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Archive X: Unexplained Phenomena

COMING OCTOBER 1

Archive X: Unexplained Phenomena builds upon Rice University's Center for the Impossible, one of the world's largest collections of paranormal research, by inviting everyday individuals, many of whom have never spoken publicly before, to reveal their new and personal encounters…

Series·SundanceTV·October 1, 2026·Documentary

ABOUT THE SERIES

Archive X: Unexplained Phenomena builds upon Rice University's Center for the Impossible, one of the world's largest collections of paranormal research, by inviting everyday individuals, many of whom have never spoken publicly before, to reveal their new and personal encounters with unexplained phenomena.

EPISODE RELEASE SCHEDULE

The series premieres on October 1, 2026, with new episodes following through November 5, 2026.

October 1, 2026

Telepathic Children

Two non-verbal autistic girls communicate telepathically with their mothers describing a realm called "The Hill." Rare footage reveals a pioneer who studied psychic children, challenging neuroscience and questioning consciousness and connection.

October 8, 2026

Alien Abduction

Childhood encounters with mysterious beings, ancient prophecies, and messages from an unknown intelligence lead two experiencers to question humanity's future as the Archives reveal a Harvard psychiatrist who risked his career to study them.

October 15, 2026

Dark Visions

Can some people glimpse the future? A man haunted by prophetic dreams and a remote viewer who solves crimes challenge our understanding of time as the Archives uncover secret government psychic research into precognition.

October 22, 2026

Speaking with the Dead

A medium with a harrowing past helps solve murders while another psychic battles terrifying spiritual encounters. The Archives reveal a parapsychologist rethinking mediumship, raising a haunting question: what exists beyond the veil?

October 29, 2026

Near Death Experience

After surviving death, two women return with uncanny abilities, from visions of future events to mind-over-matter phenomena. The Archives reveal a pattern: survivors return profoundly changed. Does consciousness survive death?

November 5, 2026

Aliens & Demons

Two women believe unseen forces are attacking their bodies and minds as experts confront demonic entities, alien intelligence, and spiritual warfare. The Archives uncover a Vatican exorcist who believed in UFOs, asking if they share the same mystery.

CAST AND PARTICIPANTS

Jeffrey J. KripalHost

RELEASE DETAILS

Premiere
October 1, 2026
Where
SundanceTV
Format
Series
Episodes
6
Schedule
Thursday
Genres
Documentary

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