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18. How Kim Jong Un Travels
How does the North Korean leader travel?
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fern. is a animation and documentary TV series that premiered on YouTube on July 11, 2023. It has 4 seasons and 142 episodes so far. The latest episode, Season 4 Episode 39 "the entire history of 4chan, i guess", aired on October 7, 2026.
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Episodes
142 episodes · 4 seasons
Season 1
2023 · 18 episodes · Last episode: 2 years ago
Season 1 of fern. aired in 2023.
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E18
E17
17. Shell's Biggest Marketing Scam
Shell is selling climate neutral gas. We investigated.
E16
16. The Most Evil Medicine In The World
This is part 2 of our investigation into Healy.
E15
15. Exposing a $140,000,000 Scam
Our biggest investigation so far. A miracle device, ruthless sellers and desperate victims.
E14
14. How This Couch Broke IKEA
In the mid-90s IKEA wanted to revolutionize the furniture world with a new product. The project is now considered the biggest failure in the company's history.
E13
13. The Hunt for America's Deadliest Hitman
This is the story of José Manuel Martinez.
E12
12. Australia's Secret Chernobyl
This is the tragic story of Wittenoom - a highly toxic city that was once populated by thousands.
E11
11. Why North Korea Is Hiding This Hotel
There is a gigantic, mysterious hotel in North Korea that has been empty for more than 30 years. What is the 'Hotel of Doom' all about? Will it ever welcome a guest?
E10
10. The McDonald's Glass Scandal
There was a time when McDonald’s sold millions of toxic glasses to its customers. This is the insane story.
E9
9. How Coca-Cola Is Killing Mexico
Residents of one Mexican city drink over 2 liters of soft drinks per day. This has catastrophic health consequences for the population. How could it come to this? And what role does Coca-Cola play?
E8
8. How Sweden Is Becoming Insanely Rich
Sweden has the power to change the shifting global world order. It's secret lies in a very special mine in the North.
E7
7. The Netherlands is a Giant City
The Netherlands has a secret about its structure and design. Today we will reveal this secret.
E6
6. The Hunt for the King of the Dark Web
The operator of a dark web market becomes one of the most wanted men in the world. In a spectacular operation, the authorities try to bring him down.
E5
5. The Strange Design of American Toilets
Have you ever visited the United States or Europe and noticed that there's something different about the toilets? This is a video uncovering the hidden complex reasons behind why bathrooms are different.
E4
4. Germany: The Dark Secrets of the Super Rich
The Quandts, Oetkers and von Fincks are some of the wealthiest and influential German dynasties. Where did their wealth come from and why are they so rich? These families have some dark secrets.
E3
3. Why McDonald's Is Better in Europe
McDonald's in Europe (and France in particular) is different than in the USA. How come? What makes it so special?
E2
2. Putin's Hidden Bunkers
There are a lot of hidden bunkers in Russia. We tried to find them.
E1
1. How a Pilot Hijacked a Plane
This is the tragic tale of flight 9525.
Season 2
2024 · 39 episodes · Last episode: 1 year ago
Season 2 of fern. aired in 2024.
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E39
39. South Korea Is a Dystopia
Powerful families control much of the South Korean Economy. At what cost?
E38
38. The CIA mission that hacked Iran’s Nuclear Program
This is the story of Stuxnet.
E37
37. ANØM: The Most Genius FBI Operation
This is the story of the most genius FBI operation.
E36
36. Europe's Strangest Unsolved Crime
This is the mysterious case of Oury Jalloh.
E35
35. What Was on Bin Laden's Hard Drive?
What was on the hard drive of Osama Bin Laden?
E34
34. The CIA's Scariest Weapon
This is the CIA's scariest weapon.
E33
33. Why German Cities Look Ugly
Why do German cities look so ugly?
E32
32. What will Trump’s second term look like?
US elections are on November 5th. What happens if Donald Trump wins?
E31
31. A New Ocean Is Forming in Africa
Africa is splitting apart, and a new ocean is forming. We traveled there to witness it firsthand.
E30
30. The ancient computer that simply shouldn't exist
An ancient machine found in a shipwreck stuns the modern world. What was the mysterious device used for? How can it be so advanced?
