About this season
Exploring some of the most nightmarish myths of all time. Searching for hidden clues to lost-in-time legends, Into the Unknown follows adventurer and survivalist Cliff Simon as he makes his way through forbidding landscapes to explore some of the most nightmarish myths of all time. Part investigation, part travelogue, and part survival lesson, Cliff ventures solo-deep into one extreme wilderness to the other-determined to uncover the source of these scary stories. That means using all his skills to hike, swim, and crawl into places most people wouldn't ever dare go. Along the way, scientists, shamans, historians, and witnesses all provide clues that shed light on these dark secrets that often defy explanation. And while local guides help plan his route.
Episodes (6)
1. The Rougarou
Aired 27 July 2020 • 42 min
In the heart of the Louisiana bayou, Cliff navigates the biggest baddest swamp in America in search of a shapeshifting monster known as the Rougarou.
2. The Legend of Mount Shasta
Aired 3 August 2020 • 42 min
California's Mount Shasta is a dormant volcano with a supernatural reputation. Dozens of people have vanished there without a trace, and now, armed with the latest high-tech gear, Cliff Simon searches for both scientific and paranormal explanations.
3. The Mojave Sandman
Aired 10 August 2020 • 42 min
Sightings of a Sasquatch-like creature in the inhospitable desert of Southern California have made headlines for decades. Cliff Simon is determined to make a contribution to the ongoing investigation, but the story is much bigger than he ever imagined.
4. The Brown Mountain Lights
Aired 17 August 2020 • 42 min
For over a century, people have witnessed strange orb-like lights rise up from the deepest gorges near Brown Mountain, North Carolina. Cliff Simon goes on an eerie recon mission through dangerous terrain to find out the source of the mysterious lights.
5. The Night Marchers
Aired 24 August 2020 • 42 min
Hawaiian lore claims long-dead warriors rise on the darkest nights of the year to march in a ghostly procession through the islands. Cliff Simon arrives on the Big Island before the dark moon in hopes of witnessing the chilling phenomenon himself.
6. The Jersey Devil
Aired 31 August 2020 • 42 min
New Jersey is said to be home to a terrifying creature with bat wings, a long tail and a horse's head. Intrigued by a recent spike in sightings, Cliff Simon explores the sprawling Pine Barrens in search of the mythical beast.