(1 episode, 1999), Kaye Costin (segment "The Ice Box") (1 episode, 1998), Mary Bradley (segment "The Find") Young Charles Chandler (segment "Bon Voyage") (1 episode, 2002), Mrs. Newsom (segment "The Greedy Investor") Earl Gallagher (1 episode, 1999), Mechanic (segment "Trucker") (1 episode, 1997), Laura (segment "Bus Stop") (1 episode, 1999), Edie Jamison (segment "Curse") (1 episode, 1998), Fireman (segment "Firestation 32") (1 episode, 1997), Martin Spencer (segment "The Prescription") (1 episode, 2002), Julie (segment "Bad Dreams") This is how nearly every episode of Beyond Belief: Fact Or Fiction begins, the cult classic anthology show that ran for four seasons from 1997 to 2002, with host Jonathan Frakes (replacing. (uncredited) (1 episode, 1998), Tom North (segment "The Gun") / (1 episode, 1997), Other Steven (segment "Last Man on Earth") (1 episode, 2002), Student (segment "Mail Order Degree") (1 episode, 1999), Eric Daley (segment "Louie the Dip") (1 episode, 1999), Andy (segment "The Nightmare") Frakes had essentially become a spokesperson for the paranormal while he was playing William T. Riker on Star Trek: The Next Generation. (1 episode, 1998), Victim (segment "Malibu Cop") (1 episode, 1999), Aunt Ruthie (segment "Cook Out") (1 episode, 1999), Jerry (segment "Two to One") (1 episode, 2002), Owen (segment "The Crypt Ghost") (1 episode, 1999), Katie Conway (segment "Shared Vision") That's point Number Two. Jonathan Frakes Dick Clark (1997-2002) This anthology series tests the notion that truth is stranger than fiction. Beyond Belief: Fact or Fiction Mysterizn / Thriller / Fantasy / Horor / Sci-Fi USA, (1997-2002), 44 h 30 min (Minut: 44-60 min) Reie: Duwayne Dunham, Penelope Buitenhuis, Tony Randel ( vce) Scn: J. Larry Carroll, Barry Adelman, Scott Peters, Paul Chitlik ( vce) Kamera: Alex Nepomniaschy, Christopher Taylor Hudba: (1 episode, 1997), Police Officer (segment "The House on Baker Street") (1 episode, 1998), Fred Miller (segment "The New House") (1 episode, 1999), Joyce Miller (segment "The New House") Full name: Beyond Belief: Fact or Fiction Network: Fox First Episode: May 25, 1997 Last Episode: September 5, 2002 Status: Ended Cast: James Brolin - Host (1997) Jonathan Frakes - Host (1998-2002) History (1 episode, 1999), Detective Murdoch (segment "Anatole") (1 episode, 2002), Ghost (segment: The Apparition) (1 episode, 2002), Stan Trask (segment "Writer's Agent") Regarded as a cult classic, Beyond Belief: Fact or Fiction was a simpler time of television that promoted a notion of gathering around to watch a weekly television show with . (1 episode, 1999), Jerry Bradley (segment "The Find") (1 episode, 2002), Harold Plum (segment "The Mystery of Douglas Hibbard") (1 episode, 2002), Kenny Morgan (segment "The Old Bike") Segments in bold were marked "Fact" by the show. Menu Trending A show in which each episode has 5 different segments, and the viewer decides whether it was fact or fiction. (1 episode, 2002), Jackie Gordon (segment "Out of Service") (1 episode, 1999), Armed Robber (segment "Two to One") (1 episode, 1998), Sarah (segment "The Computer") (1 episode, 2002), Tow Truck Driver (segment "Teasdale's Motor Car") (segment "Aspen Sunny Side") (1 episode, 2002), Mrs. Singley (segment "The Accident") (1 episode, 1998), Realtor (segment "Dust") (1 episode, 2002), Rosalind Sarno (segment "Witness to Murder") (1 episode, 1998), Reporter (segment "Merry-Go-Round") (1 episode, 1997), Jimmy (segment "The Card Game") (1 episode, 1998), Mildred's Daughter (segment "The