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Paranormal Challenge
Genre Paranormal
Documentary
Created by Zak Bagans
Presented byZak Bagans
StarringZak Bagans
Opening theme" Down with the Sickness" - Disturbed
Country of origin Template:TVUS
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes10
Production
Executive producersZak Bagans
Joe Townley
Michael Yudin
ProducerLaura Gheradi
CinematographyChristian Hoagland
EditorJonathan Rinehart
Camera setup Multiple
Running time45 minutes
Production companyMy Tupelo Entertainment
Original release
Network Travel Channel
ReleaseJune 17, 2011 (2011-06-17) –
present
Related
Ghost Adventures

Paranormal Challenge is an American paranormal competitive reality spinoff television series that premiered on June 17, 2011 on the Travel Channel. The series was created and is hosted by Ghost Adventures lead investigator Zak Bagans, who challenges ghost hunters from all over the country to go head-to-head in a weekly ghost hunting competition to gather paranormal evidence by spending a night in haunted locations in the United States. New episodes air on Fridays at 9 p.m. Eastern Time on the Travel Channel.

Plot Summary

"For years people have searched for evidence that ghosts walk among us. The series pits two teams against each other in the world's most haunted locations in a competition to find proof of the paranormal." [1] Then a panel of judges made up of paranormal experts evaluate the two teams after they have collected and analyzed their possible findings to determine a winner.

"Two teams. One night. One haunted location. One winner. For the ultimate in bragging rights. Paranormal Challenge."

Criteria

  1. Walkthrough
  2. Equipment Orientation:
Infrared Camcorder
Full Spectrum Camcorder
Full Spectrum Still Camera
Thermal Imaging Camera
Mel Meter (measures electromagnetic energy and temperature)
Digital Recorders (captures EVP's)
PX Device ( Ovilus)
  1. Investigation Rules:
Teams will conduct their investigations simultaneously at different ends of the location with time constraints.
They have 2 hours to complete part one of their investigation.
They will then switch locations and continue for 2 more hours in part two.
Each team will be assigned: one camera operator, one sound technician to chronicle their investigations.
Both areas are equipped with several stationary cameras allowing Zak and the judges to watch the teams every move from a secret nerve center location.
  1. Investigation Part 1
  2. Investigation Part 2
  3. Investigation Debriefing
  4. Preparing the Evidence
  5. Evidence Presentation
  6. Judgement: Teams will be judged on: Overall teamwork, Technological proficiency, Historical knowledge, and Audio & visual evidence.
  7. Judge Deliberation
  8. Winner Reveal

