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Coal

2011

Coal

2011
8
Coal was an American reality television series on Spike. The series debuted on March 30, 2011. The series portrayed the real life events on a coal mine in Westchester, West Virginia, and the inherent dangers involved. The series was later premiered in the UK on November 8, 2011, via the Discovery Channel UK. It featured owner Mike Crowder along with several employees involved in the mining operation.
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.
Booked: First Day In

2023

Booked: First Day In

2023
6.2
Follows arrested individuals through America’s booking process, offering an extraordinary look at the most unusual, bizarre and often tense bookings. Each episode follows the story of an arrestee, with their permission, as they move through the system and recount what ultimately led them to their time in jail. From petty offenses to serious crimes, viewers will be taken on a harrowing adventure while they watch the arrestees throughout the booking process.
Outlaw Empires

2012

Outlaw Empires

2012
7
Outlaw Empires is a six-part documentary series about American outlaws. It was first aired on May 14, 2012, on Discovery Channel. Each episode focuses on one organization and includes dramatizations of real events and interviews with current and former members. In the biker episode, only former members are interviewed as patched members needed to get the approval of all other members from all other charters to appear on the show.
Rise

2017

Rise

2017
6
We travel to Indigenous communities across the Americas to meet people protecting their homelands and rising up against colonization.
Deadly Women: Fatal Instincts

2022

Deadly Women: Fatal Instincts

2022
Crime experts explore the motives and modus operandi of female killers. While males are often driven by anger, impulse and destruction, women usually have more complex, long-term reasons to kill.
Planet California

2022

Planet California

2022
A celebration of California’s wildlife and wild places, and their coexistence with the 40 million people who call it home. Famous for its beaches and Hollywood, California is also a wellspring of biodiversity. Bounded by mountains, deserts and the Pacific Ocean, here are iconic wild places like Yosemite National Park and Death Valley, as well as Baja California’s lesser-known wild beauty.
Shark Attack 360

2024

Shark Attack 360

2024
The "Shark Attack 360" team of experts hunt for clues to investigate why sharks bite humans. Hosted by marine biologist Diva Amon, the series seeks to unravel the surprising threads that link each shark encounter. As the evidence mounts, the team analyze the data in their cutting-edge VFX shark lab and face life-size virtual sharks.
Origins of Hip Hop

2022

Origins of Hip Hop

2022
Explore many of Hip-Hop’s most celebrated and groundbreaking stars as they share the experiences that molded them into the legendary artists they became.
Truth and Power

2016

Truth and Power

2016
The ten-part series highlights the stories of ordinary people going to extraordinary lengths to expose large-scale injustice.
History Classroom: The Men Who Built America

2012

History Classroom: The Men Who Built America

2012
Cornelius Vanderbilt, John D. Rockefeller, Andrew Carnegie, J.P. Morgan, Henry ford – their names are synonymous with innovation, big business and the American Dream. These leaders sparked incredible advances in technology while struggling to consolidate their industries and rise to the top of the business world. The Men Who Built AmericaTM chronicles the connections between these iconic businessmen and explores the way they shaped the country, transforming the U.S. into a global superpower in just 50 years.
Kodiak

2014

Kodiak

2014
8
Home to some of the world's best fishing and hunting, Kodiak Island is a sportsman's paradise. Made up of virtually untouched wilderness, 'The Rock,' as it's known to locals, is also frequented by deadly predators and erratic weather. Experience the struggles of three multi-generational families risking it all to make a living in this dangerous environment.
The Grudge

2025

The Grudge

2025
Inside sports’ fiercest rivalries, every game is more than a contest — it’s a battle for pride, redemption, and legacy.
Extreme Paranormal

2009

Extreme Paranormal

2009
9.5
Extreme Paranormal is an American paranormal documentary TV special that premiered on Monday, October 26, 2009 on A&E Network at 10pm EST. It aired as a two-part 1 hour special for Halloween and followed the missions of three paranormal investigators that go to extremes in order to make contact with spirits during their investigations.
Oddities

2010

Oddities

2010
7.4
Oddities is a half-hour documentary/reality television program which follows the operation of an East Village, Manhattan shop which trades in antiques and other rarities. The show premiered on November 4, 2010, and airs on the Discovery Channel and its sister network, the Science Channel. Oddities focuses on the day-to-day operation of Obscura Antiques & Oddities, and stars co-owners Mike Zohn and Evan Michelson and buyer Ryan Matthew, with appearances by other employees and customers. The store's employees search flea markets, personal collections, auctions, and antique shows for unique and unusual artifacts. Odd items bought and sold by the shop or featured on the show have included a mummified cat, a Rhesus monkey skull, art made from nail clippings, and a straitjacket.
American Godfathers: The Five Families

2024

American Godfathers: The Five Families

2024
9.3
Explore five powerful New York Mafia families, who ran organized crime in America.
American Digger

2012

American Digger

2012
7.7
American Digger is an American reality television series airing on Spike. The show follows former professional wrestler Frank Huguelet and his company American Savage as they search the United States for buried historical artifacts. The second season of the show was retitled Savage Family Diggers as Savage's wife Rita and son Nick join the crew. On August 7, 2012, Spike TV announced that American Digger had been renewed for a second thirteen episode season. Filming of the new season began Fall 2012 and will air in Spring 2013.
Kingdom of the Mummies

2020

Kingdom of the Mummies

2020
6.8
The series follows a team of archaeologists led by Ramadan Hussein from Germany’s Eberhard Karls University of Tübingen, in conjunction with Egypt’s Ministry of Tourism and Antiques, as they uncover the country’s first known fully intact funeral home.
The Fatal Attraction Murder

2022

The Fatal Attraction Murder

2022
7.5
This true crime limited series exposes new theories about the "Fatal Attraction Killer," a case named for its similarity to the blockbuster film centered around a woman who becomes obsessed with her married lover. After spending 27 years in prison for the crime, Carolyn Warmus is speaking for the first time since her release. The three-hour series aims to untangle the twisted web of sex, lies and deceit that defined the infamous case.
Pitino: Red Storm Rising

2025

Pitino: Red Storm Rising

2025
The St. John's Red Storm are on a mission to end a 25-year drought without an NCAA Tournament win; their head coach, Rick Pitino, has much bigger goals; entering his 50th year of coaching, Pitino is looking to make one more run in a legendary career.