TV series · 2010 · Where to watch
Ancient Aliens
Updated November 2, 2026
Ancient Aliens is streaming free on Pluto TV and The History Channel right now, and on ten more services. Here is every US option, what each one costs, and which is worth using.
This series explores the possibility that intelligent beings from outer space influenced Earth thousands of years ago. Episodes examine ancient sites, cave drawings, religious stories, reported sightings, and unusual events while presenting questions, personal accounts, controversies, and theories about humanity’s past.
- Year
- 2010
- TMDB rating
- 7.1/10 · 327 votes
- Genre
- Documentary, Mystery, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
- Length
- 22 seasons · 291 episodes
- Network
- History
- Rated
- TV-PG
Streaming now
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- Subscription HISTORY Vault (Via Amazon Prime)HD Watch
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- Subscription PhiloHD Watch
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How to watch Ancient Aliens
The cheapest way to watch Ancient Aliens is free: Pluto TV and The History Channel carry the series with ads and no subscription.
If you would rather skip the ads, it is also included with a subscription to DirecTV On Demand, HISTORY Vault (Via Amazon Prime), HISTORY Vault Apple TV Channel, Hoopla, Hulu, Netflix, Philo, Prime Video, Spectrum On Demand and The Roku Channel.
Ancient Aliens is a returning series with 22 seasons and 291 episodes so far, with more on the way but no next air date confirmed yet. The most recent episode (S22E15) aired on August 6, 2026.
Created by Kevin Burns and starring Robert Clotworthy, Giorgio A. Tsoukalos, Ariel Bar Tzadok and Jonathan Young; it originally aired on History.
Common questions
Is Ancient Aliens on Netflix?
Yes. As of November 2, 2026, Ancient Aliens is on Netflix in the US with a subscription.
Is Ancient Aliens on Disney+?
No. As of November 2, 2026, Ancient Aliens is not streaming on Disney+ in the US. It is on DirecTV On Demand, HISTORY Vault (Via Amazon Prime) and HISTORY Vault Apple TV Channel instead.
Can I watch Ancient Aliens for free?
Yes — Pluto TV and The History Channel stream it free with ads, no subscription needed.
How many seasons of Ancient Aliens are there?
There are 22 seasons so far, with more to come.
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