fire that decimated Coney Island's most extravagant amusement park.

1. Brinks Heist, Saddam's Spider Hole, Ringdocus

Air Date: 2012-04-17

Uncover the mysteries behind the largest armed robbery in US history, discover where Saddam Hussein was captured, and discover whether or not James Dean's car was really evil.

2. The Donner Party, the Shoe Bomber, FDR’s Cane

Air Date: 2012-04-24

Don Wildman travels the country inspecting a 100-year-old tissue sample that sent a doctor to the gallows, a collection of birds killed by a mysterious epidemic and the kettle used by a group of settlers to cook up a ghastly stew.

3. DB Cooper, Great Molasses Flood, Buddy Holly Curse

Air Date: 2012-05-01

Don learns about one of the nation's weirdest industrial disasters, inspects the wax likeness of an airplane hijacker and examines a pair of sunglasses once worn by a rock-and-roll pioneer.

4. Einstein's Brain, Morgan Affair, Brass Knuckles

Air Date: 2012-05-08

Don Wildman examines sketches that depict otherworldly creatures said to have descended upon a Kentucky farm, a set of brass knuckles that protected a great president from a nefarious plot, and a building tied to a man’s strange disappearance.

5. Reagan's Limousine, Keely’s Motor

Air Date: 2012-05-15

Don Wildman examines an armored limousine that played a central role in an assassination attempt, a giant book filled with vivid illustrations of mysterious birds, and the only known evidence of a revolutionary machine.

6. Roanoke, Edgar Allan Poe, Greenbrier

Air Date: 2012-05-22

Don Wildman investigates a lock of hair linked to Edgar Allan Poe’s mysterious death, a sunken space capsule that provides clues to a NASA disaster, and a controversial medical manual that lies at the center of a rash of deaths in the Pacific Northwest.

7. Black Dahlia, French Angel, Sterling Hall Bombing

Air Date: 2012-05-29

Don Wildman examines a mysterious box that holds clues to Hollywood's most infamous unsolved murder, inspects the strange bust of a grotesque figure and investigates a notorious and deadly domestic terrorist attack.

8. Hitchcock's Birds, Hope Diamond, Phineas Gage

Air Date: 2012-06-05

Don Wildman inspects a jar of strange, preserved creatures that helped inspire one of the scariest horror films of all time, admires a legendary blue diamond and examines the shattered skull of a 19th century laborer.

9. Chowchilla Kidnapping, Texas City Disaster

Air Date: 2012-06-12

Don Wildman investigates how a school bus became involved in the largest kidnapping for ransom in US history, examines a deadly industrial accident, and seeks to unlock the mystery behind a handful of stones.

10. James Bond, La Belle Shipwreck, Polio Vaccine

Air Date: 2012-06-19

Don Wildman investigates a vial tied to a daring medical experiment, a barrel that provides clues to a centuries-old shipwreck and a plaster molding that some say is proof of a mysterious bayou creature.

11. Roulette Computer, LA Shootout, Brooklyn Enigma

Air Date: 2012-06-26

Don Wildman investigates a wearable computer used in a gaming scheme, a bizarre weapon of war that’s controlled by pigeons and a custom-made suit of armor that helped perpetuate the longest street battles in America.

12. Easter Island, The Red Ghost

Air Date: 2012-07-10

Don Wildman inspects the uniform worn by a highly unorthodox doctor, an antique bell linked to a monstrous creature and a monolith that may hold the key to the downfall of an ancient civilization.

1. Niagara Falls Daredevil, Accidental Nuclear Bomb, Railroad Heroine

Air Date: 2012-11-15

Don Wildman examines a lantern that guided a teenage girl on a quest to save lives, a homemade barrel used in a stunt, and a small metal fragment salvaged from a near-catastrophic disaster.

2. MGM Fire, UFO Car, Prophecy Sword

Air Date: 2012-11-22

Don Wildman examines a poker chip that bore witness to one of Las Vegas's greatest atrocities, a 1970s police cruiser with a bizarre past and a battered Civil War sword rumored to have special powers.

3. Prophet of Oak Ridge, Human Scalp, Mothman

Air Date: 2012-11-29

Don Wildman examines a trunk that may be evidence of a historic journey through Death Valley, a group of bricks from a Civil War prison break, and a human scalp that tells an astounding tale of frontier bravery.

4. Trunk of Horrors, Russian Roswell, Baby Incubators

Air Date: 2012-12-06

Don Wildman examines a trunk that holds the secrets of an unlikely killer, a collection of mysterious debris that may be proof of alien intelligence and a curious orb that tells the story of the rise and fall of a bizarre cult.

5. Leopold and Loeb, U2 Spy, Chewing Gum

Air Date: 2012-12-13

Don Wildman examines a revolutionary plow that sowed the seeds of a terrifying disaster, a primitive plane that challenges the history of flight and a deceptive coin that's designed to kill.

6. Buried Alive, Mauve, Crash at Crush

Air Date: 2012-12-20

Don Wildman examines an antique doll tied to a woman’s confounding and tragic demise, an experiment gone awry that ignites the world of fashion and an audacious publicity stunt that ends in disaster.

7. St. Francis Dam, Philly the Dog, Suicide Table

Air Date: 2013-01-10

Don Wildman inspects a hunk of concrete tied to the rise and fall of a Los Angeles hero, a taxidermied dog that prowled the lines in World War I and an antique gaming table said to be imbued with a sinister curse.

8. Sheppton Mine Disaster, Shark Attack, Erie Collar Bomb

Air Date: 2013-01-24

Don Wildman inspects a makeshift harness that played a role in a dangerous mine rescue, a surfboard with evidence of a brutal, deadly oceanic predator, and a crude explosive device at the center of a sinister bank heist.

9. Cleveland’s Tumor, Man-Eating Lions, Meteorite

Air Date: 2013-02-07

Don Wildman examines a preserved mass of human tissue at the center of an American political scandal, a massive skull from a man-eating beast, and a meteorite that was once part of an improbable heist.

10. Santa Claus Heist, Long Island Heiress, Papago Park

Air Date: 2013-02-21

Don Wildman examines a pair of handcuffs that once bound the wrists of an unlikely criminal, a dress worn by a socialite at the center of a shocking crime, and a leather bag used in a legendary prison escape.

11. The Conqueror's Curse, Play-Doh, Poe Murder

Air Date: 2013-02-28

Don Wildman examines a dress worn by the star of an infamous Hollywood movie with a cursed past, a lump of gray clay that spawned one of America’s most iconic toys, and a faded brown document from a murder case that inspired a chilling literary classic.

12. Patience Worth, Space Monkey, Absinthe

Air Date: 2013-03-07

Don Wildman examines a set of books that contain a haunting tale told from beyond the grave, a primate involved in early space exploration, and a bottle of alcohol believed to compel drinkers to commit acts of violence.

13. Great Train Robbery, Phoenix Lights, Sea Serpent

Air Date: 2013-03-21

Don Wildman examines a wooden detonator used in an explosive railway robbery, a video camera that captured a bizarre, unexplained phenomenon and the massive skull of a legendary beast said to terrorize the seas.

1. Edison’s Electric Pen, Vanishing Carroll Deering, Lizard Man

Air Date: 2013-08-15

Don Wildman examines a failed invention that helped create a multi-billion dollar industry, the bell of a ship whose crew vanished at sea, and a footprint of a lizard-like creature that roams the swamps of South Carolina.

2. Boston Strangler, Operation Pastorius, Nellie Bly

Air Date: 2013-08-22

Don Wildman examines a weapon that belonged to a secret network of spies, a bag that belonged to a pioneering journalist, and a switchblade that belonged to a man some believed was Boston's most notorious killer.

3. Squeaky Fromme, Hodag, Typhoid Mary

Air Date: 2013-08-29

Don Wildman examines a weapon involved in a twisted plot to assassinate a US president, a beast that some believed terrorized people in Wisconsin, and a file that speaks of a notorious woman whose illness brought fear to New York City.

4. The Dance That Seduced a City, Vanishing Lake, Mysterious Death of Bugsy Siegel

Air Date: 2013-09-05

At the Chicago History Museum, a pair of ostrich-feather fans tells of a risque dancer who scandalized the Chicago's World Fair. At the Joseph Jefferson Mansion and Gardens on Lake Peigneur in Louisiana, an antique urn is one of few relics to survive a terrifying earth-shaking disaster. And at the Los Angeles Police Museum, twisted bullet fragments are all that remain of a notorious gangster's brutal slaying that remains shrouded in mystery.

6. Don Bolles' Quest for the Truth, Stanley's Miraculous Snake Oil

Air Date: 2013-09-12

Don Wildman examines a mangled car which tells of an intrepid journalist's quest for the truth, a vile of liquid containing what was believed to be a miracle cure and an iron safe which played a key role in a heist.

7. The Infamous Jersey Devil, Tank Rampage

Air Date: 2013-09-19

Don Wildman explores a plaster cast of hoof prints made by a mythic beast, a colossal war machine that once laid waste to an American city, and a presidential train car that remains shrouded in mystery.

8. Margery the Medium, Everest Ascent, The Pastor and the Choir Singer

Air Date: 2013-09-26

Don Wildman investigates a strange wooden box used in a ritual, a weather beaten oxygen tank which tells of a daring ascent and the torn hat of a local pastor found at the scene of a crime.

9. Jack the Ripper in New York, Jim the Penman

Air Date: 2013-10-03

Don Wildman investigates an aged dossier which may be linked to one of the world’s most notorious killers, a century-old $20 bill which was once wielded by a brilliant and elusive criminal and an insect specimen which once wreaked havoc on America’s Heartland.

10. East River Blowout and The Day It Rained Meat

Air Date: 2013-10-10

Don Wildman examines a piece of industrial machinery from the early 1900s, a glass medical jar containing a strange substance and a tattered shirt that is one of the last vestiges of a aviation anomaly.

