Erich von Däniken

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Credits
115 titles

Films in Production (1 title)	Budget	Status
Dante's Inferni - The Descent into the Underworld (2026) Special Thanks Special Thanks See fewer	$1MM	Post-Prod

Past Film & Video (8 titles)	Budget	Opening Weekend	Gross (US & Canada)	Gross (Worldwide)
Caçadores de Espécies e o Símbolo Secreto (2013) Erich Von Däniken (credit only) Erich Von Däniken (credit only) See fewer
New Wave of Czech Animation (2010) (Video) - Writer (segment "Contact") Writer (segment "Contact") See fewer
History error (2007) (Short) - Writer Writer See fewer
Contact (2003) (Short) - Writer, Director Writer, Director See fewer
Egypt (2003) (Short) - Writer, Director Writer, Director See fewer
Sacred Lines of Nazca (2003) (Short) - Writer, Director Writer, Director See fewer
Mysteries of the Gods (1976) Book Book See fewer
Chariots of the Gods (1970) Books "Erinnerungen An Die Zukunft" And "Zurück Zu Den Sternen" Books "Erinnerungen An Die Zukunft" And "Zurück Zu Den Sternen" See fewer

Past Television (9 titles)	Episodes
Ancient Aliens (2010–2025) (TV Series) - Consulting Producer (166 episodes, 2016), Images Courtesy Of (1 episode, 2010) Consulting Producer (166 episodes, 2016), Images Courtesy Of (1 episode, 2010) See fewer Secrets of Japan (Nov 6, 2025) Season 21, Episode 17 - Consulting Producer Consulting Producer See fewer See more See fewer Loading	167
Ancient Civilizations (2024) (TV Series) - Actor (2 episodes, 2024) Actor (2 episodes, 2024) See fewer Nazca's Three-Fingered Mummies (Nov 25, 2024) Season 6, Episode 3 - Actor Actor See fewer Orion: As Above So Below (Nov 11, 2024) Season 6, Episode 1 - Actor Actor See fewer	2
In Plain Sight: The Mars Mysteries (2022) (TV Mini-series) - Author (1 episode, 2022) Author (1 episode, 2022) See fewer The Alien God Myth (Jul 15, 2022) Season 1, Episode 10 - Author Author See fewer	1
America's Book of Secrets (2013) (TV Series) - Images Courtesy Of (1 episode, 2013) Images Courtesy Of (1 episode, 2013) See fewer The Ancient Astronaut Cover-Up (Apr 5, 2013) Season 2, Episode 1 - Images Courtesy Of Images Courtesy Of See fewer	1
Berg und Geist (2004) (TV Series) - Musician: Harmonica (1 episode, 2004) Musician: Harmonica (1 episode, 2004) See fewer Erich von Däniken (2004) Musician: Harmonica Musician: Harmonica See fewer	1
Chariots of the Gods? The Mysteries Continue (1996) (TV Movie) - Book Book See fewer
Lost Civilizations (1995) (TV Series) - Author (1 episode, 1995) Author (1 episode, 1995) See fewer Inca: Secrets of the Ancestors (Aug 20, 1995) Season 1, Episode 9 - Author Author See fewer	1
Unbekannte Bekannte (1981) (TV Series) - Musician: Harmonica (1 episode, 1981) Musician: Harmonica (1 episode, 1981) See fewer Episode #1.4 (Mar 2, 1981) Season 1, Episode 4 - Musician: Harmonica Musician: Harmonica See fewer	1
In Search of Ancient Astronauts (1973) (TV Movie) - Based On The Book By: "Chariots Of The Gods?" Based On The Book By: "Chariots Of The Gods?" See fewer

Self (86 titles)
Ancient Aliens (2009–2025) (TV Series) - Self - Author, Chariots of the Gods (131 episodes, 2009) Self - Author, Chariots of the Gods (131 episodes, 2009) See fewer Aliens in Our Midst (Oct 9, 2025) Season 21, Episode 14 - Self - Author, Chariots of the Gods Self - Author, Chariots of the Gods See fewer See more See fewer Loading
Anunnaki: Ancient Secrets Revealed (2024) (TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 2024) Self (1 episode, 2024) See fewer Visitors from the Pleiades (May 12, 2024) Season 1, Episode 1 - Self Self See fewer