Gift") Popularity and cancellation Beyond Belief: Fact or Fiction has gained a cult following. When Bob refuses to commit accounting fraud, despite being personally told to by John Cutler himself, he is fired by John, who calls Bob a "pathetic bean counter." Bob's son, Ronnie is college-bound, and Bob had promised to get . (1 episode, 1998), Angry Tenant (segment "Blind Man's Dog") (1 episode, 1999), Mr. Porter (segment "Positive I.D.") (1 episode, 2002), Faith Robinson (segment "The Battered Doll") (1 episode, 2002), Dawn (segment "The Dorm") (1 episode, 1999), Renny Fortis (segment "Devil's Tattoo") (1 episode, 2002), Shay Butler (segment "The Witness") (1 episode, 1999), Nicky Russ (segment "The Golden Cue") Are ghosts real? Beyond Belief: Fact or Fiction? (1 episode, 1998), Teacher #2 (segment "The Student") (1 episode, 1998), Student (segment "The Student") Back then with host, James Brolin. (1 episode, 2002), Connie Howard (segment "Mystery Lock") (1 episode, 1997), Lizzie Gillespie (segment "The Diner") (1 episode, 1999), Larry Rucker (segment "Where Have All the Heroes Gone") (1 episode, 1998), Lenny Fields (segment "Magic Mightyman") (1 episode, 1998), Thief (segment "The Perfect Record") Beyond Belief: Fact or Fiction (1997-2022) Episode List Season: OR Year: Season 2 S2, Ep1 23 Jan. 1998 The Plane/The Gun/The Portrait/The Pass/The Caller 6.8 (79) Rate This episode features the following cases: The Plane; The Gun; The Portrait; The Pass; The Caller. 2 - The belief that male nudity is always something comical or non-sexual, while female nudity is inherently erotic. Will both of them survive? (1 episode, 2002), Dr. Parkins (segment "The Vigil") Do the dead make telephone calls? (1 episode, 2002), Todd Davis (segment "The Secret of the Coins") (1 episode, 1998), Operating Room Nurse (segment "Morning Sickness") Genres Fantasy, Science Fiction. (1 episode, 2002), Drifter (segment "The Hand") (1 episode, 1997), Kevin Birch (segment "Toy to the Rescue") (1 episode, 1998), Kyle Jarvis (segment "The Cure") Series Details & Credits FOX | Release Date: May 25, 1997 Summary: "Within this hour we will tell you five stories, some real, some fake, you decide. (1 episode, 1998), Jason's Friend (segment "The Wallet") (1 episode, 2002), Addison Montgomery (segment "The News Stand") (1 episode, 1998), Paranormal Investigator (segment "The Chess Game") (1 episode, 1997), Gunnar (segment "Bright Lights") (1 episode, 1999), Phil (segment "Cook Out") For other uses, see, Only the details about the passenger surviving a shipwreck on board the, Only the details about the relics the Model-T driver connected to the, "Beyond Belief: Fact or Fiction? (96-97 Season)", "National Nielsen Viewership (May 1925)", "National Nielsen Viewership (May 26-June 1)", "TV Listings for - June 15, 1997 - TV Tango", "TV Listings for - June 22, 1997 - TV Tango", "National Nielsen Viewership (July 28-Aug. 3)", "Episodes: Beyond Belief: Fact or Fiction? From season two onwards Jonathan Frakes would end each story with a pun related to the story, while James Brolin always retold a story instead of showing a clip. (1 episode, 1998), Ike (segment "Merry-Go-Round") (1 episode, 1997), Mr. Donovan (segment "From the Agency") (1 episode, 2002), Annie (segment "Above the Clouds") (1 episode, 1998), Crystal (segment "Grave Sitting") [41] The episodes were filmed in and around Vancouver, British Columbia, unlike with previous seasons, which were filmed in California. 