The UnXplained Special Presentation Show Summary, Upcoming Episodes and TV Guide

What makes the criminal mind tick? From elusive imposters disguised as foreign doctors or socialites, to dangerous killers--what drives certain people to deceive and execute outrageous and daring plots? And can we learn how some elaborate crimes, like the confounding murders of San Francisco's Zodiac Killer or an ingenious escape from Alcatraz, were set into motion and ultimately pulled off?

Throughout history, geniuses have had a profound impact on societies all over the world. From science, to music, to mathematics, their achievements have shaped the evolution of human civilization. But how does a person become a genius? Is it something they are born with? Or is it something that can be learned? And can more clues about geniuses be found by examining the brains of extraordinary thinkers...like Albert Einstein?

Most disappearances can be explained by either foul play or bad luck. However, there are some cases that defy conventional wisdom. How can a modern jetliner simply drop off radar screens? And why do so many people go missing in the state of Alaska? What really happened to a famous explorer who disappeared deep in the jungles of the Amazon? Could there be strange forces behind these vanishings?

Is it possible that other intelligent species exist in the universe?  If so, is there evidence of these extraterrestrials hiding in plain sight?  From UFO sigthings by the military, to strange structures on Mars, the evidence is mounting that we may not be alone.  But if extraterrestrials exist, what are their views toward humanity? And should we see them as friend...or foe?

History is full of incredible individuals who prove that seemingly ordinary people can accomplish what many of us would define as impossible. We are often astonished at what can be achieved by our fellow man--from feats so incredible they appear to be 'magic', to extrasensory abilities like remote viewing or enduring extreme temperatures by using one's mind--the capabilities of these individuals continue to astound and amaze us. Which begs the question, how do people develop such extraordinary abilities?

How do some people live through the impossible? Whether it's surviving a plane crash in a remote jungle, nearly freezing to death in the wheel well of a trans-Atlantic flight, or being struck by lightning not once, but many times...do we have a hidden reserve of inexplicable energy locked away inside us that can be released when the situation calls for it? And what can we learn from these incredible survivors who evade and even defy death itself?