Paranormal Witness is an American paranormal documentary television series made by a British production company which described itself as "true tales of supernatural hauntings and explanation-defying paranormal experiences, which are brought to life through recreations". The series premiered on September 7, 2011, on Syfy in the U.S. It is also shown in the UK on Really, W, and Pick. On November 18, 2015, Syfy renewed the series for a 13-episode fifth season, which premiered on August 3, 2016.