Cast and crew

Host
  • Zak Bagans - Paranormal Challenge chairman, Paranormal lead investigator and co-founder of Ghost Adventures Crew (GAC), conducted hundreds of investigations.
Technical Expert
  • Billy Tolley - Visual and audio advisor
Judges
  • Dave Schrader (Regular) - Internet talk show host of Darkness Radio, paranormal conference lecturer, published author of The Other Side: A Teen's Guide To Ghost Hunting.
  • Gary Galka (Episode 1.1) - Award-winning paranormal investigator, inventor of the "Mel Meter" and (real time) RT EVP detector.
  • Patrick Burns (Episode 1.1) - Founder of Ghosthounds, professional photographer, organizer of annual Ghoststock convention.
  • Aaron Sagers (Episode 1.2) - Published author, nationally syndicated journalist, editor of paranormalpopculture.com
  • Alexandra Holzer (Episode 1.2 & 1.5) - Daughter of famed paranormal investigator Hans Holzer, author of Growing Up Paranormal, syndicated columnist for OM Times.
  • Jeff Belanger (Episode 1.3) - Paranormal journalist, author of a dozen books on "The Unexplained", consulting historian for hundreds of paranormal investigations.
  • Beth Brown (Episode 1.3 & 1.6) - Over 20 years experience investigating the paranormal, founder of VASPER (Virginia School of Paranormal Education and Research), conducted hundreds of investigations.
  • Mark Constantino (Episode 1.4)- Certified parapsychologist, EVP research conference lecturer and trainer, captured over 10,000 EVP's.
  • Debby Constantino (Episode 1.4)- International paranormal acknowledge award winner for "Best EVP Researcher", paranormal conference lecturer, captured thousands of EVP's.
  • Joshua P. Warren (Episode 1.5 & 1.9)- Published author of many paranormal books (most notably: How To Hunt Ghosts), talk radio show host of Speaking Strange, internationally recognized paranormal expert.
  • Dr. Pamela Rae Heath (Episode 1.6 & 1.9)- Noted parapsychologist, co-founder of the Paranormal Research Society, published author of several books on the unexplained including Handbook to the Afterlife.
  • Bill Chappell (Episode 1.7)- Paranormal skeptic, electrical engineer, inventor of the Ovilus, EM pump, and PX device.
  • Chris Fleming (Episode 1.7)- Award-winning psychic medium, paranormal television celebrity (appearing on numerous television shows), acclaimed paranormal conference lecturer.
  • Dr. Andrew Nichols (Episode 1.8) - Founder and director of the American Institute of Parapsycology, studied hundreds of paranormal cases.
  • Ron Fabiani (Episode 1.8)- Chicago Police officer since 1987, founder of Chicago paranormal detectives, star of popular television show Paranormal Cops.

Location Experts

  • Patrick Smith - Pennhurst State School historian (Episode 1.3)
  • Mike Middleton - Ohio State/Mansfield Reformatory expert/guide (Episode 1.4)
  • Mike Flicker - Waverly Hills Sanatorium historian (Episode 1.6)
  • Cindy Lydick - Old South Pittsburgh Hospital historian (Episode 1.8)
  • Richard Senate - La Purmisma expert/guide (Episode 1.9)

Episodes

Season 1 (2011)

