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The Island Diaries

2016

The Island Diaries

2016
8.5
Join host Sophie Fouron as she travels the globe to discover the unique lifestyles being lived out on islands.
Beyond Oak Island

2020

Beyond Oak Island

2020
7.8
A look at treasure quests across the globe—from pirates such as Blackbeard and outlaws like Jesse James, to Aztec gold, priceless historical artifacts from American history and sunken treasure ships—revealing new details and clues from past searches.
Deadly Affairs

2012

Deadly Affairs

2012
5.2
Whether it's a love triangle that violently collapses or a workplace affair that implodes, the re-enactments -- two per episode -- allow viewers to knock down closed bedroom doors, navigate secret trysts, and witness salacious liaisons. Hosted by Emmy-winning actress Susan Lucci, who's been a part of a few steamy scandals and deadly dalliances in her daytime soap career.
America's Book of Secrets

2012

America's Book of Secrets

2012
7.6
Have you ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes of the most legendary monuments and powerful organizations in the United States? America’s Book of Secrets lifts the veil of mystery, giving you unparalleled access to historical narratives and insider information previously hidden from the public. Through in-depth research and exclusive channels, this series delves into a variety of familiar but enigmatic American institutions, from the FBI and the Pentagon to Fort Knox and Area 51. Go beyond the locked doors and security checkpoints of government agencies, famous landmarks and stealthy societies to glimpse the hidden worlds you were never intended to see.
Hitler: The Lost Tapes of the Third Reich

2023

Hitler: The Lost Tapes of the Third Reich

2023
10
Examining the life and times of Adolf Hitler and following the full arc of his ascent, tyrannical reign, criminality and undoing.
Hoarding: Buried Alive

2009

Hoarding: Buried Alive

2009
6.8
Hoarding: Buried Alive is an American documentary television series that premiered on TLC on March 14, 2010. The show follows hoarders through their life experiences and helps them learn to manage their illness.
Florida Heat

2025

Florida Heat

2025
"Florida Heat" takes an unfiltered look at Florida police departments in action.
Now on PBS

2002

Now on PBS

2002
Now on PBS was a Public Broadcasting Service newsmagazine that focused on social and political issues.
The Power of Myth

1988

The Power of Myth

1988
6.9
The Power of Myth is a television series originally broadcast on PBS in 1988 as Joseph Campbell and the Power of Myth. The documentary comprises six one-hour conversations between mythologist Joseph Campbell and journalist Bill Moyers.
Married with Secrets

2016

Married with Secrets

2016
6.5
Rivaling fictional blockbusters like "Girl on a Train" and "Gone Girl," Investigation Discovery's "Married With Secrets" looks at when happily ever after goes horribly wrong. The series dramatizes the twisted psychological warfare of marriages, telling stories of seemingly perfect unions that turn nightmarish after husbands and wives embark on secret lives that take them down devastating paths. From secret sadomasochistic sex games to hit men for hire, there's no vow too sacred to break and no place too twisted to go for these spouses. And once skeletons come out of the closet, no one is safe.
Killer Cases

2020

Killer Cases

2020
7.8
All the emotion, drama and suspense of America's most memorable murder trials are captured. Produced by an Emmy-award winning team, each episode takes viewers through the criminal justice process, from the crime to the investigation to the courtroom testimony and finally, the verdict. It's a journey through the criminal justice process that gives viewers an inside look at real cases like never before.
Serengeti

2019

Serengeti

2019
7
Capturing the high drama of the Serengeti’s distinctive wildlife up close.
The Center Seat: 55 Years of Star Trek

2021

The Center Seat: 55 Years of Star Trek

2021
6.9
In honor of the sci-fi franchise’s 55th anniversary this year and produced by The Nacelle Company, the project will feature interviews with cast, crew and experts as it explores pivotal moments in the franchise’s history, from its inception at Lucille Ball’s production company Desilu to recent film and television adaptations.
In Ice Cold Blood

2018

In Ice Cold Blood

2018
7.1
Shocking true stories involving sex, money, murder – or a fatal cocktail of all three. Told through in-depth interviews, reenactments and archival footage, each hour-long episode delves into an edgy mystery filled with expert detective work, unexpected turns and stunning revelations.
Brick City

2009

Brick City

2009
Created and directed by the award-winning filmmakers Mark Benjamin and Marc Levin, Brick City, is a documentary series that captures the daily drama of a community striving to become a better, safer, stronger place to live. Against great odds, Newark’s citizens and its Mayor, Cory A. Booker, fight to raise the city out of nearly a half century of violence, poverty and corruption.
Walks with My Dog

2017

Walks with My Dog

2017
Celebrities take a stroll in the great British outdoors with their faithful hound.
To Catch a Smuggler

2020

To Catch a Smuggler

2020
8.2
Millions enter the US through airports each year, and hid amongst them are a stream of contraband ill intentions. Defending our borders are the vigilant men and women of the Department of Homeland Security, whose agencies make up a three-tiered defense of America’s airports. DHS will stop at nothing to catch a smuggler.
The Playboy Murders

2023

The Playboy Murders

2023
6.4
Investigating murders that intersect with Playboy, exposing the pitfalls of fame for those appearing on their pages and forcing audiences to question everything they thought they knew about one of America's most recognizable publications.
Savage Builds

2019

Savage Builds

2019
7
Adam Savage combines his insatiable curiosity and nearly unparalleled inventiveness as he attempts to build working, innovative items. Each episode will focus on one project as Adam collaborates with notable experts in their fields, friends, colleagues and others.
Inside the Criminal Mind

2018

Inside the Criminal Mind

2018
6.2
Explore the psychological machinations and immoral behavior that define the most nefarious types of criminals.