Henry Winkler
Self - Host
Series SeasonSeason 2 episodes2026
Hazardous History with Henry Winkler
Season 2
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Episodes
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Episode 143 min2026-04-19
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.
Episode 242 min2026-04-26
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.
Episode 342 min2026-05-03
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.
Episode 442 min2026-05-10
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.
Episode 542 min2026-05-17
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, the risky domestic conveniences of the past that are now unthinkable today.
Episode 642 min2026-05-31
Thrills & Spills
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.
Episode 742 min2026-06-07
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.
Episode 842 min2026-06-14
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.