Ep. # Title Location Winner Original Airdate
1.1" Rolling Hills Asylum [2]" East Bethany, New YorkResident Undead ParanormalJune 17, 2011 (2011-06-17)
In the series premiere, it's the battle of the sexes when Zak pits two teams: Resident Undead Paranormal of Philadelphia, PA (boys) versus Paranormal Xpeditions from Massachusetts (girls) against each other to find paranormal proof in a haunted asylum the Ghost Adventures Crew (GAC) got locked down in for their invesigation.
1.2" Eastern State Penitentiary [3]" Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaTri-state ParanormalJune 24, 2011 (2011-06-24)
Two teams: Northampton County Paranormal of Bath, PA versus Tri-state Paranormal of Metuchen, NJ investigate against each other as they learn what causes the hauntings in the decaying prison cells at Eastern State Penitentiary.
1.3" Pennhurst State School [4]" Spring City, PennsylvaniaQuest Paranormal SocietyJuly 1, 2011 (2011-07-01)
Two radically different teams investigate Pennhurst State School and Hospital: the methodical investigative approach of the New Jersey Ghost Hunters Society (Rob, L'Aura, Nathan*) from Hackettstown, NJ versus the extreme methods of Quest Paranormal Society (Bob, Kenny, Elaine) from Reading, PA. *(Nathan Schoonhover from Extreme Paranormal.)
1.4" Ohio State Reformatory" Mansfield, OhioSteel Town ParanormalJuly 8, 2011 (2011-07-08)
Two teams: Steel Town Paranormal (Carrie, Melanie, Chris) from Pittsburgh, PA and Eerie Paranormal (Ben, Gary, Darcy) from Ohio compete for the best paranormal evidence in the Ohio State Reformatory, which housed more than 155,000 criminals in the 94 years it was open. It's so filled with dark history that host Zak Bagans says it's one of the most haunted prisons he's ever investigated.
1.5" West Virginia Penitentiary" Moundsville, West VirginiaNortheastern Spirit SocietyJuly 15, 2011 (2011-07-15)
Two teams: Northeastern Spirit Society of Fairmont, WV and West Virginia Paranormal of Morgantown, WV search for ghosts inside the "Sugar Shack", psyc ward, and boiler room in the abandoned West Virginia Penitentiary (aka Moundsville State Penitentiary), which is said to be haunted by an angry former inmate nicknamed the "Baby Raper".
1.6" Waverly Hills Sanatorium" Louisville, KentuckyE.P.I.C. InvestigatorsJuly 22, 2011 (2011-07-22)
Two teams: E.P.I.C. Investigators (Theresa, Darla, and Cathi) from Cleveland, Ohio and Dark Alley Paranormal (Brian, Alex, and Aaron) from Columbus, Ohio investigate Waverly Hills Sanatorium, an abandoned tuberculosis hospital which documented thousands of deaths during a tuberculosis outbreak in the early 1900s, where high casualties led to the construction of the "body chute".
1.7" Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum" Weston, West VirginiaAppalachee ParanormalJuly 29, 2011 (2011-07-29)
Two teams from West Virginia go head to head: of Appalachee Paranormal (Tony, Jeff, and Matt) and of G.A.L.S. Paranormal (Ghosts, Apparitions, and Lost Souls) (Jackie, Mandy, and Stacey) investigate the Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum, a former psychiatric hospital that is believed to be one of the country's most haunted sites.
1.8" Old South Pittsburg Hospital" South Pittsburg, TennesseeTennessee Wraith ChasersAugust 12, 2011 (2011-08-12)
Two teams: O.P.S. (Office of Paranormal Studies) (Salina, Debbie, Brandon) from Chattanooga, Tennessee and Tennessee Wraith Chasers (Doogie, Chris, Porter) from Gallatin, Tennessee investigate an abandoned hospital that's considered one of the most haunted locations in the South.
1.9" La Purisima" Lompoc, CaliforniaParanormal Hot SquadAugust 19, 2011 (2011-08-19)
Two paranormal teams from Los Angeles: Ghost Bros. (Joe, Greg, Trevor) and the women team of Paranormal Hot Squad (Jodie, Jesslyn, Camryn) investigate spirits of the Chumash tribe at La Purisima Mission where a bloody Indian uprising occurred in 1824.
1.10" Linda Vista Hospital" Los Angeles, CaliforniaParanormal ExpAugust 26, 2011 (2011-08-26)
Two local paranormal teams Paranormal Exp & Verify Paranormal investigate the abandoned Linda Vista Hospital in gang-terrory L.A.
1.11" USS Hornet" Alameda, CaliforniaSoul SeekersSeptember 9, 2011 (2011-09-09)
Two Paranormal teams: Soul Seekers of Temecula, CA & S.R.I.P(Spirit Realm Investigative Project) of Denver, CO investigate the USS Hornet(WWII United States Navy aircraft carrier) in Alameda, CA said to be one of the most haunted warships in the American Navy.
1.12" Jerome Grand Hotel" Jerome, ArizonaLiving Proof of the ParanormalSeptember 16, 2011 (2011-09-16)
Two teams, S.A.G.A.P.S and Living Proof of the Paranormal, hunt for ghosts in the Jerome Grand Hotel in Jerome, Arizona a city also known as Ghost City by locals.

