Unsolved Mysteries volume 3: release date, episode guide and everything we know about the curious docuseries

Scene of a road cutting through the woods in Unsolved Mysteries volume 3
Unsolved Mysteries volume 3 (Image credit: Netflix)

In the world of docuseries, Unsolved Mysteries navigates a unique space. Primarily, this is due to the nature of the show, which is promoted in the title, the mysteries featured are "unsolved." When viewers watch the episodes, while they find themselves intrigued, they often slide into the role of detective, trying to lend their hand at solving a number of baffling events. 

As the series enters its third season (or volume), the audience should prepare to see incidents featuring missing person cases, ghost sightings, uncanny "natural" occurrences and more. 

Here’s everything we know about Unsolved Mysteries volume 3.  

When is the Unsolved Mysteries volume 3 release date? 

Unsolved Mysteries volume 3 has an interesting release schedule for Netflix. The first three episodes debuted on Tuesday, October 18, the next three episodes premiered on October 25 and the final three episodes will be released on November 1.

Unsolved Mysteries volume 3 episode guide

Cop cars with lights on at night by train tracks in Unsolved Mysteries Volume 3

Unsolved Mysteries volume 3 (Image credit: Netflix)

Below you'll find an episode guide for the latest season that we will update as more information becomes available. 

Episode 1: "Mystery at Mile Marker 45"
"Tiffany Valiante, a promising young athlete, is struck by a train four miles from home. But was her death a suicide or something more sinister?" 

Episode 2: "Something in the Sky"
"Over 300 residents of western Michigan report seeing unearthly lights on the night of March 8, 1994. Decades later, the event remains unexplained." 

Episode 3: "Body in Bags"
"A beloved father is brutally mutilated, but his presumed killer, a woman he knew from high school, escapes without a trace." 

Episode 4: "Death in a Vegas Motel"
"Buffalo Jim Barrier’s larger-than-life presence in Las Vegas rankled the mob. Could that explain his untimely death under suspicious circumstances?" 

Episode 5: "Paranormal Rangers"
"Bigfoot, orbs, UFOs, poltergeists and skin-walkers. For these Navajo Nation rangers, paranormal activity is just part of the job" 

Episode 6: "What Happened to Josh"
"Twenty-year-old Josh Guimond leaves a college party without a word and is never seen again. Two decades later, his loved ones just want answers." 

Episode 7: "Body in the Bay"
"Patrick Mullins’ unmanned boat is found miles from his home. When his body surfaces a week later, authorities are left with more questions than answers." 

Episode 8: "The Ghost in Apartment 14"
"A woman and her young daughter experience hauntings in their new apartment, linking them to the grisly murder of Marliz Spannhake in 1976." 

Episode 9: "Abducted by a Parent"
"When a child is kidnapped by their own parent, what recourse does the family have? These two cases explore the unique pain of parental abduction." 

What is Unsolved Mysteries volume 3 about? 

As always, Unsolved Mysteries showcases some truly eerie, yet real incidents that have happened throughout the world. The events featured range from disappearances to homicides to supernatural anomalies to even freak occurrences in nature. Additionally, in each episode, viewers get to hear from individuals directly involved or impacted by the respective mystery. 

Netflix describes volume 3 of the series by stating: 

"The most recent season of the eerie and long-running documentary series tackled circumstances ranging from the mysterious death of a former White House aide to ghost sightings after a tsunami in Japan."

By the way, here’s a fun fact. The series is executive produced by Shawn Levy. Levy not only directed episodes of Stranger Things, but he’s also been tapped to direct the upcoming Deadpool 3 film. 

Unsolved Mysteries volume 3 trailer 

The trailer for Unsolved Mysteries volume 3 highlights a few interesting incidents that viewers will want to fully explore in the new episodes. Take a look for yourself. 

How to watch Unsolved Mysteries volume 3

Unsolved Mysteries is a Netflix Original series. Those hoping to watch new episodes will want to make sure they have a subscription to Netflix. Currently, the streaming service offers a few different tiers for subscribers to choose from. 

Both previous volumes of Unsolved Mysteries are also available to watch on Netflix.

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