Hazardous History with Henry Winkler

Comedy | Thriller | History

Station:
History (US)

Status:
Running

Start:
2025-06-15

Rating:
8/10 from 1 users

The eight-episode fast-paced, nostalgia-fueled series will take viewers on a thrilling ride through America's past. 

Hazardous History with Henry Winkler Next Episode Air Date

Next Episode is 'Hell on Wheels' (Season 2 Episode 4) and airs on 10 May 2026 20:00 (CDT).

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List of episodes

S1E9 - Killer Crazes

Air Date: 19 Apr 2026 20:00 (CDT)

S2E1 - Killer Crazes

In the season two premiere, viewers will be taken back in time to explore Killer Crazes. 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.

Air Date: 19 Apr 2026 20:00 (CDT)

S2E2 - Looks That Kill

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.

Air Date: 26 Apr 2026 20:00 (CDT)

S2E3 - Twisted Toys

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.

Air Date: 03 May 2026 20:00 (CDT)

S2E4 - Hell on Wheels

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.

Air Date: 10 May 2026 20:00 (CDT)

S2E5 - Domestic Dangers

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, this episode explores the risky domestic conveniences of the past that are now unthinkable today.

Air Date: 17 May 2026 20:00 (CDT)

S2E6 - Thrills & Spills

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.

Air Date: 31 May 2026 20:00 (CDT)

S2E7 - Kitchen Catastrophes

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.

Air Date: 07 Jun 2026 20:00 (CDT)

S2E8 - Workplace Woes

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.

Air Date: 14 Jun 2026 20:00 (CDT)