Hazardous History with Henry Winkler
Hazardous History with Henry Winkler

Hazardous History with Henry Winkler

2025 2 Seasons 21 Episodes ⭐ 7.9 Documentary

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.

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.

Seasons & Episodes

EP 1

Perilous Play

Remember when childhood came with a side of danger? Think back to the outrageous toys and daredevil playground antics th

EP 2

Spectacular Stunts

Buckle up as we take you on a wild journey into the world of vintage daredevils who risked it all for a rush. From the e

EP 3

Mad Medicine

Ever taken medical advice from a cigarette commercial? There was a time when any and all "cures" could be sold to the pu

EP 4

Very Extreme Sports

The modern concept of "extreme sports" is a product of marketing, but back in the old days, the rules (or lack thereof)

EP 5

Treacherous Travel

Exploding cars and blimp disasters to kids sent through the mail and doomed personal helicopters, the past is packed wit

EP 6

Food Fiascos

We uncover the incredible things people once ate without a second thought that can only mean one thing: you'll never loo

EP 7

Precarious Products

Welcome to the unreal truth about everyday products of the past that were way more dangerous than meets the unsuspecting

EP 8

Occupational Hazards

You thought your job was tough? Uncover the downright dangerous gigs of the past. In a journey through the wild frontier

EP 1

Killer Crazes

Remember when "everybody's doing it" was reason enough to dive in headfirst? From gravity-defying flagpole sitting and p

EP 2

Looks That Kill

Remember when looking your best meant risking life and limb? From dentures that could explode at the dinner table and st

EP 3

Twisted Toys

It's a mind-blowing, bone-rattling trip through the toys of yesteryear that remind us of a time when childhood was wilde

EP 4

Hell on Wheels

Henry Winkler explores the era when travel was a death trap. From exploding steam engines to seatbelt-free cars, find ou

EP 5

Domestic Dangers

Henry dives into the hidden hazards found in and around the home. From backyard trash fires and the flood risks of water

EP 6

Thrills & Spills

Henry Winkler revisits the bone-breaking fun of vintage amusement parks and fairs. From rickety wooden coasters to zero-

EP 7

Hobbies Gone Haywire

Remember when hobbies were more than just a way to pass the time - they were a chance to push the limits? From making mo

EP 8

Fatal Attractions

Remember when popular tourist attractions came with real danger? From climbing onto the backs of live alligators, to han

EP 9

Crowd Chaos

Remember when being part of the crowd meant taking your chances? From packing in shoulder to shoulder for front row view

EP 10

Anything for a Buck

When earning a paycheck meant risking life and limb. From dangling off skyscrapers without safety harnesses and riding r

EP 11

Young & the Reckless

When being young meant testing the limits of what our bodies could survive. From launching our bikes off homemade ramps

EP 12

Insane Inventions

From personal jetpacks that promised to send us sky-high, to electrified exercise machines that shocked us into shape, t

EP 13

Animal Anarchy

From perilous playgrounds to precarious products, Henry Winkler hosts a running cavalcade of the most exciting, reckless

EP 14

Dangerous Dining

From chocolate eaten out of the gutter, to a single cup of ice cream shared by the entire neighborhood, to breakfast c

EP 15

Harrowing Highways

These are the engineering feats and automotive innovations that transformed the journey… even if not every bright idea

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Henry Winkler
Henry Winkler
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