11. The Death William Wood, Hacker Spy, Skunk Ape

Air Date: 2013-10-24

Don Wildman investigates a set of tattered and chipped ventriloquist dummies, a rudimentary electronic device and a plaster cast that may prove the existence of a creature thought only to exist in myths.

12. Prison Experiment, The Real Noah’s Ark

Air Date: 2013-11-14

Don Wildman investigates a tattered briefcase belonging to an eccentric doctor who went to gruesome lengths in search of the fountain of youth, a massive chunk of stone which some believe is the fossilized remains of a biblical ship, and a reel-to-reel tape recorder used by one of the FBI's most prolific and notorious informants.

13. Asylum Poisoning, Naked Joe, The Mad Bomber

Air Date: 2013-11-21

Don Wildman investigates a pair of timeworn, everyday dining implements that were at the center of an event that shocked and terrified a psychiatric ward, a charcoal portrait of a scantily clad man once embroiled in a notorious news expose and an aged dossier from the 1950s whose pages tell of one madman’s reign of terror.

1. Miracle Car, Glass Armonica, Yankee Spy

Air Date: 2014-01-02

Don Wildman investigates a bright yellow car that once represented the promise of an automotive revolution, a mysterious musical instrument, and a strip of paper with a secret message that was passed across enemy lines.

2. Strangers on a Train, Madame Tussaud, WD-40

Air Date: 2014-01-09

At the Municipal Archives in New York City is a black and white negative containing an image of a deadly weapon used in a sinister plot of revenge. Just uptown in New York's Times Square sits the world famous Madame Tussaud's Wax Museum, where the likeness of one revolutionary woman is on display. And on the grounds of the San Diego Air & Space Museum in California is a large missile that led to the creation of a product that's found in nearly every household in America.

3. Psychic Horse, Strange Story of Rubber, Pulaski Axe

Air Date: 2014-01-16

Don Wildman examines a small memorandum book with notes from a strange encounter with an animal, a grey slab of material that revolutionized industry after an accidental discovery, and an innovative tool that changed heroes' jobs.

4. Funhouse Mummy, Playboy's Gold, Lawn Chair in the Sky

Air Date: 2014-01-23

Don Wildman inspects a pistol that's tied to one of the most bizarre series of events in the history of the Wild West, a Model B Wright Brothers Flyer that once belonged to a wealthy rogue, and an ordinary lawn chair that's been rigged to fly.

5. Outlaw Marshal, 76 Days Adrift, Diamond Hoax

Air Date: 2014-01-30

Don Wildman investigates a deadly weapon from the Wild West that played a central role in a duplicitous plot, a device that sustained one man's unbelievable quest for survival on the high seas, and a set of 5 glimmering gemstones linked to a supposed land of riches that hypnotized some of the wealthiest men of their day.

6. Cinder Woman, Milgram Experiment, Gold Accumulator

Air Date: 2014-02-06

Don Wildman examines a set of binders that contain clues to an incendiary tale of a woman who met a bizarre and combustible fate, a box that was used in a shocking experiment and an oversized iron pot with metal rods.

7. Blonde Butcher, Charley Ross, Southern Sasquatch

Air Date: 2014-02-20

Don Wildman investigates a handcrafted doll that is linked to one of the most memorable criminal cases of the 1930s, a glass bottle with a secret message, and a wire mesh screen that served as a window into a scary encounter.

8. Failed Assassination, Max Factor, Martian Monkey

Air Date: 2014-02-27

Don Wildman examines a pin that's connected to a devious plot to assassinate the president, a bizarre contraption that was designed by a pioneer in the glitzy realm of Hollywood and a strange being that some believed was evidence of a close encounter.

9. Civil War Prostitutes, Art Hoax, In Cold Blood

Air Date: 2014-03-06

Don Wildman examines a glass vial filled with a silvery salve that was used to wage a battle against a medical nightmare, a colorful canvas that hides an artful truth and a boot that was worn during a notorious murder.

10. Baseball Stalker, Peggy Shippen, Moon Hoax

Air Date: 2014-03-13

Don Wildman investigates a baseball bat linked to a case of fanatical mania, a set of letters that turned a infamous tale of deceit on its head and ornate wallpaper that reveals an astounding tale of astronomical intrigue.

11. Annie Oakley, Project Chariot, Prison Haunting

Air Date: 2014-03-20

Don Wildman examines a pistol linked to a legendary love story, a plant specimen that points to a toxic tale of abuse and a pair of cement shoes from a prison used to punish a convict.

12. Damascus Missile, Eye in the Sky, Soapy Smith

Air Date: 2014-03-27

Don Wildman examines scraps of metal linked to a nuclear nightmare, a pair of binoculars wielded by a high-flying visionary and a life-sized effigy that immortalizes one of the West's most notorious cons.

13. Son of a Gun, Whale Rescue, Bottle Popping

Air Date: 2014-04-03

Don Wildman examines a bullet that is connected to a shocking tale of a seemingly immaculate conception, a machine used in an animal rescue mission and a deck of cards linked to a spine-tingling investigation.

Brassiere Brigade, Flight for Life, Connecticut Haunting

1. Brassiere Brigade, Flight for Life, Connecticut Haunting

Air Date: 2014-09-12

Host Don Wildman examines a brassiere that gave salacious schemers an unexpected boost, a plane that soared to safety in a daring rescue mission and a religious icon allegedly scorched by the forces of evil.

Circling the Skies, Lady & the Panda, 12 Years a Slave

2. Circling the Skies, Lady & the Panda, 12 Years a Slave

Air Date: 2014-09-19

Host Don Wildman examines a reel of film that depicts a high-flying stunt that changed aviation history, a panda discovered by an unlikely heroine and an aged document that tells the story of one man's unparalleled imprisonment.

Love Canal, Duquesne Spy Ring, Survival in the Colonies

3. Love Canal, Duquesne Spy Ring, Survival in the Colonies

Air Date: 2014-09-26

Host Don Wildman investigates a property deed tied to an epic fight for justice, a short-wave radio that wrought havoc in a high-stakes game of espionage, and a human skull that speaks to a harrowing saga of new-world survival.

Doyle & Houdini, the Poison Squad, the Great Imposter

4. Doyle & Houdini, the Poison Squad, the Great Imposter

Air Date: 2014-10-03

A feud between Arthur Conan Doyle and Harry Houdini is examined by the host, who later looks into the history of "Poison Squad" experiments and the beginnings of food and drug regulation. Also: the story of a jaw-dropping feat of trickery pulled off by a great impostor.

Tootsie Roll Miracle, Singing Convict, Operation Paperclip

5. Tootsie Roll Miracle, Singing Convict, Operation Paperclip

Air Date: 2014-10-17

Host Don Wildman examines the Tootsie Roll candies that once saved the lives of a courageous band of soldiers, a guitar owned by a legendary musical jailbird, and a bicycle that helped launch humans into outer space.

Radioactive Boy Scout, Match of the Century, Four Corners Outbreak

6. Radioactive Boy Scout, Match of the Century, Four Corners Outbreak

Air Date: 2014-10-24

A badge that inspired a nuclear experiment; a chess set used in a match of Cold War wits; eerie animal specimens.

Nazi Art Hoax, Hunger Strike, Skull in the Ashes

7. Nazi Art Hoax, Hunger Strike, Skull in the Ashes

Air Date: 2014-11-14

Don examines a damaged metal identification tag that played a role in a bizarre and heated crime, a painting by a man who pulled off one of the art world’s greatest deceptions, and a pin that represents a woman’s perilous push to advance equality.

Dare to Dream, Mail Missile, Child Warrior

8. Dare to Dream, Mail Missile, Child Warrior

Air Date: 2014-11-21

Don investigates a postal box that embarked on a gravity-defying journey, a traditional Viking vessel that sailed into the annals of modern history on an intrepid sea voyage, and a handmade talisman that weaves a tale of terror and courage on the American frontier.

Robber's Bride, The Night Disco Exploded, Escape By Sea

9. Robber's Bride, The Night Disco Exploded, Escape By Sea

Air Date: 2014-11-28

Host Don Wildman examines an old Concord stagecoach that symbolizes a broken dream, a collection of melted vinyl records that sparked the decline of a cultural marvel, and a ship model that represents a bid for freedom.

Dramatic Defection, Wrong Way Flight, Cowboy's Revenge

10. Dramatic Defection, Wrong Way Flight, Cowboy's Revenge

Air Date: 2014-12-05

Host Don Wildman investigates a revolver that was responsible for global consequences, a bare-bones plane that speaks to a perilous, record-breaking adventure, and a set of mug shots that represents a link between a notorious crime ring and an unlikely hero.

Kiss that Saved a Million Lives, Heist of the Century, Lorenzo's Oil

11. Kiss that Saved a Million Lives, Heist of the Century, Lorenzo's Oil

Air Date: 2014-12-12

Host Don Wildman examines the beguiling cast of a woman who helped save thousands of lives after her death, a surfboard that speaks to one of the nation's most notorious capers, and a mysterious plant that offered unlikely hope to a family during their darkest hour.

Porcelain Twins, The Warden's Wife, Lost City of Atlantis

12. Porcelain Twins, The Warden's Wife, Lost City of Atlantis

Air Date: 2014-12-19

Don investigates a china doll that speaks to a mystifying tale of deception, a bullet-marked sleigh that stood witness to the violent conclusion of a notorious love affair, and a set of common-looking stones that holds a possible clue to a lost civilization.

Dial M for Missing, $7 Renoir, Secret in the Attic

13. Dial M for Missing, $7 Renoir, Secret in the Attic

Air Date: 2014-12-26

Don examines a timeworn tome that may explain the perplexing disappearance of the world's greatest mystery writer, a Renoir painting believed to have been bought for just $7, and a police ledger that tells the tale of a secretive love affair that ended in murder.