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(1 episode, 2002), James Elliott (segment "The Grave") (1 episode, 1999), Thomas L. Fergus (segment "Ghost Town") Fun fact: The film's famous line, "Warriors, come out and play" was actually improvised. In our podcast we invite you to play along as we discuss each story's credibility, predict which . (1 episode, 2002), Joe Ace Grant (segment "Sit-Down Comedian") (1 episode, 1998), Mother (segment "The Guardian") (1 episode, 2002), Andrew Burke (segment "The Wreath") (1 episode, 2002), Park Warden (segment "The Bridge") (1 episode, 1998), Keith Porter (segment "Dead Friday") As of 2022, the English versions of these episodes have not been released in any market. (1 episode, 1998), Road Repair Supervisor (segment "A Joyful Noise") (1 episode, 1997), Locksmith (segment "Mystery Lock") (1 episode, 2002), Amy Faraday (segment "From the Agency") (1 episode, 1998), Rob Noveau (segment "The Warning") "The Portrait" is the third story that is featured in the first episode of Season 2. (1 episode, 1998), Laura Sloan Freeland (segment "The House on Barry Avenue") (1 episode, 1998), Calvin (segment "A Joyful Noise") (1 episode, 1999), Ron Morrison (segment "Two to One") (1 episode, 2002), Heather Baker (segment "The Cigar Box") (1 episode, 1997), Debbie Johnson (segment "Kid in the Closet") (1 episode, 1997), Maude Metz (segment "The Magic Rose Garden") (uncredited) / (1 episode, 1999), Danny Truitt (segment "War Surplus") (1 episode, 2002), Detective Hanson (segment "Wheelchair Man") Here's the long and short of Beyond Belief: Fact Or Fiction. 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(1 episode, 1997), Victoria Gourlay (segment "E-Mail") (1 episode, 2002), Peter Siegmeier (segment "Wheelchair Man") (1 episode, 2002), Douglas Hibbard (segment "The Mystery of Douglas Hibbard") (1 episode, 1997), Simms (segment "The Wall") (1 episode, 2002), Eric (segment "The Crypt Ghost") (1 episode, 1997), Perry Nicholas (segment "Needle Point") (1 episode, 2002), Arthur (segment "Poker Justice") (1 episode, 2002), Annie Barclay (segment "The Mandarin's Bowl") (1 episode, 1998), Wally (segment "They Towed My Car") (1 episode, 2002), Nick Royce (segment "Sit-Down Comedian") Acted In: 24, Suits, Space: Above and Beyond, Beyond Belief: Fact or Fiction, Law & Order: LA Birthplace: Bountiful, Utah, USA Starring Jonathan Frakes, Don LaFontaine Subtitles None Available (1 episode, 1998), Jody Griffith (segment "Dead Friday") (1 episode, 2002), Book Store Clerk (segment "When I Was Big") (1 episode, 1998), Producer (segment "The Caller") (1 episode, 1999), Kristen Miller (segment "The New House") (1 episode, 2002), Marshall McKinney (segment "The Battered Doll") (1 episode, 1999), Regina (segment "The Gathering") (1 episode, 1999), Tony Ferris (segment "Red Line") (1 episode, 1999), Peggy Woodward (segment "The Sleepwalker") (1 episode, 1999), Japanese Businessman (segment "Static Man") (1 episode, 1997), Raymond Michael Edmondson (segment: The Electric Chair) (1 episode, 1998), Reese (segment "They Towed My Car") (1 episode, 1998), Police Officer (segment "The Perfect Record") (1 episode, 1997), Jill (segment "The Prophecy") (1 episode, 1998), Perry Burke (segment "Kirby") Still, the movie attracted a cult following (hooray!) (1 episode, 1999), Louis Wolski (segment "Louie the Dip") (1 episode, 1999), Katie (segment "Blood Donor") (1 episode, 1999), Ted (segment "The Music Box") (1 episode, 2002), Russ Parker (segment "The Flower Jury") (1 episode, 1999), Andrea (segment "The Handyman") (1 episode, 1998), Don Sterling (segment "Red Eyed Creature") 4,653 likes. Season 4. Start Shopping Sign In English (US) Privacy Policy License Agreement Cookie Preferences Please wait. (1 episode, 1998), Curtis (segment "The Girl Next Door") Beyond Belief: Fact or Fiction (originally called Strange Truth: Fact or Fiction during production) is an American television anthology series created by Lynn Lehmann, presented by Dick Clark Productions, and produced and aired by the Fox network from 1997 to 2002. (1 episode, 1998), Harriet Samuals (segment "The Prescription") (1 episode, 1999), Norma (segment "The Gathering") Vicky calls Cal at 11:15 A.M. to meet her at the old neighborhood club where they first met and fell in love. (1 episode, 1997), Robert Elgin Miller (segment "Justice is Served") (1 episode, 1999), Camille Blair (segment "Two Sisters") The series was hosted by James Brolin in season one and by Jonathan Frakes in seasons two, three and four. (1 episode, 1999), The Old Man (segment "Ring Toss") The Literary Theory Handbook introduces students to the history and scope of literary theory, showing them how to perform literary analysis, and providing a greater understanding of the historical contexts for different theories.. A new edition of this highly successful text, which includes updated and refined chapters, and new sections on contemporary theories (1 episode, 2002), Agnes Flores (segment "Terror Night") Every other caller turns out to be the . (1 episode, 2002), Brady (segment "Night Walker") (1 episode, 2002), Tara (segment "Witness to Murder") (1 episode, 1998), Tammy's Mother (segment "The Cure") (1 episode, 1999), Detective (segment "The Bloody Hand") (1 episode, 2002), Helena Borne (segment "The Music Teacher") Beyond Belief: Fact or Fiction. (1 episode, 1999), Nurse Diana Lewis (segment "Soldier") / (1 episode, 1999), Connie Jenkins (segment "Connie") (1 episode, 1999), Susan Mercer (segment "The Impossible Car Dream") Mary Queen of Scots is the most majestically pitiable figure of the entire History.Hume dwelled at length on her final hours, describing her careful distribution of her remaining belongings among her servants and her farewell conversations with them.90 He then recounted her dignity and fortitude at the scaffold, unyielding in the face of clerical pressure to abandon her Catholic faith. John August (segment "The Cigar Box") Of the 239 stories told over the course of the 48 episodes, 139 were declared to be "fact." (1 episode, 1999), Shopkeeper (segment "1st Time Offender") (1 episode, 1997), Daughter (segment "The Unknown Patient") (1 episode, 1999), Amy Dwyer (segment "Devil's Tattoo") (2 episodes, 1997-1999), Brenda (segment "Last Man on Earth") fechar. (1 episode, 1998), Student (segment "The Chalkboard") (1 episode, 2002), Mary Jane Layden (segment "Writer's Agent") From series two onwards Jonathan Frakes would end each story with a pun related to the story, for comical effect. (1 episode, 1999), Jocelyn Marshall (segment "The Mirror of Truth") (1 episode, 2002), Rachel (segment "The Witness") (1 episode, 2002), Ivana Turner (segment "Bad Dreams") (1 episode, 1999), Michelle Lambert (segment "Murder of Roy Hennessey") Jane Doe (segment "Town of Remembrance") (uncredited) Premiered January 23, 1998. (1 episode, 1999), Bob Mercer (segment "The Impossible Car Dream") (1 episode, 1999), Minister (segment "The Gravedigger's Nemesis") (1 episode, 1999), M. Anthony Brinksman (segment "Last Rites") The majority of true stories on the show are based on first-hand research conducted by author