Secrets of the Dead

Name: Secrets of the Dead
Genre: Documentary, Mystery
Released: 2000-05-15

“Unearthing History”

2000 –2026
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Returning series

★ 6.4 TMDB Rating · 21 votes

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.

● Now airing Season 24: 0 of 2 episodes out Next: episode 1, Oct 14, 2026

Seasons: 24
Episodes: 125
Episode length: ~56m
First aired: May 15, 2000
Networks: PBS
Original language: English
Origin: United States, United Kingdom

Cast of Secrets of the Dead

Cast information is not available.

Where to Stream Secrets of the Dead by Country

United States: Streaming on PBS, Thirteen, WETA+Rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies
United Kingdom: Streaming on PBS America Amazon ChannelRent or buy on Amazon Video
India: No streaming offers listed right now
Canada: Streaming on Prime VideoRent or buy on Apple TV Store
Australia: Rent or buy on Apple TV Store

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Seasons

Specials

Dec 26, 2017

5 episodes
Season 1

May 14, 2000

5 episodes

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

Jun 26, 2001

6 episodes

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

May 8, 2001

6 episodes
Season 4

Nov 1, 2003

6 episodes
Season 5

Oct 19, 2005

5 episodes
Season 6

Nov 8, 2006

5 episodes
Season 7

Apr 23, 2008

2 episodes
Season 8

May 7, 2008

4 episodes
Season 9

May 13, 2009

6 episodes
Season 10

Nov 3, 2010

3 episodes
Season 11

Apr 20, 2011

3 episodes
Season 12

Oct 23, 2012

6 episodes
Season 13

Nov 13, 2013

7 episodes
Season 14

Jan 28, 2015

3 episodes
Season 15

Oct 27, 2015

5 episodes
Season 16

Oct 26, 2016

5 episodes
Season 17

Jan 24, 2018

7 episodes
Season 18

Jul 2, 2019

6 episodes
Season 19

Oct 20, 2021

6 episodes
Season 20

Oct 9, 2022

7 episodes
Season 21

Oct 25, 2023

6 episodes
Season 22

Oct 23, 2024

10 episodes
Season 23

Nov 12, 2025

4 episodes
Season 24

Oct 14, 2026

2 episodes