Season 22 · Documentary

Ancient Aliens 2026 (season 22): U.S. release date, episode schedule and where to watch

Name: Ancient Aliens
Genre: Documentary
Cast: Robert Clotworthy, Giorgio A. Tsoukalos, David Childress, William Henry, Jonathan Young

Season 22 of Ancient Aliens aired from January 15, 2026 to August 6, 2026 on History (15 episodes).

Season complete Cable Verified October 3, 2026

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Quick answer

Ancient Aliens season 22 ran from January 15, 2026 to August 6, 2026 on History (15 episodes).

U.S. premiere: January 15, 2026
Where: Cable
Time: Varies by station
Episodes: 15
Finale: August 6, 2026

Season 22 episode schedule (U.S.)

Ancient Aliens season 22 U.S. episode schedule
Ep.	Title	U.S. date	Time	Status
1	Skulls of the Gods	Thu, Jan 15, 2026 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
2	Egypt's Lost Pyramid	Thu, Jan 22, 2026 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
3	Islands of the Gods	Thu, Jan 29, 2026 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
4	Extraterrestrial Engineering	Thu, Feb 5, 2026 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
5	UFO Hot Spots	Thu, Feb 26, 2026 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
6	Mysterious Monuments	Thu, Mar 5, 2026 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
7	Underwater Alien Bases	Thu, Jun 11, 2026 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
8	Secrets of the Vedas	Thu, Jun 18, 2026 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
9	Wars of the Gods	Thu, Jun 25, 2026 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
10	UFO Sightings	Thu, Jul 2, 2026 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
11	Alien A.I.	Thu, Jul 9, 2026 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
12	Hidden Messages	Thu, Jul 16, 2026 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
13	Secrets of the Amazon	Thu, Jul 23, 2026 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
14	Alien Investigators	Thu, Jul 30, 2026 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
15	Africa's Extraterrestrial Contact	Thu, Aug 6, 2026 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed

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Where to watch season 22

Where to watch Ancient Aliens season 22 in the U.S.
Where	How	When	Notes
Cable	Broadcast (free)Antenna / cable	January 15, 2026 – August 6, 2026	Original U.S. run on History. [1]

Common questions

How many seasons of Ancient Aliens are there?

Ancient Aliens has 22 seasons and 292 episodes listed, with the first airing on April 20, 2010.

Is Ancient Aliens still on?

Ancient Aliens is still running; its most recent episode aired on August 6, 2026.

Where can I watch Ancient Aliens?

Ancient Aliens originally aired on History in the U.S. Streaming rights for older seasons change over time, so check History's own app and the major streaming services for the current home.

When was the first episode of Ancient Aliens season 22?

Season 22 episode 1 premiered on Thursday, January 15, 2026 on History.

About Ancient Aliens

Ancient Aliens is a documentary series that aired on History, running since 2010 with 22 seasons and 292 episodes. Ancient Aliens is still running; its most recent episode aired on August 6, 2026.

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