Fact or Faked: Paranormal Files
Series Overview
Fact or Faked: Paranormal Files is a paranormal investigation series produced by Base Productions that began airing July 15, 2010, on SyFy. The show follows a team of investigators, led by former FBI agent Ben Hansen, who review various photographs and viral videos of alleged paranormal activity. If a particular piece of evidence is deemed intriguing enough to warrant further investigation, they set out to recreate and explain the sighting. Beginning episode #207 in first-half of season two, the show began to feature a "You Decide" segment in the middle of the program where a video is shown of something strange and then asks the viewing audience if they think the footage is fact or faked. After a commercial break the truth behind the video is revealed.
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3 Seasons • 48 Episodes
45–60 min per episode
2010 – 2012
Premiered: Thu, Jul 15, 2010
Creative Production Team
Latest Aired Episode
Season 2, Episode 24: “Stonehenge Secrets / Iceland Worm Monster”
Josh Gates joins the team in Iceland to examine footage of what may be an aquatic creature. Also: Pro wrestler Kofi Kingston helps with a Stonehenge investigation in the Season 2 finale.
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Cast & Creators
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Johanna Vanderspool
Elaine White, Mickey Stern, John Brenkus, Haley Press
Department Leadership Roster
Elaine White
Producer
Haley Press
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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TV-PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — Contains material parents may find unsuitable for younger children.
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Parental Guidance Suggested.
Interdit aux moins de 10 ans — 10+ only.
Parental Guidance Suggested — Contains material parents may find unsuitable for younger children.
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What is Fact or Faked: Paranormal Files about?
Fact or Faked: Paranormal Files is a paranormal investigation series produced by Base Productions that began airing July 15, 2010, on SyFy. The show follows a team of investigators, led by former FBI agent Ben Hansen, who review various photographs and viral videos of alleged paranormal activity. If a particular piece of evidence is deemed intriguing enough to warrant further investigation, they set out to recreate and explain the sighting. Beginning episode #207 in first-half of season two, the show began to feature a "You Decide" segment in the middle of the program where a video is shown of something strange and then asks the viewing audience if they think the footage is fact or faked. After a commercial break the truth behind the video is revealed.
How many seasons does Fact or Faked: Paranormal Files have?
Fact or Faked: Paranormal Files comprises 3 seasons available to explore.
Who stars in Fact or Faked: Paranormal Files?
Key cast members in Fact or Faked: Paranormal Files include Jael de Pardo, Chi-Lan Lieu, Lanisha Cole.
Who created or directed Fact or Faked: Paranormal Files?
Fact or Faked: Paranormal Files was developed and directed by Johanna Vanderspool.