E29
29. How a Hacker Saved the Internet
A group of hackers tried to gain access to millions of servers around the world - a master key to most of the internet. Last minute a software developer thwarted their plans.
E28
28. Inside Japan’s Secret Torture Lab
This is the story of Unit 731.
E27
27. The Kids Who Hacked Xbox
A group of teenagers hacked the world’s biggest game developers over the course of several years. This is their story.
E26
26. The Worst Hotel in Las Vegas
E25
25. Is Wikipedia Secretly Rich?
Wikipedia frequently asks for donations. But does the site actually need the money?
E24
24. The McDonald's Monopoly Scam
What if the famous McDonald's Monopoly game ... was rigged?
E23
23. How the CIA Stole a Russian Submarine
During the cold war the CIA stole a Russian submarine..
E22
22. The Game That Stole $130,000,000
This is the unknown story of a video game that turned out to be a massive scam.
E21
21. The $2.1 Billion McDonald's Machine
McDonald's uses Self Order Terminals in almost all of their restaurants now. Turns out these terminals are likely making them a lot of money.
E20
20. The Plans to Assassinate Hitler
This is a video about the craziest plans to assassinate Hitler.
E19
19. Mapping the Trump Shooting
We mapped and animated the Trump assassination attempt. Events are still unfolding.
E18
18. The Weirdest Hoax on the Internet
What started as a harmless joke by two students, became one of the biggest hoaxes on the internet.
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E17
17. Inside China‘s Torture Camps for Teens
In China there is a special place for kids with behavioral problems. Each with their own, ever more cruel practices to force teenagers into obedience…
E16
16. The Hunt for Europe's Most Wanted Criminal
The story of the hunt for Europe's Most Wanted Criminal.
E15
15. How a CIA Base Works
How do CIA bases operate on foreign soil? Where are they concealed? What occurs inside them?
E14
14. Trump's Favorite Prison
The world's toughest and largest prison is located in El Salvador. It tells the story of a country that might have sacrificed its democracy in a fight against gangs.
E13
13. The Evil Design of Mercedes Tower
In the heart of Dubai, there’s a new hypertower under development...
E12
12. The Bizarre World of North Korean Influencers
There are more and more North Korean influencers appearing on the internet. What's behind it?
E11
11. How Communists Made Unbreakable Glass
This is the story of how communists made nearly unbreakable glass. Why is not everywhere today? Or is it?
E10
10. The Hunt for Ted Bundy
This is the story of how they caught Ted Bundy.
E9
9. The Biggest Fraud on TV
The story of a gang that systematically exploited a quiz show.
E8
8. Hitler's Insane Train
This is the story of the Breitspurbahn.
E7
7. The Kids Who Hacked The CIA
This is the story of the kids who Hacked the CIA.
E6
6. /stol/: The Worst Place on the Internet
In 2014 one of the biggest leaks of all time happened. This is the story of r/TheFappening.
E5
5. Why German Sounds So Aggressive
German sounds harsh and aggressive. Why?
E4
4. Why Europe Has No Hollywood
... At Making Money. They are great, calm down. But today Hollywood clearly dominates the medium. Once upon a time Europe was pioneering in film. What happened?
E3
3. What Faking Cancer Looks Like
This video is largely based on the "Believe in Magic" podcast by the BBC.
E2
2. The Dirty Business Behind Caffeine
Coffee, soft drinks, energy drinks - countless drinks contain caffeine. But why actually? And what does caffeine do to us?
E1
1. Why the World's Biggest Aquarium Broke
The world's largest aquarium broke. This is the story.
Season 3
2025 · 47 episodes · Last episode: 10 months ago
Season 3 of fern. aired in 2025.
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E47
47. The Hunt for the Lost Communist Console
This is our search for the only video game console ever produced in the former communist state of East Germany, one of the rarest consoles in the world.
E46
46. We Investigated China's Secret Highway
We travel to Afghanistan to investigate how a Taliban highway in the Wakhan Corridor could expand China's influence and change global trade.
E45
45. How Peter Thiel Is Destroying Democracy
This is Peter Thiel - a major player in Silicon Valley who wants to transform humanity. But what does he actually want? What’s his problem with democracy? And is there an endgame?
