World's Most Amazing Videos - Season 2

First aired: 11/15/1999 26 episodes

Episodes

1. Unbelievable Chaos: Explosions, Escapes, and Close Calls

Aired: 11/15/1999

Tonight, on an explosive new season of The World's Most Amazing Videos, prepare for an adrenaline-packed ride. Firefighters scramble for cover when a tanker erupts into a cyclone of flames and fury. A TV reporter finds herself in a terrifying situation when a police dog turns the tables and bites back. Watch as a daredevil’s stunt goes horribly wrong—not once, but twice, testing the limits of human endurance. Then, a bullfight takes an unexpected turn as a terrified manager is sent flying in a wild, life-threatening ride. And just when you think it can’t get any crazier, a jumbo jet falls from the sky and explodes in a massive fireball. These are the shocking, real-life moments when survival hangs in the balance. Everything you are about to see is real. Real people. Real danger. Real excitement. Get ready for the thrill of a lifetime. You are about to witness... The World's Most Amazing Videos.

2. Moments of Chaos and Survival

Aired: 11/27/1999

Tonight, chaos strikes without warning. An explosives crew is hurled into the sky when a demolition goes horribly wrong. A motorcycle spins out of control, launching its rider into a helpless crowd. In South America, a packed soccer stadium begins to collapse, forcing fans to hang on for their lives. A high-speed sports car veers off track and crashes into an unsuspecting woman. And in a quiet village, a fireworks factory detonates in a towering inferno of flames. These are true stories of ordinary people caught in extraordinary moments of disaster—and survival. Everything you’re about to see is raw. Unscripted. Real. Real danger. Real courage. Real adrenaline. This is the World’s Most Amazing Videos.

3. Volcanic Fury

Aired: 12/4/1999

Tonight, on the World’s Most Amazing Videos... A deadly volcano erupts, burying an entire village under rivers of molten lava. A reckless man faces off with a raging bull — and this time, the bull gets the last word. An apartment fire spirals out of control, trapping terrified tenants inside as flames close in. A police raid goes terribly wrong when a hand grenade detonates in an officer’s pocket. And in a high-speed drag race, disaster strikes at 300 miles per hour when a dragster explodes mid-run. These are the jaw-dropping true stories of people caught in life-or-death moments — and their fight for survival. Everything you’re about to see is raw, real, and unscripted. Real people. Real danger. Real excitement. Get ready to experience the thrill of a lifetime. You are about to witness the World’s Most Amazing Videos.

4. Stampedes, Shipwrecks, and Street Showdowns

Aired: 12/11/1999

Brace yourself for another adrenaline-fueled episode of World’s Most Amazing Videos! Tonight, a cowboy runs for his life as a deadly stampede charges through open plains. Then, chaos unfolds on the high seas when a ship’s crew is swallowed by the ocean. In a shocking twist, boxing legend Larry Holmes brawls outside the ring—in the middle of the street! Plus, a brave citizen throws himself into danger to protect the President, and a news crew is swallowed by a monstrous avalanche. These are the jaw-dropping true stories of people facing unthinkable peril—and living to tell the tale. Real people. Real danger. Real excitement. Don’t miss a second of the action—only on World’s Most Amazing Videos.

5. Fire, Falls, and Final Chances

Aired: 1/8/2000

Tonight on World’s Most Amazing Videos, witness heroic acts and heart-stopping disasters that push ordinary people to the edge. A fearless firefighter braves a raging inferno to rescue a trapped child. A concert turns to chaos when a backup singer is crushed in a shocking stage collapse. On the slopes, a skier loses control and hurtles down a mountain at breakneck speed. At sea, a jet pilot faces a nightmare as his aircraft plunges off an aircraft carrier. And high above the ground, a man clings to life 125 feet in the air—can rescuers get to him in time? These are the real-life moments when survival hangs by a thread. Real people. Real danger. Real excitement. Get ready to experience the most gripping, unforgettable footage ever caught on camera—on World’s Most Amazing Videos.

6. Blasts, Broncs, and Brush With Death

Aired: 1/15/2000

Tonight on World’s Most Amazing Videos, prepare for a high-octane ride through chaos and courage. Watch as a 40-story skyscraper crumbles in a thunderous city demolition. A daring stuntman becomes trapped in a tunnel of fire, engulfed in a wall of flames. A rodeo cowboy holds on for his life atop a furious 1,300-pound bronco. Then, a police officer’s life hangs in the balance during a violent high-speed chase. And high above the earth, a hang glider is hit by 75,000 volts of electricity in a shocking mid-air jolt. These are the gripping, true-life moments of survival when every second counts. Real people. Real danger. Real excitement. Get ready—you’re about to witness The World’s Most Amazing Videos.

