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Big Girls Wanted: Escaping Pearadise

2026

Big Girls Wanted: Escaping Pearadise

2026
2.5
Pearadise promised safety and a utopia for plus‑size women. The sisterhood turns dark as allegations of assault and coercion spread among the women.
Best of the World with Antoni Porowski

2026

Best of the World with Antoni Porowski

2026
From iconic spots to hidden gems, Antoni Porowski explores some of the world’s most extraordinary travel destinations, as inspired by Nat Geo’s beloved “Best of the World” franchise. Diving into the hearts of Paris, Mexico City, London and his hometown of New York City, Antoni searches for authentic, unforgettable experiences that deserve a place among the world’s greatest. Showcasing the ultimate places to go, stay, eat and explore, Antoni’s curated and inspiring journey takes viewers beyond the guidebooks to discover the true essence of each city, its culture and, above all, its people.
This Land

2026

This Land

2026
Explore how the United States expanded from a fragile experiment along the Atlantic coast into a nation spanning an entire continent, revealing extraordinary sacrifices and untold personal accounts that dramatically reframe the story.
Craig Ferguson: American on Purpose

2026

Craig Ferguson: American on Purpose

2026
Craig Ferguson travel coast-to-coast to explore the defining ideas, and contradictions, at the heart of the United States. Guided by his distinct humor and point of view, Ferguson examines the country's founding ideals while reflecting on his own experience becoming an American citizen. Along the way, he visits iconic locations and unexpected corners of the country and encounters a wide range of voices from comedians and entrepreneurs to historians and everyday Americans.
The Killer Among Us

2026

The Killer Among Us

2026
7.5
Hosted by Alan Cumming, a shocking murder rocks a tight-knit community to its core. But what if the crime wasn't committed by a stranger or outsider? What if this killer is part of the community itself?
Henry David Thoreau

2026

Henry David Thoreau

2026
1
Henry David Thoreau helped define modern environmentalism and nonviolent resistance, yet his life has been obscured by myth. The author of Walden and Civil Disobedience, he was brilliant but flawed, idealistic but opinionated. A writer, scientist and activist, his words resonate urgently with today’s challenges as humanity looks for ways to live in harmony with nature—and each other.
History's Greatest Warriors

2026

History's Greatest Warriors

2026
History's Greatest Warriors explores the step-by-step process to produce some of history's most infamous and lethal warriors. Each episode introduces viewers to a legendary fighter - from Samurai, Spartans, Delta Force, Navy SEALS, Vikings, and more - and breaks down the selection, training, weaponry, and combat expertise specifically used.
Standoff: The FBI, Power and Paranoia

2026

Standoff: The FBI, Power and Paranoia

2026
Pulling back the curtain on the complex and high stakes relationship between the FBI Director and U.S. President, this series explores their pivotal moments of tension, the FBI's delicate neutrality and its national security implications.
Beyond the Brush

2026

Beyond the Brush

2026
10
This series takes you on a journey through the ages of art, exploring the evolution of creativity across centuries. Each episode uncovers hidden secrets, personal struggles, and the cultural shifts that shaped history's greatest masterpieces. From the brushstrokes of genius to the untold stories behind the canvas, we reveal how every work of art holds far more than meets the eye.
Predator Hunters

2026

Predator Hunters

2026
Each episode follows three investigations from the first digital clue through undercover online conversations and coordinated law enforcement operations, culminating in dramatic takedowns and arrests. Featuring exclusive, never-before-seen chat logs, raw bodycam footage, and in-depth police interviews, the series reveals how predators operate and the relentless work required to stop them. A recognized expert in the field, Tony Godwin assists law enforcement agencies nationwide, leading to the removal of hundreds of predators from the streets and out of the shadows.
Dirty Rotten Scandals

2026

Dirty Rotten Scandals

2026
The behind the scenes story of Dr. Phil, America's Next Top Model, and The Price is Right
Dirty Rotten Scandals

2026

Dirty Rotten Scandals

2026
8
Exposing the darker side of America's most beloved TV shows with untold stories from past participants and new original reporting.
Lost Women of Alaska

2026

Lost Women of Alaska

2026
8
The brutal murders of two Alaska Native women and the shocking investigation that led authorities to their sadistic killer
The Coach Vick Experience

2026

The Coach Vick Experience

2026
NFL legend Michael Vick returns home to VA as head coach of Norfolk State, determined to revive the struggling HBCU football program with his family by his side and everything on the line.
History's Deadliest with Ving Rhames

2026

History's Deadliest with Ving Rhames

2026
5.8
The stories of astonishing places, people and events throughout history that have killed in the most spectacular ways. Each episode reveals the strange truths behind the world's most prolific and powerful killers: from criminals, tyrants and natural disasters to the deadliest weapons, battles - or even islands.
Pole to Pole with Will Smith

2026

Pole to Pole with Will Smith

2026
6.8
Inspired by his late mentor, Will Smith spends 100 days facing extreme challenges, venturing from pole to pole with scientists, explorers and experts.
Desert Law

2026

Desert Law

2026
10
When the blistering Arizona sun finally sets over Tucson’s Sonoran Desert, the temperature drops—and the crime rises. With elite access to one of the largest sheriff’s departments in America, “Desert Law” follows the high-intensity work of the Pima County Sheriff’s Department—its patrol deputies, DUI unit, and night detectives—as they cover more than 9,000 square miles of rugged terrain, taking on the trouble that thrives after dark. Immersed in the pressure and danger of policing the desert night, the series captures a world where the spirit of the Old West still lingers and the fight for order never ends.
Crime in Progress

2026

Crime in Progress

2026
8.4
The story of each crime is woven together through raw, unfiltered video from the point of view of officer body cam and surveillance footage for a first-hand look at justice in action. Each episode follows the entire arc of an investigation - capturing crimes as they unfold in real time, exactly as they happened, with no reenactments or narration. From the first 911 call to the final verdict, every angle, every split-second decision, and every pulse-pounding confrontation is presented in vivid detail. The result is a visceral, edge-of-your-seat experience where viewers feel the weight of responsibility as officers make instant, life-altering choices, giving an unparalleled, 360-degree view of each case.
Saving Yellowstone with Dennis Quaid

2025

Saving Yellowstone with Dennis Quaid

2025
Follow the three key predators of the Yellowstone ecosystem: the wolf, red fox and coyote.
The American Revolution

2025

The American Revolution

2025
5.9
The American Revolution was at once a war for independence, a war of conquest, a civil war, and a world war, fought by neighbors on American farms and between global powers an ocean or more away. It impacted millions from Vermont’s Green Mountains to the swamps of South Carolina, from Indian Country to the Iberian Peninsula. In defeating the British Empire and giving birth to a new nation, the American Revolution turned the world upside-down. Thirteen colonies on the Atlantic Coast united in rebellion, won their independence, and established a republic that still endures. The American Revolution will present the story of the men and women of the Revolutionary generation, their humanity in victory and defeat, and the crisis that they lived through.