Series synopsis
Secrets of the Underground is an American reality documentary television series that premiered on Science on February 14, 2017. It ended on December 16, 2017.
A search for an underground escape route said to have been used by Al Capone. Also: who or what built earthen mounds in Washington state.
Premise
A search for an underground escape route said to have been used by Al Capone. Also: who or what built earthen mounds in Washington state.
Episodes
This series spans 2 seasons with 16 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 8 | February 14, 2017 | April 4, 2017 |
| Season 2 | 8 | October 28, 2017 | December 16, 2017 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Capone's Escape Tunnels Rob Nelson investigates rumors of a secret underground escape route used by the infamous gangster Al Capone. In Washington state, Rob tries to uncover who -- or what -- built a vast landscape of earthen mounds in Washington state. |
February 14, 2017 |
| 2 |
Mystery of the Serpent Mound Rob Nelson explores mysterious tunnels beneath Denver's airport and capitol building to investigate rumors of a secret organization operating below. In Ohio, he tries to uncover the ancient secrets of a mound shaped like a serpent. |
February 21, 2017 |
| 3 |
America's Buried Massacre Rob Nelson hunts for a legendary mass grave that could expose a dark secret of America's industrial past. High in the mountains, a giant lake is mysteriously disappearing, and Rob uses cutting-edge technology to find out why. |
February 28, 2017 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Legend of the Nazi Gold A legendary train filled with stolen Nazi gold is said to be hidden in Poland. Using cutting-edge technology, Rob Nelson and Stefan Burns explore deep underneath the earth's surface and in abandoned Nazi tunnels in search for the infamous legend. |
October 28, 2017 |
| 2 |
King Solomon's Treasures Priceless gold and silver artifacts are believed to be in fabled lost Temple Treasures of Jerusalem & King Solomon's hidden mines. With unprecedented access, Rob Nelson and Stefan Burns use the latest technology to search for the legendary treasure. |
November 4, 2017 |
| 3 |
Tesla's Final Secrets Nikola Tesla died before finishing a mysterious, earth-shattering invention, but the ground beneath his only remaining lab might hold clues. Rob Nelson & Stefan Burns are the first to use cutting-edge tech to investigate Tesla's underground secrets. |
November 11, 2017 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Science |
|---|---|
| First aired | February 14, 2017 |
| Last aired | December 16, 2017 |
| Runtime | 60 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Saturday at 22:00:00 |