Hazardous History with Henry Winkler

Hazardous History with 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.

Genre: Documentary

Cast:Henry WinklerBrian QuinnAdam RichmanDon WildmanJason LiebigAustin RogersHakeem Muata Oluseyi


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Hazardous History with Henry Winkler: Season 2 (2026): Episode 1 - Killer Crazes

April 19, 2026

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.

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Hazardous History with Henry Winkler: Season 2 (2026): Episode 2 - Looks That Kill

April 26, 2026

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.

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Hazardous History with Henry Winkler: Season 2 (2026): Episode 3 - Twisted Toys

May 3, 2026

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.