The Holzer Files

A paranormal team investigates true hauntings from the recently discovered case files of America's first ghost hunter, Dr. Hans Holzer, who is recognized as the "father of the paranormal."
Phantom Hand
S2 E1

In 1963, a terrified Cleveland family calls in ghost hunter Hans Holzer after witnessing a phantom hand pry up nails and open a trap door; the team heads to Ohio, where disturbing clues lead them to the surprising source of the ghastly haunting.

Tell Me No Lies
S2 E2

Hans Holzer believed a sensational tale of heartache and murder hid the real story behind one of his most famous cases; the team heads to New York City's Old Merchant's House to uncover the terrifying truth of this Victorian-age haunting.

Death to Tyrants
S2 E3

Dave Schrader, Cindy Kaza and Shane Pittman reopen the terrifying case of the Surratt Tavern in Clinton, Md., the infamous first stop of John Wilkes Booth after assassinating Abraham Lincoln in 1865.

Edge of the Veil
S2 E5

Hans Holzer had a lifelong obsession with Rockland County, N.Y., the site of his first case; half a century later, the team attempts to decode the region's rampant paranormal activity.

Blood in the Water
S2 E6

Hans Holzer heard stories of paranormal activity taking place on Staten Island's historic Conference House, a site famous for peace but with a dark and bloody past; when the team return, the spirits guide them to the water's edge.

Forever Home
S2 E7

The team returns to Maryland's Howard Lodge to reopen a case that was shut down in 1969.

Dead Calm
S2 E8

The team confronts a dark and unsettling presence aboard the Queen Mary.

Ties That Burn
S2 E9

The team heads to the quiet coastal town of Port Clyde, Maine, to investigate the resurgent haunting of a grieving widow.

The Ghost That Got Away
S2 E10

Dave, Cindy and Shane reopen the case that eluded Hans Holzer for decades, as they finally unlock the iron gates of Virginia's Westover Manor in search of the late Evelyn Byrd, who visitors say still roams the storied southern property.

Ancient Evil
S2 E11

Dave, Cindy and Shane reopen a case that mystified Hans Holzer across decades of his career; the team begins to see why Holzer chose to protect his family from this ancient evil.

Don't Send Them to Heaven
S2 E12

Reports of paranormal encounters sends the team to Waterford, Maine, to confront the dark presence haunting a historic farmhouse.

Devil in the Rock
S2 E13

The team ventures to the Massachusetts coast to follow up on Hans Holzer's 1964 investigation of the Bates Ship Chandlery; as they delve deep into the property's past, they uncover a chilling undercurrent of darkness anchored in the rocky shores.

Phantoms of the Fire
S1 E1

The team reopens Hans Holzer's 50-year-old case documenting rampant paranormal activity at one of the oldest houses in Rye, N.Y., to find out if its tortured souls have finally moved on or simply moved.

They Buried Me Alive
S1 E2

The team resurrects ghost hunter Hans Holzer's case file on the haunted Morris-Jumel Mansion in New York City to investigate a dark, mysterious presence residing within the historic home.

A Grave Revenge
S1 E3

The team investigates San Diego's infamous Whaley House, deemed by Hans Holzer as the most haunted house in the United States, to discover if the home's ghostly occupants are pursuing a dangerous vendetta.

The Devil in Texas
S1 E4

The team resurrects one of Hans Holzer's most tragic cases; the team members investigate unexplained activity terrorizing a family, and it is disturbingly similar to poltergeist activity witnessed by Holzer 50 years ago in Tyler, Texas.

Phantom Crew
S1 E5

The team reopens Hans Holzer's investigation into a Revolutionary War-era warship in Baltimore Harbor; they discover the spirits of the ship's deep, dark past may still be manning their positions on a postmortem mission.

The Haunting of Lambert Castle
S1 E6

The team resurrects Hans Holzer's investigation of a mysterious castle in Paterson, N.J.; their exploration of the lavish mansion reveals a woman's recurring nightmares may have a supernatural source in the dwelling's dark history.

Legends and Lies
S1 E7

The team members revive Hans Holzer's investigation of the Ocean-Born Mary House in Henniker, N.H.; they traverse multiple states and wade into the dark waters of New England folklore in search of the elusive truth behind the mysterious haunting.

Grave Secrets
S1 E8

As the team reinvestigates the Howard-Dickinson House in Henderson, Texas, a case that eluded Hans Holzer his whole life, the investigation reveals that local lore about the historic home may contain a dark family secret.

Possessor's Curse
S1 E9

When the team reopens Hans Holzer's case file into the Ayers-Allen House in Metuchen, N.J., where he documented entities dating back to colonial times, they discover the spirits there may have a more ominous origin.

Decrypted
S1 E11

The team looks back at their scariest, most insane and outrageous moments; they answer viewer-submitted questions, reveal insider information, share insights, and even offer up some never-before-seen footage and evidence.