Robert Tralins yet mostly perpetuate hearsay or urban legends as facts, while many of the ones that turned out to be false are either completely fictional or modern-dressed re-tellings of untrue urban legends. (1 episode, 1999), Lorene Adkins (segment "For the Record") (1 episode, 2002), Dawn Skinner (segment "The Child Artist") (1 episode, 1999), Geraldine Collins (segment "The Landlady") A compilation of Jonathan Frakes' ridiculous "Gotcha!" pronouncements from the end of every episode of "Beyond Belief: Fact or Fiction?" It's as many of them. (1 episode, 1999), Byron Tompkins (segment "The Sewing Machine") El Mariachi. Beyond Belief: Fact or Fiction-theme music HQ-extended 11,551 views Jul 31, 2016 119 Dislike Share Save Kendall A 593 subscribers The Beyond Belief: Fact or Fiction-theme music, and HQ-. / (1 episode, 1998), Ann Ross (segment "The Lady in a Black Dress") (1 episode, 1998), Jason (segment "The Wallet") (1 episode, 1998), Doctor Harding (segment "Justice is Served") (1 episode, 1998), Mrs. Hanson (segment "The Motorcycle") (1 episode, 2002), Priest (segment "The Grave") (1 episode, 1999), Private Bruce Shalto (segment "The Dealer") (1 episode, 1999), John Cutler (segment "The Impossible Car Dream") (1 episode, 1998), Julie Ross (segment "The Lady in a Black Dress") (1 episode, 1998), Elmo P. Middleton (segment "The Man in the Model T") (uncredited) (1 episode, 2002), Lloyd Corbiel (segment "The Devil's Autograph") (1 episode, 1997), Neighbor Boy #2 (segment "Wheezer") (1 episode, 1999), Doctor Sapperstein (segment "Morning Sickness") (1 episode, 2002), Jerry Fletcher (segment "Murder of Roy Hennessey") (1 episode, 2002), Lee Calvin (segment: The Electric Chair) (1 episode, 1997), Bradley Howard (segment "Mystery Lock") (1 episode, 1998), Steve Hatchagin (segment "Damsel") (1 episode, 2002), Lady Luck (segment "Hot Car") (1 episode, 1998), Clive Kincaid (segment "The Caller") 22 February 2023. (1 episode, 2002), Louie Newsom (segment "The Greedy Investor") (1 episode, 1997), Mr. Foster (segment "The Viewing") (1 episode, 1999), Chipper Dunn (segment "Red Line") (1 episode, 1999), Detective (segment "Positive I.D.") (2 episodes, 1997-1998), Mr. Montague (segment "The Sewing Machine") ), a. (1 episode, 1998), Amy Bowers (segment: The Bucket) (1 episode, 1999), Agent Joseph Delaney (segment "The FBI Story") (1 episode, 1999), (segment "Out of Service") (1 episode, 1999), Doctor Edwin P. Costin (segment "The Ice Box") (1 episode, 1999), Ronnie Mercer (segment "The Impossible Car Dream") (1 episode, 1997), Katherine Marston (segment "E-Mail") (1 episode, 1998), Detective Dave Puma (segment "Voice from the Grave") (1 episode, 1999), Jim (segment "The Gravedigger's Nemesis") (1 episode, 2002), Allie Prescott (segment "House of Shadows") (1 episode, 2002), Jerry Corbin (segment "Moonstruck Beach") (1 episode, 2002), Melanie Grayson (segment "Above the Clouds") Each episode featured stories, all of which appeared to defy logic, and some of which were allegedly based on actual events. (1 episode, 2002), Billy (segment "The Hand") 43:08. (1 episode, 1999), Richard Austin (segment "E-Mail") (1 episode, 2002), (segment "Screen Saver") I think this one was already very evident for people who watch cartoons, where male butts aren't uncommon, but with the fear of overly sexualizing women in Hollywood, I think this concept has also been translated to live action. (1 episode, 1998), Mr. Flint (segment "Money Laundry") (1 episode, 1997), Police Officer (segment "Mystery Lock") (1 episode, 