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The Yard

2016

The Yard

2016
1.8
In the crowded ports of Alaska and the Pacific Northwest sit a handful of salty, machine-fueled, deadline-driven workplaces powered by a nautical breed of hard-working, fun-loving men and women. These boat-repairing operations range in size from small mom-and-pop outfits to massive enterprises blanketing entire coastlines, and they all have one goal in common: fix and build boats fast and make money doing it.
My Feet Are Killing Me

2020

My Feet Are Killing Me

2020
6.1
Medical docu-format following Dr. Ebonie Vincent & Dr. Brad Schaefer as they tackle foot problems. Everything from grave ailments and cosmetic procedures to foot reconstruction. Each episode sees endearing patients undergo treatment to fix embarrassing foot problems with unbelievable results.
Futurescape with James Woods

2013

Futurescape with James Woods

2013
7
Futurescape explores event horizons that will critically alter life as we know it.
Breakthrough: The Ideas That Changed the World

2019

Breakthrough: The Ideas That Changed the World

2019
7.8
Take a mind-blowing journey through human history, told through six iconic objects that modern people take for granted, and see how science, invention and technology built on one another to change everything.
Mankind Decoded

2013

Mankind Decoded

2013
7
Mankind Decoded is the intriguing story of how 12 timeless forces have shaped human history in extraordinary ways. Find out how the implacable forces of nature have compelled us to adapt or die; how new technologies have transformed our existence; how our need for food brought forth civilization; and the desire for luxuries changed our world.
Twitter: Breaking the Bird

2025

Twitter: Breaking the Bird

2025
3.2
Charting the rise and downfall of one of the most influential tech companies of the 21st century, this four-part series examines Twitter’s creation, rapid growth, and infamous sale; featuring exclusive insights from key players.
Greta Thunberg: A Year to Change the World

2021

Greta Thunberg: A Year to Change the World

2021
3.9
This revealing series follows environmental activist Greta Thunberg as she seeks to raise awareness of the accelerating climate change and spread her message, that we must act to drastically reduce our carbon emissions.
Friday Night Tykes

2014

Friday Night Tykes

2014
6.9
In America, football is king ... and nowhere is football bigger than in Texas. Esquire Network takes viewers inside the grown-up world of youth football in FRIDAY NIGHT TYKES, a new 10-part docuseries airing Tuesdays at 9p e/p, debuting January 14 with two back-to-back episodes at 9p and 10p e/p. With exclusive access to the 8 to 9 year-old Rookies division in the San Antonio region of the Texas Youth Football Association (TYFA), FRIDAY NIGHT TYKES follows five teams on and off the field throughout the 2013 season, from pre-season training through the state championships. Along the way, cheerleaders cheer, tailgaters barbecue and the crowd goes wild, but intense rivalries flare, parents and coaches clash and the young players face some very adult pressures and concerns, from extreme training drills, heckling from rabid fans, and balancing on-the-field expectations against a typical off-the-field childhood.
Paradise Islands

2017

Paradise Islands

2017
6.7
The tropical islands that lie between Asia and Australia are among the biologically richest on earth, and home to a vast number of plants and animals. From tree kangaroos to tarsiers, manta rays to mudskippers, the region abounds with life. But why? The answer lies deep in time, due to the many millions of years these islands have existed - and the power of the earth, the sun and the moon.
1968: The Year That Changed America

2018

1968: The Year That Changed America

2018
5.8
A half century look back at a year marked by the assassinations of MLK and RFK, a contentious presidential election, escalating anti-Vietnam War sentiment and more.
The Killer Closer

2018

The Killer Closer

2018
8
In the shadow of the Hollywood sign on the outskirts of Los Angeles are the city's roughest neighborhoods. In the late 1990s, LAPD's Foothill Homicide Unit investigated hundreds of murders, but only Detective Lindy Gligorijevic was dubbed "the killer closer". Driven by the need to give her victims a voice, Detective Gligorijevic revisits her most shocking cases with the Foothill Homicide Unit. Detailing how she solved each crime, and revealing how she convinced the most cold-blooded killers to confess, Detective Gligorijevic knows she can't bring closure to someone who's lost a loved one to murder, but she'll stop at nothing to get them justice.
Top Gear: Ambitious But Rubbish

2015

Top Gear: Ambitious But Rubbish

2015
6.7
This compilation show presented by Richard Hammond takes a look back at Top Gear's most famous creations from the past 21 seasons. Relive many of the greatest and boldest endeavors in all their splendor, including the Train-Cars, James' Caravan Airship, the Hammerhead Eagle-i Thrust and the Hovervan.
Right to Offend: The Black Comedy Revolution

2022

Right to Offend: The Black Comedy Revolution

2022
6
The two-part documentary event “Right to Offend: The Black Comedy Revolution” explores the progression of Black comedy and the comedians who have used pointed humor to expose, challenge and ridicule society’s injustices and to articulate the Black experience in America. The series examines Black comedy through a unique lens, tracing the evolution and social awakening of the courageous comedians who dared to push against the constraints of their time and spoke truth to power.
Witness

2012

Witness

2012
6.2
Drug trafficking, poverty, gang violence, corruption and ethnic warfare have created some of the most dangerous hot spots on Earth. Follow our current generation of photojournalists into these conflict zones, see what compels them and experience why, when everyone else seeks cover, the photojournalist stands and moves closer.
The Cars That Made the World

2020

The Cars That Made the World

2020
8
Telling the story of a group of rival engineers who created the most transformative invention of the 20th century, this docuseries explores over a century of innovation from Honda, Toyota, Mercedes, Ford, Porsche, Rolls Royce and more.
City Confidential

1998

City Confidential

1998
7.8
Tells the story of one crime, the ensuing investigation, and the ripple effect it had on a community. Speaking with family, friends, detectives, journalists, and others close to the case, the series mixes firsthand accounts and archival footage to explore the crime and its outcome.
Call 911

2009

Call 911

2009
Each episode documents real 911 calls from people in trouble to emergency dispatchers.
Inside North Korea's Dynasty

2018

Inside North Korea's Dynasty

2018
6.3
The Kim family's dark and surreal story provides a fresh perspective on North Korea.
Twisted Love

2020

Twisted Love

2020
4.5
Follow investigators as they dissect complicated relationships between spouses, friends and family members to answer the question: Who felt a love so strong it drove them to kill?
American Lawmen

2016

American Lawmen

2016
American Lawmen explores the first policing of railroads, the mafia, the Everglades and lawless outposts across America. American Lawmen is the stories of policing seen through the eyes of the brave few who first picked up a badge.