How many seasons does Ancient Aliens have?

Ancient Aliens has 22 seasons and 294 episodes.

Is Ancient Aliens renewed or canceled?

Ancient Aliens is currently returning. The next episode airs Aug 6, 2026.

Where can I watch Ancient Aliens?

Ancient Aliens is available on History. You can stream it on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Disney+, Hulu, Philo, Pure Flix, HISTORY Vault, History.

When is the next episode of Ancient Aliens?

The next episode of Ancient Aliens (S22 E15) airs on Aug 6, 2026.

Ancient Aliens

Name: Ancient Aliens
Genre: Documentary, Mystery, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Released: 2010-04-20
Rating: 7.097
Cast: Robert Clotworthy, Giorgio A. Tsoukalos, Ariel Bar Tzadok, Jonathan Young, David Childress

RETURNING22 Seasons294 Episodes★ 7.1

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NetworkHistory

First AiredApr 20, 2010

Last AiredJul 2, 2026

GenreDocumentary, Mystery, Sci-Fi & Fantasy

Runtime42 min

Created ByKevin Burns

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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S22 E15Africa's Extraterrestrial ContactAug 6, 20265d

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Cast

Robert Clotworthy

Narrator (voice)

Giorgio A. Tsoukalos

Self

Ariel Bar Tzadok

Self

Jonathan Young

Self

David Childress

Self

Erich von Däniken

Self

Linda Moulton Howe

Self

David Wilcock

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George Noory

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Philip Coppens

Self

Nick Pope

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Mike Bara

Self

Seasons & Episodes22 seasons · 294 episodes

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E1Skulls of the Gods

Jan 15, 202642m★ 9.0

In every corner of the world, archaeologists have found strange, elongated skulls. Did our ancestors modify the shape of their skulls to resemble extraterrestrials? And might it even be possible that some of these skulls are of otherworldly origin?

E2Egypt's Lost Pyramids

Jan 22, 202642m

High above the Giza Plateau stands Egypt's most mysterious ancient site: the Lost Pyramid of Abu Rawash; today, it lies in ruins, but some researchers believe these stone blocks hold profound secrets about an extraterrestrial civilization that existed in ancient Egypt long before our recorded history.

E3Island of the Gods

Jan 29, 202642m

In the western Pacific Ocean is a vast area known as Oceania that is home to the world's most remote and mysterious islands. They are known for massive stone structures, statuary strange figures, and countless legends of otherworldly visitors. Could it be that these islands are the remnants of a lost alien civilization?

E4Extraterrestrial Engineering

Feb 5, 202642m

Host Giorgio Tsoukalos probes the series archives to explore remarkable ancient structures that defy conventional explanation. From the precisely cut stone blocks at Puma Punku, to the gigantic temples of Malta, and the megalithic city of Nan Madol, could these mysterious sites contain evidence of extraterrestrial contact in the distant past?

E5UFO Hot Spots

Feb 26, 202642m

Found along the California coast to New York’s Hudson Valley, and Northern England to Southern Chile, could these mysterious locations provide evidence of an extraterrestrial presence on Earth?

E6Mysterious Monuments

Mar 5, 202642m

From a stone circle in Turkey that challenges the timeline of human history to gigantic stone spheres in Bosnia and Egypt’s most unusual tombs, could these monuments provide proof of extraterrestrial visitation?

E7Underwater Alien Bases

Jun 11, 202642m

The oceans are the most mysterious places on Earth. Countless legends tell of powerful beings living in the waters, and today they are major hotspots for UFOs. Is it possible that the deepest depths of our planet—are home to otherworldly beings?

E8Secrets of the Vedas

Jun 18, 202642m

Ancient scriptures called the Vedas form the foundation of Hinduism. These manuscripts are thousands of years old and describe a time when Earth was inhabited by gods who traveled the skies in flying machines and possessed extraordinary technology. Might the secrets of the Vedas reveal the truth about extraterrestrial contact in the distant past?

E9Wars of the Gods

Jun 25, 202642m

Ancient legends describe a war in heaven that was fought by otherworldly beings with extraordinary weapons. Is it possible that our planet still bears the scars of battles fought by extraterrestrials?

E10UFO Sightings

Jul 2, 202642m

Host Giorgio Tsoukalos probes the series archives to present the most compelling UFO SIGHTINGS. From footage of extraordinary aircraft taken by fighter pilots to a strange object filmed flying over a military base in Iraq and mysterious glowing orbs that are reported all over the world, are these remarkable sightings evidence of extraterrestrial visitation?

E11Alien A.I.

Jul 9, 202642m

The rapid development of artificial intelligence has made it a powerful tool for historians and archaeologists. But might it also reveal evidence of an extraterrestrial presence on Earth?

E12Hidden Messages

Jul 16, 202642m

Host Giorgio Tsoukalos examines series archives to investigate theories of historical extraterrestrial contact; the broadcast reviews aerial geoglyphs, crop circles and mathematical codes embedded in ancient global architecture to assess claims of early astronomical communication.

E13Secrets of the Amazon

Jul 23, 202642m

A documentary examines how researchers utilize remote-sensing technology, such as lidar, to map previously undocumented ancient urban networks beneath the Amazon canopy; the broadcast investigates alternative history theories regarding potential extraterrestrial influence at these newly mapped archaeological sites, evaluating whether the design of these pre-Columbian settlements aligns with ancient astronomical patterns or cosmic structures.

E14Alien Investigators

Jul 30, 202642m

Host Giorgio Tsoukalos opens the series archives to celebrate ALIEN INVESTIGATORS that have been brave enough to ask the question, "Are we alone in the universe?" Could these investigators have uncovered proof of an alien presence on earth?

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E15Africa's Extraterrestrial ContactUPCOMING

Aug 6, 202642m

The origins of humanity can be traced back to Africa, and some of the oldest religious traditions across the continent describe mysterious beings who descended from the sky in thunderous vehicles.

About Ancient Aliens

Ancient Aliens is a documentary, mystery, sci-fi & fantasy series on History. The show first aired on Apr 20, 2010 and currently has 22 seasons and 294 episodes. Ancient Aliens has been renewed and is returning for more episodes. The next episode airs on Aug 6, 2026. It has a rating of 7.1/10 based on 315 votes. The cast includes Robert Clotworthy, Giorgio A. Tsoukalos, Ariel Bar Tzadok, Jonathan Young, David Childress. Created by Kevin Burns.