See also

References

External links

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Content deleted Content added
m →‎Location Experts: Typo patrol, typos fixed: Epsiode → Episode using AWB (7794)
Excalibursp ( talk | contribs)
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*{{Official website|http://www.travelchannel.com/TV_Shows/Ghost_Adventures/}} of ''Ghost Adventures''
*{{Official website|http://www.travelchannel.com/TV_Shows/Ghost_Adventures/}} of ''Ghost Adventures''
*{{Official website|http://www.ghostadventurescrew.com/}} of the Ghost Adventures Crew (GAC)
*{{Official website|http://www.ghostadventurescrew.com/}} of the Ghost Adventures Crew (GAC)
* [http://www.ghoststop.com Ghost Hunting Equipment] supplied by GhostStop.com for Paranormal Challenge and Ghost Adventures
*[http://theparanormalsociety.org/ghost-adventures The Paranormal Society]
*[http://theparanormalsociety.org/ghost-adventures The Paranormal Society]
{{Ghosts}}
{{Ghosts}}

Revision as of 18:02, 26 September 2011

Paranormal Challenge
Genre Paranormal
Documentary
Created by Zak Bagans
Presented byZak Bagans
StarringZak Bagans
Opening theme" Down with the Sickness" - Disturbed
Country of origin Template:TVUS
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes10
Production
Executive producersZak Bagans
Joe Townley
Michael Yudin
ProducerLaura Gheradi
CinematographyChristian Hoagland
EditorJonathan Rinehart
Camera setup Multiple
Running time45 minutes
Production companyMy Tupelo Entertainment
Original release
Network Travel Channel
ReleaseJune 17, 2011 (2011-06-17) –
present
Related
Ghost Adventures

Paranormal Challenge is an American paranormal competitive reality spinoff television series that premiered on June 17, 2011 on the Travel Channel. The series was created and is hosted by Ghost Adventures lead investigator Zak Bagans, who challenges ghost hunters from all over the country to go head-to-head in a weekly ghost hunting competition to gather paranormal evidence by spending a night in haunted locations in the United States. New episodes air on Fridays at 9 p.m. Eastern Time on the Travel Channel.

Plot Summary

"For years people have searched for evidence that ghosts walk among us. The series pits two teams against each other in the world's most haunted locations in a competition to find proof of the paranormal." [1] Then a panel of judges made up of paranormal experts evaluate the two teams after they have collected and analyzed their possible findings to determine a winner.

"Two teams. One night. One haunted location. One winner. For the ultimate in bragging rights. Paranormal Challenge."

Criteria

  1. Walkthrough
  2. Equipment Orientation:
Infrared Camcorder
Full Spectrum Camcorder
Full Spectrum Still Camera
Thermal Imaging Camera
Mel Meter (measures electromagnetic energy and temperature)
Digital Recorders (captures EVP's)
PX Device ( Ovilus)
  1. Investigation Rules:
Teams will conduct their investigations simultaneously at different ends of the location with time constraints.
They have 2 hours to complete part one of their investigation.
They will then switch locations and continue for 2 more hours in part two.
Each team will be assigned: one camera operator, one sound technician to chronicle their investigations.
Both areas are equipped with several stationary cameras allowing Zak and the judges to watch the teams every move from a secret nerve center location.
  1. Investigation Part 1
  2. Investigation Part 2
  3. Investigation Debriefing
  4. Preparing the Evidence
  5. Evidence Presentation
  6. Judgement: Teams will be judged on: Overall teamwork, Technological proficiency, Historical knowledge, and Audio & visual evidence.
  7. Judge Deliberation
  8. Winner Reveal

