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6. The Maniacal TV Hijacking of Max Headroom
Shane explores the disturbing Chicago news hijacking of "Max Headroom" and the feelings of fear that followed. Sensitive topics: static noises, mildly obscene activity (spanking)
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S5 E11 · The Unsettling Mystery of the House That Bleeds
Mystery Files is a mystery and reality TV series that premiered on YouTube on May 19, 2023. It has 5 seasons and 30 episodes so far and is still airing new episodes. The latest episode, Season 5 Episode 11 "The Unsettling Mystery of the House That Bleeds", aired on October 15, 2026.
Have you ever found yourself on a Wikipedia deep dive on the weird side of the internet? In this show, weird thing enthusiasts Ryan and Shane take turns presenting their latest fascinations to each other covering everything unusual, unexplained, and unhinged.
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30 episodes · 5 seasons
2023 · 6 episodes · Last episode: 3 years ago
E6
Shane explores the disturbing Chicago news hijacking of "Max Headroom" and the feelings of fear that followed. Sensitive topics: static noises, mildly obscene activity (spanking)
E5
Ryan explores the strange noises that blared through the sky, christened as "The Sky Trumpets", and the possible explanations for their existence. Sensitive topics: physical/mental distress, aliens
E4
Shane investigates the legend of the lonely vagabond, The Leatherman, and the mysterious circumstances of his death. Sensitive topics: physical distress, death
E3
Sensitive topics: deceased animals, mutilation. Ryan deep dives into one of the world's favorite cryptids, the notorious Chupacabra.
E2
Shane explores Russia's strange Tunguska Event, Earth's largest recorded impact event. Sensitive Topics: Natural disasters, injuries
E1
Ryan presents Shane with the wild tale of the D.B. Tuber bank heist. Sensitive Topics: Illegal activities, assault, drug use
2024 · 8 episodes · Last episode: 2 years ago
E8
Shane tells the tale of America's first serial killer family, The Bloody Benders, and the havoc they wreaked on the Old West. Sensitive topics: Descriptions of violence, murder
E7
Ryan explores the US Government's suspected involvement in aliens and UFO sightings in America. Sensitive topics: N/A
E6
Shane tells Ryan about the Battle of Los Angeles, the bizarre air raid that took place in California during WWII and definitely NOT the movie. Sensitive topics: Descriptions of bodily injuries
E5
Ryan explores the incident of the Oakville Blobs, the strange goo that rained over Oakville, Washington and got residents and animals sick. Sensitive Topics: Animal death, illnesses, potential trypophobia
E4
Shane goes on a deep dive into the Voynich Manuscript, the old book full of unexplained text and strange drawings that has a fanbase of its own. Sensitive Topics: N/A
E3
Ryan tells Shane about the Stockton Arsonist, the mysterious pyromaniac who filmed his own crime. Sensitive Topics: Arson, Satanism, a brief mention of violence towards animals
E2
Shane explores the myth of Champ, the Nessie-like sea creature that supposedly lives in Lake Champlaign. Sensitive Topics: Cryptids
E1
Ryan delves into the Circleville Letters, the bizarre, threatening letters that endlessly plagued a small town. Sensitive Topics: Stalking, Mention of Violence, Suicide, DUI, Murder.
2025 · 6 episodes · Last episode: 1 year ago
E6
Shane regales us with the a tale as old as time: A BIG OL' BEAST WITH A BIG OL' APPETITE!
E5
Ryan tries, once again, to convince Shane that ghosts are real in the curious case of Popper the Poltergeist.
E4
Shane tells Ryan about Hungarian serial killer Béla Kiss and the disturbing crimes that took place in Czinkota.
E3
Ryan revisits the daring escape of D.B. Cooper (his favorite case of all!)
E2
Shane tells the tale of Gef, the witty and slightly threatening talking mongoose who lived with the Irving family on the Isle of Man.
E1
Ryan dives into the bizarre extraterrestrial attack on a farmhouse in a small Kentucky town.
2025 · 6 episodes · Last episode: 1 year ago
E6
We embark on our most daring Mystery Files stunt yet while covering the infamous Millennium Star Diamond heist!
E5
We got the man, the myth, the legend to sit down in the chair with us today as Ryan and Shane revisit the mysterious case of Bigfoot!
E4
A murderous plot? A daring escape? A horrifying haunting? Grab a snack and help us unpack...wait, that's the wrong show. Strap in and stay alive as Shane recounts the tragic tale of two princes!
E3
An underwater phenomenon or just a massive whale burp? Ryan dives deep into the mystery of the bloop!
E2
Shane blue'd himself, but don't worry, he had help.
E1
Mystery Files is back and the boys get to play with fire! Don't worry, the set is still intact.
2026 · 11 episodes · Last episode: 3 weeks ago
The bizarre case of the Atlanta Bloodhouse sure goes down a lot better with a nice drink in hand. As the boys puzzle out the gory details, they're joined by Ricky Wang!
E10
Join the boys in the basement as they unravel the centuries long obsession with man's quest to find the mysterious Fountain of Youth.
E9
Aliens keep abducting cows AND WE WANNA KNOW WHY! Join us in the bunker as we try to get to the bottom of this mystery sponsored by @gonnaneedmilk
E8
The boys revisit the mystery behind the men in black (not the Will Smith one) and Shane makes a fun little ditty in its honor.
E7
What happened to Theodosia Burr Alston? Did she perish aboard The Patriot? Find a new land to escape her titles? Join the boys in the basement as they try to untangle the mystery surrounding the tragic disappearance of Aaron Burr's beloved daughter.
E6
Shane and Ryan set sail on the mysterious tides of the Franklin Expedition!
E5
The boys investigate the bizarre missing persons case of Craig Williamson.
E4
Shane and Ryan immerse themselves in the wild misadventures of the Dekooning art heist.
E3
What mysterious forces did the US Airforce stumble upon within the thicket of Rendlesham Forest? Ryan and Shane review firsthand encounters and receive one of their own...
E2
Shane takes a walk in someone else's shoes...
E1
Shane and Ryan are returning to the bunker to visit the snowy summits of Dyatlov Pass.
Created by Ryan Bergara and Shane Madej
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The most recent episode of Mystery Files, Season 5 Episode 11 "The Unsettling Mystery of the House That Bleeds", aired on October 15, 2026.
Mystery Files has 5 seasons with 30 episodes in total.
Mystery Files first aired on YouTube on May 19, 2023.
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