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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Mysteries of the Abandoned Season 11 Episode 2 - Schindler's Deception
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #1 - Schindler's Deception

    S11:E2

    A place of hope in the Czech Republic quietly perseveres in the age of Nazi tyranny, a Moroccan politician sides with the French and an eco-friendly paradise in the Amazon proves to be unsustainable.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Mysteries of the Abandoned Season 10 Episode 2 - Castle Kingdom
    8.0/10(12 votes)

    #2 - Castle Kingdom

    S10:E2

    Half-built castles stand as a whimsical reminder of a neighborhood that was supposed to feature thermal baths and panoramic views; the ambitious project came to an abrupt halt when the construction company began to face financial difficulties...

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Mysteries of the Abandoned Season 10 Episode 10 - The Ruins of Troy
    8.0/10(11 votes)

    #3 - The Ruins of Troy

    S10:E10

    In modern-day Turkey, on the coast of the Aegean Sea, archaeologists discovered hilltop ruins that are believed to be the site of one of the world's most enduring stories.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Mysteries of the Abandoned Season 7 Episode 1 - Into the Murder Labyrinth
    7.9/10(22 votes)

    #4 - Into the Murder Labyrinth

    S7:E1

    An underground labyrinth can warp the mind and turn friend into foe.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Mysteries of the Abandoned Season 10 Episode 5 - The True Cross
    7.9/10(9 votes)

    #5 - The True Cross

    S10:E5

    In a California desert, a once glittering Hollywood hotspot gets converted into a top-secret interrogation center for POWs.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Mysteries of the Abandoned Season 10 Episode 4 - K-Pop Dreamland
    7.8/10(12 votes)

    #6 - K-Pop Dreamland

    S10:E4

    This spooky, unfinished amusement park serves a different purpose nowadays.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Mysteries of the Abandoned Season 10 Episode 16 - Propaganda Palace
    7.8/10(6 votes)

    #7 - Propaganda Palace

    S10:E16

    In the former Soviet Union, this theater and others like it were used to influence the minds of the masses.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Mysteries of the Abandoned Season 10 Episode 3 - Rock 'N' Roll Island
    7.7/10(13 votes)

    #8 - Rock 'N' Roll Island

    S10:E3

    A Beatles legend builds a state-of-the-art studio on a Caribbean island.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Mysteries of the Abandoned Season 10 Episode 7 - Fake News Fortress
    7.7/10(9 votes)

    #9 - Fake News Fortress

    S10:E7

    Graffiti scratched into the walls of a military base on the British coast sheds light on a secret raid against the Nazis.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Mysteries of the Abandoned Season 11 Episode 1 - Hunt for the Nazi Gold Train
    7.7/10(13 votes)

    #10 - Hunt for the Nazi Gold Train

    S11:E1

    A Polish castle becomes entwined in the hunt for lost Nazi treasure, the heir of an American business tycoon gets caught in a web of controversy and an Irish estate is embroiled in a fight for freedom.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Mysteries of the Abandoned Season 11 Episode 6 - Ghost Skeleton Coast
    7.7/10(7 votes)

    #11 - Ghost Skeleton Coast

    S11:E6

    A fantasy land lies in the heart of Alabama, a place of refuge in Ireland becomes a house of horrors, a South Korean city is scarred by a violent crackdown and traces of a brutal industry remain along the arid Namibian coast.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Mysteries of the Abandoned Season 2 Episode 2 - Curse of the Haunted Prison
    7.6/10(35 votes)

    #12 - Curse of the Haunted Prison

    S2:E2

    A mysterious American pyramid built out of Cold War paranoia, a haunted prison, and a cluster of structures in the Atlantic are mysterious deserted engineering projects, and new discoveries reveal how they were built and why they were abandoned.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Mysteries of the Abandoned Season 2 Episode 3 - Arctic Hell Pit
    7.6/10(31 votes)

    #13 - Arctic Hell Pit

    S2:E3

    Traces of a Russian hole to hell in the Arctic, a military base in America's wild west, and a strange looming tower are mysterious deserted engineering projects, and new discoveries reveal how they were built and why they were abandoned.