Cast and crew

Host
  • Zak Bagans - Paranormal Challenge chairman, Paranormal lead investigator and co-founder of Ghost Adventures Crew (GAC), conducted hundreds of investigations.
Technical Expert
  • Billy Tolley - Visual and audio advisor
Judges
  • Dave Schrader (Regular) - Internet talk show host of Darkness Radio, paranormal conference lecturer, published author of The Other Side: A Teen's Guide To Ghost Hunting.
  • Gary Galka (Episode 1.1) - Award-winning paranormal investigator, inventor of the "Mel Meter" and (real time) RT EVP detector.
  • Patrick Burns (Episode 1.1) - Founder of Ghosthounds, professional photographer, organizer of annual Ghoststock convention.
  • Aaron Sagers (Episode 1.2) - Published author, nationally syndicated journalist, editor of paranormalpopculture.com
  • Alexandra Holzer (Episode 1.2 & 1.5) - Daughter of famed paranormal investigator Hans Holzer, author of Growing Up Paranormal, syndicated columnist for OM Times.
  • Jeff Belanger (Episode 1.3) - Paranormal journalist, author of a dozen books on "The Unexplained", consulting historian for hundreds of paranormal investigations.
  • Beth Brown (Episode 1.3 & 1.6) - Over 20 years experience investigating the paranormal, founder of VASPER (Virginia School of Paranormal Education and Research), conducted hundreds of investigations.
  • Mark Constantino (Episode 1.4)- Certified parapsychologist, EVP research conference lecturer and trainer, captured over 10,000 EVP's.
  • Debby Constantino (Episode 1.4)- International paranormal acknowledge award winner for "Best EVP Researcher", paranormal conference lecturer, captured thousands of EVP's.
  • Joshua P. Warren (Episode 1.5 & 1.9)- Published author of many paranormal books (most notably: How To Hunt Ghosts), talk radio show host of Speaking Strange, internationally recognized paranormal expert.
  • Dr. Pamela Rae Heath (Episode 1.6 & 1.9)- Noted parapsychologist, co-founder of the Paranormal Research Society, published author of several books on the unexplained including Handbook to the Afterlife.
  • Bill Chappell (Episode 1.7)- Paranormal skeptic, electrical engineer, inventor of the Ovilus, EM pump, and PX device.
  • Chris Fleming (Episode 1.7)- Award-winning psychic medium, paranormal television celebrity (appearing on numerous television shows), acclaimed paranormal conference lecturer.
  • Dr. Andrew Nichols (Episode 1.8) - Founder and director of the American Institute of Parapsycology, studied hundreds of paranormal cases.
  • Ron Fabiani (Episode 1.8)- Chicago Police officer since 1987, founder of Chicago paranormal detectives, star of popular television show Paranormal Cops.

Location Experts

  • Patrick Smith - Pennhurst State School historian (Episode 1.3)
  • Mike Middleton - Ohio State/Mansfield Reformatory expert/guide (Episode 1.4)
  • Mike Flicker - Waverly Hills Sanatorium historian (Episode 1.6)
  • Cindy Lydick - Old South Pittsburgh Hospital historian (Episode 1.8)
  • Richard Senate - La Purmisma expert/guide (Episode 1.9)

Episodes

Season 1 (2011)

