Drunk History Season 5 Episode 13 Halloween

In the Halloween episode of Drunk History season 5, viewers are transported to three historic tales of horror and the supernatural. First up is the story of Mary Shelley, author of the iconic novel Frankenstein. In a drunken reenactment, the narrator details Shelley's life and her inspiration for the story, including the infamous night of ghost stories with Lord Byron and Percy Shelley.

Next, the episode delves into the Salem Witch Trials, with a hilarious and informative retelling of the events that led to the execution of several innocent people. Through the eyes of the narrator, viewers learn about the paranoia and hysteria that infected the town, and how the trials became a symbol of egregious miscarriage of justice.

The final story takes a more comedic turn, recounting the true story of a group of siblings who attempted to cash in on the spiritualism craze of the late 1800s. The siblings, known as the Fox sisters, claimed to communicate with the dead and became national sensations. In the Drunk History reenactment, the hijinks of the siblings and their eventual exposure as frauds are played out in a hilarious interpretation.

Throughout the episode, the drunken narrators add their own entertaining commentary and hilarious quips to their stories, adding to the comedic tone of the show. With quick edits, lively music, and celebrity guest stars acting out the scenes, Drunk History delivers a fun and educational take on history that is both informative and entertaining for all.