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Buried In The Backyard

2018

Buried In The Backyard

2018
8.2
True-crime stories about unfortunate victims found buried in the most unlikely of places -- the backyard.
The Gilgo Beach Killer: House of Secrets

2025

The Gilgo Beach Killer: House of Secrets

2025
5.5
Inside the home of the alleged Gilgo Beach killer, featuring exclusive family testimony revealing a double life and dark secrets hidden beneath their roof after his arrest.
On Death Row

2012

On Death Row

2012
6.8
A two part series on an inside look at a maximum security prison in Texas featuring interviews with death row inmates.
America's Most Wanted

2021

America's Most Wanted

2021
5.2
Elizabeth Vargas breaks down some of the toughest cases in the pursuit of justice.
Wild West Chronicles

2021

Wild West Chronicles

2021
9
Once a feared lawman, the legendary Bat Masterson trades his sheriff's badge for a pen and becomes a newspaper reporter. He now travels the frontier to chronicle the amazing true stories of the Wild West and bring them to life once more.
WWE Break it Down

2020

WWE Break it Down

2020
The stories behind some of the biggest matches and moments in WWE history are discussed by the Superstars and legends who lived them.
The End Is Nye

2022

The End Is Nye

2022
6.1
Explore the myths and realities of both natural and unnatural threats, from viruses to volcanoes, asteroids to authoritarianism, and climate change to chemical warfare.
Murder Made Me Famous

2015

Murder Made Me Famous

2015
8.4
Share personal accounts from victims' family members, jurors, members of law enforcement and journalists involved with each case to gain an intimate perspective and new information.
Icons Unearthed: Star Wars

2022

Icons Unearthed: Star Wars

2022
6.9
Marcia Lucas, Oscar-winning film editor and ex-wife of George Lucas, sits down for her first-ever on-camera interview and provides unique insight into the rise of LucasFilm — including her 14-year marriage to and eventual divorce from George Lucas — the editing of the original Star Wars trilogy, the origin of the idea that Darth Vader would be Luke’s father and if there were really originally plans for nine movies.
Philly Homicide

2024

Philly Homicide

2024
7
Host and retired detective Lt. Chris McMullin gives insights on crimes that took place in a region steeped in rich history and vibrant culture that is known for tenacity and grit. Archival footage, exclusive first-person interviews with former and current Philadelphia area detectives, and cinematic recreations provide an insider's view into the heartrending cases Philly's finest diligently worked to solve. The series delves into the twists and turns of the most harrowing murders committed in the city known as America's birthplace.
Making Manson

2024

Making Manson

2024
7.5
Through 20 years' worth of never-before-aired conversations, those closest to the case have their views challenged as Manson talks openly about his part in the infamous crimes, as well as his upbringing, criminal youth and his true feelings about "The Family."
Blackbeard

2006

Blackbeard

2006
5.9
Drama documentary about Edward Teach, also known as Blackbeard, who terrorised the British colonies in the Americas during the golden age of piracy.
The Real Story of...

2016

The Real Story of...

2016
The real story of uncovers the true stories upon which some of the most famous, Oscar nominated movies of recent years for bass, but what really happened is far more thrilling and revealing than what made it onto the big screen.
Court Cam

2019

Court Cam

2019
8.5
An in-depth examination of some of the most stunning and emotional courtroom moments caught on camera, from frightening outbursts to furious judges.
Antiques Road Trip

2010

Antiques Road Trip

2010
5
Antiques experts travel across the country, competing to make a profit at auction.
Rainn Wilson and the Geography of Bliss

2023

Rainn Wilson and the Geography of Bliss

2023
6.8
Host and intrepid traveler Rainn Wilson traverses the globe searching for the secrets to the happiest societies on earth. Exploring some of the happiest and least happy places on earth from Iceland to Bulgaria to Ghana, and in a profound, humorous, and experiential way that unpacks the science of happiness.
Autopsy: The Last Hours of...

2014

Autopsy: The Last Hours of...

2014
7.1
Revealing the truth behind the controversial deaths of some of the most famous celebrities. Crucial medical evidence gained from the actual autopsies explains what killed the stars and reveals how they died, finally putting an end to the speculation.
Meet, Marry, Murder

2020

Meet, Marry, Murder

2020
6.5
What happens when the one you commit to spend your life with ends up taking it instead? This series looks at partner-homicide cases; stories of wives killing husbands, husbands killing wives (much more common), and love turning to loathing as passions get out of control.
Menendez + Menudo: Boys Betrayed

2023

Menendez + Menudo: Boys Betrayed

2023
6.2
Lyle and Erik Menendez infamously killed their parents in 1989. Menudo was the first mega-boy band to take the world by storm. In this explosive limited series, viewers will learn of the connection that links the two stories and could corroborate the brothers' decades-old accusations against their father, Jose Menendez. One former Menudo member could be the key to changing how the public views the brothers' case while simultaneously crusading for his own justice.
Killer in Plain Sight

2018

Killer in Plain Sight

2018
[aka In Plain Sight] Disturbing cases featuring culprits who hide in plain sight, giving interviews, posting on social media and showing their faces while having blood on their hands the whole time.