Alan Melikdjanian
Captain Disillusion
Captain Disillusion (2007)
Season 2015
In a world where the content of digital images and videos can no longer be taken at face value, an unlikely hero fights for the acceptance of truth. Captain Disillusion guides “children” of all ages through the maze of visual fakery to the open spaces of reality and peace of mind.
Released Sept. 18, 2007
Episode 42 min
2+
Genres: Comedy, Documentary, Fantasy, Sci-Fi, Science Fiction
Network: YouTube
Country: United States
Languages:
English
S9E1 - Russian Ghost Car DEBUNK
Captain Disillusion deconstructs the viral dashboard camera video showing a "ghost car" appear on the streets of Russia.
Jan. 20, 2015, midnight
S9E2 - Reptilian Bieber-mosh
Captain Disillusion explains the video compression artifact behind the reptilian alien conspiracy beliefs.
Feb. 17, 2015, midnight
S9E3 - Mr. Flare Explains: What Color The Dress Is
While Captain Disillusion was away, Mr. Flare took it upon himself to explain what could possibly be the most idiotic viral mystery in the history of social communication of our species.
Feb. 28, 2015, midnight
S9E4 - "Rush Hour" EXPLANATION
Something is a bit off... as Captain Disillusion and Mr. Flare host a morning show and explore the visual effects secrets behind the "Rush Hour" viral video.
March 17, 2015, midnight
S9E5 - Disneyland Ghost DEBUNK
Captain Disillusion is visited by a legendary icon as he attempts a thorough explanation of the viral Disneyland Ghost surveillance video mystery.
April 28, 2015, midnight
S9E6 - Charlie Charlie Poetry Challenge
Captain Disillusion conducts a post mortem on the Charlie Charlie Challenge phenomenon... in rhyme scheme.
May 2, 2015, midnight
S9E7 - Quick D: Where Did the Ball Go?
Captain Disillusion breaks down the optical illusion behind a popular Vine clip.
July 14, 2015, midnight
S9E8 - Amazing Water Trick DEBUNK
As Captain Disillusion attempts to deconstruct a classic viral video by Dan DeEntremont, he is visited by... an old flame.
Aug. 28, 2015, midnight
S9E9 - Quick D: Anamorphic Bin
Captain Disillusion compares two strange videos, the effects used to make them and the inexplicable gap in the levels of their popularity.
Sept. 28, 2015, midnight
S9E10 - Time Travel DEBUNK
Happy Back to the Future Day!
Oct. 21, 2015, midnight
S9E11 - Floating City DEBUNK
Captain Disillusion soars above the rest with a thorough explanation, deconstruction and recreation of the 'Mysterious Floating City Over China' video.
Nov. 29, 2015, midnight
S9E12 - UFO Over India DEBUNK
Captain Disillusion outsources the task of debunking a new UFO video to a tape of an old TV show.
Dec. 31, 2015, midnight
Network: YouTube
Episode Runtime: 42 min.
Season Runtime: 42 min.
Released: Sept. 18, 2007
Last Air Date: May 22, 2025, midnight
Status: Returning Series
Certification: NR / 2+
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