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Season 1 – The Lowe Files

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As a child, Rob Lowe began to cultivate a curiosity about unsolved mysteries, so it seemed natural for him to pass down the same interest to his sons, Matthew and John Owen. Now, the three star in "The Lowe Files." The nonfiction series takes them across the country to further their passion, as they explore and debate mysterious stories and spooky legends. While designed to be fun in spirit, the missions are described by A&E Network as "deliberate and scientific investigations on a highly-sophisticated level" and include the Lowes using advanced monitoring equipment and taking in-depth training courses. Featured among the nine hourlong episodes, the guys visit an underwater alien base located off the California coast; work with a renowned shaman at an abandoned boys' reformatory; and train with a government operative in methods to identify images from great distances.
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Inkoo Kang The Hollywood Reporter 08/10/2017
The willful amateurism is, honestly, fine. The actor is enjoying an offbeat vacation with his children... The arrogance that any of us would consider this entertainment, however, is patently insulting. Go to Full Review Andy Dehnart Reality Blurred 02/26/2020
It's a lot of pump-priming for no water at all, and those recreations and ghost stories are yet another distraction from The Lowe Files' best discovery: that a family hanging out is much more interesting than anything supernatural. Go to Full Review Christopher Lawrence Las Vegas Review-Journal 08/10/2017
Much like the Lowes, I'm choosing to believe. Go to Full Review Melissa Camacho Common Sense Media 08/08/2017
3/5
Lots of family bonding on this ghost hunting road trip. Go to Full Review Brittany Volk Tampa Bay Times 08/01/2017
The guys ooze so much charm... It's clear they're all having a blast, especially while scaring the pants off each other. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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05/31/2022 Absolutely love watching Rob Lowe bond with his sons and having fun! Most of these shows are identical but the family element makes it super fun. Believe or not, just nice to relax and have fun with these guys. See more 03/20/2019 Please please uncancel this series A&E!!! Such a grest show...! U no it is more than about finding something...u get 2 see a family putting dosn cells and tablets just 2 have quality asventures! And if they find something...awesome! Neeeeeeeds 2 come back! Been waiting and waiting and i hear this?! Come on A&E! See more 12/10/2017 It is exactly as advertised... A fun, not to be taken too seriously hour of family entrainment... I like it.. See more 09/28/2017 Absolutely love this show. Writers calling it a "Vanity Project" are missing the entire point. It's interesting, funny, and a great example of positivity and father/son bonding. Totally love it. Make another season, and I'll watch it! See more 09/27/2017 Love it they are a great family this is a great adventure for him and his kids wonderful way to get to know their views beliefs opinions and allow them to express them to their father. See more 09/20/2017 Great to watch him with his sons. Very light hearted and quaint. Even though they never discover anything, it's fun to watch Rob interact with his sons. See more Read all reviews
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Matthew Lowe

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Johnowen Lowe

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Rob Lowe

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Melissa Tittl

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Jon Rasmussen

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Jon Beyer

Executive Producer

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Aug 2, 2017 Haunted Boys' Reformatory The guys visit a condemned former boys' reformatory in Ione, Calif., believed to house vengeful spirits. Details Episode 2 Aired Aug 9, 2017 The Secret Underwater Base Rob, Mathew and John Owen hitch a ride on a research vessel to visit a bizarre geographic anomaly located off the coast of Malibu believed by many to be an underwater alien base. Details Episode 3 Aired Aug 16, 2017 Bigfoot Bigfoot hunter Matt Moneymaker shows Rob and the boys his favorite spots and how to use calls and wood knocks to attract one of the many Sasquatch that he claims inhabit Northern California's redwood forests and the Hoopa Indian Reservation. Details Episode 4 Aired Aug 23, 2017 Alien Abduction Rob and the boys travel to the UFO hotspot of Phoenix, where they meet with alleged alien abductee Travis Walton and a local fulgurite specialist; family friend Shaman John claims he can help the guys open an interdimensional portal. Details Episode 5 Aired Aug 30, 2017 Fear Matthew studies for an exam; Rob and John Owen travel to Boise, Idaho, to visit the Old State Penitentiary. Details Episode 6 Aired Sep 6, 2017 America's Secret Space Program Rob, Matthew and John Owen visit the Dugway Proving Ground, a military testing base in Utah considered by many to be the new Area 51; the guys video chat with military historian Michael Schratt and meet with UFO expert Melissa Tittl. Details Episode 7 Aired Sep 13, 2017 Mind Games Rob and the boys visit two specialists in Santa Barbara, Calif., to master the top-secret art of remote viewing, then split up to test their new skills. Details Episode 8 Aired Sep 20, 2017 The Wood Apes Rob and the boys take their pursuit of Bigfoot to the backwoods of Oklahoma, where locals refer to the mythical creature as the Wood Ape. Details Episode 9 Aired Sep 27, 2017 It's About the Journey Rob and his sons reflect on their adventures while investigating the unknown, from the paranormal to the extraterrestrial. Details

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The Lowe Files — Season 1

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Season Info

Executive Producer
Jon Beyer, Tom Forman, Brad Bishop, Doug McCallie, Douglas McCallie, Rob Lowe, Elaine Frontain Bryant, Amy Savitsky, Devon Graham
Network
A&E
Rating
TV-PG
Genre
Reality, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
English
Release Date
Aug 2, 2017