Cellophane Start, Eruption Hoax, Parking Lot King

1. Cellophane Start, Eruption Hoax, Parking Lot King

Air Date: 2015-04-03

Don examines a transparent roll of film that revolutionized the retail industry; a jacket that belonged to a prankster with an explosive sense of humor; and an unconventional excavation that puts a 500-year-old mystery to rest.

Mile-High Club, Attempted Assassinatio, Zip to Zap

2. Mile-High Club, Attempted Assassinatio, Zip to Zap

Air Date: 2015-04-10

Don explores an aeronautical device with a notorious claim to fame; a cane that thwarted a would-be presidential assassin; and a souvenir T-shirt from an outlandish event that became an all-out rampage.

Opera Riot, Golfer Behind Enemy Lines, Great Mail Train Robbery

3. Opera Riot, Golfer Behind Enemy Lines, Great Mail Train Robbery

Air Date: 2015-04-17

Don Wildman examines a copy of a play that sparked riots, a monocular used by a soldier who made a daring and unusual escape from behind enemy lines, and the wrapper from a product so pungent that it caused an interstate postal feud.

Stolen Strad, Fall From Space, Czech Dream

4. Stolen Strad, Fall From Space, Czech Dream

Air Date: 2015-04-24

Don Wildman examines a concert program that marks one of the most infamous nights in the history of a prestigious music venue; a space capsule used by a heroic astronaut during a harrowing mission; and a DVD from an unusual film that blurred the lines between fact and fiction.

Birth of the Road Map; Attack of Killer Bees; Invention of Gas Mask

5. Birth of the Road Map; Attack of Killer Bees; Invention of Gas Mask

Air Date: 2015-05-01

Don Wildman examines an iconic road sign that was part of a revolutionary plan to bring order to America's roads; a tiny bee specimen that unleashed madness; and a gas mask that was invented by a bold and pioneering man.

Erno Rubik's Cube; World's First Factor; The Amphicar

6. Erno Rubik's Cube; World's First Factor; The Amphicar

Air Date: 2015-05-08

Don examines a classic toy that became a pop-culture phenomenon; a delicate silk sample that symbolizes a stunning tale of international espionage; and a quirky car designed to travel on both land and water.

Invention of Pop Rocks; Pinball Wizard; London Smog

7. Invention of Pop Rocks; Pinball Wizard; London Smog

Air Date: 2015-05-15

Don examines one of America's most explosive candies; a pinball machine that represents a gutsy player who saved the game from obscurity; and a flare stick that guided Londoners through a unique time period.

8. Peanut Pusher, Hollywood Holdout, Lost Treasure

Air Date: 2015-05-22

Don examines a peanut that played a role in an unusual fad that took 1 man on a daring adventure; a standoff that pitted a man against some of Hollywood's most powerful people; and a set of gold relics that became the subject of an intense battle between 2 rival nations.

9. Peeping Butler, Beaver Bomb, Mother's Day Mother

Air Date: 2015-05-29

Don examines a trinket that symbolizes the stormy evolution of a beloved holiday; a novel contraption deployed to save a bevy of wild beavers in Idaho; and a scandalous machine that titillated Victorian England.

10. Cherry Sisters, President's Cow, Birth of a Riot

Air Date: 2015-06-05

Don Wildman examines a painted wooden sign that once advertised a vaudeville act so bad it was good; a famous cow's-milk can from the White House; and a program from one of the most polemic films of the 20th century.

11. Great Kipton Train Wreck, First Inoculation, Spanish Space Suit

Air Date: 2015-06-12

The story behind a science fiction novel that seemed so realistic it caused some to believe that the top-secret plans behind the Manhattan Project had been stolen. Also: a little girl's struggle for civil rights; and an invasion of giant destructive snails in South Florida.

12. Sci Fi A Bomb, Ford v. Ferrari, Colorado Stain

Air Date: 2015-06-19

Don examines a sleek American race car that took on a top Italian automaker; a pulp-fiction science magazine that threatened to expose an explosive World War II secret; and a set of teeth that was key in the biggest public health experiments of the 20th century.

13. Crossword Code, Ampelmann, Brushy Bill

Air Date: 2015-06-26

Host Don Wildman examines a puzzling crossword, a set of traffic signals that became a beloved symbol of East German culture, and a set of leg irons shackles that once restrained a legendary outlaw.

1. Cellini Heist, Real Romeo and Juliet, Link to the Skies

Air Date: 2015-10-02

Season 9 begins with host Don Wildman visiting a famous Renaissance sculpture that was once stolen in Vienna; and he learns about the inspiration behind a Shakespeare play while examining a rare book at Harvard. Also: the story of a strange flying device in Arizona.

2. Fallen Robins; Romeo Spies, All in for Poker

Air Date: 2015-10-09

The story of a baffling plague in Michigan is recalled. Also: A spy love story unfolds in Berlin; and poker's rise in Las Vegas is chronicled.

3. Alligators in the Sewers, Unstoppable Car, Founding Forensics

Air Date: 2015-10-16

Stories of alligators prowling New York City sewers are explored. Also: The host checks out a car in San Diego that has been customized with everything including the kitchen sink; and finds evidence of Paul Revere being a forensic hero in Boston.

4. Forgotten Lindbergh, Fordlandia, Forest Owlet Fraud

Air Date: 2015-10-23

An odd glass medical devise invented by an aviator is inspected in Chicago; and a set of tools used in a failed auto business are examined in Michigan. Also: A bird specimen reveals a case of deception at Harvard University.

5. Alcoholic Antidote, Reno Haven, Strange Death of President Taylor

Air Date: 2015-11-06

Don investigates a precious metal that reportedly cured alcoholism; recalls a time when Reno was a destination for disgruntled spouses; and looks into the mystery of a president's untimely death.

6. Operation Migration, Sausage Duel, Around the World

Air Date: 2015-11-13

Don Wildman examines a rare food fight, a race around the globe, and a bird uniform.

7. First Female Aviator, Mysterious Metronome, Army of Two

Air Date: 2015-11-20

Host Don Wildman examines a plane, Beethoven's metronome, and a musical instrument.

8. Aaron Burr Conspiracy, How Gatsby Became Great, Lady With the Lamp

Air Date: 2015-11-27

Host Don Wildman examines a coded letter, the great American novel "The Great Gatsby" and a legendary lamp.

9. To Catch a Fake, Tiny Coffins of Edinburgh, Tjipetir Mystery

Air Date: 2015-12-04

Host Don Wildman examines a forged European painting that duped many museums. Also: eight tiny boxes resembling coffins; and a mysterious rubber block found washed up on a beach.

10. JFK Boat Rescue, Scheming Queen, Tiger Cage

Air Date: 2015-12-11

Don Wildman examines a coded letter, a classic novel, and a legendary lamp.

11. Dolley Madison, Christmas Truce, Exploding Whale

Air Date: 2015-12-18

Don Wildman examines a truce game, a tale of a whale, a First Lady's bravery.

12. Wild West Rumble, Sweet Smell of Success, Antiseptic Doctor

Air Date: 2015-12-25

Don Wildman examines a porcelain washbasin used to fight a deadly disease, studies a Colt .45 that once belonged to Wyatt Earp and learns how a small circular artifact changed personal hygiene practices across America.

13. Revolutionary Suffragette, Tokyo Rose, Billion Dollar Will

Air Date: 2016-01-01

Don Wildman examines a notebook with crucial information about an activist's controversial death, inspects a microphone linked to a tale of wartime treason and gazes upon an iconic sign tied to a battle for a billionaire's estate.

1. Indestructible Mike, Bubble Trouble, The Penny Man

Air Date: 2016-04-07

Don Wildman examines an electric chair, a marble table and a yearbook.

2. Carnival of Naked Animals, Melon Heads, Worst Video Game

Air Date: 2016-04-14

Don Wildman inspects a velvet painting, a distorted skull and a video game.

3. Italian UFO, Doomsday Survivor, Birth of Geocaching

Air Date: 2016-04-21

Don Wildman examines an extraterrestrial encounter linked to a bizarre spider, a survivor turned circus performer and a rusty can of beans that symbolizes a high-tech craze.

4. Nation of Sealand; Nantucket Sea Monster; Bandit Queen

Air Date: 2016-04-28

Don Wildman examines postage stamps made by a group of pirate radio rebels, inspects a photo linked to a terrifying sea monster and observes a gun owned by one of the most popular outlaws in Wild West history.

5. Bizarre Bread, Worst Train Robbery, Legend of the Jackalope

Air Date: 2016-05-05

Don Wildman inspects a deadly substance, a train and a legendary creature.

6. Legend of William Tell, President's Daughter, Chomp-Chomp Game

Air Date: 2016-05-12

Don Wildman examines a crossbow, a tell-all memoir and an arcade game.

7. Mysterious Death of Van Gogh, Marathon Woman, Montana Burning

Air Date: 2016-05-19

Don Wildman examines a Van Gogh painting, a runner's dress and a plane.

8. A Father's Mission, Hilary's Yeti, Swedish Titanic

Air Date: 2016-05-20

Don Wildman examines a death-defying escape, a legendary beast and a bizarre recording.

9. Great Baby Race, Citizen Hearst, Bobbie the Wonder Dog

Air Date: 2016-05-27

Don Wildman inspects tiles from a tunnel, a film reel and a doghouse.

10. Mystery of the Spinning Statue; Unwanted Elephant; Pirates of the Me

Air Date: 2016-06-03

Don Wildman examines an allegedly possessed statue, strange skull and a small carving.

11. Who Killed Superman, Silver Lake Sea Serpant, Wooden Horse Escape

Air Date: 2016-06-10

A Hollywood mystery, a creature of the deep and an amazing escape are all explored.

12. Pigeon Bra; Alpine Air Rescue; Her Promised Land

Air Date: 2016-06-17

Investigating a kidnapping, a headstrong engineer and a bird-saving contraption.

