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Don Wildman unearths relics from the world's greatest institutions to reveal secrets from the past. He examines each artifact to illuminate history's most incredible triumphs, sensational crimes and bizarre encounters.

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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    Mysteries at the Museum Season 4 Episode 13 - Great Train Robbery, Phoenix Lights, Sea Serpent
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    #1 - Great Train Robbery, Phoenix Lights, Sea Serpent

    S4:E13

    Don Wildman examines a wooden detonator used in an explosive railway robbery, a video camera that captured a bizarre, unexplained phenomenon and the massive skull of a legendary beast said to terrorize the seas.

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  2. Mysteries at the Museum Season 5 Episode 11 - The Death William Wood, Hacker Spy, Skunk Ape
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    #2 - The Death William Wood, Hacker Spy, Skunk Ape

    S5:E11

    Don Wildman investigates a set of tattered and chipped ventriloquist dummies, a rudimentary electronic device and a plaster cast that may prove the existence of a creature thought only to exist in myths.

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  3. Mysteries at the Museum Season 5 Episode 12 - Prison Experiment, The Real Noah’s Ark
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    #3 - Prison Experiment, The Real Noah’s Ark

    S5:E12

    Don Wildman investigates a tattered briefcase belonging to an eccentric doctor who went to gruesome lengths in search of the fountain of youth, a massive chunk of stone which some believe is the fossilized remains of a biblical ship, and a reel-to-reel tape recorder used by one of the FBI's most prolific and notorious informants.

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  4. Mysteries at the Museum Season 8 Episode 11 - Great Kipton Train Wreck, First Inoculation, Spanish Space Suit
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    #4 - Great Kipton Train Wreck, First Inoculation, Spanish Space Suit

    S8:E11

    The story behind a science fiction novel that seemed so realistic it caused some to believe that the top-secret plans behind the Manhattan Project had been stolen. Also: a little girl's struggle for civil rights; and an invasion of giant destructive snails in South Florida.

    Director:Unknown
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  5. Mysteries at the Museum Season 8 Episode 12 - Sci Fi A Bomb, Ford v. Ferrari, Colorado Stain
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    #5 - Sci Fi A Bomb, Ford v. Ferrari, Colorado Stain

    S8:E12

    Don examines a sleek American race car that took on a top Italian automaker; a pulp-fiction science magazine that threatened to expose an explosive World War II secret; and a set of teeth that was key in the biggest public health experiments of the 20th century.

    Director:Unknown
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  6. Mysteries at the Museum Season 8 Episode 13 - Crossword Code, Ampelmann, Brushy Bill
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    #6 - Crossword Code, Ampelmann, Brushy Bill

    S8:E13

    Host Don Wildman examines a puzzling crossword, a set of traffic signals that became a beloved symbol of East German culture, and a set of leg irons shackles that once restrained a legendary outlaw.

    Director:Unknown
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  7. Mysteries at the Museum Season 9 Episode 1 - Cellini Heist, Real Romeo and Juliet, Link to the Skies
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    #7 - Cellini Heist, Real Romeo and Juliet, Link to the Skies

    S9:E1

    Season 9 begins with host Don Wildman visiting a famous Renaissance sculpture that was once stolen in Vienna; and he learns about the inspiration behind a Shakespeare play while examining a rare book at Harvard. Also: the story of a strange flying device in Arizona.

    Director:Unknown
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  8. Mysteries at the Museum Season 9 Episode 2 - Fallen Robins; Romeo Spies, All in for Poker
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    #8 - Fallen Robins; Romeo Spies, All in for Poker

    S9:E2

    The story of a baffling plague in Michigan is recalled. Also: A spy love story unfolds in Berlin; and poker's rise in Las Vegas is chronicled.

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  9. Mysteries at the Museum Season 9 Episode 3 - Alligators in the Sewers, Unstoppable Car, Founding Forensics
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    #9 - Alligators in the Sewers, Unstoppable Car, Founding Forensics

    S9:E3

    Stories of alligators prowling New York City sewers are explored. Also: The host checks out a car in San Diego that has been customized with everything including the kitchen sink; and finds evidence of Paul Revere being a forensic hero in Boston.

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  10. Mysteries at the Museum Season 9 Episode 4 - Forgotten Lindbergh, Fordlandia, Forest Owlet Fraud
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    #10 - Forgotten Lindbergh, Fordlandia, Forest Owlet Fraud

    S9:E4

    An odd glass medical devise invented by an aviator is inspected in Chicago; and a set of tools used in a failed auto business are examined in Michigan. Also: A bird specimen reveals a case of deception at Harvard University.

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  11. Mysteries at the Museum Season 9 Episode 5 - Alcoholic Antidote, Reno Haven, Strange Death of President Taylor
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    #11 - Alcoholic Antidote, Reno Haven, Strange Death of President Taylor

    S9:E5

    Don investigates a precious metal that reportedly cured alcoholism; recalls a time when Reno was a destination for disgruntled spouses; and looks into the mystery of a president's untimely death.

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  12. Mysteries at the Museum Season 9 Episode 6 - Operation Migration, Sausage Duel, Around the World
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    #12 - Operation Migration, Sausage Duel, Around the World

    S9:E6

    Don Wildman examines a rare food fight, a race around the globe, and a bird uniform.

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  13. Mysteries at the Museum Season 9 Episode 7 - First Female Aviator, Mysterious Metronome, Army of Two
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    #13 - First Female Aviator, Mysterious Metronome, Army of Two

    S9:E7

    Host Don Wildman examines a plane, Beethoven's metronome, and a musical instrument.