Ruderboot (2023) (TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 2023) Self (1 episode, 2023) See fewer Erinnerungen an die Zukunft (Dec 3, 2023) Season 1, Episode 17 - Self Self See fewer
SRF Reporter (2023) (TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 2023) Self (1 episode, 2023) See fewer Eine Reise mit Erich von Däniken - Den Ausserirdischen auf der Spur (Nov 8, 2023) Self Self See fewer
Deep Space (2017–2023) (TV Series) - Self - Guest (3 episodes, 2017) Self - Guest (3 episodes, 2017) See fewer The Sirians (Apr 9, 2023) Season 4, Episode 6 - Self Self See fewer See more See fewer Loading
Ruud Gullit and the Mysteries of Ancient Egypt (2022) (TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 2022) Self (1 episode, 2022) See fewer The secret of the Sphinx (Nov 11, 2022) Season 1, Episode 6 - Self Self See fewer
Bus Office (2022) (TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 2022) Self (1 episode, 2022) See fewer Extraterrestrisch! - Im Gespräch mit Erich von Däniken (May 31, 2022) Season 1, Episode 8 - Self Self See fewer
Megalithic Underworld (2022) self - Author self - Author See fewer
Schatten der Geschichte: Hitlers geheime Biowaffen (2021) Self Self See fewer
Ancient Aliens and Jesuits (2021) (TV Movie) - Self Self See fewer
The Legend of Tayos (2021) Self Self See fewer
Divine Intervention: Alien Architects & The Imminent Galactic Superwave (2021) Self Self See fewer
Mysterien Mitteleuropas (2020) Self Self See fewer
The UnXplained (2020) (TV Series) - Self - Chariots of the Gods (1 episode, 2020) Self - Chariots of the Gods (1 episode, 2020) See fewer The Truth About UFO's (Aug 1, 2020) Season 2, Episode 4 - Self - Chariots of the Gods Self - Chariots of the Gods See fewer
Mysterien Mitteleuropas (2020) (TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 2020) Self (1 episode, 2020) See fewer Himmlische Botschaften (Apr 22, 2020) Season 1, Episode 1 - Self Self See fewer
Black Knight Satellite: The Untold Story (2019) Self Self See fewer
The Noite com Danilo Gentili (2017–2018) (TV Series) - Self (2 episodes, 2017) Self (2 episodes, 2017) See fewer Ufólogos (Dec 3, 2018) Season 5, Episode 198 - Self Self See fewer Erich von Däniken (May 26, 2017) Season 4, Episode 60 - Self Self See fewer
NuoViso News (2018) (TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 2018) Self (1 episode, 2018) See fewer Neueste Erkenntnisse zu den Pyramiden (Oct 6, 2018) Season 1, Episode 30 - Self Self See fewer
UFOs and Cosmic Dimensions Part 1 - From Legend to Reality (2017) (Video) - Self Self See fewer
Erich von Däniken: Beyond the Legend (2017) (TV Series) - Self (13 episodes, 2017) Self (13 episodes, 2017) See fewer Erich von Däniken: The Man, The Myth, The Legend (Nov 15, 2017) Season 1, Episode 13 - Self Self See fewer See more See fewer Loading
Stöckl (2017) (TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 2017) Self (1 episode, 2017) See fewer Ausgabe 170 (Mar 16, 2017) Season 5, Episode 25 - Self Self See fewer
Schawinski (2017) (TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 2017) Self (1 episode, 2017) See fewer Episode #6.25 (Mar 13, 2017) Season 6, Episode 25 - Self Self See fewer
Ein Interview mit Dr. Axel Stoll - Der Film (2015) Self Self See fewer
Menschen der Woche (2002–2015) (TV Series) - Self (2 episodes, 2002) Self (2 episodes, 2002) See fewer Episode dated 25 April 2015 (Apr 25, 2015) Self Self See fewer Episode dated 21 December 2002 (Dec 21, 2002) Self Self See fewer
Codes and Conspiracies (2015) (TV Series) - Self - Author, Chariots of the Gods? (1 episode, 2015) Self - Author, Chariots of the Gods? (1 episode, 2015) See fewer Did Aliens Visit the Ancients? (Mar 2, 2015) Season 2, Episode 3 - Self - Author, Chariots of the Gods? Self - Author, Chariots of the Gods? See fewer
