Haunted Towns

Haunted Towns
Genre Paranormal
Reality TV
Composer(s) APM Music, LLC
Audio Network
Country of origin United States
Original language(s) English
No. of seasons 1
No. of episodes 7
Production
Executive producer(s) Colleen Needles Steward
Shannon Keenan Demers

Devon Platte
Cinematography Alex Poppas
Editor(s) Spencer Keimon
Dajana Mitchell
Running time 45 minutes
Production company(s) Tremendous! Entertainment
Distributor Discovery Communications, LLC
Release
Original network Destination America
Original release August 15, 2017 (2017-08-15) – present
Chronology
Related shows Ghost Asylum
External links
Website

Haunted Towns is an American paranormal television series that premiered on August 15, 2017 in the United States on Destination America. The series features the Tennessee Wraith Chasers, a group of professional paranormal investigators that are known for trying to "trap ghosts" during their investigations. TWC continue on their paranormal journey by traveling to the most haunted locations in the most haunted towns in America. [1] The show airs on Tuesdays at 10 p.m. EST.[2]

Premise

The series features the Tennessee Wraith Chasers, who are back chasing ghosts using their Southern know-how, science, and engineering during their paranormal investigations. This time, they investigate the most haunted locations in the most haunted towns in America, exploring the town's dark history, legend and local lore.

Opening introduction:

Cast

Tennessee Wraith Chasers:

  • Chris Smith - "The Architect", TWC Founder
  • Steven "Doogie" McDougal - "The Fixer", TWC Co-Founder
  • Scott Porter - "The Profiler", TWC Historian
  • Brannon Smith - "The Engineer", TWC Inventor

Recurring member:

  • Mike Goncalves - "The Surveillance Guru", TWC Audio Tech

Episodes

Episode Title Location Original Airdate U.S. viewers
(million)
1.1"Gettysburg"Gettysburg, PennsylvaniaAugust 15, 2017 (2017-08-15)0.265[3]
In the series premiere, Tennessee Waith Chasers (TWC), the Southern boys are back to continue their paranormal mission; hunt for ghosts in the most haunted towns in America. Their first stop is Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, site of the bloodiest battle in the American Civil War. They investigate the Confederate side of the war by visiting Mason Dixon Militaria building and the Stewart Farm; both locations are where the rebels retreated after being driven out of town by Union troops.
1.2"Salem"Salem, MassachusettsAugust 22, 2017 (2017-08-22)0.241[4]
TWC head up to New England to investigate three locations in Salem, Massachusetts, site of the Salem Witch Trials of 1692. They look for connections of the execution of accused witch, Alice Parker at the Pierce Farm, the Parson Bernard House and Cinema Salem, once home to Beadle's Tavern, where the accusers gathered to start witchcraft rumors.
1.3"Savannah"Savannah, GeorgiaAugust 29, 2017 (2017-08-29)0.251[5]
TWC travel to the low country, Savannah, Georgia, one of the most haunted cities in the country. The guys investigate paranormal hotspots; Wright Square, known as the 'Hanging Square' since it was home to the courthouse gallows, Wright Square Café, and Liquid Glass Gallery; all connected to the ghost of Alice Riley, a servant searching for her baby.
1.4"Vicksburg"Vicksburg, MississippiSeptember 5, 2017 (2017-09-05)0.223[6]
TWC head to the deep south to investigate the town of Vicksburg, Mississippi. Founded in 1811, it was the site of the Siege of Vicksburg during the Civil War. They investigate paranormal hotspots; McRaven House, the most haunted home in the state, Cobb House and Stouts Bayou, which were all connected to the murder of local John Bobb.
1.5"Bisbee"Bisbee, ArizonaSeptember 12, 2017 (2017-09-12)0.227[7]
TWC head out west to explore the haunted mining town of Bisbee, Arizona, home of the Queen Copper Mine. The guys follow in the miners footsteps by investigating that place they lived, the Silver King Hotel, haunted by a Chinese laundress, and learn about the Deportation Strike of 1917 when miners were run out of town, causing residual hauntings.
1.6"Cape May"Cape May, New JerseySeptember 19, 2017 (2017-09-19)n/a
TWC head to the Jersey Shore to visit Cape May, New Jersey, home to spiritualism in the Victorian era. Founded in 1685, this seaside town is one of the oldest and possibly the most haunted in America. They investigate town landmark, Emlen Physick Estate, where its believed to have a portal where the spirits of the Physick family come and go. Next, the guys investigate the Cape May Fish Market, a restaurant on the Washington Street Mall, where a child's presence is reportedly seen upstairs.
1.7"Fall River"Fall River, MassachusettsSeptember 26, 2017 (2017-09-26)0.187[8]
TWC travel to New England to investigate the quaint town with a dark past, Fall River, Massachusetts, once home to Lizzie Borden and the infamous axe murders of 1892. The guys try to walk in Lizzie's shoes; first by visiting her family's house, the scene of the crimes and currently a bed and breakfast. Then they go to the Ash Street Jail where she awaited her trial and lastly, the Central Congregational Church, where she taught Sunday school and sought solace after the murders.
1.8"McDonough"McDonough, GeorgiaOctober 3, 2017 (2017-10-03)0.210[9]
"TWC" heads to McDonough, Georgia to investigate one of America's deadliest train crashes in history. They also investigate a doll named "Claire" that is said to terrorize its owner.

See also

References

  1. http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/destination-america-investigating-haunted-towns-new-series-1021661
  2. http://realscreen.com/2017/07/17/destination-america-explores-haunted-towns/
  3. Metcalf, Mitch (August 16, 2017). "Updated: ShowBuzzDaily's Top 150 Tuesday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 8.15.2017". Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved August 16, 2017.
  4. Metcalf, Mitch (August 23, 2017). "Updated: ShowBuzzDaily's Top 150 Tuesday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 8.22.2017". Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved August 23, 2017.
  5. Metcalf, Mitch (August 30, 2017). "Updated: ShowBuzzDaily's Top 150 Tuesday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 8.29.2017". Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved August 30, 2017.
  6. Metcalf, Mitch (September 7, 2017). "Updated: ShowBuzzDaily's Top 150 Tuesday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 9.5.2017". Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved September 7, 2017.
  7. Metcalf, Mitch (September 14, 2017). "Updated: ShowBuzzDaily's Top 150 Tuesday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 9.12.2017". Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved September 14, 2017.
  8. Metcalf, Mitch (September 27, 2017). "Updated: ShowBuzzDaily's Top 150 Tuesday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 9.26.2017". Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved September 27, 2017.
  9. Metcalf, Mitch (October 4, 2017). "Updated: ShowBuzzDaily's Top 150 Tuesday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 10.3.2017". Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved October 4, 2017.
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