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Beyond Belief: Fact or Fiction (1997–2002) — science-fiction · thriller · mystery on FOX
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About Beyond Belief: Fact or Fiction
Beyond Belief: Fact or Fiction? ended on September 5, 2002. The series had a sporadic broadcast history, with multiple revivals and off-and-on airings over its run. Its final episode aired in the fall of 2002, marking the end of its multiple seasons on FOX.
The show was a mystery and thriller series that presented viewers with five stories each episode, some based on real events and others fabricated, challenging viewers to decide which were true. Premiering in May 1997, the show initially hosted by James Brolin, later hosted by Jonathan Frakes, featured creepy stories like a boy vanishing in a closet or a dog coming back to life, as well as false tales such as a couple finding old dresses in their closet. It was known for its engaging format and suspenseful storytelling, often aired during late-night slots or special marathons.
The series featured actors such as Jonathan Frakes and James Brolin as hosts, with Campbell Lane and Don LaFontaine providing narration. It was rated 8 on TVMaze and had a runtime of 60 minutes per episode. Over its run, Beyond Belief: Fact or Fiction? became a recognizable name in the mystery and thriller genres, appealing to viewers interested in supernatural and unexplained stories.
Beyond Belief: Fact or Fiction episode schedule
45 aired
Aired · 45
| Date | Ep. | Title |
|---|---|---|
| September 5, 2002 | S4·E13 | The Hand; The Battered Doll; Poker Justice; Above the Clouds; Screen Saver |
| August 29, 2002 | S4·E12 | Witness to Murder; Roulette Wheel; The Phrenologist's Head; The Bridge; The Cigar Box |
| August 22, 2002 | S4·E11 | The Mystery of Douglas Hibbard; Wheelchair Man; The Vigil; The Mandarin's Bowl; Ghost Writer |
| August 15, 2002 | S4·E10 | Moonstruck Beach, Healing Hands, Aspen Sunny Side, Night Walker; Hot Car |
| August 8, 2002 | S4·E9 | The Wealthy Widow; The Witness; The Accident; Bad Dreams; Mental |
| August 1, 2002 | S4·E8 | Caitlin's Candle; The Flower Jury; The Mentor; The Old Bike; The Music Teacher |
| July 25, 2002 | S4·E7 | The Wreath, Terror Night, Tants, The Candidate; The Ring |
| July 18, 2002 | S4·E6 | The Dorm; The Child Artist; The Weatherman; Sit-Down Comic; Room 245 |
| July 11, 2002 | S4·E5 | House of Shadows; One Hand in the Till; Teasdale's Motor Car; The Vision; The Grave |
| July 4, 2002 | S4·E4 | Second Sight; The Fine Line; The Wrong Turn; Who Was I; You Are Next |
| July 4, 2002 | S4·E3 | Out of Service; When I Was Big; The Greedy Investor; Seven Hours of Bad Luck; The Secret of the Coins |
| June 27, 2002 | S4·E2 | Writer's Agent; Crypt Ghost; The Doll; Hubert's Curse; Shared Vision |
| June 27, 2002 | S4·E1 | The Devil's Autograph; Mail Order Degree; The News Stand; The Murder of Roy Hennessey; Mysterious Strangers |
| January 18, 2001 | S3·E13 | The Dealer, Gratuity, The Cake, 1st Time Offender & The Mirror of Truth |
| August 11, 2000 | S3·E12 | The Handyman, Anatole, Makeup Magic, Screwdriver & Charlie |
| August 4, 2000 | S3·E11 | Deadbeat Dad, Ghost Town, The Sewing Machine, The Sleepwalker & Money Laundry |
| July 28, 2000 | S3·E10 | Devil's Tattoo; Static Man; The Bloody Hand; Where Have All the Heroes Gone; War Surplus |
| July 21, 2000 | S3·E9 | For the Record, Halloween, Precious, Get Your Kicks at Motel 66 & Phantom Drifter |
| July 14, 2000 | S3·E8 | Creepy Comics, Louie the Dip, The Wailing, The Landlady & Curse |
| July 7, 2000 | S3·E7 | Connie, Positive I.D., Trucker, Cook-Out & The New House |
| June 30, 2000 | S3·E6 | Red Line, Two Sisters, Eclipse, The Ice Box & The Gathering |
| June 23, 2000 | S3·E5 | The Nightmare, The Stalker, The Impossible Car Dream, The Dresser & The Burial |
| June 16, 2000 | S3·E4 | E-Mail, Blood Donor, Epitaph, Stitches in Time & The Soldier |
| June 2, 2000 | S3·E3 | The Find, The Golden Cue, The FBI Story, The Gravedigger's Nemesis & Last Rites |
| May 26, 2000 | S3·E2 | One for the Road, The Music Box, Two to One, Damsel & The Horn |
| January 21, 2000 | S3·E1 | Morning Sickness; The Curse of Hampton Manor; Wax Executioner; Blood Bank; Ring Toss |
| July 24, 1998 | S2·E13 | The Warning; Bus Stop; The Cure; The Guardian; The Gift |
| July 17, 1998 | S2·E12 | Merry-Go-Round; Red-Eyed Creature; Used Car Salesman; Surveillance Camera; Graffiti |
| May 1, 1998 | S2·E11 | Bon Voyage, The Man in the Model T, The Scoop, Angel on Board & Buenos Dias |
| April 24, 1998 | S2·E10 | The Motorcycle, Blind Man's Dog, Deer Hunters, Tribal Curse & The Card Game |
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| April 17, 1998 | S2·E9 | Rock and Roll Ears, The Bucket, The Bridesmaid, Voice from the Grave & The Chess Game |
| April 2, 1998 | S2·E8 | Kirby, Dust, Malibu Cop, A Joyful Noise & The Hooded Chair |
| March 19, 1998 | S2·E7 | The Mummy, The Perfect Record, Grave Sitting, Murder on the Second Floor & They Towed My Car |
| March 6, 1998 | S2·E6 | Bright Light, Magic Mighty Man, The Student, Scribbles & Count Mystery |
| February 27, 1998 | S2·E5 | The Land, Titan, The Diary, Town of Remembrance & The House on Barry Avenue |
| February 13, 1998 | S2·E4 | The Wrestler; The Escape; Dead Friday; Ghost Visitor; The Lady in a Black Dress |
| February 6, 1998 | S2·E3 | The Wall, The Chalkboard, The Getaway, The Prescription & Summer Camp |
| January 30, 1998 | S2·E2 | Firestation 32, The Computer, The Girl Next Door, The Wallet & The Woods |
| January 23, 1998 | S2·E1 | The Plane, The Gun, The Portrait, The Pass & The Caller |
| August 3, 1997 | S1·E6 | The Candlestick; The Diner; From the Agency; The Magic Rose Garden; The Jeep |
| June 22, 1997 | S1·E5 | Needle Point, Toy to the Rescue, Mystery Lock, The House on Baker Street & The Train |
| June 15, 1997 | S1·E4 | E-Mail, Cup of Joe, Secret of the Family Tomb, Wheezer & The Unknown Patient |
| June 8, 1997 | S1·E3 | The Prophecy, Couch Potato, Love Over the Counter, Imaginary Friend & Last Man on Earth |
| June 1, 1997 | S1·E2 | The Viewing, The Subway, Kid in the Closet, Justice is Served & The Tractor |
| May 25, 1997 | S1·E1 | The Apparition, The Electric Chair, On the Road, Number One With a Bullet & Dream House |
