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Destination Fear

2019

Destination Fear

2019
8.5
You saw him on Ghost Adventures, now, Dakota Laden takes his sister and best friend on a cross-country road trip to visit the most haunted locations in America.
How It Really Happened

2017

How It Really Happened

2017
7.2
Jesse L. Martin takes an in-depth look at some of the most notorious crimes, mysteries, trials and celebrity tragedies of our time.
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.
1000 Ways to Die

2009

1000 Ways to Die

2009
7.7
The science of living and the randomness of death are combined with a dash of Darwinism. Forensic experts, pathologists, toxicologists, herpetologists, and other experts offer eloquent explanations of mortality.
16 and Pregnant

2009

16 and Pregnant

2009
6.2
This hourlong documentary series focuses on the issue of teen pregnancy, with each episode detailing the wide variety of challenges -- marriage, adoption, finances, gossip and graduating high school among them — a pregnant teenager faces while still coming of age.
My Strange Arrest

2023

My Strange Arrest

2023
6.9
An in-depth look at the people who were arrested for allegedly committing some of the weirdest, wildest and most bizarre crimes ever, digging beyond the headlines and the viral videos to take a look at the incidents and consequences, hearing the stories from the accused, the arresting officers and eye witnesses. These are bizarre crimes with real-life ramifications.
The Civil War

1990

The Civil War

1990
7.9
A documentary on the American Civil War narrated by Ken Burns, covering the secession of the Confederacy to the assassination of Abraham Lincoln.
Cold Blood

2008

Cold Blood

2008
6.8
Combining the thrill of a mystery with the visceral experience of true crime drama, Cold Blood presents competing versions of what may have happened, and reenacts the events from different perspectives as new evidence comes to light.
Paranormal Witness

2011

Paranormal Witness

2011
7.5
A tense, filmic and high-octane drama-documentary series that brings to life the stories of people who have lived through paranormal experiences that defy explanation. Using a mixture of intimate first-hand testimony and grittily realistic drama, the audience is transported into a world turned upside down by extraordinary and terrifying events.
A Killer Among Friends

2025

A Killer Among Friends

2025
8.4
The murder of one of their own changes groups of friends forever. The tragic loss of a member of their inner circle — and their terrifying closeness to the killer — haunt them as they uncover secrets and confront the painful truth.
Nathan for You

2013

Nathan for You

2013
8.2
Self-proclaimed business expert, writer, director and comedian Nathan Fielder helps real small businesses turn a profit with marketing tactics that no ordinary consultant would dare to attempt. From driving foot traffic to an off-the-strip souvenir shop by using Hollywood flair and a Johnny Depp impersonator, to creating a rebate that can only be redeemed by climbing a mountain, to founding a coffee shop called "Dumb Starbucks,” Nathan has always gone to the limit to make his ideas come to life. With his unorthodox approach to problem solving, Nathan’s genuine efforts to do good often draw the real people he encounters into an experience far beyond what they signed up for.
Monsters Inside Me

2009

Monsters Inside Me

2009
8.2
Part horror movie, part medical detective story, find out what happens when people fall prey to an infection from a parasite, those nasty microscopic creatures found in water, soil and even in the air. Victims' stories are retold, including how doctors and scientists attempt to unravel each case before it's too late. Biologist Dan Riskin, assisted by doctors and experts who witnessed each case, leads the scientific discussion about each parasite.
Aerial America

2010

Aerial America

2010
7.9
Take off on a thrilling flight across America. This epic series offers rare glimpses of our nation's most treasured landmarks, all seen from breathtaking heights. From busy cityscapes to quiet landscapes, we capture the history and the pageantry of our amazing country, which is as diverse as the people who occupy it.
The Last Dance

2020

The Last Dance

2020
8.3
A 10-part documentary chronicling the untold story of Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls dynasty with rare, never-before-seen footage and sound from the 1997-98 championship season – plus over 100 interviews with famous figures and basketball’s biggest names.
Top Gear

2010

Top Gear

2010
6.1
Hosts Tanner Foust, Adam Ferrara and Rutledge Wood embark on adventures as they test cars in extreme stunts, intense challenges and first-person reviews using their unique perspectives.
Drain the Oceans

2018

Drain the Oceans

2018
7
Maritime mysteries—old and new—come to life in this series, combining scientific data and digital re-creations to reveal shipwrecks, treasures, and sunken cities on the bottom of lakes, seas and oceans around the world.
Shipping Wars

2012

Shipping Wars

2012
6.9
Shipping Wars is a reality TV series on A&E that began airing on January 10, 2012. The show follows six independent carriers who have discovered that fortunes can be made transporting items that traditional carriers either cannot or will not haul. The series also features uShip, the world’s largest online auction house for independent truckers. For Season 1, the featured carriers are Marc Springer, Roy Garber, Jennifer Brennan, Jarrett Joyce, and Suzanne and Scott Bawcom. Starting with Season 2, the Bawcoms are replaced by the team of Christopher Hanna and Robbie Welsh. Season 3 premiered on December 12, 2012 . New shippers Johnny Chavez and the team of Chelsea Grant and Courtney Aguilera appear in Season 4.
Mystery at Blind Frog Ranch

2021

Mystery at Blind Frog Ranch

2021
6.9
There are some places on earth where the land just seems different, and Blind Frog Ranch in eastern Utah is one of those places. Locals say the land is cursed. That it's trying to hold on to something.
Bizarre Foods: Delicious Destinations

2015

Bizarre Foods: Delicious Destinations

2015
8
Featuring the not-to-be-missed legendary foods that define a location. These are the unique dishes we're willing to travel halfway around the world to sample. Each episode features one locale and at least four of five iconic foods that define the location. Delicious Destinations explores how they are made and take viewers inside the kitchens, factories and farms where these foods are created. We dig into the origin of these popular foods and how they've evolved over time. And for those who like their meals well-seasoned, we dish on the sometimes special lingo associated with these foods and the surprising table manners you absolutely need to know. This is a series that is guaranteed to make you hungry!
I Survived...

2008

I Survived...

2008
8.5
What would you do if you were confronted with death? What gives someone the strength to survive? Is it luck, chance, instinct? In a stripped-down, simple-yet-cinematic interview style, “I Survived…” allows survivors to explain, in their own words, how they overcame unbelievable circumstances — offering insight into what got them through the experience that changed their lives forever.