TV series
Secrets of the Dead
2000–, English, on PBS.
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.
- Seasons
- 23
- Episodes
- 127
- Episode length
- 56 min
- Status
- Still running
Next episode: S23 E8 “Finding America's Fallen”, 11 November 2026.
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Where to watch Secrets of the Dead
Secrets of the Dead is streaming on PBS, Thirteen, and WETA+ in India.
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Latest episode
S23 E7: Saving Tangier Island
Aired 4 November 2026
Seasons 23
Season 1
2000 · 5 episodes
Season 2
2001 · 6 episodes
Season 3
2001 · 6 episodes
Season 4
2003 · 6 episodes
Season 5
2005 · 5 episodes
Season 6
2006 · 5 episodes
Season 7
2008 · 2 episodes
Season 8
2008 · 4 episodes
Season 9
2009 · 6 episodes
Season 10
2010 · 3 episodes
Season 11
2011 · 3 episodes
Season 12
2012 · 6 episodes
Season 13
2013 · 7 episodes
Season 14
2015 · 3 episodes
Season 15
2015 · 5 episodes · 10.0/10
Season 16
2016 · 5 episodes
Season 17
2018 · 7 episodes · 8.5/10
Season 18
2019 · 6 episodes
Season 19
2021 · 6 episodes
Season 20
2022 · 7 episodes · 1.0/10
Season 21
2023 · 6 episodes
Season 22
2024 · 10 episodes · 7.0/10
Season 23
2025 · 8 episodes · 7.5/10
Specials
2017 · 5 episodes
Cast & crew
- Liev SchreiberNarrator (voice) · 52 ep
- Roy ScheiderNarrator (voice) · 5 ep
- Jay O. SandersNarrator (voice) · 3 ep
- David KeysHimself - Scientist · 2 ep
- Jonathan PetropoulosSelf · 2 ep
- Georgi MarkovCast · 1 ep
- Ian KnightHimself - Historian · 1 ep
- Tony PollardHimself - Archaeologist · 1 ep
- Dr. Jeannine Davis-Kimballherself · 1 ep
- Linnda R. Caporaelherself · 1 ep
- Addison Bainhimself · 1 ep
- Mike PittsHimself - Archaeologist · 1 ep
Details
- First aired
- 15 May 2000
- Network
- PBS
- Language
- English
- Country
- United States
- Type
- Documentary
- Rated
- NR
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Secrets of the Dead: quick answers
Is Secrets of the Dead worth watching?
Secrets of the Dead doesn’t have enough ratings for a verdict yet.
How many seasons of Secrets of the Dead are there?
Secrets of the Dead has 23 seasons and 127 episodes, about 56 minutes each.
Is Secrets of the Dead finished?
No. The next episode, S23 E8 “Finding America's Fallen”, airs 11 November 2026.
Which OTT platform is Secrets of the Dead on?
Secrets of the Dead is streaming on PBS, Thirteen, and WETA+ in India. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
Secrets of the Dead parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Secrets of the Dead is rated NR. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
What shows are like Secrets of the Dead?
If you liked Secrets of the Dead, try Files of the Unexplained, Ancient Aliens, Cold Case Files.