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States of Undress

2016

States of Undress

2016
6.3
Hailey Gates explores global fashion and issues the industry often ignores, showing us what the world wears, and why.
A Wilderness of Error

2020

A Wilderness of Error

2020
6
When Army surgeon Jeffrey MacDonald is sent to prison for killing his family, a storm of swirling narratives challenges our very ability to find the truth all the while overshadowing a chilling possibility: MacDonald may be an innocent man. Based on the best-selling book by Errol Morris.
Bizarre Foods America

2012

Bizarre Foods America

2012
9.7
Bizarre Foods America is an American television series, and a spin-off of Bizarre Foods, this time focusing on the United States rather than international travel. Andrew Zimmern travels to various cities throughout the country and samples local cuisines and ways of life. The format is similar to Bizarre Foods. The show premiered Monday January 23, 2012 at 9:00 ET on Travel Channel. Much like the popular Bizarre Foods, Andrew heads to some of the most unique food hubs in the country. Once there he meets with locals and local chefs to gain a better understanding of American cuisine and to see how America has developed its reputation as a melting pot of cultures and foods and what sort of unusual foods people in America might have in their own cities and not realize.
The Icons That Built America

2024

The Icons That Built America

2024
8
Highlights the talented, often provocative entertainers whose brilliance and rise to stardom transformed American popular culture.
Aerial Cities

2018

Aerial Cities

2018
8
Fascinating insights in the day and night life of some of America’s most famed metropolises. Along with showcasing each city’s iconic landmarks and often-surprising history, the series’ 4K cameras capture a bird’s-eye perspective of the frenzy of work and play that make each city so distinctive.
The Interrogator

2019

The Interrogator

2019
9
The Interrogator recounts some of the most hypnotic cases from the files of Houston Homicide Detective Fil Waters who uses his charm, intellect, and down-home Texas style to get his prime suspect to lower his guard and reveal the truth.
Alien Encounters: Fact or Fiction

2024

Alien Encounters: Fact or Fiction

2024
6.2
Posting up at a local watering hole in Roswell, New Mexico, a town infamous for its UFO past, Horowitz and Newton meet with individuals who have experienced strange and unexplainable encounters.
Superheroes Decoded

2017

Superheroes Decoded

2017
7.8
How the rise of the superhero parallels the rise of the United States as a superpower; clips from movies combined with comic book artwork tells the story of the modern era; creators, artists, filmmakers, actors, and fans provide commentary.
The American Revolution

2014

The American Revolution

2014
8.3
Everyone knows the story of Paul Revere and his famous midnight ride to warn colonial forces of the British approach. But history books don't tell of the man who sent Revere on his mission: Joseph Warren, America's least remembered founding father. Uncover the forgotten history of Warren and stories of other unsung heroes in our fight for independence.
Richard Hammond's Crash Course

2012

Richard Hammond's Crash Course

2012
6.4
Richard Hammond's Crash Course is an original series made for BBC America, presented by Top Gear presenter Richard Hammond. The show's first season premiered on April 16, 2012. The show follows Hammond, as in each episode, he is given three days to learn how to operate various pieces of heavy equipment across the United States. A trailer for the series was posted on BBC America's official website on March 19, 2012. The series' first season began airing on BBC2 in the United Kingdom on September 2, 2012.
Jeremy Wade's Mighty Rivers

2018

Jeremy Wade's Mighty Rivers

2018
7
Jeremy Wade examines and explores some of the planet's largest waterways to understand how exploitation and pollution are contributing to the destruction of rivers that were once the lifeblood of communities.
Saved By The Barn

2020

Saved By The Barn

2020
10
Dan McKernan relocated from Austin, Texas, to take over his family's 140-year-old farm in Michigan and transform it into the "Barn Sanctuary," a place for farm animals that have experienced abuse, neglect and more; the show follows Dan and his family as they learn the ropes of their new life on the farm and give the barnyard animals a second chance at life; it also documents his travels across the country to rescue barn animals.
Buried

2021

Buried

2021
7.3
The gripping story of Eileen Franklin who, while playing with her young daughter, suddenly had a memory of witnessing the rape and murder of her childhood best friend, 8-year-old Susan Nason, which led to a re-opening of a case that had gone unsolved for nearly 20 years.
Unlikely Animal Friends

2012

Unlikely Animal Friends

2012
3.5
The natural world is full of amazing stories, but sometimes animals act in ways that seemingly go against all their instincts. This heart-warming series examines the cases of animals that have struck up unusual relationships.
Smiley Face Killers: The Hunt for Justice

2019

Smiley Face Killers: The Hunt for Justice

2019
7
Are the deaths of hundred of young men the result of a single killer, a gang of homicidal psychopaths or merely accidents? Is there a national murder conspiracy hiding in plain sight, or is the whole scenario a series of coincidences? A myth? These are the questions surrounding the Smiley Face Killings.
The Proof Is Out There: Bermuda Triangle Edition

2022

The Proof Is Out There: Bermuda Triangle Edition

2022
3.5
Tony Harris travels to the Florida coast to explore the notorious and fear evoking Bermuda Triangle.
Snack Masters

2022

Snack Masters

2022
Top chefs battle it out in a quest to recreate some of NZ's most iconic snacks, with only their taste buds to guide them. Hosted by Kim Crossman and Tom Sainsbury.
Murder on Trial

2025

Murder on Trial

2025
10
Detectives chase leads, prosecutors face defense attorneys, and juries wrestle with decisions.
India from Above

2020

India from Above

2020
6.2
In India From Above, cutting-edge aerial footage reveals how India, which is at once both modern and steeped in ancient mysticism, is shaped by its developed and untouched landscapes.
Hometown Homicide

2018

Hometown Homicide

2018
7.8
Using the urgency and intimacy of local news footage, the stories of murder investigations that turned small towns and communities upside down are recounted.