History's Greatest Mysteries S5E6 — Escape from Alcatraz

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History's Greatest Mysteries•Season 5•Episode 6

Escape from Alcatraz

7.7/10 · 65 votesMar 11, 202441 min

Ranked #2 of 15 in Season 5•+0.4 vs season avg

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A perfectly masterminded plot leads to one of the most brazen prison breaks in American history. With only a handful of clues left behind, the search for the infamous Alcatraz escapees continues to this day. But is it really possible they survived -- and if

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Episode Summary

"Escape from Alcatraz" is episode 6 of History's Greatest Mysteries season 5. It scored 7.7/10 from 65 votes, ranking #2 of 15 episodes this season (season average 7.3). It aired on March 11, 2024.

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