Jan 5, 2023
Queensland's Tropical Coast: Delve into the incredible collection of UFO stories of first-hand witnesses, from flying saucers to strange encounters in sugar cane fields.
Close Encounters Down Under
From the Australian Outback to the alps of New Zealand, Close Encounters Down Under investigates some of the most bizarre alien contacts of all time.
Season 1 Episodes
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Jan 12, 2023
Investigating the disappearance of pilot Frederick Valentich, whose last transmission gives a disturbing account of what he experienced.
Jan 19, 2023
Travel to Queensland's farming country where rain-drenched crops meet the Great Barrier Reef. Is there a link between water and UFO activity?
Jan 26, 2023
Explore Melbourne's long history of UFO sightings and hear incredible first-hand accounts from Victoria's locals of otherworldly encounters.
Feb 2, 2023
Rob and Shelley Hartland believe they live under a UFO super highway. Meanwhile, Peter Khoury claims he experienced a close encounter - of the sexual kind.
Feb 9, 2023
Visit Australia's vast expanses, where farmers have been finding mutilated cattle. Plus, meet Phil Tindale who believes he witnessed two UFOs in combat.
Season 1 FAQ
Quick answers about this season's release timeline and episode lineup.
When did Close Encounters Down Under Season 1 premiere?
Close Encounters Down Under Season 1 premiered on January 5, 2023.
How many episodes are in Close Encounters Down Under Season 1?
Close Encounters Down Under Season 1 has 6 episodes.
What is the first episode of Close Encounters Down Under Season 1?
The season opens with Season 1 Episode 1, "Queensland's Tropical Coast". It aired on January 5, 2023.
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