Life After People: The Series is an American documentary television series based off the documentary film Life After People, intended as a spin-off to the documentary. The original run began premiering on April 21, 2009, on History. The original run ended with Season 2 on March 16, 2010. A revival, officially considered Season 3, was announced on July 1, 2025, with a premiere date of July 14, 2025. The series features material not previously mentioned in the original documentary film (or expanding on it) and expands to other contents left behind by man. With the exception of Season 3, each episode in the series explores at least one abandoned locales each across the globe.
Series Overview[]
Season 1[]
Main Article: Season 1
Season 1 explores different contents like the attempted immortality and bodies left behind by man, an immediate outbreak by nature, threat to the capital, the life expectancy of metals, invasive species, artifacts from the bound and buried, the gambling meccas, the military and the civilians, the automobiles and road domination, and man's attempts to defend against water.
Season 2[]
Main Article: Season 2
Season 2 similarly explores like Season 1 except the contents are different, like worship to god, an imminent toxic spill, time capsules, food related, home related, holiday related, destruction from the waves, attempted domination of the skies, attempted domination of the underground, and the home of world leaders across the world.
Season 3[]
Main Article: Season 3
Season 3 explores concepts similar to previous seasons. These include the damaging effects of water, the collapse of the global retail machine, the reclamation of the world's urban centers by nature, and how deserts reclaim man's territory.
Episodes[]
| Season no. | Episode no. | Title | Thumbnail | Contents |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | The Bodies Left Behind | The Last Humans Left On Earth (S1, E1) |
This episode talks about Egyptian mummies, Houston and Boston. |
| 2 | Outbreak | The Tumultuous Fate of Major Cities (S1, E2) |
This episode talks about London, Atlanta and animals like dogs and pigs. | |
| 3 | The Capital Threat |
Nature Violently Strikes Washington DC (S1, E3) |
This episode talks about Washington D.C and Los Angeles. | |
| 4 | Heavy Metal | Skyscrapers Collapse in Abandoned Cities (S1, E4) |
This episode talks about New York and St. Louis. | |
| 5 | The Invaders | Vicious Reptiles Conquer the Planet (S1, E5) |
This episode talks about Miami, Shanghai, Phoenix, and invasive species. | |
| 6 | Bound and Buried | Priceless Treasures Destroyed (S1, E6) |
This episode talks about the fate of Humanity's artifacts, bound or buried. | |
| 7 | Sin City Meltdown | Las Vegas Crumbles into the Desert (S1, E7) |
This episode talks about the fate of Las Vegas and Atlantic City. | |
| 8 | Armed & Defenseless | War Machinery Meets Epic Destruction (S1, E8) |
This episode talks about the fate of Humanity's military technology. | |
| 9 | Roads to Nowhere | Post-Apocalyptic Fate of Heavy Machinery (S1, E9) |
This episode talks about Detroit and San Antonio, and the fate of Humanity's vehicle technology. | |
| 10 | Waters of Death | Brutal Waters Wipe Out Everything In Sight (S1, E10) |
This episode talks about the fate of Seattle, Dubai and Moscow, as well as New Orleans. | |
| 2 |
11 |
Wrath of God | Churches Crumble and Collapse (S2, E1) |
This episode talks about the fate of religious structures as well as objects associated with religion. |
| 12 | Toxic Revenge | Lethal Toxins Take Over the World (S2, E2) |
This episode talks about the fate of humanity's toxic legacy. | |
| 13 | Crypt of Civilization | Crypt of Civilization Threatened (S2, E3) | This episode talks about the fate of Humanity's stored artifacts. | |
| 14 | Last Supper | Insects and Rodents Infiltrate Supermarkets (S2, E4) | This episode talks about the fate of Humanity's food. | |
| 15 | Home Wrecked Home | Fires Rage Across the World (S2, E5) |
This episode talks about the fate of every house on the planet, from humble houses, to magnificent mansions, to the tallest residences in the world. | |
| 16 | Holiday Hell | Christmas Gone Horribly Wrong (S2, E6) |
This episode talks about the fate of Humanity's holiday destinations. | |
| 17 | Waves of Devastation | Powerful Waves Leave Behind Irreversible Damage (S2, E7) |
This episode shows what the devastating power of water can do if left unchecked. | |
| 18 | Sky's the Limit | Catastrophic Plane Malfunctions (S2, E8) |
This episode talks about Humanity's aerial technologies. | |
| 19 | Depths of Destruction | Massive Destruction Deep Underwater (S2, E9) | This episode talks about the impact of the deep in a life after people. | |
| 20 | Take Me to Your Leader | Major Monuments 1,000 Years Into The Future (S2, E10) |
This episode talks about the fate of the seats of power of Humanity's leaders, as well as their tombs. | |
| 3 | 21 | Water World | |
This episode talks about the destructive power of water, featuring the Giza pyramid complex, the Valley of the Kings, the Egyptian Museum, the GERD, the Tomb of Tutankhamun, and the Caesars Superdome. |
| 22 | Shop 'Til You Drop | |
This episode talks about the future of Man's shopping and shipping habits, featuring the Mall of America, shipping lanes, and grocery stores. | |
| 23 | Urban Jungles | This episode talks about the fate of some of man's urban areas, featuring New York City, Orlando, and Rio de Janeiro. | ||
| 24 | Sands of Time | This episode talks about how deserts reclaim the land, featuring Las Vegas and the Burj Khalifa. |
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| Franchise | Documentary | The Series | Behind The Scenes | Extinctions | Latinoamerica sin Humanos | Italian Commercial | |
|---|---|---|
| The Series | Season 1 | The Bodies Left Behind | Outbreak | The Capital Threat | Heavy Metal | The Invaders | Bound and Buried | Sin City Meltdown | Armed & Defenseless | Roads to Nowhere | Waters of Death |
| Season 2 | Wrath of God | Toxic Revenge | Crypt of Civilization | The Last Supper | Home Wrecked Home | Holiday Hell | Waves of Devastation | Sky's the Limit | Depths of Destruction | Take Me to Your Leader | |
| Season 3 | Water World | Shop 'Til You Drop | Urban Jungles | Sands of Time | | |
| Miscellaneous | Timeline | History | |


