E44
44. The Insane Waterpark That Killed 6 People
This is the wildest amusement park America has ever built!
E43
43. How a Cult Took Over Fiji
This is the story of Grace Road, the cult that quietly took over Fiji.
E42
42. How an FBI Agent Infiltrated the KKK
This is the story of Scott Payne, the redneck turned FBI agent who infiltrated America’s underbelly.
E41
41. How Meth Is Killing Europe
Crystal meth is one of the most destructive drugs in the world. It has been flooding Germany for years. How did this happen?
E40
40. The Dumb Design of Modern Cars
Modern cars are getting smarter – and somehow dumber. They are packed with features that make driving worse and sometimes downright dangerous.
E39
39. The Family That Broke News
Who will win the battle for succession in the Murdoch family and take control of the world's most powerful media empire?
E38
38. The Mutated Animals of Chernobyl
The animals in Chernobyl are... different.
E37
37. Camp 14: The Most Horrible Place in North Korea
This is the story of North Korea’s deadliest prison camp - Camp 14.
E36
36. How Egypt is Flooding the Desert
In the middle of the Egyptian desert, something strange is happening...
E35
35. Screenshot The Most Evil Secret Police in History
This is the story of the Stasi.
E34
34. The Hunt for the Charlie Kirk Shooter
A reconstruction of the attack on right-wing activist Charlie Kirk.
E33
33. Putin's Secret Sons
This is the story of Vladimir Putin’s secret sons.
E32
32. How a Minecraft Scammer Stole $16,500,000
This is the story of the Minecraft scammer who hacked Twitter (or X) and Elon Musk.
E31
31. Why You Should Never Go to North Sentinel Island
The real story of North Sentinel!
E30
30. The Bizarre Kidnapping of Aldi’s CEO
The Kidnapping of Aldi’s CEO!
E29
29. The Indian Genius Nobody Understands
This is the tragic story of one of the greatest minds in history!
E28
28. The Most Secret Building in Manhattan
What’s Hidden Inside the NSA Spy Hub in Manhattan?
E27
27. Why Fentanyl Is So Easy to Smuggle
This is how fentanyl is smuggled!
E26
26. The Kid Who Hacked the Pentagon
This is the tragic story of Jonathan James - a legendary teenage hacker, who broke into NASA and the Pentagon.
E25
25. How Trump Is Secretly Making $2.600.000.000
This is Trump's Secret Crypto Bank!
E24
24. The Hunt for Russia's Hacker Elite
They call themselves Fancy Bear or Cozy Bear and are elite units of Russian intelligence services. Their targets: the Bundestag, the U.S. elections and currently, Ukraine.
E23
23. The Most Dangerous ISS Mission
It is the largest and most complex man-made object in space – this is the incredible design of the ISS!
E22
22. The Soviet Scientist Who Saved the World
This man is responsible for making one of the most important calls in history - the man who saved the world.
E21
21. How the CIA uses animals to spy
This is how the CIA tried to weaponize animals!
E20
20. The Hunt for the Holocaust Architect
This is the incredible hunt for the architect of the Holocaust!
E19
19. The Hunt for El Chapo
This is the story of El Chapo.
E18
18. How Were the Pyramids Actually Built?
To this day, no one knows exactly how the Great Pyramid was built. The ancient Egyptians were master builders, and it must have taken incredible engineering. This video explores three theories of how they might have done it—one of which has only recently gained traction, thanks to new evidence.
E17
17. The Biggest Sabotage in History
What really happened in the attack on the Nord Stream pipelines?
E16
16. The Taco Bell Art Heist
One of the strangest heists in America appears to be taking place at...Taco Bell!
E15
15. The Hacker Who Destroyed Hollywood
This is the story of Kim Dotcom.
E14
14. The Kid Who Ruled 33% of the World
This is the story of Puyi, China's last emperor.
E13
13. The Hunt for America's Smartest Killer
This is the unbelievable story of the Unabomber.
E12
12. How an Ancient Mummy Changed History
An ancient mummy was found in the ice. It reveals a great deal about the history of humanity.
E11
11. The Most Genius Cannabis Scam Ever
JuicyFields made it super easy to invest in cannabis online. But behind the platform lies an unbelievable fraud case.