In Search of Aliens (2014) (TV Mini-series) - Self - Author 'Chariots of the Gods?' / Self - Author, Chariots of the Gods? (3 episodes, 2014) Self - Author 'Chariots of the Gods?' / Self - Author, Chariots of the Gods? (3 episodes, 2014) See fewer The Alien Code (Oct 3, 2014) Season 1, Episode 10 - Self - Author, Chariots of the Gods? Self - Author, Chariots of the Gods? See fewer See more See fewer Loading
America's Book of Secrets (2013) (TV Series) - Self - Author, Chariots of the Gods (1 episode, 2013) Self - Author, Chariots of the Gods (1 episode, 2013) See fewer The Ancient Astronaut Cover-Up (Apr 5, 2013) Season 2, Episode 1 - Self - Author, Chariots of the Gods Self - Author, Chariots of the Gods See fewer
Schwerelos (2012) Self Self See fewer
Tmár a jeho rod aneb Slzavé údolí pyramid (2011) Self Self See fewer
Zibb (2010) (TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 2010) Self (1 episode, 2010) See fewer Episode dated 23 September 2010 (Sep 23, 2010) Self Self See fewer
Markus Lanz (2010) (TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 2010) Self (1 episode, 2010) See fewer Episode #4.8 (Sep 1, 2010) Season 4, Episode 8 - Self Self See fewer
Wo warst du, als... (2010) (TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 2010) Self (1 episode, 2010) See fewer Der erste Mensch den Mond betrat? (Jul 18, 2010) Season 2, Episode 2 - Self Self See fewer
Talk im Hangar-7 (2010) (TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 2010) Self (1 episode, 2010) See fewer Tolle Theorien - Wieviel Unvernunft verträgt die Wissenschaft? (May 6, 2010) Self Self See fewer
Promi noviny (2010) (TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 2010) Self (1 episode, 2010) See fewer Episode dated 7 April 2010 (Apr 7, 2010) Self Self See fewer
Sie sind da! (2009) (Video) - Self - Autor Self - Autor See fewer
Uri Geller Live: Ufos & Aliens - Das unglaubliche TV-Experiment (2008) (TV Special) - Self Self See fewer
Die Johannes B. Kerner Show (2003–2008) (TV Series) - Self (3 episodes, 2003) Self (3 episodes, 2003) See fewer Episode dated 11 November 2008 (Nov 11, 2008) Self Self See fewer See more See fewer Loading
Kölner Treff (2008) (TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 2008) Self (1 episode, 2008) See fewer Episode dated 15 February 2008 (Feb 15, 2008) Self Self See fewer
Is It Real? (2006) (TV Series) - Self - Author, 'Chariots of the Gods' (1 episode, 2006) Self - Author, 'Chariots of the Gods' (1 episode, 2006) See fewer Ancient Astronauts (Nov 27, 2006) Season 3, Episode 6 - Self - Author, 'Chariots of the Gods' Self - Author, 'Chariots of the Gods' See fewer
Beckmann (2005) (TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 2005) Self (1 episode, 2005) See fewer Episode dated 28 November 2005 (Nov 28, 2005) Self Self See fewer
Berg und Geist (2004) (TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 2004) Self (1 episode, 2004) See fewer Erich von Däniken (2004) Self Self See fewer
Strasse der Lieder (2004) (TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 2004) Self (1 episode, 2004) See fewer Berner Oberland (Oct 2, 2004) Self Self See fewer
Aeschbacher (2004) (TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 2004) Self (1 episode, 2004) See fewer Nicht von dieser Welt (Jan 15, 2004) Self Self See fewer
Langer Samstag (2003) (TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 2003) Self (1 episode, 2003) See fewer Ilse Bähnerts spektakuläre Reise in die Schweiz (Sep 12, 2003) Self Self See fewer
