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Somebody's Gotta Do It

2014

Somebody's Gotta Do It

2014
4.8
Mike Rowe visits unique individuals and joins them in their respective undertakings, paying tribute to innovators, do-gooders, entrepreneurs, collectors, fanatics–people who simply have to do it. This show is about passion, purpose, and occasionally, hobbies that get a little out of hand.
United Shades of America

2016

United Shades of America

2016
6.1
Follow comedian and political gadfly W. Kamau Bell as he explores the far corners of our country and its various groups and subcultures.
Murdered at First Sight

2022

Murdered at First Sight

2022
Most killers know their victims but recently there has been an alarming rise in 'stranger murders'. This is the shocking stories of people who were killed by someone they had never met.
Crime Nation

2024

Crime Nation

2024
7
A captivating true-crime and justice anthology series that thrusts viewers into the gripping world of real-life mysteries, cold cases and heart-stopping investigations.
American Style

2019

American Style

2019
1
An examination of how America’s changing style through the decades has mirrored the political, social, and economic climate of the time. Using archival footage and interviews with fashion experts and cultural figures, the series highlights the most iconic moments from fashion and pop culture, giving audiences a front row seat to the runway of American history.
Murder by Numbers

2017

Murder by Numbers

2017
8.4
Each episode of this true-crime series begins with the grisly discovery of a body and the onset of an intense investigation. When police think they've solved the case, shocking twists sends each investigation into the depths of evil.
Deadly Case Files

2024

Deadly Case Files

2024
Hosted by retired Atlanta detectives Vince Velazquez and David Quinn, this true crime series showcases some of the toughest and most talented homicide investigators and the mind-blowing cases they solved during their careers.
Museum Secrets

2011

Museum Secrets

2011
5.3
Museum Secrets combines surprising discoveries about things we all recognize with amazing revelations about things we’ve never seen before. Every episode travels to one of the world’s top museums to tell the stories of six irreplaceable artifacts. For each of these treasures the series myth-busts familiar legends with cutting edge research and technology, and uncovers a fascinating secret. The 22 museums featured in the series are renowned for their rich collections, stunning architecture, and the prominent roles they have played in the history of art, culture, research and human achievement.
Icons Unearthed: Star Wars

2022

Icons Unearthed: Star Wars

2022
7
Marcia Lucas, Oscar-winning film editor and ex-wife of George Lucas, sits down for her first-ever on-camera interview and provides unique insight into the rise of LucasFilm — including her 14-year marriage to and eventual divorce from George Lucas — the editing of the original Star Wars trilogy, the origin of the idea that Darth Vader would be Luke’s father and if there were really originally plans for nine movies.
To Catch a Killer

2018

To Catch a Killer

2018
6
(US) Step Inside the mind of a detective as he hunts down a ruthless murderer. Each episode unfolds as an epic game of cat-and-mouse, leading to the bombshell moment when these two iconic adversaries come together in an unexpected way.
Power Hour

2020

Power Hour

2020
POWER HOUR breaks down the biggest news and latest videos in rock. Fun, fast paced, and full of music with an explosion of witty commentary! Hosted by Matt Pinfield, Caity Babs and Josh Bernstein.
Indices

2017

Indices

2017
6
American MC

2017

American MC

2017
8.5
A dedicated biker who leads weekend bikers on a road road trips starts a biker boot camp of 17 men from three states to see if they have what it takes.
Meet, Marry, Murder

2021

Meet, Marry, Murder

2021
7
What happens when the one you commit to spend your life with ends up taking it instead? Hosted by actress and model Michelle Trachtenberg, this series investigates how marriage leads to murder — the true stories of people who murdered their partners. Till death do us part.
Toddlers & Tiaras: Where Are They Now

2009

Toddlers & Tiaras: Where Are They Now

2009
2.1
Toddlers & Tiaras is an American reality television series on TLC. The series debuted on January 27, 2009. The pilot for the series aired on September 7, 2008. The series follows the families of contestants in child beauty pageants. Toddlers & Tiaras is now broadcast on TLC in the United Kingdom.
Finding Jesus: Faith. Fact. Forgery

2015

Finding Jesus: Faith. Fact. Forgery

2015
4.4
A new insights into the historical Jesus, utilizing the latest scientific techniques and archaeological research.
Victory at Sea

1952

Victory at Sea

1952
6.5
Victory at Sea is a documentary television series about naval warfare during World War II that was originally broadcast by NBC in the USA in 1952–1953. It was condensed into a film in 1954. Excerpts from the music soundtrack, by Richard Rodgers and Robert Russell Bennett, were re-recorded and sold as record albums. The original TV broadcasts comprised 26 half-hour segments—Sunday afternoons at 3pm in most markets—starting October 26, 1952 and ending May 3, 1953. The series, which won an Emmy award in 1954 as "best public affairs program", played an important part in establishing historic "compilation" documentaries as a viable television genre. Over 13,000 hours of footage gathered from US, British, German and Japanese navies during World War II were perused in the making of these compelling episodes.
Black Gold

2008

Black Gold

2008
9.3
Black Gold is a reality-documentary television series that chronicles three oil drilling rigs in Andrews County, Texas, 30 miles northwest of Odessa. It is partly produced by Thom Beers, creator of Deadliest Catch and Ice Road Truckers. The Black Gold theme song is sung by country music star Trace Adkins. The title "Black Gold" comes from a slang term for oil. Black Gold airs Wednesday nights on truTV at 10pm. It is also shown as a special presentation on TNT in high definition. The show also airs in the United Kingdom on Five, under the title Oil Riggers.
Legendary Locations

2017

Legendary Locations

2017
8.5
Josh Gates goes on an awe-inspiring journey to the most storied places on the planet.
Xploration Earth 2050

2014

Xploration Earth 2050

2014
7
What will the world look like in 2050? Where will advancements in science, technology, engineering, and math lead us? Host Chuck Pell takes viewers on a mind bending journey in search of these answers.