Killer Crazes

S02 E01 • Sunday, Apr 19, 2026 • Apr 19 • 43m

Remember when "everybody's doing it" was reason enough to dive in headfirst? From gravity-defying flagpole sitting and phone booth cramming, to pet skunks and goldfish gulpers, we reveal the wildest crazes that once swept the nation. These over-the-top obsessions were risky, and impossible to resist. It's a jaw-dropping, head-shaking trip back to the fads that pushed the limits and made our hazardous history must-see mayhem.

Looks That Kill

S02 E02 • Sunday, Apr 26, 2026 • Apr 26 • 42m

Remember when looking your best meant risking life and limb? From dentures that could explode at the dinner table and stiff shirt collars that strangled us to death, the pursuit of the perfect look once pushed us to surprisingly dangerous lengths.

Twisted Toys

S02 E03 • Sunday, May 3, 2026 • May 3 • 42m

It's a mind-blowing, bone-rattling trip through the toys of yesteryear that remind us of a time when childhood was wilder, freer, and far more hazardous.

Hell on Wheels

S02 E04 • Sunday, May 10, 2026 • May 10 • 42m

Unreleased

Henry Winkler explores the era when travel was a death trap. From exploding steam engines to seatbelt-free cars, find out how your commute used to be a high-stakes gamble with your life.

Domestic Dangers

S02 E05 • Sunday, May 17, 2026 • May 17 • 42m

Unreleased

Henry dives into the hidden hazards found in and around the home. From backyard trash fires and the flood risks of waterbed mishaps to finger-pinching fans and toxic garden hoses, the risky domestic conveniences of the past that are now unthinkable today.

Thrills & Spills

S02 E06 • Sunday, May 31, 2026 • May 31 • 42m

Unreleased

Henry Winkler revisits the bone-breaking fun of vintage amusement parks and fairs. From rickety wooden coasters to zero-safety carnival rides, see how our quest for a cheap thrill used to be a one-way ticket to the ER.

Kitchen Catastrophes

S02 E07 • Sunday, Jun 7, 2026 • Jun 7 • 42m

Unreleased

Explore the lethal side of vintage kitchens. From toxic refrigerators and explosive pressure cookers to flammable cleaning supplies, preparing dinner used to be a recipe for disaster.

Workplace Woes

S02 E08 • Sunday, Jun 14, 2026 • Jun 14 • 42m

Unreleased

Clock in to explore the world’s deadliest old-school jobs. From radium-painted dials to asbestos-filled offices, see the extreme risks workers took just to earn a living in a pre-safety era.