13. Bobbed Hair Bandit; A Deadly Substitution; Escape From the Jungle

Air Date: 2016-06-24

Don inspects an elegant dress, a toxic powder and a giant plane.

1. Dancing Plague, Tracking Santa and Annie Londonderry

Air Date: 2016-07-01

Don Wildman investigates a plague, a famously jolly aviator and a trailblazing woman.

2. Man Who Saved the World, Man in a Box and From the Depths of Hell

Air Date: 2016-07-08

Don Wildman investigates a nuclear malfunction, an out-of-the-box plan and an amazing rescue.

3. Yellow Fever Fiend, Angel in Bordeaux and Invention of Jaywalking

Air Date: 2016-07-15

Don Wildman investigates a bold mission, an urban revolution and a devilish scheme.

4. Arrow Stork, Terror in the Sky and Feuding Astors

Air Date: 2016-07-22

Don Wildman investigates a bizarre bird, an outer space disaster and an epic family feud.

5. The Father of the American Cavalry, Rosa Parks Of NY and Black Knight UFO

Air Date: 2016-07-29

Don Wildman investigates a brave hero, a civil-rights pioneer and a bizarre UFO sighting.

6. World's Greatest Slot Cheat, Urine Luck and the White Mouse

Air Date: 2016-08-05

Don Wildman investigates a gambling geek, a golden experiment and a fearless heroine.

7. Muhammad Ali Saves the Day, Beast Of Gevaudan, Before Hillary

Air Date: 2016-08-12

Don Wildman examines a medal presented to the greatest boxer of all time, inspects the statue of a monstrous beast and investigates a newspaper that exposed a salacious scandal.

8. Death of Michael Rockefeller, The 68 Salute and Andes Rugby Crash

Air Date: 2016-08-19

Don Wildman investigates the disappearance of one of New York's elite, an Olympic Jersey tied to a pivotal moment for civil rights and a plastic knife wielded in a chilling survival story.

9. Swimming the Channel; Bricking the Bank; And Canyon Survivor

Air Date: 2016-08-25

A woman's quest for athletic glory; A bizarre use of the US Postal service; One man's will to survive against all odds; John Paul Jones's attack mission problem.

10. Ben Franklin's Bones, Heroine of Flight 847 and Doctor Zhivago Pilot

Air Date: 2016-08-26

Don Wildman examines a set of mysterious bones found beneath Benjamin Franklin's home, a brave woman determined to save a hijacked airplane and an author's quest to get his work published.

11. Millennium Heist; New Jersey Man Eater; and Elivs Meets Nixon

Air Date: 2016-09-02

Host Don Wildman highlights a bold plan to steal a priceless diamond; sinks his teeth into the tale of a bloodthirsty shark known for inspiring a horror movie; and recalls a famous encounter between a U.S. president and the King of Rock and Roll.

12. Hank Williams, Glowing Soldiers And Iceman Cometh

Air Date: 2016-09-08

Don Wildman investigates the death of a country music legend, examines surgical tools linked to a baffling medical mystery and uncovers the truth behind the oldest cold case in human history.

13. Flight of the Bell; Arsenic Soup Plot; and Spring-Heeled Jack

Air Date: 2016-09-09

Don Wildman examines a replica of America's most famous bell; inspects a photograph of a suspicious-looking chef; and investigates an illustrated book depicting a devilish fiend.

1. Miracle on the Hudson, For the Love of Lady Liberty and Dawn of the Synth

Air Date: 2016-09-16

The Miracle on the Hudson River; uncovering the origin of a legendary statue; a musical invention that struck a major chord.

2. Kidnapped Filmmaker; Pinky's Freedom Ring; Checkered Game of Life

Air Date: 2016-09-23

Don Wildman uncovers a British plot to assassinate George Washington, investigates the bizarre trial of a rooster that hatched an egg and examines America's most notorious family feud.

3. Spy That Saved Washington; Monster in the Egg; Hatfields and McCoys

Air Date: 2016-09-29

Don Wildman uncovers a British plot to assassinate George Washington, investigates the bizarre trial of a rooster that hatched an egg and examines America's most notorious family feud.

4. Kensington Runestone; Smile! You're Being Hijacked; and Harriet the Spy

Air Date: 2016-09-30

Don Wildman examines a strange stone tablet that may hold the key to America's beginnings; a model plane connected to a hijacking mistaken for a hoax; and a revolver that once belonged to the first American woman to lead an armed expedition into war.

5. Boston Marathon Cheat, Beast of Bodmin; and Naked President

Air Date: 2016-10-06

Examining what is possibly one of the most audacious hoaxes in sports history; and investigating the preserved remains of a terrifying beast. Also: Host Don Wildman inspects a watch with a link to a presidential scandal.

6. Death of the Ice Cream Blonde; Finding Nessie; and World's Worst Opera Singer

Air Date: 2016-10-07

The mysterious death of a beloved Hollywood star is examined by host Don Wildman. Also: an amazing discovery made during the search for Scotland's legendary Loch Ness Monster; and the story of a tone-deaf, would-be diva playing Carnegie Hall.

7. Man on Wire, Bigger Is Better; and Filipino Follies

Air Date: 2016-10-13

Included: a great high-wire stunt; Thomas Jefferson's above-and-beyond efforts to preserve America's reputation; and a bizarre hoax.

8. Hedy Lamarr's Escape; The Kray Twins; and Maco Light

Air Date: 2016-10-14

A controversial film reel sparks a powerful businessman's jealousy and his wife's cunning escape; and Don Wildman recalls the downfall of England's most notorious twins while examining a set of brass knuckles. Also: a look at a 19th-century lantern's connection to a mysterious tale that has spooked a North Carolina town for decades.

9. Prehistoric Mystery Meat, The Invention of TP and Antony and Cleopatra

Air Date: 2016-10-20

The truth behind a culinary caper that stunned the world; a toilet that inspired a taboo-busting invention; a sculpture behind the most tragic love story of all time.

10. Big Eyes, Magnetic Girl and the Half-Safe

Air Date: 2016-10-21

Don Wildman examines a painting at the center of an art world scandal, a 19th century medallion connected to the case of a young girl with seemingly magnetic powers and a blunderbuss that recalls an infamous pirate who terrorized the high seas.

11. White House Water, Queen of the Mist and Real Holy Grail

Air Date: 2016-10-27

Don Wildman examines a string of mysterious deaths in the White House, a woman who took a pioneering plunge and an ancient chalice that could be the elusive Holy Grail.

12. Tonya vs. Nancy, Shrimpy Sonar and Dumbarton Dogs

Air Date: 2016-11-28

Don Wildman examines a scorecard connected to a legendary figure skating rivalry, an underwater microphone which detected an unlikely World War II enemy and the skull of a tiny animal behind a decades-old canine curse.

13. When Twain Met Sawyer, Guardian Angels and Army of the Dead

Air Date: 2016-11-03

Don Wildman investigates the unknown story behind a literary legend, the inspiring tale behind a group of rookie heroes and an army of Roman ghosts.

18. Episode 18

Air Date: 2016-11-03

1. Fish Rain, Oil Heir Snare, Cousteau and the Aqua-Lung

Air Date: 2016-11-04

A fish species that was part of an unusual storm is examined by host Don Wildman. Then, he learns about the kidnapping of an oil baron's grandson; and an underwater oxygen tank that was the early version of scuba.

2. Limbo for Love, Vampire's Grave and the Scarlet Pimpernel of the Vatican

Air Date: 2016-11-10

Don Wildman investigates a risky ride fueled by love, explores a town plagued by the undead and uncovers one of the biggest rescue operations of WWII.

3. Blowing Up the House; Beast of Bray Road; Invention of Penicillin

Air Date: 2016-11-11

Don Wildman researches one of the most challenging bomb cases in FBI history, a mysterious encounter with a legendary beast and an artful scientist that accidentally uncovered a revolutionary medicine.

4. Lancelot the Unicorn, Prohibition Man, Dragon Island and Blood Rain

Air Date: 2016-11-17

Don Wildman examines the origins of a mythical unicorn featured at a popular circus, the baffling case of a missing U.S. politician and an attack by one of the deadliest creatures on the planet.

5. Buried Alive; Who Really Invented the Telephone; Hoover Saves Belgium

Air Date: 2016-11-17

Don Wildman examines one of the greatest mysteries of ancient history in Pompeii, Italy, unravels the truth behind the invention of the telephone and exposes a former president's mission to save millions from starvation.

6. Great Snake Hunt, Minneapolis Svengali And Swimming With Sharks

Air Date: 2016-12-01

Don Wildman examines a species of Asian cobra that invaded a small town in Missouri. Then, he inspects a carriage that was the site of a bizarre murder. Finally, he learns about a wealthy daredevil who swam with sharks to prove they were harmless.

7. Man Who Sold a Million Rocks, a Party That Started a War and the Umbrella Man

Air Date: 2016-12-01

Don Wildman explores a story about a man who turned a pile of rocks into a gold mine, examines a suit of armor linked to a party that led to years of war and uncovers the truth behind an event that put Johnson in the White House.

8. Metal Winners, the Big Con and Operation Babylift

Air Date: 2016-12-08

Don Wildman investigates a Nobel Prize winner's risky experiment in the face of the Nazis, a creative sting operation that ended the career of a notorious crime boss and a lifesaving airlift out of Vietnam.

9. Chain of Fools, Rocket Boys and the Cowboys That Saved Britain

Air Date: 2016-12-08

Don Wildman investigates an iron link from the American Revolution that was also at the center of a formidable fraud, examines a small plane that helped launch some of the most incredible journeys into space and inspects a green oil pump that played a unique.

10. Michelangelo the Forger, Finders Keepers and Brownie Wise and the Wonderbowl

Air Date: 2016-12-15

Don Wildman examines a statue created by the world's best-known art forger, a mysterious cache of buried gold coins and a woman whose sales technique made Tupperware a household name.

