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The Pacific War in Color

2018

The Pacific War in Color

2018
7.5
Witness iconic assaults, intense battles, and intimate moments of the Pacific War, in color.
The Real Jesus of Nazareth

2017

The Real Jesus of Nazareth

2017
7
Take a pilgrimage across the Holy Land as we explore the life of Jesus of Nazareth, separating history from legend.
Civil War 360

2013

Civil War 360

2013
6.3
Take a journey back in time and immerse yourself in a 150-year-old battle that nearly split our nation in two. This three-part series explores famous and little known aspects of the Civil War, from the perspectives of the Union, the Confederacy and the millions of enslaved people struggling for freedom. Hosted by Ashley Judd, Trace Adkins, and Dennis Haysbert, all of whom had ancestors greatly affected by the war, this series delivers fresh insights and untold tales, brought to life through dramatic recreations and the Smithsonian Institution's vast collection of artifacts.
Epic Yellowstone

2019

Epic Yellowstone

2019
10
Bill Pullman introduces and narrates this four-part documentary on the world's first national park, Yellowstone.
Is O.J. Innocent? The Missing Evidence

2017

Is O.J. Innocent? The Missing Evidence

2017
2
After examining evidence both old and new, the team questions O.J.’s role in the crimes. Was he involved in these murders…or was another person was responsible? Dr. Henry Lee, a forensics expert from the original investigation, discusses the confounding details and problems with the preliminary evidence collection from the crime scene, and what impact that may have had on the trial.
The Lost Tapes

2016

The Lost Tapes

2016
10
Encounter the Pearl Harbor attacks, the L.A. riots, the Son of Sam murders and Patty Hearst's kidnapping the way they unfolded on TVs and radios across America. We present these shocking events from the 20th century, not through traditional journalistic reportage, but in real-time, as they were covered by national and local news broadcasts. This footage, much of which has not been seen in decades, gives an intimacy and immediacy to stories we thought we knew but will now rediscover through a unique perspective.
Extraordinary World With Jeff Corwin

2025

Extraordinary World With Jeff Corwin

2025
Host Jeff Corwin teams up with everyday people who are making an extraordinary impact on the world through animal advocacy, wildlife conservation, youth empowerment and aiding those dealing with food insecurity issues.
Legends of the Pharaohs

2021

Legends of the Pharaohs

2021
5.7
This documentary series brings to life Egypt’s great pyramid builders and traces one remarkable century of epic construction at Giza, shining a light on the personal stories of individuals who took part in the construction of the pyramids and the Great Sphinx.
Aerial Africa

2018

Aerial Africa

2018
9
Aerial Africa reveals the fascinating stories you'd never find if you weren't in the air.
Sin City Gigolo: A Murder in Las Vegas

2025

Sin City Gigolo: A Murder in Las Vegas

2025
2
Follow the criminal investigation of a former Gigolos cast member who was arrested for killing a young female client.
#CyberSleuths: The Idaho Murders

2024

#CyberSleuths: The Idaho Murders

2024
5.7
Four college students are murdered in Idaho. A group of amateur detectives obsessed with true crime try to solve the case by examining evidence and pursuing leads.
Nöthin' but a Good Time: The Uncensored Story of '80s Hair Metal

2024

Nöthin' but a Good Time: The Uncensored Story of '80s Hair Metal

2024
8
A fresh and shockingly candid behind-the-scenes look at one of music's most iconic eras. Each episode showcases the insanity and blazing ambition that has enthralled generations of music lovers and continues to influence culture to this day.
Behind the Music

2021

Behind the Music

2021
5
The groundbreaking and prolific music documentary series returns with several new episodes and the best of the vault remastered and updated for today’s audiences featuring artist interviews, a creative refresh and reimagined visual style.
Melissa Etheridge: I'm Not Broken

2024

Melissa Etheridge: I'm Not Broken

2024
8.5
An inspiring story of healing and transcendence through the power of music. When five female residents from the Topeka Correctional Facility, a women's prison in Kansas, write letters to Etheridge, she then uses as inspiration to create and perform an original song for them. Having recently lost her son to opioids, Etheridge works to understand and interrupt the cycle of addiction while connecting with these women who, so often, are forgotten by society.
The Real CSI: Miami

2024

The Real CSI: Miami

2024
5
The series will feature real-life crime cases and the cutting-edge forensic science used to solve them.
8 Days That Made Rome

2017

8 Days That Made Rome

2017
8.1
Bettany Hughes relives eight pivotal days that defined the Roman Empire and made it the world's first superpower.
MTV's Family Legacy

2023

MTV's Family Legacy

2023
3.5
A brand new music series that looks back on the most celebrated moments of legendary artists -- from Diddy to *NSYNC -- through the eyes of their kids.
Willie Nelson & Family

2023

Willie Nelson & Family

2023
9
The first authorized work exploring the extraordinary life of Willie Nelson traverses the personal and career ups, downs, and in-betweens of one of the world’s most beloved musicians.
The Carters: Hurts to Love You

2025

The Carters: Hurts to Love You

2025
10
Unravel a deeply disturbing path told by Angel Conrad, the Nick and Aaron Carter's sister, along with first-time interviews with friends Melissa Joan Hart and Scout Willis. Never-before-seen home movies that detail the brothers' rise to fame and the devastating toll it took on their family also help tell the Carters’ story.
CTRL+ALT+DESIRE

2024

CTRL+ALT+DESIRE

2024
6
Learn the haunting case of Grant Amato, a 29-year-old Florida man accused of murdering his own family execution style for the love of a cam girl.