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The Men Who Built America: Frontiersmen

2018

The Men Who Built America: Frontiersmen

2018
6.7
A look at the lives of iconic pioneers such as Daniel Boone, Lewis and Clark, Tecumseh, Davy Crocket and Andrew Jackson as they traveled across America.
How I Caught My Killer

2023

How I Caught My Killer

2023
7.3
The real-life stories behind unique homicide cases with in-depth interviews, authentic archival material and cinematic recreations all packaged together into a fresh spin in the genre.
The Perfect Murder

2014

The Perfect Murder

2014
8.3
"The Perfect Murder" brings viewers some of the most diabolical, perplexing murder cases to land on detectives’ desks – the kind of cases that make or break careers and provide fodder for Hollywood mystery movies. These ingenious killers are every detective’s worst nightmare. Whether by planting false evidence, or writing anonymous letters to police, these murderers will stop at nothing to stay one step ahead and get away with the perfect murder. Detectives hit dead end after dead end, and wrong suspects are discarded. But one new clue can lead to another and the cold case suddenly gets hot. The truth is that it is the perfect murder -- until it's not.
The FBI Files

1998

The FBI Files

1998
7.8
Witness the crime busting techniques and forensic science used by the FBI to break the most baffling cases. From crime scene analysis to the most up-to-date laboratories, FBI agents relentlessly comb through mountains of evidence to narrow their search, ultimately prevailing over the perpetrators and bringing them to justice.
Obsession: Dark Desires

2014

Obsession: Dark Desires

2014
7
Intimate access to the emotional scars of those who have suffered as victims of extreme obsession.
Children of the Underground

2022

Children of the Underground

2022
7
The pulse-pounding true story of charismatic vigilante Faye Yager, who built a vast underground network that hid hundreds of mothers and children, saving them from the alleged abuse of husbands and fathers when a broken court system would not.
UFOs: Investigating the Unknown

2023

UFOs: Investigating the Unknown

2023
6.9
The truth behind the U.S. government's secret Pentagon program on UAPs, Unidentified Aerial Phenomena, otherwise known as UFOs, is exposed.
Holy Marvels with Dennis Quaid

2024

Holy Marvels with Dennis Quaid

2024
7.5
Extraordinary stories, puzzling mysteries, and legendary journeys behind some of the world's most sacred relics, including objects of immortality, holy treasures, and revered monuments.
To Catch a Smuggler

2020

To Catch a Smuggler

2020
8.6
Millions enter the US through airports each year, and hid amongst them are a stream of contraband ill intentions. Defending our borders are the vigilant men and women of the Department of Homeland Security, whose agencies make up a three-tiered defense of America’s airports. DHS will stop at nothing to catch a smuggler.
Sherri Papini: Caught in the Lie

2025

Sherri Papini: Caught in the Lie

2025
8
Sherri Papini, who faked her own kidnapping, breaks her silence, revisiting the lies, secrets, and shocking fallout of a hoax that captivated the nation.
Faces of Music

2025

Faces of Music

2025
Examines the most exciting musicians today through the lens of beauty and makeup.
Secrets of the Octopus

2024

Secrets of the Octopus

2024
8.3
Octopuses are like aliens on Earth: three hearts, blue blood and the ability to squeeze through a space the size of their eyeballs. But there is so much more to these weird and wonderful animals. Intelligent enough to use tools or transform their bodies to mimic other animals and even communicate with different species, the secrets of the octopus are more extraordinary than we ever imagined.
Cold Case Files: Murder in the Bayou

2024

Cold Case Files: Murder in the Bayou

2024
7
Keith David narrates stories that the swamp threatened to swallow forever, but detectives managed to drag out into the light. These investigators, family, and friends know that no matter how deep in the muck it’s buried, no sin stays secret forever.
Burden of Proof: The Case Against Diddy

2025

Burden of Proof: The Case Against Diddy

2025
GMA3 anchor and senior national correspondent Eva Pilgrim, joined by chief investigative correspondent Aaron Katersky and legal contributor and attorney Brian Buckmire, recaps and analyzes the goings-on in court of the Diddy trial.
Homicide Hunter: American Detective

2021

Homicide Hunter: American Detective

2021
7.8
Joe Kenda trades in his own case files to bring viewers astounding investigations from across the country, with each episode featuring a different homicide detective whose tireless efforts helped put a killer behind bars and bring justice for the victim.
Dark Marvels

2023

Dark Marvels

2023
7.1
Since the dawn of civilization through modern times, humankind’s capacity for cruelty and darkness has known no bounds. Dark Marvels is a documentary series that explores the history and engineering behind the world’s most diabolical inventions. From devious torture and death devices, to terrifying weapons of war, sinister spy tools, and games that kill, these are the fascinating origin stories of the innovations that emerged from the darkest recesses of the most wicked minds. Compelling expert interviews, evocative recreations, archival footage, and premium 3D graphics unpack the twisted tales behind these nefarious technologies, their creators, and the historical figures who succumbed to their lethality. It’s a heart-pounding probe into evil ingenuity, that shows the darkest marvel of all is the human imagination.
Perfect Wife: The Mysterious Disappearance of Sherri Papini

2024

Perfect Wife: The Mysterious Disappearance of Sherri Papini

2024
7.9
Keith and Sherri Papini's seemingly idyllic family life is shattered when Sherri vanishes from their northern California neighborhood, triggering a frenzied search that becomes news around the world.
Keeper of the Ashes: The Oklahoma Girl Scout Murders

2022

Keeper of the Ashes: The Oklahoma Girl Scout Murders

2022
5.8
The true story of three young Oklahoma girls, found murdered after their first night at sleep-away camp. The tragedy, as well as the manhunt and trial of their suspected killer, captivated the nation in the summer of 1977. But decades later, uncertainties surrounding the case continue to haunt the Tulsa community, local law enforcement, and the victims' families.
Fatal Vows

2012

Fatal Vows

2012
7.4
When marriages fall apart, divorce can turn ugly - even deadly. From blushing brides turned cold-blooded killers to smitten grooms with shocking dark sides, the criminal psychology behind deadly divorces is examined. Guiding viewers through actual stories of love gone wrong are psychotherapist Stacy Kaiser and forensic psychologist Dr. Brian Russell, who analyze each couple to better understand how the marriage turned from flawed to fatal. .
Secrets of the Zoo

2018

Secrets of the Zoo

2018
8.2
With nearly 6,000 veterinary cases and well over 100 births each year, the team at the Columbus Zoo has no shortage of incredible drama.