| The Osbournes Want to Believe | |
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| Genre | Reality, Paranormal |
| Created by | Jack Osbourne (concept) |
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| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
| No. of seasons | 2 |
| No. of episodes | 28 |
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| Running time | 42 minutes |
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| Release | August 2, 2020 – October 31, 2021 |
The Osbournes Want to Believe is an American reality television series that premiered on August 2, 2020, on the Travel Channel. [1] The show features Jack Osbourne as he attempts to convince his famously skeptical parents, Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne, of the existence of various paranormal phenomena. Each episode showcases Jack presenting a series of "jaw-dropping" supernatural videos to Ozzy and Sharon, ranging from UFOs, Bigfoot, poltergeists, and haunted dolls, to unexplained apparitions and cryptids. The series highlights the family's unique and often humorous reactions and critiques to the footage, with Jack serving as the "paranormal investigator" and his parents offering their often disbelieving or comical commentary. The show ran for two seasons, totaling 28 episodes, [2] concluding its original broadcast run on October 31, 2021. [3]
The core concept of The Osbournes Want to Believe centers on Jack Osbourne's personal mission to convert his parents, Ozzy and Sharon, into believers in the supernatural. [4] Jack, who has a well-documented interest and career in paranormal investigation (including hosting shows like Portals to Hell ), curates a selection of alleged real-life footage. These videos depict a wide range of inexplicable events and creatures, such as alien encounters, Sasquatch sightings, ghostly interactions, and other unexplained phenomena. [2]
Ozzy and Sharon, both known for their strong personalities and often cynical outlooks, watch these clips alongside Jack from their home. Their reactions form the central entertainment of the series. While Jack earnestly tries to present compelling evidence, his parents frequently offer unfiltered, humorous, and sometimes skeptical commentary, often leading to lively family banter. The show aims to blend elements of paranormal investigation with the established comedic and chaotic family dynamic that made The Osbournes a cultural phenomenon, but with a new thematic focus. The segments often include brief educational moments where Jack explains common paranormal terms or theories to his parents.
The series consists of two seasons, totaling 28 episodes. [2] [6]
The first season premiered on August 2, 2020, and featured 8 episodes. [1] [7]
| No. overall | No. in season | Title | Original air date | Short summary |
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| 1 | 1 | Believer | August 2, 2020 | Jack shares video evidence of poltergeists, haunted dolls, and unidentifiable beasts, hoping to convert his skeptical parents. |
| 2 | 2 | Breaking All the Rules | August 9, 2020 | Features clips of UFOs, aggressive poltergeist activity, and a humanoid creature that defies physics. Jack educates Ozzy and Sharon on Aswangs. |
| 3 | 3 | Fairies Wear Boots | August 16, 2020 | The Osbournes debate the existence of fairies and lizard people, and whether soldier spirits can inhabit dolls or ghosts can do math. |
| 4 | 4 | Back On Earth | August 23, 2020 | Undeniably odd videos of UFOs, giant cryptids, and curious ghosts lead Ozzy to believe his own house might be haunted. |
| 5 | 5 | Crazy Babies | August 30, 2020 | Jack presents video evidence of alleged alien abductions and other bizarre phenomena. |
| 6 | 6 | Bark at the Moon | September 6, 2020 | Ozzy and Sharon are stunned by footage of UFO armies on the moon and engage in a discussion about souls. |
| 7 | 7 | See You On the Other Side | September 13, 2020 | Jack challenges his parents' perception of reality with footage of a levitating girl. |
| 8 | 8 | Now You See It (Now You Don't) | September 20, 2020 | Jack reveals shocking footage including a real-life vampire, mysterious crop circles, and a purported Jesus Christ sighting. |
The second season premiered on August 22, 2021, and featured 20 episodes. [8] [6]
| No. overall | No. in season | Title | Original air date | Short summary |
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| 9 | 1 | Lost in Space | August 22, 2021 | The Osbournes examine footage related to the 1969 moon landing, dusting off their tinfoil hats. |
| 10 | 2 | Great Balls of Fire | August 29, 2021 | A UFO sighting strikes too close to home for the Osbournes' comfort; the family ponders alien pets. |
| 11 | 3 | The Osbournes Live Again | September 5, 2021 | Eerie evidence leaves the family contemplating the possibilities of time travel and the dangers of playing with spirits. |
| 12 | 4 | Ground Control to Major Oz | September 12, 2021 | The Osbournes are baffled by undeniable proof of alleged extraterrestrial activity; Jack shares footage of a ghost that speaks English. |
