Discovery channel introduces the Cutter's - a blue collar, Midwestern family determined to keep their oil company alive amidst Ohio's aggressive oil boom in the new series BLOOD AND OIL premiering Tuesday, June 18 at 10 PM ET/PT. Running on blood, sweat, tears and pure instinct, in this real life David vs. Goliath struggle to keep their business and family together, the Cutter's will do whatever it takes to keep the Cutter Oil Company afloat as they take on big oil in this race for black gold. Founded by Charles "Chuck" and Beth Cutter, Cutter Oil Company consists of their sons CJ, Josh and Shawn, daughter Kristin and her husband, Ray Anthony. Once a thriving family operated oil business, Cutter Oil was suddenly overcome by the recent and untimely death of the company's patriarch, Chuck. As the family struggled with his loss, an oil boom erupted in Ohio, forcing the family to push back in an effort to carry on their father's legacy and make Cutter Oil successful.
Expert DIYer Jenni Yolo refreshes a space over the course of a weekend. Learn how she finds solutions for difficult spaces, works through the creative process, and brings the final product to life with a little help from her husband.
Wilderness experts Damian Duffy and Matt Hoffman set off to solve some of the most incredible mysteries of the natural world, from unexplained sea creatures spotted in Alaska to deadly attacks by an airborne predator in Papua New Guinea.
They seem like the perfect person until one night something horrible happens and they are accused of murder. What are the lies? What is the truth? The Perfect Suspect puts the subject's every moment under a microscope.
Joe and Meg Piercy, are owners of a successful design and renovation business dedicated to repurposing the goldmine of treasures found in clients' homes.
Essential Pépin, Jacques Pépin’s newest cooking series, airing on KQED this fall. In his 13th show with KQED, the legendary chef and renowned teacher once again shares his food, family, and passion for cooking with us. With 125 recipes hand-picked by Jacques from his extraordinary career, Essential Pépin has a tempting dish for every occasion and appetite.
Toca Life Stories is a slice of life show about Rita, Zeke, Nari and Leon - a ragtag quartet of mismatched personalities. In the series, we follow their quest to vanquish boredom and their everyday struggles around OK Street. The stories set off in everyday life, starting with those tiny, specific and trivial situations everyone can relate to. But with the help of OK Street's quirky inhabitants, the little gang can end up blowing things out of proportion as they find themselves in fun situations bordering on the surreal.
This series explores the spectacular wildlife of the enchanting island of Sri Lanka - a world of extremes. From the steamy jungles of the south to the parched dry zone of the east this small island is a mosaic of habitats and micro climates.
Explore monumental changes in the workplace and the long-term impact on workers, employers, educators and communities. Employment is part of the American Dream. Will the future provide opportunities for jobs that sustain families and the nation?
The real stories that inspired TV movies that have become a part of American pop culture. The program combines cinematic re-creations with first-person interviews with women in peril who recount the jaw-dropping experiences that gave them their turn in the spotlight.
For the first time in history, Santa transports 7 extraordinary kid creators to the North Pole to compete for the title of Top Elf and $25,000 for a charity at the top of their Wish List.
For Annie Starke, it's all about great eats and good times as she prepares delicious meals indoors and over the fire at her family’s mountain ranch in Montana.
Follows Veronica as she consults with a genealogist to learn about her clients' identity and create a life-size mood board inspired by their family story.
This series profiles people who had simple ideas that they, through hard work and perseverance, turned into highly successful products. Each hour long episode includes multiple inspirational stories that contain their share of drama but end with big payoffs for the inventors. Those profiled include the creator of the Java Jacket, the cardboard sleeve that is ubiquitous on coffee cups, and the inventor of the Rollerblade, whose subsequent idea for a collapsible garden hose made him additional millions. Each tale begins with the "light bulb moment" when the idea was first conceived, continuing through the development and eventual marketing of the product that resulted from the initial thought.
The lives of India Westbrook and her four sisters, who have taken the social media world by storm. Led by India, the baby of the family who's become just as famous for her stunning looks as she has for her "stuck up ways," the sisters boast a combined total of over 2 million fans online. Unfortunately, the Westbrook girls also have their fair share of haters.
Picking up where he left off in NOVA's popular special, Hunting the Elements, David Pogue sets out on a worldwide quest to find the key molecules and chemical reactions that have paved the way for human civilization, life, and even the universe as we know it. And along the way, he uncovers the simple principles that produce such a dizzying diversity of matter from elements on the periodic table.