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Secrets of the Dead
Unearthing History
Part detective story, part true-life drama, long-running series explores some of the most iconic moments in history to debunk myths and shed new light on past events. Using the latest investigative techniques, forensic science and historical examination, it shatters accepted wisdom, challenges prevailing ideas, overturns existing hypotheses, spotlights forgotten mysteries, and ultimately rewrites history.
Where to watch Secrets of the Dead
Secrets of the Dead is streaming in the US on PBS, Thirteen, WETA+ and KQED.
It is also available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
Seasons
- Season 1 — 5 episodes (May 14, 2000)
- Season 2 — 6 episodes (June 26, 2001)
- Season 3 — 6 episodes (May 8, 2001)
- Season 4 — 6 episodes (November 1, 2003)
- Season 5 — 5 episodes (October 19, 2005)
- Season 6 — 5 episodes (November 8, 2006)
- Season 7 — 2 episodes (April 23, 2008)
- Season 8 — 4 episodes (May 7, 2008)
- Season 9 — 6 episodes (May 13, 2009)
- Season 10 — 3 episodes (November 3, 2010)
- Season 11 — 3 episodes (April 20, 2011)
- Season 12 — 6 episodes (October 23, 2012)
- Season 13 — 7 episodes (November 13, 2013)
- Season 14 — 3 episodes (January 28, 2015)
- Season 15 — 5 episodes (October 27, 2015)
- Season 16 — 5 episodes (October 26, 2016)
- Season 17 — 7 episodes (January 24, 2018)
- Season 18 — 6 episodes (July 2, 2019)
- Season 19 — 6 episodes (October 20, 2021)
- Season 20 — 7 episodes (October 9, 2022)
- Season 21 — 6 episodes (October 25, 2023)
- Season 22 — 10 episodes (October 23, 2024)
- Season 23 — 4 episodes (November 12, 2025)
- Season 24 — 2 episodes (October 14, 2026)
Details
- First aired
- May 15, 2000
- Episodes
- 125
- Genres
- Documentary, Mystery
- Network
- PBS
- Status
- Returning Series
- TMDB score
- 6.4 / 10 from 21 votes
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