Hazardous History with Henry Winkler

Hazardous History with Henry Winkler

RETURNING2 Seasons16 Episodes8.1
NetworkHistory
First AiredJun 15, 2025
Last AiredAug 3, 2025
Runtime43 min

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.

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Cast

Henry Winkler
Henry Winkler
Self - Host

Seasons & Episodes2 seasons · 16 episodes

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Killer Crazes
E1Killer Crazes
Apr 19, 202643m
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.
E2
E2Looks That Kill
Apr 26, 202642m
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.
E3
E3Twisted ToysUPCOMING
May 3, 202642m
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.
E4
E4Hell on WheelsUPCOMING
May 10, 202642m
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.
E5
E5Domestic DangersUPCOMING
May 17, 202642m
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.
E6
E6Thrills & SpillsUPCOMING
May 31, 202642m
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.
E7
E7Kitchen CatastrophesUPCOMING
Jun 7, 202642m
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.
E8
E8Workplace WoesUPCOMING
Jun 14, 202642m
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.

About Hazardous History with Henry Winkler

Hazardous History with Henry Winkler is a documentary series on History. The show first aired on Jun 15, 2025 and currently has 2 seasons and 16 episodes. Hazardous History with Henry Winkler has been renewed and is returning for more episodes. The next episode airs on May 3, 2026. It has a rating of 8.1/10 based on 7 votes. The cast includes Henry Winkler.

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