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Ancient Aliens

2010TV-1422 seasons7.1 / 10

Did intelligent beings from outer space visit Earth thousands of years ago? From the age of the dinosaurs to ancient Egypt, from early cave drawings to continued mass sightings in the US, each episode gives historic depth to the questions, speculations, provocative controversies, first-hand accounts and grounded theories surrounding this age old debate.

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Did intelligent beings from outer space visit Earth thousands of years ago? From the age of the dinosaurs to ancient Egypt, from early cave drawings to continued mass sightings in the US, each episode gives historic depth to the questions, speculations, provocative controversies, first-hand accounts and grounded theories surrounding this age old debate.

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Episode 1

The Hotspot Connection

42m7.0 / 10

Studies have shown that up to 70% of all UFO sightings happen in so-called ‘hotspots’ where reports of visions, mysterious lights and unusual phenomena are regularly witnessed–and not only in modern times, but dating back thousands of years. Could there be something about these locations that attracts extraterrestrial visitors?

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Episode 2

The Crop Circle Code

42m7.0 / 10

More than 10,000 crop circle formations have been documented in over 50 countries, and many display properties that defy conventional explanations. Are they of otherworldly origin? And if so, what is their purpose? Could it be that reconnection with our alien ancestors will only come when we finally crack the crop circle code?

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Episode 3

Mystery of the Lost Civilization

42m7.0 / 10

The discovery of the ancient megalithic site of Karahan Tepe in southern Turkey turned the world of archaeology on its head, displaying engineering skills far beyond what the people of the time were thought to be capable of. But could new evidence reveal that this more than 11,000-year-old complex was built not by humans…but giants?

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Episode 4

The Power of the Obelisks

42m6.0 / 10

The towering obelisks of ancient Egypt weigh hundreds of tons and each was perfectly carved from a single granite rock. While mainstream scholars identify them as monuments to the pharaohs, Ancient Astronaut Theorists suggest they may have served a technological purpose–they powered a technology that allowed for communication with the gods who came from the stars.

Episode credits

Guest stars Ramy Romany

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Episode 5

The MUFON Files

41m6.0 / 10

The Mutual UFO Network is an organization devoted to the scientific investigation of unidentified aerial phenomena and other unexplained encounters; with more than five decades of investigations, MUFON's extensive database could contain proof.

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Episode 6

Cosmic Impacts

43m7.0 / 10

Meteor impacts have significantly altered our world, creating the perfect environment for the rise of humankind and delivering metals essential to the development of an advanced civilization. But could new evidence reveal that celestial objects have been directed to Earth by an alien intelligence?

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Episode 7

Close Encounters of the Fifth Kind

42m7.0 / 10

The Center for the Study of Extra-Terrestrial Intelligence defines a “Close Encounter of The Fifth Kind” as direct human contact and communication with extraterrestrial life. But is this a classification that will only be useful in the distant future, or have such encounters already taken place… and within the highest levels of the U.S. government?

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Episode 8

The Mysteries of Alaska

42m6.0 / 10

The vast Alaskan wilderness is known for mysterious disappearances, electromagnetic anomalies, stories of strange creatures and UFO sightings; Alaska's many mysteries could be due to a presence that is not of this world.

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Episode 9

Aliens in our Airspace

42m6.0 / 10

Terrifying encounters at 40,000 feet. Pilot accounts of UFOs taking control of their aircraft. Entire jumbo jets disappearing into thin air. Since the dawn of aviation, pilots have experienced unexplainable events in the sky. Could they have witnessed aliens in our airspace?

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Episode 10

The Giants of Malta

42m6.0 / 10

Enormous, megalithic structures of mysterious origins. A vast underground complex containing the remains of what some believe to be otherworldly beings. Could the ancient mysteries that exist on the Mediterranean islands of Malta be connected to local legends of alien visitation–and giant hybrid beings?

