Season 2, Episode 7 — “Secret Units” aired on April 28, 2026 on the History Channel. The official episode listings specifically identify the Alamo Scouts as one of the secret units covered, along with Red Cell and the CIA’s “The Shop.” The episode received about six minutes and 20 seconds of coverage, primarily focused on Cabanatuan.
The program discusses:
the selection of 138 Scouts from more than 700 candidates
their reconnaissance role
Lt. William Nellist
scouting the Cabanatuan POW camp
the P-61 Black Widow diversion
the January 30, 1945 rescue
their later recognition and authorization of the Special Forces Tab.
