Unsolved Mysteries

Baffling open investigations

Unsolved Mysteries is an American documentary television series that dramatizes real cases of missing persons, unexplained deaths, and paranormal phenomena.

First airing in 1987 and revived multiple times since, the show presents cases that remain open, often soliciting tips from viewers.

Its eerie tone and distinctive theme music made it a cultural touchstone.

The phrase has become shorthand for anything puzzling or inexplicable: Whatever happened to my missing sock is an unsolved mystery.

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Mostly American · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated PG