Ep. # Title Location Winner Original Airdate
1.1" Rolling Hills Asylum [2]" East Bethany, New YorkResident Undead ParanormalJune 17, 2011 (2011-06-17)
In the series premiere, it's the battle of the sexes when Zak pits two teams: Resident Undead Paranormal of Philadelphia, PA (boys) versus Paranormal Xpeditions from Massachusetts (girls) against each other to find paranormal proof in a haunted asylum the Ghost Adventures Crew (GAC) got locked down in for their invesigation.
1.2" Eastern State Penitentiary [3]" Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaTri-state ParanormalJune 24, 2011 (2011-06-24)
Two teams: Northampton County Paranormal of Bath, PA versus Tri-state Paranormal of Metuchen, NJ investigate against each other as they learn what causes the hauntings in the decaying prison cells at Eastern State Penitentiary.
1.3" Pennhurst State School [4]" Spring City, PennsylvaniaQuest Paranormal SocietyJuly 1, 2011 (2011-07-01)
Two radically different teams investigate Pennhurst State School and Hospital: the methodical investigative approach of the New Jersey Ghost Hunters Society (Rob, L'Aura, Nathan*) from Hackettstown, NJ versus the extreme methods of Quest Paranormal Society (Bob, Kenny, Elaine) from Reading, PA. *(Nathan Schoonhover from Extreme Paranormal.)
1.4" Ohio State Reformatory" Mansfield, OhioSteel Town ParanormalJuly 8, 2011 (2011-07-08)
Two teams: Steel Town Paranormal (Carrie, Melanie, Chris) from Pittsburgh, PA and Eerie Paranormal (Ben, Gary, Darcy) from Ohio compete for the best paranormal evidence in the Ohio State Reformatory, which housed more than 155,000 criminals in the 94 years it was open. It's so filled with dark history that host Zak Bagans says it's one of the most haunted prisons he's ever investigated.
1.5" West Virginia Penitentiary" Moundsville, West VirginiaNortheastern Spirit SocietyJuly 15, 2011 (2011-07-15)
Two teams: Northeastern Spirit Society of Fairmont, WV and West Virginia Paranormal of Morgantown, WV search for ghosts inside the "Sugar Shack", psyc ward, and boiler room in the abandoned West Virginia Penitentiary (aka Moundsville State Penitentiary), which is said to be haunted by an angry former inmate nicknamed the "Baby Raper".
1.6" Waverly Hills Sanatorium" Louisville, KentuckyE.P.I.C. InvestigatorsJuly 22, 2011 (2011-07-22)
Two teams: E.P.I.C. Investigators (Theresa, Darla, and Cathi) from Cleveland, Ohio and Dark Alley Paranormal (Brian, Alex, and Aaron) from Columbus, Ohio investigate Waverly Hills Sanatorium, an abandoned tuberculosis hospital which documented thousands of deaths during a tuberculosis outbreak in the early 1900s, where high casualties led to the construction of the "body chute".
1.7" Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum" Weston, West VirginiaAppalachee ParanormalJuly 29, 2011 (2011-07-29)
Two teams from West Virginia go head to head: of Appalachee Paranormal (Tony, Jeff, and Matt) and of G.A.L.S. Paranormal (Ghosts, Apparitions, and Lost Souls) (Jackie, Mandy, and Stacey) investigate the Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum, a former psychiatric hospital that is believed to be one of the country's most haunted sites.
1.8" Old South Pittsburg Hospital" South Pittsburg, TennesseeTennessee Wraith ChasersAugust 12, 2011 (2011-08-12)
Two teams: O.P.S. (Office of Paranormal Studies) (Salina, Debbie, Brandon) from Chattanooga, Tennessee and Tennessee Wraith Chasers (Doogie, Chris, Porter) from Gallatin, Tennessee investigate an abandoned hospital that's considered one of the most haunted locations in the South.
1.9" La Purisima" Lompoc, CaliforniaParanormal Hot SquadAugust 19, 2011 (2011-08-19)
Two paranormal teams from Los Angeles: Ghost Bros. (Joe, Greg, Trevor) and the women team of Paranormal Hot Squad (Jodie, Jesslyn, Camryn) investigate spirits of the Chumash tribe at La Purisima Mission where a bloody Indian uprising occurred in 1824.
1.10" Linda Vista Hospital" Los Angeles, CaliforniaParanormal ExpAugust 26, 2011 (2011-08-26)
Two local paranormal teams Paranormal Exp & Verify Paranormal investigate the abandoned Linda Vista Hospital in gang-terrory L.A.
1.11" USS Hornet" Alameda, CaliforniaSoul SeekersSeptember 9, 2011 (2011-09-09)
Two Paranormal teams: Soul Seekers of Temecula, CA & S.R.I.P(Spirit Realm Investigative Project) of Denver, CO investigate the USS Hornet(WWII United States Navy aircraft carrier) in Alameda, CA said to be one of the most haunted warships in the American Navy.
1.12" Jerome Grand Hotel" Jerome, ArizonaLiving Proof of the ParanormalSeptember 16, 2011 (2011-09-16)
Two teams, S.A.G.A.P.S and Living Proof of the Paranormal, hunt for ghosts in the Jerome Grand Hotel in Jerome, Arizona a city also known as Ghost City by locals.

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