1997), Margaret (segment: Dream House) (1 episode, 1999), Saleslady (segment "The Music Box") (1 episode, 1997), Randy's Mother (segment "The Woods") (1 episode, 1997), Mildred Grayson (segment "The Gift") The show was often aired sporadically, sometimes going for weeks or even months between airings. (1 episode, 1999), Businessman (segment "Static Man") (1 episode, 1998), Terri (segment "Bus Stop") (1 episode, 2002), Michelle (segment "Seven Hours of Bad Luck") FRAKES: Thank you so much, it's been a pleasure talking with you. (1 episode, 1998), Young Robber #1 (segment "Surveillance Camera") No, but Pope is the one who dies. (1 episode, 1998), Rena Newland (segment "The Stalker") (1 episode, 2002), Deanna Lindsey (segment "Moonstruck Beach") (1 episode, 2002), Elaine Sealy (segment "You Are Next") (1 episode, 2002), Dr. David Sanders (segment "The Unknown Patient") (1 episode, 1998), Lawrence (segment "A Joyful Noise") (1 episode, 1998), Painter (segment "The Wall") (1 episode, 1998), Shelly (segment "A Joyful Noise") (1 episode, 1998), Jim Dunn (segment "The Escape") "I traced them to the kitchenbut not beyond. Year released: 1992. (1 episode, 2002), Jake Rudolf (segment "The Wealthy Widow") That settled it. (1 episode, 1998), Doctor Marion John (segment "Curse") (1 episode, 1997), Officer Lewis (segment "Count Mystery") [73][74], Beyond Belief: Fact or Fiction Season One was released on DVD in Region 1 on August 28, 2007. (1 episode, 1998), Earl Potter (segment "Scribbles") (1 episode, 2002), Julie (segment "Ghost Writer") (1 episode, 2002), Dr. Albert Wainwright (segment "Witness to Murder") (1 episode, 1999), Brian Wilkins (segment "The Nightmare") Eddie Point Number One. (1 episode, 1997), Joseph Drummer (segment "The Computer") (1 episode, 1999), Dan Weaver (segment "One for the Road") (1 episode, 2002), Mother (segment "The Doll") RobertEloy1686. (1 episode, 1998), Gus Hobbs (segment "The Bucket") (1 episode, 2002), Jerome Metz (segment "The Magic Rose Garden") (1 episode, 1999), Anatole Guttenoff (segment "Anatole") 1 Episode 1997. (1 episode, 1998), Thrax (segment "Rock & Roll Ears") (1 episode, 1999), Margaret Walker (segment "The Dorm") (1 episode, 1999), Ellen Lippard (segment "The Music Box") (1 episode, 1998), Theresa (segment "The Gift") FanPix.Net Image: Harrison Page- as Joel Latham: Photo ID: . (1 episode, 1997), Steven's Date (segment "Last Man on Earth") (1 episode, 1998), Casket Salesman (segment "The Warning") (1 episode, 1998), Undertaker (segment "Two Sisters") Picture of Beyond Belief: Fact or Fiction - Latest Beyond Belief: Fact or Fiction Photo. (1 episode, 1999), Chuck (segment "Blood Bank") (1 episode, 1997), Neighbor Girl (segment "Wheezer") The History and Classic Episodes of Beyond Belief: Fact or Fiction. (1 episode, 2002), (segment "Roulette Wheel") (1 episode, 2002), Friend (segment "Above the Clouds") (1 episode, 2002), Sam Singley (segment "The Accident") (1 episode, 1999), Beatrice Cutler (segment "The Impossible Car Dream") (1 episode, 1998), Tammy (segment "The Cure") Bob Mercer works as an accountant for John Cutler and Associates. (1 episode, 2002), Leonard Kirby (segment "The Mentor") (1 episode, 1998), Neil (segment "Bus Stop") (1 episode, 2002), Wes Hubbard (segment "Second Sight") (1 episode, 2002), Father (segment "One Hand in the Till") (1 episode, 1999), Jeff Barkett (segment "Blood Donor") (1 episode, 1999), Lauren Latham (segment "Screwdriver") (1 episode, 1998), Vick Pernelle (segment "The Perfect Record") William at some point discovered