More Options  Sci Fi Investigates, Finds Only Pseudoscience
Special Report  Ben Radford  Volume 31.2, March / April 2007
Sci Fi Investigates is a recent entry into the paranormal-themed
TV lineup. Like others of its ilk such as Ghost Hunters, it is a
reality show (albeit notably lacking reality) that features
investigations into mysterious phenomena. The program, which
airs on the Sci Fi (Science Fiction) Channel, tries to
distinguish itself as an investigative series: “For the first
time ever, a series that doesn’t just ponder the questions, it
hunts for the answers. From cryptozoology to government
conspiracies, Sci Fi Investigates will launch a new expedition
every episode to aggressively investigate the unexplained
phenomena. . . . We will uncover new evidence and subject old
evidence to the newest forensic investigative technology for
fresh analysis. We will interview eyewitnesses for new insights
and recruit the foremost scientists and historians, skeptics and
believers to uncover new clues and reveal