Hazardous History with Henry Winkler
Hosted by the iconic Henry Winkler, each 60-minute episode of this nostalgia-drenched series tells the stories of the things we did—for fun, for money, or out of plain boredom—that you can’t do anymore. Pastimes, practices, and products that were once allowed—even encouraged—which you will never see again in modern America.
Seasons
1. Perilous Play
Air Date: 2025-06-15
Remember when childhood came with a side of danger? Think back to the outrageous toys and daredevil playground antics that once defined growing up; we uncover explosive science kits, high-flying kite tubes and more.
2. Spectacular Stunts
Air Date: 2025-06-22
Buckle up as we take you on a wild journey into the world of vintage daredevils who risked it all for a rush. From the enigmatic Human Fly to skateboard speed demons and diving horses, these stunts were as reckless as they were unforgettable.
3. Mad Medicine
Air Date: 2025-06-29
Ever taken medical advice from a cigarette commercial? There was a time when any and all "cures" could be sold to the public indiscriminately.
4. Very Extreme Sports
Air Date: 2025-07-06
The modern concept of "extreme sports" is a product of marketing, but back in the old days, the rules (or lack thereof) of our nation's sports made them truly extreme.
5. Treacherous Travel
Air Date: 2025-07-13
Exploding cars and blimp disasters to kids sent through the mail and doomed personal helicopters, the past is packed with jaw-dropping travel tales and the remarkable misfires that paved the road to modern transportation.
6. Food Fiascos
Air Date: 2025-07-20
We uncover the incredible things people once ate without a second thought that can only mean one thing: you'll never look at your next bite the same way again.
7. Precarious Products
Air Date: 2025-07-27
Welcome to the unreal truth about everyday products of the past that were way more dangerous than meets the unsuspecting eye.
8. Occupational Hazards
Air Date: 2025-08-03
You thought your job was tough? Uncover the downright dangerous gigs of the past. In a journey through the wild frontier of the no holds-barred working world, we’ll find a dark side in the extreme lengths people went to just to earn a buck.
1. Killer Crazes
Air Date: 2026-04-19
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.
2. Looks That Kill
Air Date: 2026-04-26
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.
3. Twisted Toys
Air Date: 2026-05-03
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.
4. Hell on Wheels
Air Date: 2026-05-10
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.
5. Domestic Dangers
Air Date: 2026-05-17
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.
6. Thrills & Spills
Air Date: 2026-05-31
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.
7. Kitchen Catastrophes
Air Date: 2026-06-07
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.
8. Workplace Woes
Air Date: 2026-06-14
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.
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Rating
8.1/10
Release Date
2025-06-15
Episodes
12 (2 seasons)
Status
Returning Series
Cast
Videos
Production Companies
A+E Factual Studios
GroupM Motion Entertainment