7. Plunges, Power Surges, and Citywide Chaos

Aired: 1/22/2000

Tonight on World’s Most Amazing Videos, prepare for an edge-of-your-seat journey through disaster and survival. A daring mountain rescue turns deadly when a cable snaps, sending two firefighters tumbling down a steep slope. A speedboat goes airborne and crashes into a high-voltage power line in a blast of sparks. Then, a Navy destroyer is obliterated in a massive torpedo strike. Onstage, a dancer’s fiery routine takes a terrifying twist when her hair ignites. And an entire city is swallowed by a strange, ominous cloud, plunging millions into total darkness. These are the real-life stories of courage in the face of chaos. Real people. Real danger. Real excitement. Get ready—you’re about to witness The World’s Most Amazing Videos.

8. Twisters, Firestorms, and Close Calls

Aired: 2/6/2000

Tonight on World’s Most Amazing Videos, watch as chaos erupts and danger strikes without warning. A magician’s act turns into a nightmare when a trick explodes, engulfing him in flames. A deadly tornado rips through a small town, leveling homes and leaving destruction in its wake. A terrified woman clings to a window ledge while a fierce blaze rages behind her. At the rodeo, a cowboy is thrown over the wall by a wild bronco. And a TV reporter is knocked flat when a live story spirals out of control. These are the gripping, real-life moments when survival is the only option. Real people. Real danger. Real excitement. Hold on tight—The World’s Most Amazing Videos starts now.

9. Jet Crashes, Daredevils, and Deadly Avalanches

Aired: 6/3/2000

Tonight on World’s Most Amazing Videos, witness heart-pounding moments of danger and survival. A fighter jet plummets from the sky, crashing into the ground in a deadly freefall. A daredevil faces the fight of his life when a high-flying stunt goes horribly wrong. A ship bursts into a fiery inferno, leaving nothing but devastation in its wake. At the mountainside, a killer avalanche buries three skiers under tons of ice and snow. And on the racetrack, a driver fights to survive as his car spirals out of control. These are the true-life, edge-of-your-seat stories of ordinary people facing their most desperate hour. Real people. Real danger. Real excitement. Get ready—you’re about to witness The World’s Most Amazing Videos.

10. Eruptions, Collisions, and Urban Chaos

Aired: 12/3/2000

On this explosive episode of World’s Most Amazing Videos, nature and machines collide in a jaw-dropping display of real-life peril. A killer volcano erupts, swallowing a dream home in a searing river of molten lava. At the racetrack, chaos unfolds as a 300-pound motorcycle steamrolls a helpless rider. Firefighters are forced to flee when a burning building crumbles without warning. A peaceful neighborhood is ripped apart as a massive sinkhole opens beneath their feet. And high above, an airshow turns deadly when three fighter jets collide in a midair catastrophe. These are the unforgettable moments when ordinary lives are pushed to the brink. Real people. Real danger. Real excitement. Brace yourself—you’re about to witness The World’s Most Amazing Videos.

11. Blasts, Firestorms, and Shocking Stunts

Aired: 12/10/2000

Tonight on World’s Most Amazing Videos, the power of destruction meets the will to survive. A massive 500-ton TNT explosion rocks the sea—can Navy battleships withstand the brutal blast? A high-risk stunt turns into a nightmare as a daredevil is trapped in a mangled wreck of steel. A wedding prank spirals out of control, turning the happiest day into absolute chaos. Then, a tanker bursts into flames, hurling a firefighter into a boiling inferno of gasoline. And horror from above strikes when a helicopter crashes, pinning a terrified man beneath the burning wreckage. These are true-life moments where survival hangs by a thread. Real people. Real danger. Real excitement. Strap in—you're about to witness The World’s Most Amazing Videos.

12. Daredevils, Disasters, and Death-Defying Moments

Aired: 1/7/2001

Tonight on World’s Most Amazing Videos, legendary daredevil Evel Knievel recounts the crash that nearly ended it all. Watch as a missile slams into a fighter jet, blasting it from the sky in a fiery explosion. On the racetrack, a routine horse race turns into a nightmare when a jockey is launched 30 feet into the air. A motorist cheats death as a speeding car spins wildly out of control. And in the big top, the most bizarre circus act ever defies logic—and safety. These are the unforgettable true-life stories of people who come face-to-face with disaster and live to tell the tale. Real people. Real danger. Real excitement. Buckle up—you're about to witness The World’s Most Amazing Videos.

