Series synopsis
Hazardous History with Henry Winkler is an American documentary television series that premiered on History on June 15, 2025. It stars Henry Winkler.
Hosted by the iconic Henry Winkler, each 60-minute episode of this nostalgia-drenched series tells the stories of the things we did—for fun, for money, or out of plain boredom—that you can’t do anymore. Pastimes, practices, and products that were once allowed—even encouraged—which you will never see again in modern America.
Premise
Hosted by the iconic Henry Winkler, each 60-minute episode of this nostalgia-drenched series tells the stories of the things we did—for fun, for money, or out of plain boredom—that you can’t do anymore. Pastimes, practices, and products that were once allowed—even encouraged—which you will never see again in modern America.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Henry Winkler as Self - Host
Guest cast
- Brian Quinn as Self - TV Host
- Adam Richman as Self - Author/TV Host
- Don Wildman as Self - TV Host/Historian
- Hakeem Muata Oluseyi as Self - Astrophysicist/Author
- Jason Liebig as Self - Brand Historian
- Austin Rogers as Self - Jeopardy! Champion
- Rutledge Wood as Self - TV Analyst
Episodes
This series spans 2 seasons with 21 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 8 | June 15, 2025 | August 3, 2025 |
| Season 2 | 13 | April 19, 2026 | July 19, 2026 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Perilous Play Remember when childhood came with a side of danger? Think back to the outrageous toys and daredevil playground antics that once defined growing up; we uncover explosive science kits, high-flying kite tubes and more. |
June 15, 2025 |
| 2 |
Spectacular Stunts Buckle up as we take you on 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 were as reckless as they were unforgettable. |
June 22, 2025 |
| 3 |
Mad Medicine Ever taken medical advice from a cigarette commercial? There was a time when any and all "cures" could be sold to the public indiscriminately. |
June 29, 2025 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Killer Crazes Remember when "everybody's doing it" was reason enough to dive in headfirst? From gravity-defying flagpole sitting and phone booth cramming, to pet skunks and goldfish gulpers, we reveal the wildest crazes that once swept the nation. These over-the-top obsessions were risky, and impossible to resist. It's a jaw-dropping, head-shaking trip back to the fads that pushed the limits and made our hazardous history must-see mayhem. |
April 19, 2026 |
| 2 |
Looks That Kill Remember when looking your best meant risking life and limb? From dentures that could explode at the dinner table and stiff shirt collars that strangled us to death, the pursuit of the perfect look once pushed us to surprisingly dangerous lengths. |
April 26, 2026 |
| 3 |
Twisted Toys It's a mind-blowing, bone-rattling trip through the toys of yesteryear that remind us of a time when childhood was wilder, freer, and far more hazardous. |
May 3, 2026 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | History |
|---|---|
| First aired | June 15, 2025 |
| Last aired | May 10, 2026 |
| Runtime | 43 minutes |
| Status | continue |