that anyone whose portrait he paints invariably dies a few days later, so now he only paints consenting people who are doomed to die anyway from terminal illnesses, having . (1 episode, 1998), Carl (segment "The Card Game") / (1 episode, 2002), (segment "Poker Justice") (1 episode, 1998), Wally (segment "The Scoop") (1 episode, 1998), Doctor Anderson (segment "The Pass") (1 episode, 1997), Burglar (segment "Mystery Lock") (1 episode, 1997), Lana (segment "Cup of Joe") (1 episode, 1999), Otto Schenkel (segment "Epitaph") (1 episode, 1998), Wes Tronker (segment "Devil's Tattoo") but also infamously caused vandalism and violence (boo!). (1 episode, 1999), Pawn Shop Owner (segment "Two to One") In October 2021, German private channel RTL II began broadcasting a revival of Beyond Belief: Fact or Fiction, with Jonathan Frakes reprising his role as the host. (1 episode, 1999), Officer Shields (segment "Gratuity") (1 episode, 1998), William Corzine (segment "The Portrait") (1 episode, 1998), Johnny Evans (segment "Graffiti") (1 episode, 1998), Nurse #2 (segment "The Pass") (1 episode, 2002), Ryan Turner (segment "Bad Dreams") (1 episode, 2002), Stacy Gilmore (segment "Murder of Roy Hennessey") (1 episode, 1997), Kyle (segment "The Diner") (1 episode, 2002), Dave Bridges (segment "The Candidate") (1 episode, 1997), (segment: The Electric Chair) The true stories were of course only loosely based on real events, and based on cases that were researched by one of the writers on the show, or based on news reports. (1 episode, 2002), Lloyd Townsend (segment "House of Shadows") (1 episode, 1999), Eric Creighton (segment "Blood Bank") During its final run of Fox, the series was picked up for reruns by the Sci-fi Channel, which ran from July 8, 2002[69][70][71] to September 6, 2005. (1 episode, 2002), Jordan Hicks (segment "The Vision") (1 episode, 1998), Harris Fisher (segment "Titan") (1 episode, 2002), Detective Patterson (segment "The Witness") (1 episode, 2002), Glenn Morgan (segment "The Old Bike") (1 episode, 1998), Professor Sheldon Ludovic (segment "Eclipse") (1 episode, 1999), Clarice (segment "Makeup Magic") (1 episode, 1999), Dave (segment "Wax Executioner") (1 episode, 1998), Stewardess (segment "Angel on Board") Starting on 4 November 2018, to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the series' premiere in Germany, RTL II produced two special episodes under the name X-Factor: Das Unfassbare kehrt zurck (The Unfathomable Returns), hosted by Detlef Bothe. (1 episode, 1997), Mrs. Johnson (segment "Kid in the Closet") (1 episode, 2002), Rena Dunne (segment "Room 245") (1 episode, 1999), Detective Bill Ballard (segment "The Bloody Hand") (1 episode, 1999), Lowell Germain (segment "Blood Donor") (1 episode, 1999), Shop Girl (segment "The Horn") (1 episode, 1999), Floyd Cummings (segment "Gratuity") (1 episode, 1998), Edward Decateur (segment "They Towed My Car") (1 episode, 1998), Daryl (segment "They Towed My Car") (uncredited) 43:01. (1 episode, 1999), Officer Baker (segment "The Landlady") The host would present five unusual storiessome inspired by real events and others completely made up by the show's writers. (1 episode, 2002), Rosie Russert (segment "The Accident") (1 episode, 1998), Lucy Robins (segment "The Bridesmaid") (1 episode, 2002), Bar Patron (segment "The Hand") (1 episode, 1999), Joel Latham (segment "Screwdriver") Each episode of the series' run had at least one "fiction" story and at least two "fact" stories. 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