GRANITE FALLS, Minnesota, April 16, 2026 — The second season of Hisserie continues its exploration of the paranormal and macabre across Minnesota and the greater Midwest Saturday, April 25 at 8 p.m. on Pioneer PBS.
The season continues with the second part of a two-part investigation into the infamous Villisca Axe Murder House, diving into the crime, suspects and an overnight investigation inside the home.
The Villisca site remains one of the most notorious locations in both true crime and paranormal history, where a family of six and two guests were murdered in an unsolved case that continues to raise questions more than a century later. Visitors have long reported unexplained activity, and investigators note the home’s unusual reputation for psychologically affecting those who enter.
Season two also introduces new investigative tools and techniques.
“We used a pendulum for the first time, which was super interesting,” said Mickey Reed, producer/videographer/host. “We got a lot of clear communication, very direct, which is super fun to watch back on the pendulum and the ghost box. We do Estes method, which is when you have one person, headphones and blindfolded, so they can’t hear or see you, and the headphones are connected to a spirit box. And then the other investigator asks questions to see if, like you know, you can get back without the bias of them knowing what you're asking.
This season also takes viewers beyond Minnesota with several investigations taking place at other well-known paranormal hotspots in Iowa, including a stay at the Farrar Elementary School which his owned by Sam and Colby, popular YouTube paranormal investigators, but the most most intense experiences was a 48-hour lockdown at Malvern Manor, where the team pushes its limits in a challenge described as both thrilling and terrifying.
"It’s all throughout history, all throughout the world. There’s lot of paranormal and supernatural, which who’s to say what’s real and what’s not,” said Mickey Reed, producer/videographer/host. “But if this many people from all around have similar experiences, there has to be at least something there, right?”
Hiseerie rebroadcasts Mondays at noon following the initial broadcast on Pioneer PBS.
How to Watch
Viewers within the viewing area can watch the live program on 10-1, 20-1, 8-1, Dish, DirecTV and Mediacom.
In addition to station broadcasts, viewers in Pioneer PBS’s viewing area can also stream the premiere live at pioneer.org/live, on YouTube TV, Prime Video, Hulu Live, or via the “Live TV” button on the PBS app and pbs.org.
Full episodes can also be streamed at pioneer.org/hiseerie, the PBS app, the Hiseerie YouTube channel and pbs.org/show/hiseerie/.
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Due to recent funding cuts to Pioneer PBS and other PBS stations across the nation, shows, particularly local programming like Hisserie, that you love are in jeopardy. Consider becoming a member of Pioneer PBS to support the programs you love. For more information, including how to support Pioneer PBS, visit pioneer.org.
About Hiseerie
Hiseerie, Pioneer PBS's newest series, sets out to explore the paranormal and macabre corners of Minnesota and the greater Midwest—regions steeped in dark history, folklore and unexplained mysteries. From haunted landmarks and elusive cryptids to true crimes and elusive criminals that once gripped small towns with fear, each story uncovers the shadowy history that shape our shared past. Submit story ideas to our submission form or at yourtv@pioneer.org. For exclusive behind-the-scenes content or to support the series, visit patreon.com/Hiseerie or learn more at pioneer.org/hiseerie. Hiseerie is sponsored by Margaret A. Cargill Philanthropies, and members of Pioneer PBS.
About Pioneer PBS
Established in 1966 Pioneer PBS is an award-winning, viewer-supported television station dedicated to sharing stories from rural Minnesota with the world. For more than 60 years, Pioneer PBS has amplified local voices and reflected the people, places, and issues that matter most to our region.
Headquartered in Granite Falls, Minnesota, with towers in Appleton, Worthington and Fergus Falls, Pioneer PBS reaches more than one million viewers across western Minnesota, the eastern Dakotas and northern Iowa. We are honored to be your television station—the only station in western Minnesota telling your stories. As we celebrate 60 years of storytelling, we invite you to help ensure these stories continue for the next 60 years and beyond.
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