From his home base in Scottsdale, Ariz., world-class restaurateur Scott Conant challenges three chef teams from across America to compete in the most real-world culinary battle ever devised -- all from their own restaurant kitchens. In two rounds, Scott throws down challenges that speak to everyday issues that chefs and restaurants face. Using their own ingredients and equipment, the chefs must complete these challenges and impress the respected restaurateur -- Maneet Chauhan, Chris Cosentino and Tiffani Faison -- waiting in their dining rooms. In the end, one restaurant team will win city pride and $15,000 for restaurant improvements.
Author and medical historian Dr. Lindsey Fitzharris will use science, tests, and demonstrations to shed new light on famous deaths, ranging from drug lord Pablo Escobar to magician Harry Houdini. Using her lab to perform virtual autopsies, experiment with blood samples, interview witnesses and conduct real-time demonstrations, Dr. Fitzharris will put everything about these mysterious deaths to the test. Along the way, she'll be joined by a revolving cast of experts, including Scotland Yard detectives, medical examiners, weapons gurus and more.
Chris, Maggie and Travis, a special team trained in military tactics, fly into Kenya to help fight against the crime of elephant poaching. They will track and chase their enemy after coming face-to-face with the grizzly result of poaching. Will it be worth it in the end?
Police, firefighters, EMS professionals and members of the military share their emotional stories at Prison Break Tattoos, a unique shop in Houston that specializes in creating meaningful tattoos for first responders.
Newly engaged couples trying to agree on their wedding budget go to three different weddings: one in her desired price range, one at his price point and one in the middle. In the end, they'll have to decide on the ideal budget for their special day.
New technology and the opening of previously closed societies are ushering in a golden age of archaeology, uncovering the secrets of some of history's most famous empires. Smithsonian Channel has gained access to some remarkable discoveries, and will reveal new insights in a major new programming block: BEHIND THE LOST EMPIRES. The block features specials on the lost city of Pompeii, a recently discovered Roman gladiator school in the heart of Europe, China's Han Dynasty and its infamous female Emperor Wu, and Burma, the world's first golden civilization.
When the rich and famous want the ultimate winter ski vacation, they head to the posh resort town of Whistler, British Columbia, where breathtaking mountain adventures are rivaled only by extravagant off-slope festivities. Hoping to take the après scene to a new level is Canadian hospitality mogul Joey Gibbons, who recently launched travel concierge business Gibbons Life aimed at redefining the tourism industry.
Splash is a short-lived South Korean reality television series produced by SM C&C and broadcast in 2013 on MBC, based on the Celebrity Splash! format created by Dutch company Eyeworks. The show was pre-recorded. After 4 episodes, the show was cancelled for safety reason.
Killer Contact is an upcoming American paranormal television series on Syfy that was scheduled to debut on July 16, 2013. The series features a group of researchers who investigate reported paranormal activity around the world. Several press releases regarding Syfy's upcoming programming have not mentioned the series, nor has a new premiere date been announced.