E10
10. Japan's Chernobyl
The story of how one man contained a nuclear disaster with a small team.
E9
9. The Forgotten Attack on the Twin Towers
The Twin Towers were attacked before 9/11. This is the story.
E8
8. The World's Most Dangerous Woman
This is the story of Kim Yo-jong.
E7
7. The World's Craziest Prison Escape
A man attempts a daring escape from a high-security prison using a helicopter. Will he make it to freedom, or will his plan come crashing down?
E6
6. The Biggest Nuke in History
This is the story of Tsar Bomba, the emperor of nukes.
E5
5. How to Escape North Korea
Every year, countless people attempt to escape North Korea’s totalitarian regime. These are their stories.
E4
4. The Largest Weapon Ever Built
This is the story of the most insane rail gun ever.
E3
3. The Genius Design of Narco Submarines
Cartels are using submarines to transport their products across the globe. But how do these submarines operate, and why are they so difficult to detect?
E2
2. How Hackers Stole $1,000,000,000 From Banks
This is the story of one of the biggest bank robberies in history, committed by hackers.
E1
1. How This Woman Exposed Wall Street
Deutsche Bank is major player on Wall Street. In 2021, DWS, a subsidiary of the investment bank, was publicly accused by a former executive. This is the story of the likely largest greenwashing scandal in the global financial industry.
Season 4
2026 · 39 episodes · Last episode: 1 month ago
Season 4 of fern. currently airing in 2026.
fern. Season 4 release dates →
E39
39. the entire history of 4chan, i guess
This is a story about the rise and fall of 4chan, an anonymous image board created by a teenager, and how it became a breeding ground for online culture, memes, and extremism.
E38
38. China's Secret Plan for London
This is the story of a controversial construction project in the heart of London. Behind it are growing fears over espionage, repression and the safety of thousands of people.
E37
37. The Most Disgusting Influencer Campaign of 2026
This is the story of how journalists uncovered a secretive social media campaign designed to lure young Americans to the Polymarket prediction market platform.
E36
36. How the World’s Most Dangerous Drug Lord Was Caught
El Mencho may be the most powerful and ruthless drug lord in the world. His cartel has taken on the Mexican state and built a global criminal empire. How did he become so powerful? Why has no one been able to stop him? And what happens if he is finally caught?
E35
35. The FBI Agent Who Infiltrated the Mafia
This is the story about Donnie Brasco, the undercover agent who infiltrated the New York Mafia.
E34
34. The Death of Educational Content on YouTube
Countless AI slop channels are relentlessly copying our work. So one day we decided: enough is enough. We went undercover to investigate who’s behind them and what this flood of AI slop means for the future of educational content on YouTube.
E33
33. The $1 Billion McDonald‘s Box
This is the story of McDonald’s iconic Styrofoam burger box and how it became one of the most controversial pieces of fast-food packaging ever made.
E32
32. The Unsolved Murder in Room 1046
This is the story of Room1046, one of America’s strangest unsolved murders.
E31
31. How China's Biggest Scammer Got Caught
This is the rise and fall of crypto queen Zhimin Qian. After taking money from more than 120,000 people, she flees China and lives in luxury across Europe - until one small mistake brings everything crashing down.
E30
30. Exposing a $1,900,000,000 Pharma Company
This is the story of a German pharmaceutical company, a billion-dollar opioid business, and a crisis spanning multiple continents. Is a new opioid crisis looming — one made in Germany?
E29
29. Hansa: The Infiltration of the Dark Web
This is the story of one of the boldest international police investigations of all time, likely the largest trap in Darknet history. This is Operation Bayonet.
E28
28. The Truth About fern
This is how fern became fern, how we make our videos and what's next.
E27
27. Why Is There (Almost) No McDonald‘s in Africa?
McDonald’s conquered the world - but not Africa. Why are the golden M’s so rare across the continent?
E26
26. How a $10,000,000 Poker Game Was (Allegedly) Rigged
This is the story of an enormous alleged poker scandal.
E25
25. The Kid Who Hacked America
This is the story of Kevin Mitnick. Vilified by the media. Hunted by the authorities. Feared as one of the world's most dangerous hackers.