11. Titanic Violin, Wicked Fungus and the Greatest Bar Bet

Air Date: 2016-12-15

Don Wildman investigates an aged instrument's epic history, uncovers the roots of the Salem Witch Trials and examines a plane linked to a man who would stop at nothing to win a bet.

12. One Small Keystroke, Daring Dr. Dan and the Real Batman

Air Date: 2016-12-22

Don Wildman investigates a near disaster in outer space, a man who soared through the sky and a doctor who changed the world.

13. North Pole Expedition, Iceberg Fleet and the Minnesota Iceman

Air Date: 2016-12-30

Icy stories behind an eccentric expedition to the North Pole, a frozen feat of nautical engineering and the cosmic conundrum surrounding an incredible icicle.

1. Swamp People, Walkie-Talkie Heist and Grant's Writing Water

Air Date: 2017-01-05

Don Wildman examines an enigmatic canoe that unlocked the origins of a lost civilization, a miracle drug used by a Civil War hero in his last battle, and a bust involved in a supernatural game of chess.

2. Cupid's Bullet, the Man Who Fooled Houdini and Snail Telegraph

Air Date: 2017-01-12

Don Wildman examines a war-time surgery that was truly life or death, a magician that challenged the legendary Harry Houdini and a race to discover wireless communication that lead to a slimy invention.

3. The First Super Computer, Flying Under Fire and Dighton Rock

Air Date: 2017-01-19

Don Wildman examines a boulder covered in strange carvings that could turn American history on its head, a sword belonging to an explorer accused of treason and the marble bust of a great leader who tried to untangle an ancient puzzle.

4. King Neptune, Friday Night Bank Robber and Karluk's Last Voyage

Air Date: 2017-01-26

Don Wildman examines a patriotic pig that helped fund World War II, a man's trek to rescue his crew during an brutal Arctic expedition and two activists who risked their lives to take down a superpower and save the whales.

5. Clever Hans, Bertha Benz and Civil War Counterfeiter

Air Date: 2017-02-02

Don Wildman inspects a book about a four-legged mathematician, examines the birth of the automobile and investigates a mysterious underground corkscrew.

6. Jap Herron, Hidden Rockwell and Ticket to Fly

Air Date: 2017-02-02

Don Wildman examines a novel supposedly written by the ghost of a legendary author, a painting that isn't quite what it seems and a replica of the plane that flew in the first commercial airline flight.

7. Terra Cotta Warriors, The Queen of Parachuting and Polish Soldier Bear

Air Date: 2017-02-09

Don Wildman investigates the origins of China's famous terra cotta warriors, examines the incredible heights one mother is willing to go to for her child and uncovers the little-known story of a bear who helped defeat the Nazis.

8. Amityville Haunting, Ghost Army and Fugitive Golfer

Air Date: 2017-02-09

Don Wildman examines a piece of a controversial haunted house, a ghost army that saved World War II and a golfer with a mysterious past.

9. Mutually Assured Missteps, First Train Robbery and Declaration Discovered February 16, 2017

Air Date: 2017-02-16

Don Wildman inspects a fighter jet from the cold war, examines an 1860s replica steam locomotive and investigates a rare print of the Declaration of Independence.

10. Judy the POW Dog, Presidential Suite and Sticky Business

Air Date: 2017-02-16

Don Wildman examines a dog collar belonging to the only canine POW from World War II, a pen and inkwell connected to a poisonous political plot and an innovative solution to an accidental discovery.

11. Indestructible Jack, Volcano Rescue and Butter Sculptor

Air Date: 2017-02-23

Don Wildman tells the story of a brave soldier who was willing to sacrifice it all, investigates a daring rescue from the depths of hell and uncovers how one crafty woman launched a deliciously unique artistic career.

12. Operation Mincemeat, Texas Prison Rodeo and Tully Monster

Air Date: 2017-02-23

Don Wildman examines an enigmatic oar used in an unreal World War II deception, a gold nugget that helped set off the gold rush and a fossil belonging to one of history's strangest creatures.

13. Goliath Bone, Money to Burn and Self-Serve Superstore

Air Date: 2017-03-02

Don Wildman inspects a mysterious prehistoric bone, investigates an incendiary war plot to help defend America and unearths the origins of a strategy that revolutionized the shopping industry.

14. Reckless, Thousand Island Dressing and The Tornado

Air Date: 2017-03-02

Don Wildman examines a hero horse who risked her life, a culinary mystery about a popular salad dressing and an Olympic runner's battle with polio.

15. Zip-Lining to Freedom, Maid Turned Spy and Jimmy Carter's UFO

Air Date: 2017-03-09

Don Wildman investigates an outrageous escape over an iconic wall, an unsung Civil War hero and a president caught up in a mysterious close encounter.

16. Evel Spirit, Dawn of the Diaper and Cliff Palace

Air Date: 2017-03-09

Don Wildman examines a hot-air balloon used in the first Atlantic crossing by balloon, a ceramic jar used to hold a creepy medical cure and a mission patch tied to a space travel first.

17. Smokey's on Fire, Hot Hunk Lands in Small Town and Napoleon's Sick Day

Air Date: 2017-03-16

Don Wildman tells the story of a harness worn by a real-life Smokey the Bear, investigates the remnants of a space mass that landed in Wisconsin and uncovers the shocking truth behind Napoleon's downfall with an ornate saddle.

18. Fake Breaking News, Rescue Napoleon and Ernest Bravery

Air Date: 2017-03-16

Don Wildman examines a patriotic pigeon that saved hundreds of lives during World War II, a clever conman who took advantage of a governmental gaffe and the uncle who inspired one of America's most iconic figures.

19. Demon Potato, Boozy Ballot and Ouija Believe It

Air Date: 2017-03-23

Don Wildman inspects a seemingly possessed potato, examines an old chair connected to an intoxicating chapter in the life of George Washington and investigates the surprising origins of the world's most famous paranormal communication device.

20. Pony Express, Churchill's Misadventure and First Ambulance Corps

Air Date: 2017-03-23

Don Wildman examines a leather saddle cover that changed the way America communicated across the Wild West, a newspaper article that saved a famous politician from financial ruin and a horse cart from that saved countless lives during the Civil War.

21. Wallenda Walks, Crazy Taxi and Rest in Peat

Air Date: 2017-03-30

Don Wildman examines a piece of cable used by a legendary aerialist during a high-wire walk, a French taxi that helped defeat the Germans during World War I and a piece of bone from a mysterious mass burial discovered in a Florida bog.

22. Riding Thunder, Warm Springs and Catcher Spy

Air Date: 2017-03-30

Don Wildman examines a F8 Crusader jet that was at the center of a death-defying plummet to Earth, a specially outfitted convertible designed by Franklin Delano Roosevelt and a commemorative coin linked to a baseball player turned spy.

1. Making Michigan, Log Jammin' and the Race That Changed the World

Air Date: 2017-04-06

Don Wildman investigates the contested birth of a mighty state, an epic battle between mankind and Mother Nature and a race that changed the world.

2. Saving the Eiffel Tower, Velvet Outlaw and Space Capsule Crisis

Air Date: 2017-04-13

Don Wildman examines a commemorative coin from the opening of the Eiffel Tower, a saddle used by a retired outlaw who died under mysterious circumstances and a training capsule used by the Mercury astronauts during the early days of space travel.

3. Hughes Hoax, Rat Bomb and Friday Night Liars

Air Date: 2017-04-20

Don Wildman investigates a twisted tell-all about the world's most elusive billionaire, an explosive rodent infestation that helped America beat the Nazis and a conman's bogus ballgame that was brought down by his own teammates.

4. Girl Who Fell to Earth, the Real Ghostbusters and Eclipsed by Columbus

Air Date: 2017-04-27

Don Wildman explores the story of a young girl who survived a fall from a damaged aircraft, a battle between the great Harry Houdini and spiritualists, and a lunar event that saved Christopher Columbus.

5. Godspeed John Glenn, Canine Convict and Brace for Landing

Air Date: 2017-05-04

Don Wildman examines a dangerous mission into outer space, a dogged dilemma after man's best friend is accused of murder and a pilot's heroic plan during an emergency over the Pacific.

6. Legally Haunted, Demise of the Dodo and Jersey Kaboom

Air Date: 2017-05-11

Don Wildman examines a house for sale that comes with three ghosts, the maligned reputation of an extinct bird and a mysterious explosion at a munitions factory during World War I.

7. Sword of Scotland, Operation Haylift and Swimmin's Lib

Air Date: 2017-05-18

Don Wildman examines the theft of an iconic Scottish sword wielded by William Wallace, an unprecedented mission to save America's livestock and a female swimmer who broke the mold.

8. Long Haul Leroy, Pardo's Push and the Invention of the Cable Car

Air Date: 2017-05-25

Don Wildman examines a racing number from a mule that won the Great American Horse Race, a fighter plane that pushed through skies of North Vietnam and an iconic street car that transformed a city and the nation.

9. Battle of Palmdale, Rain Man and the Man Who Walked Around the World

Air Date: 2017-06-01

Don Wildman examines an aircraft connected to an aerial attack on a California town, a Bible used in a bizarre exorcism and a pair of hiking boots worn in a record-breaking solo journey around the world.

10. Tennis Titan, Brooklyn Brownstone Murder and Nuclear Moon

Air Date: 2017-06-08

Don Wildman examines a life jacket worn by a tennis star who survived the Titanic, a pamphlet that details the murder of a real estate developer with a complicated love life and a giant missile that was nearly used to bomb the moon.

11. Presidential Pet, Dairy Disaster and Covert Catalog

Air Date: 2017-06-15

Don Wildman examines a letter written by a First Lady recalling a bizarre gift sent to the White House, a chef who saved the cheese industry from crumbling after an earthquake rocked Italy and a spy who went shopping for secret intelligence.