Is There a Stargate? (2003) (Video) - Self - Author, Chariots of the Gods Self - Author, Chariots of the Gods See fewer
SRF DOK (2000) (TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 2000) Self (1 episode, 2000) See fewer Erich von Däniken's dream - A puzzle park for the earthly (Sep 6, 2000) Self Self See fewer
Der Club (1995–1999) (TV Series) - Self (4 episodes, 1995) Self (4 episodes, 1995) See fewer Sonnenfinsternis (Aug 10, 1999) Self Self See fewer See more See fewer Loading
Erich von Däniken - 30 years of memories of the future (1998) (TV Movie) - Self Self See fewer
Roswell: The UFO UnCoverup (1998) (Video) - Self Self See fewer
The Mysterious World: Search for Ancient Technology (1997) (TV Movie) - Self Self See fewer
Bl!tz (1997) (TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 1997) Self (1 episode, 1997) See fewer Episode dated 6 October 1997 (Oct 6, 1997) Self Self See fewer
Boulevard Bio (1997) (TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 1997) Self (1 episode, 1997) See fewer Typisch Widder? (Apr 9, 1997) Self Self See fewer
Ventil (1996) (TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 1996) Self (1 episode, 1996) See fewer Episode #1.13 (Oct 30, 1996) Season 1, Episode 13 - Self Self See fewer
Chariots of the Gods? The Mysteries Continue (1996) (TV Movie) - Self Self See fewer
Zebra (1996) (TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 1996) Self (1 episode, 1996) See fewer Episode dated 23 March 1996 (Mar 23, 1996) Self Self See fewer
In the footsteps of the Almighty (1993) (TV Series) - Self (25 episodes, 1993) Self (25 episodes, 1993) See fewer Geister aus der Puppenkiste (1993) Self Self See fewer See more See fewer Loading
Riverboat - Die MDR-Talkshow aus Leipzig (1992) (TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 1992) Self (1 episode, 1992) See fewer Episode dated 3 July 1992 (Jul 3, 1992) Self Self See fewer
ZDF-Fernsehgarten (1991) (TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 1991) Self (1 episode, 1991) See fewer Ausgabe 60 (Jun 30, 1991) Season 6, Episode 3 - Self Self See fewer
NDR Talk Show (1990) (TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 1990) Self (1 episode, 1990) See fewer Episode dated 26 February 1990 (Feb 26, 1990) Self Self See fewer
ZAK (1988) (TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 1988) Self (1 episode, 1988) See fewer Episode dated 26 February 1988 (Feb 26, 1988) Self Self See fewer
You've got the Joke? (1985) (TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 1985) Self (1 episode, 1985) See fewer Episode #1.36 (Sep 28, 1985) Season 1, Episode 36 - Self Self See fewer
On the trail of Erich von Däniken (1985) (TV Mini-series) - Self (3 episodes, 1985) Self (3 episodes, 1985) See fewer Göttliche Strategien? (Apr 25, 1985) Season 1, Episode 3 - Self Self See fewer See more See fewer Loading
Unglaubliche Geschichten (TV Series) - Self Self See fewer
Wanna Bet? (1983) (TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 1983) Self (1 episode, 1983) See fewer Wetten, dass..? aus Saarbrücken (May 28, 1983) Season 1, Episode 16 - Self Self See fewer
Karussell (1982) (TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 1982) Self (1 episode, 1982) See fewer Episode dated 9 November 1982 (Nov 9, 1982) Self Self See fewer
MTW - Menschen Technik Wissenschaft (1981) (TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 1981) Self (1 episode, 1981) See fewer "Ich hab's, ich hab's" - Oder was der menschliche Geist so alles zustande bringt (Dec 21, 1981) Self Self See fewer