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  14. Mysteries at the Museum Season 9 Episode 8 - Aaron Burr Conspiracy, How Gatsby Became Great, Lady With the Lamp
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    #14 - Aaron Burr Conspiracy, How Gatsby Became Great, Lady With the Lamp

    S9:E8

    Host Don Wildman examines a coded letter, the great American novel "The Great Gatsby" and a legendary lamp.

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  15. Mysteries at the Museum Season 9 Episode 9 - To Catch a Fake, Tiny Coffins of Edinburgh, Tjipetir Mystery
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    #15 - To Catch a Fake, Tiny Coffins of Edinburgh, Tjipetir Mystery

    S9:E9

    Host Don Wildman examines a forged European painting that duped many museums. Also: eight tiny boxes resembling coffins; and a mysterious rubber block found washed up on a beach.

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  16. Mysteries at the Museum Season 9 Episode 10 - JFK Boat Rescue, Scheming Queen, Tiger Cage
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    #16 - JFK Boat Rescue, Scheming Queen, Tiger Cage

    S9:E10

    Don Wildman examines a coded letter, a classic novel, and a legendary lamp.

    Director:Unknown
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  17. Mysteries at the Museum Season 9 Episode 11 - Dolley Madison, Christmas Truce, Exploding Whale
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    #17 - Dolley Madison, Christmas Truce, Exploding Whale

    S9:E11

    Don Wildman examines a truce game, a tale of a whale, a First Lady's bravery.

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  18. Mysteries at the Museum Season 9 Episode 12 - Wild West Rumble, Sweet Smell of Success, Antiseptic Doctor
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    #18 - Wild West Rumble, Sweet Smell of Success, Antiseptic Doctor

    S9:E12

    Don Wildman examines a porcelain washbasin used to fight a deadly disease, studies a Colt .45 that once belonged to Wyatt Earp and learns how a small circular artifact changed personal hygiene practices across America.

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  19. Mysteries at the Museum Season 9 Episode 13 - Revolutionary Suffragette, Tokyo Rose, Billion Dollar Will
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    #19 - Revolutionary Suffragette, Tokyo Rose, Billion Dollar Will

    S9:E13

    Don Wildman examines a notebook with crucial information about an activist's controversial death, inspects a microphone linked to a tale of wartime treason and gazes upon an iconic sign tied to a battle for a billionaire's estate.

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  20. Mysteries at the Museum Season 12 Episode 1 - Miracle on the Hudson, For the Love of Lady Liberty and Dawn of the Synth
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    #20 - Miracle on the Hudson, For the Love of Lady Liberty and Dawn of the Synth

    S12:E1

    The Miracle on the Hudson River; uncovering the origin of a legendary statue; a musical invention that struck a major chord.

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  21. Mysteries at the Museum Season 12 Episode 2 - Kidnapped Filmmaker; Pinky's Freedom Ring; Checkered Game of Life
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    #21 - Kidnapped Filmmaker; Pinky's Freedom Ring; Checkered Game of Life

    S12:E2

    Don Wildman uncovers a British plot to assassinate George Washington, investigates the bizarre trial of a rooster that hatched an egg and examines America's most notorious family feud.

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  22. Mysteries at the Museum Season 12 Episode 3 - Spy That Saved Washington; Monster in the Egg; Hatfields and McCoys
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    #22 - Spy That Saved Washington; Monster in the Egg; Hatfields and McCoys

    S12:E3

    Don Wildman uncovers a British plot to assassinate George Washington, investigates the bizarre trial of a rooster that hatched an egg and examines America's most notorious family feud.

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  23. Mysteries at the Museum Season 12 Episode 4 - Kensington Runestone; Smile! You're Being Hijacked; and Harriet the Spy
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    #23 - Kensington Runestone; Smile! You're Being Hijacked; and Harriet the Spy

    S12:E4

    Don Wildman examines a strange stone tablet that may hold the key to America's beginnings; a model plane connected to a hijacking mistaken for a hoax; and a revolver that once belonged to the first American woman to lead an armed expedition into war.

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  24. Mysteries at the Museum Season 12 Episode 5 - Boston Marathon Cheat, Beast of Bodmin; and Naked President
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    #24 - Boston Marathon Cheat, Beast of Bodmin; and Naked President

    S12:E5

    Examining what is possibly one of the most audacious hoaxes in sports history; and investigating the preserved remains of a terrifying beast. Also: Host Don Wildman inspects a watch with a link to a presidential scandal.

    Director:Unknown
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  25. Mysteries at the Museum Season 12 Episode 6 - Death of the Ice Cream Blonde; Finding Nessie; and World's Worst Opera Singer
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    #25 - Death of the Ice Cream Blonde; Finding Nessie; and World's Worst Opera Singer

    S12:E6

    The mysterious death of a beloved Hollywood star is examined by host Don Wildman. Also: an amazing discovery made during the search for Scotland's legendary Loch Ness Monster; and the story of a tone-deaf, would-be diva playing Carnegie Hall.

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Worst Episodes Summary

"Great Train Robbery, Phoenix Lights, Sea Serpent" is the worst rated episode of "Mysteries at the Museum". It scored /10 based on 0 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 3/21/2013. This episode scored 0.0 points lower than the second lowest rated, "The Death William Wood, Hacker Spy, Skunk Ape".