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Guest stars Lynn Picknett

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Episode 11

The Top Ten Pyramid Sites

42m7.0 / 10

Ancient Aliens is counting down the world’s top ten pyramid sites, from a valley in Peru with over 250 hidden pyramids to an ancient Greek city with mysterious 4800-year-old ruins to Egypt’s famous Giza Plateau. Could the extraordinary structures that stand at these sites provide evidence of extraterrestrial visitation?

Episode credits

Guest stars Ramy Romany

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Episode 12

The Top Ten Mysterious Devices

42m6.0 / 10

Ancient Aliens is counting down the world’s top ten mysterious devices, from strange, grooved disks found in a cave in China to an ancient Greek computer to an incredible crystal skull unearthed in Mexico. Might these sensational artifacts provide evidence of extraterrestrial visitation?

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Episode 13

The Top Ten Mysterious Islands

42m6.0 / 10

Ancient Aliens is counting down the world’s top ten mysterious islands, including sites said to be home to giants, remote landmasses that are home to massive megalithic structures, and even islands that disappear into thin air. Could these incredible sites provide evidence of extraterrestrial visitation?

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Guest stars Lynn Picknett

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Episode 14

The Top Ten Alien Craft

42m6.0 / 10

Around the world and throughout history, people have reported seeing very similar types of unidentified objects in the sky. Now, Ancient Aliens is counting down the top ten alien craft, from V-shaped objects to orbs of light to flying saucers. Could the ubiquity of these sightings provide evidence of extraterrestrial visitation?

Episode credits

Guest stars Ramy Romany

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Episode 15

Edgar Cayce: The Sleeping Prophet

42m6.0 / 10

In the early 1900s, a modern-day prophet from the hills of Kentucky became a worldwide sensation: Edgar Cayce. He claimed to receive visions of both the past and the future while in a trance, he healed the sick, and alleged to have encounters with otherworldly beings. Could it be that Edgar Cayce was a vessel used to carry out an alien agenda?

Episode credits

Guest stars Ramy Romany, Lynn Picknett

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Episode 16

The Gods of Greece

42m7.0 / 10

More than 3,000 years ago, the ancient Greeks built an empire that is considered the birthplace of Western Civilization, and they credited their most monumental achievements to gods like Zeus, Apollo, and Poseidon. But is it possible that these powerful beings from Mt. Olympus were, in fact, extraterrestrial visitors to Earth?

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Episode 17

The New UFO Hunters

42m7.5 / 10

In the 21st century, UFOs have gone from fringe science to mainstream obsession. A new generation of UFO hunters is employing incredible technology, and Unidentified Flying Objects are being openly investigated by the government. Are we closer than ever to understanding the strange events happening in our skies?

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Episode 18

Power of the Talisman

42m7.5 / 10

For thousands of years, people have held the belief that everyday objects can possess hidden energy; talismans are seen to provide protection, good fortune, and some are thought to embody a higher power.

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Guest stars Lynn Picknett

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Episode 19

The Top Ten Mysteries of the Deep

42m7.5 / 10

Counting down 10 mysteries of the deep, from sunken continents to puzzling ruins on the ocean floor and even artifacts that might be remnants of Atlantis; these underwater mysteries could provide a record of extraterrestrial visitation.

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Episode 20

The Top Ten Alien Petroglyphs

41m7.5 / 10

Counting down the top ten alien petroglyphs around the world, from strange, human-like figures to flying craft and carvings of what appear to be astronauts. Could these mysterious carvings provide a record of extraterrestrial visitation?

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Episode information updated Jul 24, 2026

More about Ancient Aliens

Cast

Robert ClotworthyNarrator (voice)
Giorgio A. TsoukalosSelf
Ariel Bar TzadokSelf
Jonathan YoungSelf
Erich von DänikenSelf
Linda Moulton HoweSelf
David WilcockSelf
George NoorySelf

Credits

Created by
Kevin Burns
Written by
Kevin Burns, Andrew Nock

Production details

Status
Returning Series
Series type
Documentary
Episodes
290
Original language
English

Networks & production

  • HistoryUnited States
  • Prometheus EntertainmentUnited States

Themes

ancient aliens theorymegalithparanormal investigationpetroglyphufo conspiracy