13. Top 10 World’s Most Amazing Videos

Aired: 1/14/2001

Tonight on World’s Most Amazing Videos, it’s the countdown you don’t want to miss—the Top 10 Most Jaw-Dropping Videos of All Time. Which unbelievable moment will claim the #1 spot? Could it be the rocket-powered vehicle that erupts in a fiery explosion? Or the colossal glacier that crashes into a boatload of terrified tourists? Maybe it’s the Navy crewman violently sucked into the engine of a fighter jet—and lives. Or the zookeeper who finds himself trapped under a 10,000-pound elephant. These are real stories of survival against impossible odds. Real people. Real danger. Real excitement. Get ready—you're about to experience the ultimate thrill ride. This is The World’s Most Amazing Videos: Top 10 Edition.

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Aired: 9/2/2006

Holland – a fireworks factory catches fire and people gather in the streets to watch. Newsman Danny De Vries records it.

15. 215

Aired: 9/9/2006

Moscow, Russia – Daredevils jump from the 1700 foot Ostankino Broadcast Tower for a competition.

16. 216

Aired: 9/16/2006

Perth, Australia – at the Queen Motorplex, 9 motorcross bikers race.

17. 217

Aired: 9/23/2006

Phoenix, AZ – a carjacker leaves a white truck and takes a black car at gunpoint. The guy gets out and stands there as a helicopter follows him.

18. 218

Aired: 10/7/2006

Phoenix, AZ – during the qualifying round of the hydro racing world finals Scott Lumbert races a yellow boat, it spins, flies up, rips apart and his capsule flies onto land and keeps bouncing along the ground end over end many times, then stops in the water.

19. 219

Aired: 10/14/2006

Corpus Christi Bay, TX - Jerry Ellison in his first Jet Ski Race. The water was real choppy, he had a bad start, he was too aggressive, not thinking, he lost control in a jet wash and spun around 180 and then got slammed right in the chest by another skier at 45mph. Cat drops 100s of feet from a tree.

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Aired: 11/4/2006

Carbayena, Spain – during a road rally race in the rain on residential streets #27 the lime green car skids out and slams into a wall of people knocking them everywhere. Loan offers holds back a robber.

21. 221

Aired: 11/18/2006

Sknyliv Airshow, Ukraine 7/27/02 – fighters do tricks close to the ground. The Ukrainian SU-27 guns it, does an arc, loses the engine, turns, the wing drags along the ground near the crowd, then flips over and explodes in a fireball. Porsche hits wall, bear falls on trampoline.

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Aired: 1/6/2007

Mt. Bachelor, OR - Nick Klecker and friends decide to ski jump over a 40 foot highway. He thought it would be easy to make it, then slams into the bank on the other side right on his back. Boxers brawl at a press conference; a massive mudslide leads to rescue efforts; police pursue a former football player.

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Aired: 12/9/2006

Valdez, AK - James Peyrouse races his snowmobile everywhere whether there is snow or not like going down stairs. He races it down a forest covered hill, takes a jump, goes 70 feet, hits a log, flips over the top, gets run over and slammed into the ground. Soap opera helicopter crash

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Aired: 12/16/2006

Starkville, MS – Mississippi State vs. Alabama NCAA football game. As parachutists enter the stadium #2 Bill Wasser makes a low turn and crashes hard in the end zone and flips over. A meeting turns violent; a referee is knocked out by a boxer; an air guitarist suffers an injury via a chair; an in-line skating misstep

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Aired: 1/13/2007

Jacumba, CA - Miles Todd & friends mountain bike in the Carriso Canyon Gorge. It’s rocky, hazardous and winter storms caused erosion. A snowmobile accident is depicted; a gang attack occurs at a casino; fans clash at an arena football game.

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Aired: 1/20/2007

New River Gorge Bridge, WV - Bridge Day festival is a year in the making. Rick Meyner leads a group of 7 people trying to bungee off the bridge in a basket to face their fears. Riot footage includes the destruction of a police vehicle; a motorcycle-rodeo crash is featured; a rider is injured during a bicycle pileup.