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SNL50: Beyond Saturday Night

2025

SNL50: Beyond Saturday Night

2025
8
This docuseries explores the iconic Saturday Night Live, showcasing the audition process, writing, infamous sketches, and the pivotal 11th season that cemented the show's DNA under Lorne Michaels' leadership.
Gadget Man

2012

Gadget Man

2012
7
Gadget Man shows the world's collection of handy gadgets throughout the ages, from today's smart devices to decades old electronics to even older mechanical devices.
Antiques Road Trip

2010

Antiques Road Trip

2010
5
Antiques experts travel across the country, competing to make a profit at auction.
WWE Chronicle

2018

WWE Chronicle

2018
8
A documentary series that chronicles a WWE Superstar and their journey through personal interviews and candid moments.
Snapped: Killer Couples

2013

Snapped: Killer Couples

2013
8.2
This extension of the long-running true-crime series 'Snapped' shifts the focus to couples whose passion drives them to commit terrible criminal acts. Using re-creations and gripping firsthand accounts, each episode takes a deep dive into a case, telling the story of the couple's romance, how the relationship evolved from love to manipulation, and what ultimately drove the couple to commit the crime.
WWE Wrestlemania Rewind

2014

WWE Wrestlemania Rewind

2014
Relive the greatest matches and moments in WrestleMania history and discover the amazing stories behind them.
Party Legends

2016

Party Legends

2016
7.5
Notable and notorious personalities share their most candid party stories with help from emerging artists and animators.
American Greed

2007

American Greed

2007
8.1
A dissection of the dark side of the American Dream, a survey of how far some people go to become rich, no matter the cost to themselves and those around them. Real-life cases are reviewed and involve such criminal activity as credit card scams, identity theft, counterfeiting and Ponzi schemes.
Curiosity

2011

Curiosity

2011
7.2
Curiosity is an American documentary television series that premiered on August 7, 2011, on the Discovery Channel. Each episode focuses on one question in science, technology, and society and features a different celebrity host. Stephen Hawking hosted the premiere episode titled "Did God Create the Universe?", which aired simultaneously on seven Discovery Communications networks: Discovery Channel, TLC, Discovery Fit and Health, Animal Planet, Science, Investigation Discovery, and Planet Green. Season one consists of 16 episodes.
World's Most Evil Killers

2018

World's Most Evil Killers

2018
8.2
World’s Most Evil Killers delves into the gripping real-life stories of the world’s most terrifying and prolific killers. From Fred and Rose West to Ed Gein – The Clown Killer – and even to The Milwaukee Cannibal. Each episode focuses on one notorious killer and features authentic first-hand accounts of their behavior, from detectives who ran the case, journalists who reported on the stories, relatives, and at times survivors, alongside series experts who provide analysis. These criminologists, crime journalists and psychologists examine how the infamous killers made headlines both nationally and internationally and why they still continue to evoke fear and fascination in the public eye.
The Café

2011

The Café

2011
6.8
A family-owned seaside café in Weston-super-Mare hosts some colorful customers in this warm comedy series.
Exhumed

2021

Exhumed

2021
8
Examining murder cases in which unearthing a victim's body leads to new breakthroughs and unexpected plot-twists.
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.
Ask This Old House

2002

Ask This Old House

2002
4.4
The crew at This Old House take on some pretty big projects, which means they can only work on one or two houses a year. But homeowners have a virtual truckload of questions on smaller projects, and the This Old House crew is ready to answer. Ask This Old House solves the steady stream of home improvement problems faced by viewers - and the crew even makes house calls!
WWE This Is Awesome

2022

WWE This Is Awesome

2022
10
Celebrating WWE's awesome history; reliving the moments that made fans go, "This is awesome!"
Homicide for the Holidays

2016

Homicide for the Holidays

2016
8.2
The holidays are meant to be a time of festive cheer when family and friends come together to celebrate the season. But when family members are forced to occupy the same space for too long, the joy and merriment can often morph into anger and resentment.
WWE Untold

2018

WWE Untold

2018
10
WWE Superstars past and present reveal their compelling stories about the most important moments in WWE history.
Undertaker: The Last Ride

2020

Undertaker: The Last Ride

2020
7.4
The anticipated WWE Network docuseries will look back on The Undertaker’s storied WWE career and place a focus on the ongoing challenges the wrestling legend appears to have with a career beginning to near it's end.
The Hotel Inspector

2005

The Hotel Inspector

2005
8.8
A celebrated hotelier visits a struggling British hotel and tries to turn its fortunes by giving advice and suggestions to the owner.
Jose Jose: The Prince of Song

2018

Jose Jose: The Prince of Song

2018
8.1
This is the fictionalized life story of the international singing legend "José José", the man known in the entertainment world as El Príncipe de la Canción (The Prince of Song). Featuring his stunning vocals, turbulent past, and world-wide popularity, this drama series is a homage to a true icon of Latin pop music. During his 40-year love affair with the music industry, José gained international fame, sold millions of records, received several Grammy nominations, and even sold out Madison Square Garden and the Radio City Music Hall. His musical notes have become the melody of the romantics in Spanish speaking countries around the world.