Series synopsis
Chasing UFOs is an American mystery documentary reality television series that premiered on National Geographic on June 29, 2012. It ended on August 17, 2012. It stars Ben McGee, Erin Ryder and James Fox.
A team of trained investigators sets out to uncover the truth about UFOs. But they're not just looking for more stories on extraterrestrial activity—they want answers. Risking it all, this team of scientists and UFO researchers investigate and dissect some of the most mysterious sightings on the planet to unearth stunning new evidence. The data they collect on these adventures paints an entirely new picture of what we know about these strange lights in the sky.
Premise
A team of trained investigators sets out to uncover the truth about UFOs. But they're not just looking for more stories on extraterrestrial activity—they want answers. Risking it all, this team of scientists and UFO researchers investigate and dissect some of the most mysterious sightings on the planet to unearth stunning new evidence. The data they collect on these adventures paints an entirely new picture of what we know about these strange lights in the sky.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Ben McGee as Himself
- Erin Ryder as Herself
- James Fox
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 8 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 8 | June 29, 2012 | August 17, 2012 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Texas is for Sightings The saying, "Everything's bigger in Texas" proves to be true when Ryder, James and Ben investigate reports of mysterious lights spotted in the skies over two Texas towns. |
June 29, 2012 |
| 2 |
Dirty Secrets Residents in central California fear they are being watched after witnessing unusual objects patrolling the night skies. Some say the government is using alien aircraft to spy on citizens. |
June 29, 2012 |
| 3 |
Alien Cowboys Ryder, Ben and James head to the Colorado Rockies to investigate claims of animal mutilations and reports of abductions. These instances take place in San Luis Valley, a town with decades of history involving UFO sightings. |
July 6, 2012 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | National Geographic |
|---|---|
| First aired | June 29, 2012 |
| Last aired | August 17, 2012 |
| Runtime | 60 minutes |
| Status | ended |