Season 8 · Mystery

The UnXplained 2026 (season 8): U.S. release date, episode schedule and where to watch

Season 8 of The UnXplained aired from January 16, 2026 to August 28, 2026 on History (18 episodes).

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Quick answer

The UnXplained season 8 ran from January 16, 2026 to August 28, 2026 on History (18 episodes).

U.S. premiere: January 16, 2026
Where: Cable
Time: Varies by station
Episodes: 18
Finale: August 28, 2026

Season 8 episode schedule (U.S.)

The UnXplained season 8 U.S. episode schedule
Ep.	Title	U.S. date	Time	Status
1	Impossible Ancient Structures	Fri, Jan 16, 2026 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
2	Nightmares and Dreams	Fri, Jan 23, 2026 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
3	Unnatural Disasters	Fri, Jan 30, 2026 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
4	Mysteries of Ancient Africa	Fri, Feb 13, 2026 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
5	Mind Over Matter	Fri, Feb 20, 2026 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
6	Mighty Kingdoms Unearthed	Fri, Feb 27, 2026 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
7	Dangerous Places	Fri, May 29, 2026 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
8	Satan's Army	Fri, Jun 5, 2026 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
9	Top Secret Projects	Fri, Jun 12, 2026 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
10	Mystery of the Dinosaurs	Fri, Jun 26, 2026 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
11	The Lost World of the Aztecs	Fri, Jul 10, 2026 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
12	Objects of Power	Fri, Jul 17, 2026 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
13	Unnerving Nature	Fri, Jul 24, 2026 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
14	Deadly Ancient Curses	Fri, Jul 31, 2026 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
15	Alien Close Encounters	Fri, Aug 7, 2026 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
16	Secrets of the Pyramids	Fri, Aug 14, 2026 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
17	Buried Mysteries	Fri, Aug 21, 2026 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
18	Human Anomalies	Fri, Aug 28, 2026 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed

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Where to watch season 8

Where to watch The UnXplained season 8 in the U.S.
Where	How	When	Notes
Cable	Broadcast (free)Antenna / cable	January 16, 2026 – August 28, 2026	Original U.S. run on History. [1]

Common questions

How many seasons of The UnXplained are there?

The UnXplained has 8 seasons and 119 episodes listed, with the first airing on July 19, 2019.

Is The UnXplained still on?

The UnXplained is still running; its most recent episode aired on August 28, 2026.

Where can I watch The UnXplained?

The UnXplained 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 The UnXplained season 8?

Season 8 episode 1 premiered on Friday, January 16, 2026 on History.

About The UnXplained

The UnXplained is a mystery and history series that aired on History, running since 2019 with 8 seasons and 119 episodes. The UnXplained is still running; its most recent episode aired on August 28, 2026.

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