| 13 | 5 | Playing With Dolls | September 19, 2021 | Jack attempts to convince Ozzy and Sharon with video evidence of haunted dolls, while a Bigfoot sighting leaves them baffled. |
| 14 | 6 | Dead Man's Party | September 26, 2021 | The Osbournes witness a bone-chilling exorcism, then contemplate a zombie apocalypse; Jack has an announcement. |
| 15 | 7 | Something Wicked This Way Comes | October 3, 2021 | Jack presents his parents with Bigfoot sightings and an aggressive poltergeist; Ozzy and Sharon debate the existence of an alien species. |
| 16 | 8 | Spooky and the Beast | October 10, 2021 | The family watches footage of a mythical creature and a ghostly figure; Ozzy reveals his own strange encounter. |
| 17 | 9 | Night of the Cryptids | October 17, 2021 | Jack shows his parents a compilation of Bigfoot sightings and a mythical beast that brings them to the brink of belief. |
| 18 | 10 | Zombie Stomp | October 17, 2021 | The Osbournes watch footage of an alleged zombie, the elusive Ohio Grassman, and even the devil himself. |
| 19 | 11 | The Exorcism of Ozzy | October 24, 2021 | Jack puts the paranormal to the test, and the Osbournes decide which cryptid is the scariest. |
| 20 | 12 | Today Is the End | October 31, 2021 | The Osbournes get chills watching ghostly photo-bombs, a mutant shark, and an ominous fleet of UFOs; Jack attempts to convince his parents that lizard people are real. |
| 21 | 13 | The Uninvited Guest | October 31, 2021 | Jack tries to convince his parents that haunted houses are real; the Osbournes decide if a ghost can haunt a human. |
| 22 | 14 | Attack of the Space Bugs | October 31, 2021 | The Osbournes get a real shock when Jack shows them footage of alleged alien space bugs; a sea monster makes them question reality. |
| 23 | 15 | Demon Possession | October 31, 2021 | Jack presents his parents with compelling evidence of demon possession and a real-life gargoyle. |
| 24 | 16 | Ghost Hunters and Seekers | October 31, 2021 | The Osbournes watch footage of Bigfoot, UFOs, and a ghostly figure; Jack gives his parents a new look at paranormal phenomena. |
| 25 | 17 | The Night the Lights Went Out | October 31, 2021 | The Osbournes watch footage of ghostly figures and UFOs; Jack gives his parents a new look at paranormal phenomena. |
| 26 | 18 | Close Encounters of the Ozzy Kind | October 31, 2021 | Jack shows his parents footage of alleged alien encounters and a sea monster; the Osbournes debate the existence of an alien species. |
| 27 | 19 | The Oz-Men | October 31, 2021 | The Osbournes watch footage of mythical creatures and a ghostly figure; Jack gives his parents a new look at paranormal phenomena. |
| 28 | 20 | The Blair Witch Project | October 31, 2021 | Jack shows his parents footage of alleged alien encounters and a sea monster; the Osbournes debate the existence of an alien species. |
The Osbournes Want to Believe was greenlit by the Travel Channel, with the concept originating from Jack Osbourne, building on his established interest in paranormal investigation. [1] The series is produced by Meetinghouse Productions. [9] Jason Cilo, Elaine White, and Ron Simon serve as executive producers for the show. [5] [10]
The production style of the series is characterized by its intimate, home-based setting, largely filmed within the Osbourne family's residence. This approach allows for authentic and unscripted reactions from Ozzy and Sharon as they watch the presented footage. The show leverages advanced visual effects and graphic overlays to enhance the presented video evidence for viewer clarity. [11]
The series premiered on the Travel Channel on August 2, 2020. [1] Following its initial broadcast, episodes became available on various streaming platforms, including Discovery+, [2] HBO Max, Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV, Philo, and Sling TV. [12] The show completed its two-season run on October 31, 2021, with its final original broadcast. [6]
While The Osbournes Want to Believe did not receive extensive critical analysis from major media outlets, it was generally received by audiences as a lighthearted and entertaining addition to the paranormal reality genre. [13] Viewers appreciated the unique family dynamic of the Osbournes, particularly the comedic interplay between Jack's earnest attempts to convince his parents and Ozzy and Sharon's often disbelieving, yet always candid, reactions. The show capitalized on the enduring appeal of the Osbourne family, offering fans a new format to experience their signature banter and irreverence. [11] Some viewer discussions online indicate mixed reception, with some finding the premise engaging and humorous, while others perceived Ozzy and Sharon's skepticism as occasionally disengaged or the presented footage as unconvincing. However, its overall tone is generally seen as more comedic and less serious than traditional paranormal investigation shows.