Mayday (2003)

Kernel Score: 92% · 276 ratings

Genres: Documentary, Drama, Crime

First aired: 2003-09-03

Seasons: 26 · 240 episodes

Where to watch Mayday

US availability, updated 2026-10-23.

Overview

Major real-life air disasters are depicted in this series. Each episode features a detailed dramatized reconstruction of the incident based on cockpit voice recorders and air traffic control transcripts, as well as eyewitnesses recounts and interviews with aviation experts.

Mayday parents' guide: ages 12+

Parents need to know that Mayday is a documentary series dramatizing real airplane crashes and disasters.

  • Violence & scariness: Moderate — Depicts dramatized plane crashes and disasters based on real aviation accidents, which may be intense for sensitive viewers.

Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official TV-14 rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.

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Cast

  • Stephen Bogaert as Self - Narrator (voice)

Mayday FAQ

Is Mayday good?

Mayday has a 92% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 276 audience ratings.

Where can I watch Mayday?

In the US you can stream Mayday on Fubo, Peacock, Philo and YouTube TV, watch it free with ads on The Roku Channel, Plex, Prime Video (free with ads), Tubi and Amazon MX Player and buy it from Prime Video.

Is Mayday OK for kids?

Mayday is rated TV-14. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 12+. Parents need to know that Mayday is a documentary series dramatizing real airplane crashes and disasters.