The original series aired from October 6, 2004 until October 26, 2016 on Syfy. The original program spanned eleven seasons with 230 episodes, not including 10 specials. The program featured Jason Hawes and Grant Wilson, who founded The Atlantic Paranormal Society (TAPS) team of paranormal investigators to investigate places that are reported to be haunted. The series popularized paranormal reality television and ghost hunting.
The Atlantic Paranormal Society (TAPS) investigates locations of interest by using various electronic equipment, which they believe is capable of detecting paranormal activity. Sci Fi initially categorized the program as a docu-soap. Most investigations turn up cold with very little, if any, paranormal activity occurring.