E24
24. Why Putin Is So Hard to Kill
Vladimir Putin has a lot of enemies. So how does he protect himself? In this video, we’ll look at four of the Kremlin’s security measures. They tell a story, one about the Russian state and its increasingly paranoid leader.
E23
23. How Israel Kills Journalists
The war in the Gaza Strip is considered the deadliest for journalists in the 21st century. Many are killed in strikes on residential buildings, civilian infrastructure, or directly while on assignment. However, there are also allegations that the Israeli military has deliberately targeted some of them. The IDF denies this. This is the story of journalism in Gaza - and the conditions under which it takes place.
E22
22. The Man Who Went Undercover in Auschwitz
This is the story of Witold Pilecki, the man who infiltrated Auschwitz.
E21
21. We Investigated a New Designer Drug
These are Nitazenes, a highly potent but largely unknown class of synthetic opioids that are quietly entering the European drug supply.
E20
20. The Insane Story of Serbia‘s Human Slaughterhouse
This is the story of one of Europe’s most notorious crime networks and their human slaughterhouse; their alleged ties to Serbia's elites; and an ingenious takedown by relentless investigators.
E19
19. The Hunt for America's Weirdest Killer
This is the story of the infamous Zodiac killer. A mysterious serial murderer who made himself larger than life – and was never caught.
E18
18. The CIA's Most Valuable Spy
This is Operation Rubicon. One of the biggest intelligence coups of the 20th century.
E17
17. The World's Deadliest Company
This is the story of the world’s deadliest company: CNTC-STMA. A look into a core part of Chinese state economics and at the devastating effects of a state-sponsored public health crisis.
E16
16. Facebook's Most Dangerous Product
This is the story of Onavo.
E15
15. The Tragic Story of the Air India Survivor
What really helps you survive the extremely unlikely event of a plane crash.
E14
14. Who Will Rule North Korea Next?
This is the story of Kim Ju Ae, the girl who may rule North Korea one day.
E13
13. How Cops Robbed the Dark Web King
A hunt for Dread Pirate Roberts, thousands of stolen Bitcoin and a scapegoat that almost took the fall. This is the story of the cops who robbed Silkroad.
E12
12. The Most Dangerous Job in Crime
This is the insane, brutal world of Europe's coke runners.
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E11
11. The Bank Heist of the Century
A helicopter, a bomb and millions in cash. This is the story of the Västberga heist - one of the most spectacular robberies of all time.
E10
10. Why everyone hates Lego now
LEGO went from being a family favourite to a multi-billion dollar empire – why do so many people suddenly hate it?
E9
9. The Strange Attack on Flight 103
This is the story of the Lockerbie bombing, one of the deadliest and most mysterious plane crashes in history.
E8
8. How Iran’s Leader Was Killed
This is how the Israeli and U.S. attacks on Iran unfolded - how the country’s leader was killed, and what has happened since then. By the time this video is published, new details may have emerged.
E7
7. The Most Mysterious Drug in the World
This is dimethyltryptamine, known as DMT – arguably the world's strongest psychedelic drug.
E6
6. The Assassination That Humiliated Hitler
This is the story of how Reinhard Heydrich, the most dangerous Nazi, Hitler’s “man with the iron heart”, was assassinated.
E5
5. How the Secret Service Actually Works
Who are the people protecting the President? How do they prepare for the unthinkable, and what happens when everything is on the line?
E4
4. Did McKinsey Ruin Disneyland?
How did the "Happiest Place on Earth" become a dangerous nightmare?
E3
3. The $1 Billion Coca-Cola Machine
This soda fountain isn’t just serving you a drink. It’s quietly collecting your data — and Coke will profit from it tremendously.
E2
2. Why Otto Warmbier Didn't Survive North Korea
This is the real story of Otto Warmbier and why the version most people remember may not be true.
E1
1. How Cocaine Is Destroying Europe
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Andrew Turner
Andrew Turner
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Jessica Garrison
Jessica Garrison
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Jonathan Jarry
Jonathan Jarry
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Benjamin Gehrs
Benjamin Gehrs
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Sven Selbert
Sven Selbert
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Faye Holder
Faye Holder
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Dr. Franziska Müller
Dr. Franziska Müller
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Astrid Geisler
Astrid Geisler
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Christian Solmecke
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