12. Shark Chaser, Haunted Harmony and 1,700-Foot Wave

Air Date: 2017-06-22

Don Wildman showcases a piece of top-secret military equipment developed by the first celebrity chef, a ghost that terrorized a popular music venue and a father-son duo who rode the tallest wave in the world.

13. Fire in the Hull, the Gipper's Bombshell and Electric Tricycle

Air Date: 2017-06-29

Don Wildman examines a chunk of the Titanic's hull that's related to a new theory about the sinking of the ship, a US Army drone behind a starlet's big break and an electric tricycle with a fatal flaw.

14. Terrible Tommy, Airplane Abduction and the Great Blondin

Air Date: 2017-07-06

Don Wildman showcases a pocket watch used by a ruthless gangster in 1920s Chicago, an aircraft that disappeared over Australia after encountering a UFO and the first daredevil to brave Niagara Falls.

15. Kennedy Wedding Disaster, the Weeping Icon and the Red Herring

Air Date: 2017-07-13

Don Wildman reveals the little-known tale behind an iconic wedding dress, examines the investigation of a miraculous painting and investigates an underwater enigma that was full of hot air.

16. Flatwoods Monster, Vanishing Bus and Hacking Death's Calculator

Air Date: 2017-07-20

Don Wildman examines a ceramic figure connected to a bizarre sighting in West Virginia, a bus model at the center of a mysterious disappearance and a tabulating machine that serves as a reminder of how a bookkeeper saved more than 100,000 lives.

17. Miracle Bubble, Skeletons in the Closet and Curious George

Air Date: 2017-07-27

Don Wildman spotlights a miraculous air bubble on the ocean floor, a series of mysterious skeletons discovered in closets and a daring escape of a beloved children's character from the Nazis.

1. Alone in the Arctic, Space Shuttle MacGyver and Angelic Organ

Air Date: 2017-08-03

Don Wildman examines a pocket calendar that belonged to a woman stranded in the Arctic, a space shuttle that was at the center of a harrowing ordeal more than 200 miles above Earth and a musical instrument which produced heavenly sounds.

2. Transatlantic Zeppelin, Potato Pool and the Lost Inca City

Air Date: 2017-08-10

Don Wildman examines an engineer's daring mission to save a high-flying zeppelin, a pint-sized prodigy's plan to play pool and an explorers life-long quest to uncover an ancient lost Inca City.

3. Miss Unsinkable, Crop Circles and Detective Goodwi

Air Date: 2017-08-17

Don Wildman investigates a Titanic survivor plagued by disaster, the cause of mysterious crop circles in England and the case that created the first NYPD female detective.

4. Project Vortex, Diamond Heist and Tinseltown, NJ

Air Date: 2017-08-24

Don Wildman investigates a scientist's attempt to document the life cycle of a tornado, a record-breaking $100 million heist and a pioneering filmmaker who went head-to-head against Thomas Edison.

5. Mystery of Silence, Fearless Flyer and Fifty Stars

Air Date: 2017-08-31

Don Wildman examines a printing press connected to a founding father's secret identity, a model plane with the propeller in the back flown by a record-setting aviatrix and an American flag designed by a high school kid.

6. Eisenhower's Crazy Convoy, Criminal Measures and Canyon Adventure

Air Date: 2017-09-07

Don Wildman investigates a president's cross-country road trip, a detective's plan to cut down on crime and an explorers dangerous quest to be the first to uncover the secrets of the Grand Canyon.

7. Dewey Defeats Truman, the Real Jekyll and Hyde and Sunken Steamship Treasure

Air Date: 2017-09-14

Don Wildman examines how an iconic headline came to be, the real-life inspiration for a literary villain and the search for millions of dollars of sunken treasure.

8. Winnie the Bear, Frozen Miracle and Whiskey Galore

Air Date: 2017-09-21

Don Wildman examines a stuffed bear that inspired one of the greatest children's books of all time, a fireman's pike used in a icy rescue mission and a bottle of whiskey that was once at the center of an illegal escapade.

9. Rikers Island Rescue, She Sells Sea Shells and Weathering the War

Air Date: 2017-09-28

Don Wildman examines a well-worn fire hose connected to an astonishing tale of unlikely heroes, fossilized remains found by a young paleontologist who inspired an iconic tongue twister and an unusual vehicle used in the D-Day invasion.

10. Beethoven's Mysterious Malady, the Great Raid and Planet X

Air Date: 2017-10-05

Don examines the mysterious illness behind a composer's untimely death, investigates a daring wartime rescue of 500 POWs and recalls an out-of-this-world discovery that changed what scientists knew about the universe.

11. Channel Champion, the Forger and Harper Method

Air Date: 2017-10-12

Don Wildman investigates a record-breaking long-distance swimmer, a teenage war hero on Nazi-occupied France and the transformative tonic that lead to a franchise of salons.

12. Stagecoach Mary, Alaska Firestarter and Mummy Mystery

Air Date: 2017-10-19

Don investigates a harrowing escape by stagecoach in the Wild West, an Alaskan town plagued by a mysterious arsonist and the tale of a missing mummy.

13. Undercover Informant, the Black Beetle and Unexpected Artist

Air Date: 2017-10-26

Don Wildman examines the insider who took down Al Capone, a jet engine that was used in a daring railroad experiment and a portrait painted by a woman who overcame insurmountable odds to ...

1. Coast Guard Courage, Pizza Margherita and Jump Jet

Air Date: 2017-11-02

Don examines a life vest worn during a harrowing ocean rescue, an oven used to cook a pizza fit for a queen and a harrier jet that narrowly escaped disaster.

2. Antis the Radar Dog, Bringing Up the Baby and the Art of Murder

Air Date: 2017-11-09

Don Wildman investigates a dog with a sixth sense for danger, the harrowing tale of a drill rescue and a magazine detailing the murder of a famous model.

3. Hitler Diaries, Hobby Horse and Parting the Red Sea

Air Date: 2017-11-16

Don Wildman examines purported diaries of Adolf Hitler; a weather disaster that led to the invention of the bicycle; and a possible scientific explanation for the story of Exodus.

4. Dorothy of Dakota, Crop Circles of the Deep and Tunnel of Love

Air Date: 2017-11-30

Don Wildman investigates a girl who went over the rainbow, a deep-sea design with mysterious origins and a man who dug his way into a woman's heart.

5. How to Sell the Eiffel Tower, Killer Lake and Cinderella Gir

Air Date: 2017-12-07

Don Wildman investigates a legendary scam artist, an African lake with a hidden danger and a young girl who celebrated her birthday at the White House.

6. Fleeing Fidel, Murder by Shark and Inflated Feud

Air Date: 2017-12-14

Don Wildman investigates a legendary scam artist, an African lake with a hidden danger and a young girl who celebrated her birthday at the White House.

7. Jackie O. Saves Grand Central, Bouncing Bombs and Row Row Row Your Boat

Air Date: 2017-12-21

Don Wildman presents a campaign to save a New York landmark, a bouncing bomb during World War II, and a journal of two men as they rowed across the Atlantic Ocean.

8. Madame X, the Ultimate Chess Game and a Monster in the Valley

Air Date: 2017-12-28

A scandal that rocked 19th-century Paris, a life-or-death chess game during the height of the Russian Revolution, and a Sasquatch sighting that goes viral are investigated by Don Wildman.

9. Green Goddess, Terror on Tuesday and the Real Great Escape

Air Date: 2018-01-04

The story behind the Statue of Liberty, an attempt to bomb St. Patrick's Cathedral in New York City, and a daring escape from World War II's most feared POW camp are investigated by Don Wildman.

10. Operation Toothpaste, Case of the Kates and White River Monster

Air Date: 2018-01-11

A Nazi stockpile of radioactive materials; a scandalous case of a stolen identity; the truth behind a monster that terrorized the residents of a tiny Arkansas town.

11. Sergeant Bill Goat Hero, Gilded Grudge and Osage Investigation

Air Date: 2018-01-18

A goat who served in World War I, a feud between two prominent New York families, and a nefarious cattleman who murdered Native Americans for money are showcased.

12. Winter War, Terror in Antarctica and First Snow Globe

Air Date: 2018-01-25

Don investigates an ingenious trick that won a war, a terrifying trek through Antarctica and an invention that the world fell in love with.

13. Battle on Ice, Lost Andree Expedition and Alaskan Sea Monster

Air Date: 2018-02-01

Don Wildman explores the slippery strategy of a medieval general; searches for the fate of a lost expedition; and investigates a bizarre creature from the deep.

1. Ground Zero Flag, Space Suit and Pacific Codebreaker

Air Date: 2018-02-08

Don Wildman investigates the story behind an iconic September 11th photo, a NASA experiment that turned deadly and a Naval codebreaker determined to outsmart the enemy.

2. Terra Australis, Operation Underworld and Heroine Hostess

Air Date: 2018-02-08

Don Wildman examines an unlikely alliance between the military and a mob boss, a death-defying voyage on the high seas and a high-flying heroine who went above and beyond the call of duty.

3. Nuclear Nightmare, Teddy Roosevelt's Badlands Bandits And The Movie Star And The Dead Man

Air Date: 2018-02-15

Don Wildman investigates an accident that nearly caused a nuclear catastrophe, how a future president laid down the law in the Wild West and a shocking crime that rocked Hollywood.

4. Jefferson's Wine, First High Flyer and Stefania's Thirteen

Air Date: 2018-02-15

Don Wildman examines an advertisement for an actress turned spy, the helmet of a brave pilot who paved the way for space exploration and the story behind a young girl who stood up to the Nazis.

5. Alaska Highway, Tale of Beatrix Potter and Cleopatra's Needle

Air Date: 2018-02-22

Don Wildman explores the story of how one man blazed a trail that changed the course of history, the little-known story behind a classic piece of children's literature and a bizarre discovery floating in the middle of the ocean.

