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Season 1 – Hazardous History With Henry Winkler

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From perilous playgrounds to precarious products, Henry Winkler hosts a running cavalcade of the most exciting, reckless, unsupervised tales of Americana in our history.

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John Anderson Wall Street Journal Jun 13
It’s a goofball series with no production values that celebrates a world with no rules -- rules that keep humans from killing themselves. Go to Full Review Stephanie Morgan Common Sense Media Nov 4
3/5
Each episode of is packed with crazy tales, and Henry Winkler's delivery adds a layer of warmth and fun, making this a binge-worthy pick for curious minds. Go to Full Review Read all reviews
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Henry Winkler

Host

Jason Liebig

Brand Historian

Edward T. O'Donnell

History Professor: College of the Holy Cross

Brian Quinn

TV Host

Adam Richman

TV Host & Author

Jim Pasquarella

Director

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Jun 15, 2025 Perilous Play Remember when childhood came with a side of danger? Think back to the toys and daredevil playground antics that once defined growing up; uncovering explosive science kits, high-flying kite tubes and more. Details Episode 2 Aired Jun 22, 2025 Spectacular Stunts A wild journey into the world of vintage daredevils who risked it all for a rush; from the enigmatic Human Fly to skateboard speed demons and diving horses, these stunts are as reckless as they are unforgettable. Details Episode 3 Aired Jun 29, 2025 Mad Medicine There was a time when any and all cures could be sold to the public indiscriminately; diving into a world where animal skin can replace your own, where doctors give coffee enemas and a world of heroin-laced cough syrup. Details Episode 4 Aired Jul 6, 2025 Very Extreme Sports The modern concept of extreme sports is a product of marketing, but back in the old days, the lack of rules made them truly extreme; from bone-crushing football and deadly baseball games to wild events like auto polo. Details Episode 5 Aired Jul 13, 2025 Treacherous Travel Exploding cars and blimp disasters to kids sent through the mail and doomed personal helicopters; the past is packed with travel tales and the misfires that paved the road to modern transportation. Details Episode 6 Aired Jul 20, 2025 Food Fiascos Snack on a feast of food horrors from the past; from radioactive energy drinks, to scandalous snacks made with Olestra, to the additives in your milk and bread, uncovering the things people once ate without a second thought. Details Episode 7 Aired Jul 27, 2025 Precarious Products The everyday products that are way more dangerous than meets the unsuspecting eye; what were the most ill-advised and risky household products? Details Episode 8 Aired Aug 3, 2025 Occupational Hazards Uncovering the downright dangerous gigs of the past, from mercury-poisoned hat makers to kids crawling through chimneys and projectionists fleeing fiery blazes. Details

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Hazardous History With Henry Winkler — Season 1

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Season Info

Director
Jim Pasquarella
Executive Producer
Steve Ascher, Adam Dolgins, Chet Fenster, Richard Foster, Jim Pasquarella, Matt Pearl, Henry Winkler
Screenwriter
Tommy Cody
Network
History
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
English
Release Date
Jun 15, 2025