Series synopsis
MonsterQuest is an American documentary television series that premiered on History on October 31, 2007. It stars Stan Bernard.
Follows the search for various cryptozoological creatures and paranormal entities reportedly witnessed around the world.
Premise
Follows the search for various cryptozoological creatures and paranormal entities reportedly witnessed around the world.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Stan Bernard as Narrator
Episodes
This series spans 5 seasons with 76 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 14 | October 31, 2007 | January 23, 2008 |
| Season 2 | 20 | May 28, 2008 | November 12, 2008 |
| Season 3 | 25 | February 4, 2009 | October 25, 2009 |
| Season 4 | 9 | January 13, 2010 | March 24, 2010 |
| Season 5 | 8 | January 2, 2026 | February 20, 2026 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
America's Loch Ness Monster Does a giant prehistoric creature lurk in Lake Champlain? The locals nicknamed it Champ. Generations of eyewitnesses rumor to have seen the creature, a dinosaur-like animal, 15-25 feet long most resembling the extinct plesiosaur. Examine the mystery surrounding Lake Champlain as specially designed cameras search for the monster. Existing photographic evidence will also be put to the test. |
October 31, 2007 |
| 2 |
Sasquatch Attack Does Canada have its own Bigfoot? Owners of a fly-in fishing cabin report attacks by an unknown creature. Can DNA tests on blood and tissue from the alleged beast reveal its true identity? The test results will surprise you. The best evidence available will be examined, from pictures and video, to hair and bones. Scientists will be brought in to tell viewers what the evidence reveals. Discover the truth behind these beasts and take a scientific look at legendary creatures around the world. |
November 7, 2007 |
| 3 |
Giant Squid Found Is the legend of the Kraken, a tentacled beast as large as a whale, based on myth or a real creature? Take an expedition to the Sea of Cortez, Mexico where fishermen regularly claim to encounter large schools of giant squid. Watch as squid expert Scott Cassel uses lures with built-in cameras in an attempt to video a Kraken-sized squid 1,000 feet below the ocean. What Cassel and his team discover will make history. |
November 14, 2007 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Mega Hog Investigation into the reports of gigantic swine like the 800 lb "Hogzilla" shot in Georgia in 2004. |
May 28, 2008 |
| 2 |
Vampire Beast Investigation into the 2007 Bolivia, North Carolina reports of strange attacks on livestock and pets by a creature that feeds on blood. |
June 4, 2008 |
| 3 |
Ghosts Investigation into the supposed existence of ghosts at the famous Lizzie Borden axe-murder house in Massachusetts. |
June 11, 2008 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Death of Loch Ness Inventor Robert Rines, who believes he saw the Loch Ness Monster surface in 1972, searches for evidence to prove his theory that the creature has died. |
February 4, 2009 |
| 2 |
Cattle Killers Something mysterious and violent is killing cattle of the North American plains, but what is behind these gruesome attacks: satanic cults, an unknown predator, or something previously unknown to man? Livestock are found dead, often with their blood drained and organs or body parts removed from their bodies. With no apparent footprints or tracks leading to or from the carcasses and strange circles near the site, the mystery only deepens. |
February 11, 2009 |
| 3 |
Swamp Stalker In the marshy swamp land of Texarkana a legendary beast has hunted the residents of a small Arkansas town. Their story was immortalized in a well known movie, The Legend of Boggy Creek. The real events were a series of violent nocturnal attacks that left behind not only fear and panic but also remarkable tracks. But the evidence is not just confined to history. Scientific clues continue to this day and point to a malevolent monster that stalks the Deep South. |
February 18, 2009 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Monster Sharks An investigation into the increasing number of great white shark attacks, following a team of researchers who are trying to determine why sharks are becoming more aggressive. |
January 13, 2010 |
| 2 |
Hillbilly Beast An investigation into the foothills of North Western Kentucky to search for a Bigfoot-like creature that is said to make terrifying, wild screams. A tooth, photographic and audio evidence come to light, and investigators venture into the remote wilderness in an attempt to identify the source of these mysterious sounds. |
January 20, 2010 |
| 3 |
Giant Pythons in America Investigation into the adaptability of giant pythons in Florida as their habitat spreads into heavily populated areas such as Miami. |
January 27, 2010 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Cops v. Cryptids These are the chilling cases of law enforcement officers facing monsters no training could ever prepare them for. From the terrifying "Beast of LBL" to a Bigfoot encounters in Oklahoma and Washington State. |
January 2, 2026 |
| 2 |
Active Duty From training grounds to war-torn battlefields, a growing number of soldiers report encounters not with enemy combatants - but with something beyond the known world. |
January 9, 2026 |
| 3 |
Trespassers Beware These are the chilling encounters of people who trespassed into the domain of the unexplained - and paid the price. |
January 16, 2026 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | History |
|---|---|
| First aired | October 31, 2007 |
| Last aired | February 20, 2026 |
| Runtime | 45 minutes |
| Status | Returning Series |
| Schedule | Friday at 22:00:00 |