    Director:Unknown
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  14. Mysteries of the Abandoned Season 9 Episode 5 - Ruins of the Nazi Resort
    7.6/10(9 votes)

    #14 - Ruins of the Nazi Resort

    S9:E5

    A majestic estate for the rich and powerful now lies abandoned in the highlands of Argentina; experts investigate and uncover a once struggling hotel that was transformed into a luxurious resort outpost for elite Nazi German sympathizers.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. Mysteries of the Abandoned Season 10 Episode 12 - The Ruins of Archaeopolis
    7.6/10(11 votes)

    #15 - The Ruins of Archaeopolis

    S10:E12

    This fortress once stood between the Ancient Roman and Persian Empires.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. Mysteries of the Abandoned Season 10 Episode 14 - Gunslingers and Gangsters
    7.6/10(11 votes)

    #16 - Gunslingers and Gangsters

    S10:E14

    Notorious gunslinger John Dillinger once pulled off a daring escape from this unassuming jail.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. Mysteries of the Abandoned Season 10 Episode 15 - Gangbusters and Gun Battles
    7.6/10(8 votes)

    #17 - Gangbusters and Gun Battles

    S10:E15

    A building in Colorado is still marked with bullet holes from a Wild West shootout between union members and state militia.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. Mysteries of the Abandoned Season 2 Episode 8 - Sea Fortress of Doom
    7.5/10(30 votes)

    #18 - Sea Fortress of Doom

    S2:E8

    A terrifying sea fortress, a highway in the Amazon that suddenly vanishes, a mysterious structure in the shadow of the Statue of Liberty are deserted engineering projects, and new discoveries reveal how they were built and why they were abandoned.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. Mysteries of the Abandoned Season 4 Episode 1 - World's Strangest Ghost Towns
    7.5/10(30 votes)

    #19 - World's Strangest Ghost Towns

    S4:E1

    The world's strangest ghost towns are home to dark secrets, creepy buildings and eerie sights; new discoveries reveal why they were abandoned.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. Mysteries of the Abandoned Season 9 Episode 7 - Ruins of the Zoo Fortress
    7.5/10(11 votes)

    #20 - Ruins of the Zoo Fortress

    S9:E7

    The ruins of a coastal fortress sit atop a jagged outcrop along the beaches of Wales; experts investigate and uncover a derelict 19th-century British fortification that housed a series of occupants, including an exotic, private zoo.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. Mysteries of the Abandoned Season 10 Episode 1 - Penthouse Palace
    7.5/10(14 votes)

    #21 - Penthouse Palace

    S10:E1

    A porn baron dreams up a hedonistic paradise to avert nuclear catastrophe.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. Mysteries of the Abandoned Season 10 Episode 6 - Blues Prison
    7.5/10(11 votes)

    #22 - Blues Prison

    S10:E6

    Formerly known as one of the toughest prisons in America, this massive complex was once home to medical experiments and a chaotic hostage situation.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. Mysteries of the Abandoned Season 10 Episode 13 - Korea's Joan of Arc
    7.5/10(10 votes)

    #23 - Korea's Joan of Arc

    S10:E13

    A teenage girl in Korea is martyred in prison and becomes a national hero; the facility where she was held stands in remembrance of her bravery and the Korean struggle for independence...

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. Mysteries of the Abandoned Season 11 Episode 5 - The Desert Pirates
    7.5/10(7 votes)

    #24 - The Desert Pirates

    S11:E5

    Desert bunkers in Tunisia block Allied victory in Africa; the pride of one Alabama community is born out of a harsh reality; a Lebanese complex is rocked by a massive explosion; the remains of an elite institution still stand in Greece.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. Mysteries of the Abandoned Season 1 Episode 3 - Phantoms of Chernobyl
    7.4/10(60 votes)

    #25 - Phantoms of Chernobyl

    S1:E3

    Exploring what happened to the large town just outside of Chernobyl on the eve of disaster, a fleet of ghost ships, and a dangerous mountain road that changed history.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Best Episodes Summary

"Schindler's Deception" is the best rated episode of "Mysteries of the Abandoned". It scored 10/10 based on 1 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 9/11/2024. This episode scored 2.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "Castle Kingdom".