6. Benny's Banner, Lost for Words and Raising Chicago

Air Date: 2018-03-22

Don Wildman investigates the unexpected story behind the creation of the Alaskan flag, a madman who contributed to one of the most important books in the English language and how the whole of Chicago was raised into the air.

7. Dishwasher, Golden Lake and Bridge Buster

Air Date: 2018-03-01

Don Wildman examines an antique dishwasher, a golden breastplate from an ancient civilization and a uniform worn by one brave man facing down an entire army.

8. Dippy the Dinosaur, Golden Record and Hooverball

Air Date: 2018-03-01

Don Wildman examines a dinosaur that was one the largest complete skeletons of its time, the golden cover of a record that contained the sounds of Earth and a medicine ball used by a president to save his life.

9. Invention of the Doughnut, Cleopatra in a Carpet and Flight of Fancy

Air Date: 2018-03-08

Don Wildman investigates the high seas drama behind the invention of one of the country's favorite treats, a plot unrolled by Egypt's most iconic queen and the world's most dangerous balloon race.

10. Real Life Lassie, Spy Who Went Cold and Sinking of the Andrea Doria

Air Date: 2018-03-08

Don Wildman examines a heroic hound, a Soviet agent hiding in plain sight and the disastrous voyage of a luxury liner.

11. Million Dollar Dinner, Thing in the Woods and Cornstalk Colonel

Air Date: 2018-03-15

Don Wildman examines an ancient queen who drank a very expensive cocktail, an unusual box discovered by a farmer in the woods and an American colonel who routed the British with corn.

12. Ping-Pong Diplomacy, Blazing Steamship Rescue and Death Ray

Air Date: 2018-03-15

Don Wildman investigates a hippy teenager turned diplomat, a daring rescue on the high seas and the story behind a superweapon used to beat the Nazis.

13. Battle of the Sexes, Circus Riot and Last Train to Freedom

Air Date: 2018-03-22

Don Wildman investigates the story behind an epic showdown on the tennis court, a bizarre brawl between traveling clowns and one man's life-threatening attempt to cross the Berlin Wall.

14. Etch A Sketch, Cowboy Bob and Pilates

Air Date: 2018-03-22

Don Wildman examines the unexpected story behind one of the best-selling toys of all time, how a craftsman's talent landed him in hot water and one man's vision for saving everyday Americans from nuclear war.

15. Leonardo's Parachute, School Children's Blizzard and Muddy Discovery

Air Date: 2018-03-29

Don Wildman examines model of a parachute invented by a world-famous renaissance man, an ancient coin made of gold that was possibly dug up by an mythical beast and a weather-beaten cabin once home to a man that changed music history.

16. Titanic Orphans, Plot to Kill the Pope and Magical Unicorn

Air Date: 2018-03-29

Don Wildman investigates a mystery surrounding two young survivors of the RMS Titanic, a diabolical plot to assassinate one of the world's most important people and a enigmatic relic once thought to grant its owner power beyond measure.

1. Italian Sherlock Holmes, King of the Airwaves and Texan Takes Moscow

Air Date: 2018-04-05

Don Wildman investigates the origins of the mob, the dramatic story behind a reluctant ruler and the piano prodigy who helped thaw the Cold War.

2. Great Panjandrum, Jesse James to the Rescue and Willig's Wager

Air Date: 2018-04-05

Don Wildman investigates a rocket-powered wheel that took on the Nazis, an infamous outlaw with a heart of gold and an intrepid climber who scaled a skyscraper.

3. Vikings in America, Voyager Emergency and Luckiest Lucky Cat

Air Date: 2018-04-12

Don Wildman examines a clothing pin linked to a long-lost Viking settlement in North America, a rocket that unlocked the mysteries of our solar system and a Japanese cat who saved a train station.

4. Operation Paul Bunyan, the Nose Knows and the Night America Burned

Air Date: 2018-04-19

Don Wildman highlights a tree-cutting mission that provoked a military standoff with North Korea, a subway stench with a surprising source and one scientist's out-of-this-world explanation.

5. Jakarta Incident, Toe-to-toe In Toledo And Assassinating FDR

Air Date: 2018-04-26

Don Wildman investigates a pilot forced to fly a jumbo jet with no engines, the scandal behind the biggest boxing upset in history and an assassination attempt on a president-elect.

6. Lucky Lucca, Flathead Lake Monster and Bumbling to Berlin

Air Date: 2018-05-03

Don Wildman investigates an explosive tale of a four-legged hero, a fearsome creature found in a Montana lake and a pilot's attempt to push the boundaries of aviation.

7. Betty Lou Had a Great Fall, Gurdon Ghost Light and Twitch and Shout

Air Date: 2018-05-10

Don Wildman investigates a perilous plunge inside the nation's tallest building, a mysterious light from beyond the grave and a curious contagion plaguing a small town high school.

8. Jack and the Goat, Operation Hydra and Hell on St. Helens

Air Date: 2018-05-17

Don Wildman investigates JFK's four-legged running mate, a daring plan to destroy a Nazi superweapon and the photographer who survived a volcanic eruption.

9. Dickens to the Rescue, Check Off to Take Off and Waterlogged Whiskers

Air Date: 2018-05-24

Don Wildman investigates a beloved British author's heroics in the face of a real-life cliffhanger, a plane crash that forever changed aviation safety and the clever cup that saved a popular...

1. Lunar Fender Bender, Opera Angels and Billiard Balls

Air Date: 2018-06-07

Don Wildman investigates a roadside repair on the surface of the moon, a pair of opera-loving sisters who took on the Nazis and the surprising story behind one of the world's most popular sports.

2. Presidential Cheese, Spying Space Shuttle and Liberty in the Lake

Air Date: 2018-06-21

Don Wildman investigates a pestilent stench that almost overpowered a president, a dangerous incident aboard the very first space shuttle and the most incredible college prank of all time.

3. Hollywood Dog, Legend of Zorro and Up in Arms

Air Date: 2018-07-05

Don Wildman examines the rise of Hollywood's most famous four-legged star, the origins of the greatest folk hero in the Wild Wild West and an extraordinary battle of the biceps.

4. Jack the Ripper, Wooden Money and Deadly Decor

Air Date: 2018-07-12

Don Wildman examines a new clue that could identify history's most notorious killer, a peculiar piece of wood that saved a small town and the surprising cause of a deadly illness.

5. Cat's Best Friend, Sunken Treasure and Raining Frogs

Air Date: 2018-07-19

Don Wildman investigates one of NYC's bravest furry firefighters, a valuable shipwreck-recovered bottle in Massachusetts and a street sign that recalls a fearless revolution to overthrow the Soviet Union in Prague, Czech Republic.

6. Sandwich in Space, Watergate Crash and Blenda's Banquet

Air Date: 2018-07-26

Don Wildman investigates an epicurean escapade in space, a White House conspiracy and the brave woman who cooked up a stunning military victory.

7. China Clipper, Phantom Island and Dueling Dandy

Air Date: 2018-08-01

Don Wildman examines letters that crossed an ocean on a treacherous plane ride, a map of an island shrouded in mystery and a French sword similar to one that inspired a literary masterpiece.

8. Titanic Hustle, Sherlock to the Rescue and America's Greatest Athlete

Air Date: 2018-08-01

Don Wildman explores a clever con onboard the RMS Titanic, investigates a murder mystery solved by the real-life Sherlock Holmes and examines the reinvention of an iconic Olympian.

9. Columbus and the Mermaid, Skyscraper Snafu and Stealing the Show

Air Date: 2018-08-08

Don Wildman investigates a famous explorer's encounter with a fabled sea creature, a death-defying mission atop the nation's tallest building and the abduction of a jazz musician by a notorious gangster.

10. Lost City of the Monkey God, Christmas Tree for Teddy and Bell Island Boom

Air Date: 2018-08-08

Don Wildman investigates a lost city in Honduras protected by a deadly curse, the first family that changed Christmas forever and a devastating bang that wreaked havoc on a small Canadian town.

11. Roosevelt's War on Words, Dragon Slayer and Cheese Puffs

Air Date: 2018-08-15

Don Wildman investigates a president's solution to his problem with the English language, examines the story of a crafty engineer and a fearsome dragon and finds out how a favorite snack food was born out of a happy accident.

12. Ghost Ship, Bobsledding and Handel's Heartstopper

Air Date: 2018-08-15

Don Wildman investigates the mystery behind an Alaskan ghost ship, how a popular winter sport was inspired by boisterous tourists and a daring duel between musical maestros.

13. Terror on the Tracks, the Ape and the Child and Body in the Bog

Air Date: 2018-08-22

Don Wildman investigates a bomber who threatened railroads in the northwest, a chimp raised to be human and a mysterious body in Denmark that's much older than it appears.

14. Missing Toe Murderer, Air Locked Out and Trenches Terror

Air Date: 2018-08-22

Don Wildman examines the unusual case of a murderer with a missing digit, a harrowing near-death experience on the edge of space and the wartime exploits of a courageous canine.

15. Terror Ship, Wicked Stepmother and Message in a Bottle

Air Date: 2018-08-29

Don Wildman examines the truth behind a legendary ghost ship and its fateful SOS, the devious crime spree of a truly evil stepmother and the unlikely discovery of a message in a bottle sent more than a century ago.

1. Lord Lucan, World's Greatest Drag Racer and Lighthouse Lifesaver

Air Date: 2018-09-05

Don Wildman investigates a high society crime, a racecar driver who made an epic comeback and the surprising end to a brazen art heist.

2. Frightening Foo Fighters, Bird's Eye Spy and Coral Castle Mystery

Air Date: 2018-09-12

Don Wildman examines eerie orbs of light that terrified fighter pilots in World War II, reveals the unexpected origin of high-flying spies in the sky and investigates a mysterious castle rumored to be built by magic.