Bla, bla, bla (1981) (TV Series) - Self - Interviewee (as Von Daniken) (1 episode, 1981) Self - Interviewee (as Von Daniken) (1 episode, 1981) See fewer Episode dated 11 December 1981 (Dec 11, 1981) Self - Interviewee (as Von Daniken) Self - Interviewee (as Von Daniken) See fewer
Okay (1981) (TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 1981) Self (1 episode, 1981) See fewer Episode #1.83 (Jun 14, 1981) Season 1, Episode 83 - Self Self See fewer
Auf los geht's los (1981) (TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 1981) Self (1 episode, 1981) See fewer Episode #5.3 (May 9, 1981) Season 5, Episode 3 - Self Self See fewer
Unbekannte Bekannte (1981) (TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 1981) Self (1 episode, 1981) See fewer Episode #1.4 (Mar 2, 1981) Season 1, Episode 4 - Self Self See fewer
Dalli Dalli (1979) (TV Series) - Self - Kandidat (1 episode, 1979) Self - Kandidat (1 episode, 1979) See fewer Episode #1.82 (Jul 26, 1979) Season 1, Episode 82 - Self - Kandidat Self - Kandidat See fewer
III nach neun (1978) (TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 1978) Self (1 episode, 1978) See fewer Episode dated 25 August 1978 (Aug 25, 1978) Self Self See fewer
Das ist Ihr Leben (1977) (TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 1977) Self (1 episode, 1977) See fewer Erich von Däniken (Jul 1, 1977) Season 1, Episode 9 - Self Self See fewer
Musik & Gäste (1977) (TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 1977) Self (1 episode, 1977) See fewer Episode dated 4 April 1977 (Apr 4, 1977) Self Self See fewer
The Larry Solway Show (1977) (TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 1977) Self (1 episode, 1977) See fewer Episode #3.96 (Jan 24, 1977) Season 3, Episode 96 - Self Self See fewer
Querschnitt (1976) (TV Series) - Self (as Erich v. Däniken) (1 episode, 1976) Self (as Erich v. Däniken) (1 episode, 1976) See fewer Gibt es ein Geheimnis der Pyramiden? - 1.Teil: Die Fragen (Mar 29, 1976) Season 1, Episode 31 - Self (as Erich v. Däniken) Self (as Erich v. Däniken) See fewer
Mysteries of the Gods (1976) Self Self See fewer
The Bob Braun Show (1974) (TV Series) - Self - Writer (1 episode, 1974) Self - Writer (1 episode, 1974) See fewer Episode dated 25 October 1974 (Oct 25, 1974) Self - Writer Self - Writer See fewer
Je später der Abend (1974) (TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 1974) Self (1 episode, 1974) See fewer Alfred Gütgemann, Erich von Däniken und Susanne von Paczensky (Feb 20, 1974) Season 2, Episode 3 - Self Self See fewer
The Merv Griffin Show (1974) (TV Series) - Self - author (1 episode, 1974) Self - author (1 episode, 1974) See fewer Literary Variety (Jan 15, 1974) Season 11, Episode 89 - Self - author Self - author See fewer
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1973) (TV Series) - Self - Guest (3 episodes, 1973) Self - Guest (3 episodes, 1973) See fewer Episode dated 29 November 1973 (Nov 29, 1973) Self - Guest Self - Guest See fewer See more See fewer Loading
The Mike Douglas Show (1973) (TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 1973) Self (1 episode, 1973) See fewer Episode #13.54 (Nov 8, 1973) Season 13, Episode 54 - Self Self See fewer
Aspekte (1972) (TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 1972) Self (1 episode, 1972) See fewer Dänikens Gold (Sep 26, 1972) Self Self See fewer
Zeichen der Zeit (1971) (TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 1971) Self (1 episode, 1971) See fewer Zurück auf die Erde - Erich von Däniken und seine Gemeinde (Nov 22, 1971) Self Self See fewer
Hier und heute (1971) (TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 1971) Self (1 episode, 1971) See fewer Episode dated 4 November 1971 (Nov 4, 1971) Self Self See fewer
