
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.
StatusReturning Series
TypeDocumentary
Original LanguageEnglish
Network
Specials of Secrets of the Dead premiered on December 26, 2017
Season 1 of Secrets of the Dead premiered on May 14, 2000
The first season of the PBS "Secrets of the Dead" are versions of the UK (Channel 4) documentary series of the same name. The episodes in this season were reworked (re-edited, re-branded, and re-narrated by Roy Scheider) from the UK episodes. The episodes were originally available on VHS as a season set and individually.
Season 2 of Secrets of the Dead premiered on June 26, 2001
These six episodes of this PBS documentary series are adapted from the UK series of the same name, but are re-edited, re-branded, and re-narrated by Liev Schreiber.
Season 3 of Secrets of the Dead premiered on May 8, 2001
Season 4 of Secrets of the Dead premiered on November 1, 2003
Season 5 of Secrets of the Dead premiered on October 19, 2005
Season 6 of Secrets of the Dead premiered on November 8, 2006
Season 7 of Secrets of the Dead premiered on April 23, 2008
Season 8 of Secrets of the Dead premiered on May 7, 2008
Season 9 of Secrets of the Dead premiered on May 13, 2009
Season 10 of Secrets of the Dead premiered on November 3, 2010
Season 11 of Secrets of the Dead premiered on April 20, 2011
Season 12 of Secrets of the Dead premiered on October 23, 2012
Season 13 of Secrets of the Dead premiered on November 13, 2013
Season 14 of Secrets of the Dead premiered on January 28, 2015

Season 15 of Secrets of the Dead premiered on October 27, 2015
Season 16 of Secrets of the Dead premiered on October 26, 2016
Season 17 of Secrets of the Dead premiered on January 24, 2018

Season 18 of Secrets of the Dead premiered on July 2, 2019
Season 19 of Secrets of the Dead premiered on October 20, 2021
Season 20 of Secrets of the Dead premiered on October 9, 2022
Season 21 of Secrets of the Dead premiered on October 25, 2023
Season 22 of Secrets of the Dead premiered on October 23, 2024
Season 23 of Secrets of the Dead premiered on October 8, 2025