Fact or Faked: Paranormal Files
Overview
Fact or Faked: Paranormal Files, launched on SyFy on July 15, 2010, delves into the world of the supernatural through a lens of skepticism. Led by ex-FBI agent Ben Hansen, this investigative team analyzes intriguing photographs and viral videos claiming to showcase paranormal events. When a piece of evidence captivates their interest, they embark on a mission to replicate and clarify the phenomenon. Starting from season two's episode #207, a new "You Decide" segment engages viewers by presenting mysterious footage and inviting them to guess its authenticity, with the truth unveiled after a commercial break.
Episodes
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1
Burning Rubber / Hyperjump
The crew delves into reports of a spectral vehicle that a police officer witnessed barreling through a chainlink barrier, alongside mysterious UFOs c...
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2
Unwanted Visitors / Strange Sightings
The crew divides their efforts to look into a new series of UFO reports emerging from the Lake Havasu area in Arizona. Meanwhile, they also examine in...
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3
Off the Deep End / Houseguest
Ben, Jael, and Austin delve into Pennsylvania's own aquatic mystery reminiscent of the Loch Ness Monster. Meanwhile, Bill, Chi-Lan, and Larry journey...
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4
Predator / Red Sky At Night
In Dartmoor, U.K., a predator is captured on video, stirring intrigue and concern. Meanwhile, in El Cajon, California, reports of a sizable triangular...
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5
Blazing Horizon / Rollover
Bill, Austin, and Jael embark on a journey to Michigan to investigate the enigmatic "Paulding Lights." Meanwhile, Ben, Larry, and Chi-Lan venture to ...
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6
The Caretaker / Cutter
The group divides their efforts, sending Ben, Jael, and Austin to explore reports of a spectral figure believed to be a Civil War deserter, captured o...
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7
Haunted Mansion Mist / Starlight Intruder
Ben, Chi-Lan, and Austin set off for Alton, Illinois, to explore the infamous McPike Mansion, renowned for its paranormal activity after local ghost ...
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8
Symphonic Spirits / Hovering Humanoids
Bill, Chi-Lan, and Larry visit the Valentown Museum to look into reports of paranormal activity, while Ben, Jael, and Austin journey to McKinney, Tex...
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9
Sasquatch Sprint / Alien Attacker
In this episode, one group sets off to the dense forests of Washington in search of the elusive Sasquatch, determined to uncover the truth behind the...
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10
Mystery Mermaid / Ghostly Guardian
Ben, Jael, and Austin dive into an oceanic quest to uncover the truth behind rumored mermaids at the Great Barrier Reef. Meanwhile, Bill, Chi-Lan, an...
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11
Lunar Landing Hoax / Tropical Intruder
This week, the Fact or Faked team tackles two extraordinary challenges. One group sets out to analyze video footage to uncover the truth behind claim...
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12
Bayou Beast / River Ghost
In the heart of a Louisiana Bayou, one team sets out to uncover the mystery of a lurking swamp creature. At the same time, another team travels to Or...
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1
The Real Battle of LA / Queen Mary Menace
Devin teams up with Ben and Jael to delve into the mystery of a legendary photograph captured by an LA Times photographer in 1942, shortly after the ...
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2
Thermal Theater Ghost / Fire In The Sky
This week’s thrilling investigation takes Bill, Austin, and Chi-Lan to the historic Florida Theatre in Jacksonville, Florida, a location known for ...
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3
Raining Ufo's / Ectoplasmic Pic
Ben, Jael, and Austin travel to Long Beach, California, to investigate footage of an unidentified object hovering above the harbor, appearing to rele...
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4
Playground Poltergeist / Alien Intruder
Sometimes, the quest for answers takes you far from home. This week, Jael, Austin, and Bill journey to the quaint town of Firmat, Argentina, to inves...
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5
Dashcam Chupacabra / Nightly News Alien
Ben, Chi-Lan, and Devin travel to Texas in search of the legendary chupacabra, a creature rumored to drain the blood of livestock. Their investigatio...
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6
Whaley Ghost House / Muck Monster
A team heads to San Diego to explore reports of supernatural occurrences at the Whaley House, often regarded as the most haunted residence in America...
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7
UFO Crash Landing / Graveyard Ghost
In New Mexico, a mysterious UFO crash sparks an intense investigation, drawing the attention of eager researchers. Meanwhile, in Nevada, reports of a...
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8
Area 51 / Cajun Apparition
A trip to the reputedly haunted Myrtles Plantation in Louisiana unfolds, where guests explore its eerie history. Simultaneously, mysterious UFO foota...
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9
Sinister Spirals / Flying Saucers
An investigation unfolds regarding a UFO sighting in Santa Ana, California, drawing attention to mysterious aerial phenomena. Meanwhile, reports of u...
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10
Asylum Apparition / Mystery Over Mexico
The team travels to the infamous Waverly Hills Sanatorium in Louisville to delve into a video claiming to capture a ghostly presence. Meanwhile, they ...
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11
Old West Haunting / Freeway Flyer
Investigators examine recordings from the historic Bird Cage Theater located in Tombstone, Arizona, as they delve into reports of a mysterious UFO ob...
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12
Bar Fright; Mexico City Cave Witch
Investigators delve into alleged ghostly occurrences at a Texas tavern while examining video evidence of a soaring witch captured in Mexico.
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The Grim Sleeper/The Real Mr. Freeze
This week's investigations on Fact or Faked introduce two intriguing cases: a video showing a woman levitating and a man exhibiting extraordinary abi...
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2
Bay Area Hysteria/Jersey Shore Haunting
Investigators delve into the enigma surrounding Bodega Bay in California, uncovering secrets that lie beneath its surface. Meanwhile, a supposed ghos...
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3
Vanishing Victim/Sky Serpent
The crew travels to England to investigate recordings of a supposed alien abduction and a fiery, snake-like object spotted in the sky.
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4
Pride House Specter/Bluegrass Bigfoot
In Jefferson, Texas, a team delves into photographic proof of ghostly occurrences at the Pride House. Meanwhile, investigations unfold in Kentucky as ...
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5
Battleship UFO
The crew delves into reports of a spectral presence haunting the USS North Carolina, seeking to uncover the truth behind the eerie phenomenon. Meanwhi...
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6
Reptile Rampage/Gasoline Ghoul
Investigators dig into reports of a lizard-like beast roaming in South Carolina. Meanwhile, a video displaying supposed supernatural occurrences at a ...
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7
Glowing Gargoyle/Phantom Feline
Josh Gates joins his team to delve into reports of a gargoyle appearance in the United Kingdom. Meanwhile, they also look into intriguing accounts of...
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8
Florida Woodland UFO; Black Forest Entity
An alleged UFO sighting in Florida draws attention as a team delves into the details. Meanwhile, in Colorado, a chilling report of paranormal activit...
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9
Graveyard Lightning; Truck Stop Terror
Investigators delve into claims of supernatural occurrences captured in a graveyard in Mississippi and an eerie, deserted truck stop in Missouri. The...
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10
Into the Vortex; Tavern Shapeshifter
The Oregon Vortex is investigated for its mysterious phenomena. Meanwhile, a trip to an English pub reveals intriguing footage from a security camera,...
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11
Surveillance Specter; Morgue Mystery
Investigations intensify in both England and Kentucky as secrets unravel. This marks the first part of a gripping two-episode season finale, kicking o...
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12
Stonehenge Secrets; Iceland Worm Monster
Josh Gates teams up with the crew in Iceland to analyze video evidence that could reveal a mysterious water-dwelling beast. Meanwhile, professional wr...
