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The American West

2016

The American West

2016
6.7
The story of the aftermath of the Civil War and how the United States transformed into the “land of opportunity" spanning the years 1865 to 1890. Transporting into the violent world of cowboys, Indians, outlaws and law men, the story chronicles the personal, little-known stories of Western legends such as Jesse James, Billy the Kid, Wyatt Earp, Crazy Horse and Sitting Bull.
Bargain-Loving Brits in the Sun

2016

Bargain-Loving Brits in the Sun

2016
7.5
Series following the Brits who have moved to Benidorm for a low-cost life full of sun and fun.
Paranormal Survivor

2015

Paranormal Survivor

2015
7.9
A chilling series in which survivors of a paranormal experience relive their harrowing encounter.
Unearthed

2016

Unearthed

2016
7.4
Unearthed decodes mysteries and combines scientific investigations with CGI animation to reveal the hidden secrets of iconic structures and monuments from around the globe to discover how they were designed, built, used, and in some cases, lost and rediscovered.
Nightwatch

2015

Nightwatch

2015
7.8
Follow the men and women who keep the citizens of New Orleans safe during the night. Ride along with the police officers, the firefighters, and the paramedics as they tackle the evils of the night.
American Justice

1992

American Justice

1992
7.4
Hosted by Bill Kurtis, American Justice looks at groundbreaking criminal cases, presenting viewers with an inside look at the case through the eyes of those directly involved, ranging from law enforcement officers to the victims.
Saving Lives at Sea

2016

Saving Lives at Sea

2016
9.3
Documentary following the men and women of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI).
Beyond Skinwalker Ranch

2023

Beyond Skinwalker Ranch

2023
8
Utilizing a team of reputable professionals working alongside "The Secret of Skinwalker Ranch" veterans, this series explores other sites of unusual activity and "high strangeness" phenomena in an effort to discover if the activity documented on Skinwalker Ranch is not only real, but pervasive.
The 1980s: The Deadliest Decade

2016

The 1980s: The Deadliest Decade

2016
6
Investigation Discovery transports viewers on a bittersweet and terrifying journey back in time, revealing the dark side of America's favorite decade.
MLB: Baseball's Seasons

2009

MLB: Baseball's Seasons

2009
Baseball's Seasons is a documentary series on MLB Network. Each episode takes a look at a season in the history of Major League Baseball. It first aired January 7, 2009 in the first week of the network's existence. Like a lot of the network's other original programming, Baseball's Seasons airs during baseball's offseason.
RoboDoc: The Creation of RoboCop

2023

RoboDoc: The Creation of RoboCop

2023
7.7
An in-depth look into the ground breaking franchise and features new interviews with cast and crew.
Paramedics on Scene

2019

Paramedics on Scene

2019
Documentary following the life-saving work of Scotland's paramedics.
Superscience

2004

Superscience

2004
7.7
Naked Science is an American documentary television series that premiered in 2004 on the National Geographic Channel. The program features various subjects related to science and technology. Some of the views expressed might be considered fringe or pseudo-science, and some of the scientists may present opinions which have not been properly peer-reviewed or are not widely accepted within their scientific communities, in particular on topics such as Bermuda Triangle or Atlantis for example.
The Great British Bake Off: An Extra Slice

2014

The Great British Bake Off: An Extra Slice

2014
5.2
Jo Brand is joined by three different celebrity Bake Off fans to shine a spotlight on the good, the bad and the soggy bottomed from the most recent episode.
Cup of Joe

2020

Cup of Joe

2020
5.7
Before he hits the stage on his sold-out Happiness Begins tour, Joe Jonas will experience each city like a true native in his very on travel show from Quibi – as a local guides him through each destination.
Scorned: Love Kills

2012

Scorned: Love Kills

2012
6.9
Scorned: Love Kills is an American documentary television series on Investigation Discovery that premiered on January 21, 2012 and features tales of love gone fatally wrong.
History Uncovered

2019

History Uncovered

2019
7.1
Myths die hard, and the history of the 20th century is no exception to this rule. Even today, we hold popular beliefs that we take for Evangelical truths. Thus, we believe that Hiroshima caused Japan to surrender, that the Marshall Plan saved Europe, that Adolf Hitler was a military genius, or that Mao Zedong was a necessary evil for China’s modernization. Of course, these judgements contain some truth; but, too broad-stroked to be accurate, they contradict the historical reality by denying its complexity. What if the truth was slightly different? Through an exploration of great national or international myths, this full archive documentary collection revisits the key moments of the 20th century with a new perspective in order to provide a new, smarter and more subtle interpretation, bringing elements to light that have been forgotten or sometimes overshadowed.
Soviet Storm: WW2 in the East

2010

Soviet Storm: WW2 in the East

2010
8.2
The epic television history of the Second World War’s Eastern Front giving an unprecedented Russian perspective on the war’s most decisive and bloody theater.
Roadkill Garage

2016

Roadkill Garage

2016
9.3
Roadkill Garage is where David Freiburger and Steve Dulcich show you how to do the wrong thing the right way! Whether the guys are wrenching on project cars from the Roadkill show or creating their own moving violations, you'll always get info and action on Roadkill Garage.
The Story of Late Night

2021

The Story of Late Night

2021
6.6
A six-part docuseries that takes viewers on a journey through late-night television’s most memorable moments. Spanning a more than 60-year history of engaging with, adapting to and influencing our rapidly changing society, late-night television has grown into a thriving entertainment phenomenon and vitally important cultural institution.