3. Titanic Baker, Psychic Scammer and Cuban Swimmer Crisis

Air Date: 2018-09-19

Don Wildman showcases the death-defying tale of a brave baker, reveals the shocking secret behind a sinister psychic and investigates the world's most dangerous swim.

4. Ghost of Katie King, Lake Erie Monster and Secret Stowaway

Air Date: 2018-09-26

Don Wildman investigates a mysterious medium who conjured a ghost, a terrifying sea monster lurking in one of America's Great Lakes and the strange tale of an audacious stowaway.

5. Killer Space Germs, The Yeti's Hand and The Bug That Changed History

Air Date: 2018-10-03

Don Wildman investigates the mysterious bacteria that imperiled the NASA space program, the decrepit remains of a mythical beast and a hidden insect that painted the world in a whole new color.

6. Murder at Greystone, Paulding Light and Tumbleweed Tycoon

Air Date: 2018-10-10

Don Wildman investigates the hidden truth behind the murder of a wealthy oil heir, an ominous orb in the north Michigan night sky and a pesky plant that turned into a Kansas woman's cash crop.

7. Skyscraper Seance, Frozen Woman and Black Widow

Air Date: 2018-11-07

Don Wildman investigates a seance to contact the spirit of Thomas Edison, the harrowing near-death experience of a woman found frozen in the snow and the explosive end to a black widow's...

8. Doppelgangers, Salem's Curse and White House Attack

Air Date: 2018-11-07

Don Wildman examines an antique fingerprinting kit used by law enforcement, a macabre diorama of the last execution in the Salem Witch Trials and a helicopter much like one that was hijacked in the 1970s.

9. Knocking Ghost, Superman Saves the Day and Sleeping Dragon

Air Date: 2018-11-14

Don Wildman investigates a haunted home with a talkative ghost, Superman's rescue of a real family and the discovery of a sleeping dragon.

10. Ball of Mystery, Dark Side of the Moon and Fakespeare

Air Date: 2018-11-14

Don Wildman investigates an ominous orb that mystified the nation, an interstellar sound from the dark side of the moon and the true identity of the world's most celebrated writer.

11. Ancient Alien, Killer's Curse and Ground Zero Ship

Air Date: 2018-11-21

Don Wildman examines an ancient carving that could tell of aliens visiting Earth, a scalpel used by America's first serial killer and a piece of wood from a ship mysteriously buried beneath the World Trade Center.

12. Buffalo Bill Burial Riddle, First Dino Egg and Arctic Murder Mystery

Air Date: 2018-11-28

Don Wildman examines the mysterious burial of one of the Wild West's most famous showmen, a strange oblong fossil that completely altered the way scientists thought about dinosaurs and a...

13. Geostorm Inferno, The Typo That Won the War and The Death of Princess Di

Air Date: 2018-11-28

Don Wildman examines one of the eeriest atmospheric events of all time, the fortuitous error that turned the tides of war and the shocking secret behind the death of an international icon.

1. Spacecraft Heist, A Brush With Anthrax and Lift Like an Egyptian

Air Date: 2018-12-05

Don Wildman investigates a CIA mission to steal a Soviet spacecraft, a battle in the trenches with a deadly microbe and the amazing solution to an ancient Egyptian riddle.

2. Saving Private Lynch, Gulf Breeze UFO and I Would Walk 5,000 Miles

Air Date: 2018-12-05

Don Wildman showcases the death-defying tale of a brave American soldier, the real story behind a mysterious UFO sighting and a young man's epic quest to win his true love's hand in marriage.

3. Valentino's Cursed Ring, Floating Felon and Ghost Girls

Air Date: 2018-12-12

Don Wildman investigates a mysterious curse that doomed movie star Rudolph Valentino, one of America's most brazen bank heists and a pocket watch that was responsible for a string of bizarre deaths.

4. Woolly Mystery, Snow Spirit and Killer Cola

Air Date: 2018-12-12

Don Wildman investigates a mysterious plague that killed thousands of sheep, an unexplained encounter from beyond the grave and a deadly substance used in a bizarre murder plot.

5. Lincoln's Curse, The Fatberg and Red Meat Riddle

Air Date: 2018-12-19

Don Wildman examines the harrowing haunting of a family who witnessed the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln, a hideous monster lurking in the sewers below the city of London and a terrifying plague that swept America.

6. Presidential Premonition, Lost Treasure of Jean Lafitte and Immortal Worms

Air Date: 2018-12-19

Don Wildman investigates an eerie premonition about a presidential assassination, a superstorm that churned up the long-hidden plunder of an infamous pirate and the miraculous resurrection of 40,000-year-old worms.

7. Demon Cat, Murderer On Board and Nevada Giant

Air Date: 2018-12-26

Don Wildman examines how a spelling mistake created a holiday classic, a ferocious feline that reportedly stalks the halls of the US Capitol Building before national tragedies and a gruesome triple murder on the high seas.

8. Borrego Sandman, Axeman of New Orleans and Arctic Ghost Ship

Air Date: 2019-01-02

Don Wildman examines a terrifying ape-like beast that roams the desert, a jazz-loving serial killer's reign of terror and a doomed ghost ship found floating in the Arctic Ocean.

9. Resurrection Mary, Nightclub Blaze Whodunit and Wedding Sting

Air Date: 2019-01-09

Don Wildman investigates a ghostly siren who once haunted the dance halls of Chicago, a legendary leviathan that terrorized sailors in Maine's coastal waters and a horrifying nightclub inferno which claimed the lives of almost 500 people.

10. Mysterious Mothman, Sinatra Kidnapping and Florida Zombies

Air Date: 2019-01-16

Don Wildman investigates a legendary beast lurking in the forests of West Virginia, a ruthless kidnapping plot that targeted Frank Sinatra's son and a string of violent attacks by the walking dead.

11. Cosmic Collision, Haunted Hotel and Van Gogh's Ear

Air Date: 2019-01-16

Don Wildman investigates a strange green orb spotted by spectators at a high school football game, a haunted hotel that inspired a bloodcurdling bestseller and the truth behind the most famous ear in history.

12. Jolly Jane, Challenger Disaster and Attack of the Bunnyman

Air Date: 2019-01-23

Don Wildman investigates a deranged nurse who became one of history's most prolific serial killers, a tragic explosion that forever changed the NASA space program and a bizarre bunny that terrorized a rural community.

13. Dark Lighthouse, Possessed by Murder and Loveland Frogman

Air Date: 2019-01-30

Don Wildman investigates the mysterious disappearance of three lighthouse keepers, a ghastly murder with a twist from beyond the grave and a terrifying monster said to stalk a small Ohio town.

1. Ghost in the Closet, Hudson Valley UFO and Leaning Tower of Washington

Air Date: 2019-01-06

Don Wildman investigates a Civil Wars ghost who terrorized a family, a terrifying security breach by a strange object in the sky and a patriotic competition that turned into a national embarrassment.

2. Broken Arrow Hero, Heartbreak Haunt and Smoke Jumpers

Air Date: 2019-02-13

Don Wildman investigates deadly explosion which threatened to wipe out half of the United States, the tragic and terrifying tale of a heartbroken ghost and one man's audacious plan to fight forest fires

3. Gangster Frankenstein, Unlikely Allies and Iron Maiden

Air Date: 2019-02-20

Don Wildman investigates a gangster's sinister plot to cheat death, two enemy pilots brought together by honor, and a curious corpse found in a metal coffin.

4. Scared to Death, Texas School Blast Mystery and the Gentleman Bandit

Air Date: 2019-02-27

Don Wildman investigates the death of a man who may have crossed paths with a vengeful witch, a deadly explosion in a Texas school and a string of robberies committed by a charming bandit with impeccable manners.

5. Hurricane Ghost, Deadly Christmas Gift and Roswell Alien

Air Date: 2019-03-06

Don Wildman examines a map of an island that is under the protection of a ghost, a piece of debris from a commercial plane that was bombed out of the sky and a mockup of an alien that was allegedly found at Roswell.

6. Spaceship on the Beach, Boogie Bomb and Wyatt Earp's Great Escape

Air Date: 2019-03-13

Don Wildman investigates an out-of-this-world object that washed up on a beach, the explosive story of how a WWII bomb ended up buried beneath New York City and a Wild West lawman's epic jailhouse escape.

7. Serial Mourner, Glacier Inferno and Desert Giants

Air Date: 2019-03-20

Don Wildman investigates a mysterious family curse that terrified a small town, a father and son's desperate attempt to escape an out-of-control inferno and the story behind the more than 200 giant figures carved into the barren Colorado landscape.

8. Oakland Poltergeist, King Tut's Alien Jewel and Cursed Castle

Air Date: 2019-03-27

Don Wildman investigates a sinister haunting at a California mansion, an ancient Egyptian relic that some believe is from beyond the stars and a scorned ship captain's curse which may have ruined a family fortune.

9. Mansfield Mystery Crash, Deep Space Object and Lonely Hearts Killer

Air Date: 2019-04-03

Don Wildman investigates the tragic demise of one of Tinseltown's brightest stars, an interstellar object that top experts believe is a UFO and a serial killer who preyed on lovelorn women in the early 1900s.

10. Headless Horseman, Tug of Love and Space Angels

Air Date: 2019-04-10

Don Wildman investigates the terrifying truth behind a cherished piece of American literature, a missing child who captivated a nation and a bizarre encounter between cosmonauts and angelic beings in space.

11. Witch is Back, Edison's Little Monsters and I Love Toothy

Air Date: 2019-04-17

Don Wildman investigates the terrifying return of the Bell Witch, Thomas Edison's most bizarre invention and how a television legend inadvertently helped the Allies win World War II.

12. Episode 12

Air Date: 2019-04-17

13. Episode 13

Air Date: 2019-04-17

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Rating

9.1/10

Release Date

2010-11-02

Episodes

310 (23 seasons)

Status

Ended

Cast

Production Companies

Optomen Productions

Optomen Productions