Chariots of the Gods (1970) Self Self See fewer

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Archive Footage (11 titles)
Ancient Aliens: Origins (2024–2025) (TV Series) - Self - Author, Chariots Of The Gods (archive footage) (9 episodes, 2024) Self - Author, Chariots Of The Gods (archive footage) (9 episodes, 2024) See fewer Alien Messengers (Jan 6, 2025) Season 1, Episode 12 - Self - Author, Chariots Of The Gods (archive footage) Self - Author, Chariots Of The Gods (archive footage) See fewer See more See fewer Loading
Ron James: Oh Aliens (2024) (Music Video) - Self - Swiss author (archive footage) Self - Swiss author (archive footage) See fewer
Les Chroniques du Mea (2023) (TV Series) - Self (archive footage) (1 episode, 2023) Self (archive footage) (1 episode, 2023) See fewer Indy & Le Royaume du Crâne de Cristal du Futur (2008) (Dec 19, 2023) Self (archive footage) Self (archive footage) See fewer
History's Greatest Mysteries (2022–2023) (TV Series) - Self - Author (archive footage) (2 episodes, 2023), Self (archive footage) (1 episode, 2022) Self - Author (archive footage) (2 episodes, 2023), Self (archive footage) (1 episode, 2022) See fewer The Puzzling Pyramids of Egypt (Apr 17, 2023) Season 4, Episode 10 - Self - Author (archive footage) Self - Author (archive footage) See fewer See more See fewer Loading
In Plain Sight: The Mars Mysteries (2022) (TV Mini-series) - Self (archive footage) (1 episode, 2022) Self (archive footage) (1 episode, 2022) See fewer The Alien God Myth (Jul 15, 2022) Season 1, Episode 10 - Self (archive footage) Self (archive footage) See fewer
Ancient Aliens (2020) (TV Series) - Self - Author, Chariots of the Gods (archive footage) (1 episode, 2020) Self - Author, Chariots of the Gods (archive footage) (1 episode, 2020) See fewer The Ultimate Guide to UFOs (Apr 11, 2020) Season 15, Episode 11 - Self - Author, Chariots of the Gods (archive footage) Self - Author, Chariots of the Gods (archive footage) See fewer
Top 10 Secrets and Mysteries (2017) (TV Mini-series) - Self - Swiss Author (archive footage) (1 episode, 2017) Self - Swiss Author (archive footage) (1 episode, 2017) See fewer Sacred Places and Buildings (Feb 15, 2017) Season 1, Episode 3 - Self - Swiss Author (archive footage) Self - Swiss Author (archive footage) See fewer
Ancient Aliens: The Ultimate Evidence (2015) (TV Mini-series) - Self - Author - Chariots Of The Gods? (archive footage) (5 episodes, 2015) Self - Author - Chariots Of The Gods? (archive footage) (5 episodes, 2015) See fewer Aliens and the Creation of Man (Jul 24, 2015) Season 1, Episode 8 - Self - Author - Chariots Of The Gods? (archive footage) Self - Author - Chariots Of The Gods? (archive footage) See fewer See more See fewer Loading
Hygiène Mentale (2015) (TV Series) - Self (archive footage) (as Erich Von Daniken) (1 episode, 2015) Self (archive footage) (as Erich Von Daniken) (1 episode, 2015) See fewer Les documentaires moisis (Les géants ont-ils existé?) (May 13, 2015) Season 1, Episode 4 - Self (archive footage) (as Erich Von Daniken) Self (archive footage) (as Erich Von Daniken) See fewer
Enquête sur les OVNIs (2004) (TV Series) - Self (archive footage) (1 episode, 2004) Self (archive footage) (1 episode, 2004) See fewer Futur antérieur (2004) Season 1, Episode 10 - Self (archive footage) Self (archive footage) See fewer
MTW - Menschen Technik Wissenschaft (2002) (TV Series) - Self (archive footage) (1 episode, 2002) Self (archive footage) (1 episode, 2002) See fewer Episode dated 4 September 2002 (Sep 4, 2002) Self (archive footage) Self (archive footage) See fewer