This four-part docu-series explores the legalization of sports gambling and its evolving impact on the gambling community. It chronicles professional gamblers, bookies, oddsmakers and documents effects of legalization through their eyes.
Revealing each of Africa's stunning natural realms in turn, revealing little-known facts and showing how humans and creatures co-exist within this vast area.
Follows recently released inmates as they re-enter society and move in with everyday people who welcome them into their homes. America has one of the world’s highest recidivism rates with approximately 76% of released prisoners being re-arrested after 5 years. One of the most significant factors in reducing recidivism rates is access to housing. Both the former inmates and their respective roommates will enter this this new living arrangement with their own baggage.
The legendary life of Harry Houdini remains as much of a mystery as his death. Modern magicians marvel at his death-defying performances. His breathtaking escapes and astonishing illusions have never been equaled - or fully understood. Now, in this active investigation, magicians and scientists will try to unlock the secrets and mysteries he took with him to the grave.
From Southern Texas to the Middle East, professional skateboarder Rick McCrank explores the weird, wonderful and obscure groups outside the mainstream in the world of skating.
Set against the backdrop of Ink Ink, a tattoo shop like no other—owned and operated by young entrepreneur Kelsey and employing an all-female lineup of tattoo artists—the series explores their friendships and working relationships as they navigate everyday life.
This luxury travel docu-series follows a diverse and vibrant group of eleven travelers, each searching for the ultimate vacation, as they explore the most exotic and exclusive destinations around the globe. This wanderlust bunch will be led by three expert tour guides, Brandon Presser, Rachel Grant, and Sandhurst Miggins, as they check-off an out-of-this-world bucket list curated by the best in the business. Exciting activities in breathtaking locales include elephant rides in Thailand, mountain gorilla expeditions in Rwanda, and everything in between.
The Alaska Triangle, a region in northwest Alaska, has more unsolved missing person cases than anywhere else in the world. Working together with local experts and eyewitnesses, our team of investigators will go case-by-case to gather evidence, conduct tests, examine history and explore local myths to determine the most viable explanation for the disappearances, all while trying to understand the sinister mystery that is the Alaska Triangle.
Siblings Leanne and Steve Ford renovate older homes in rural Pennsylvania that are a bit out of the ordinary and unconventional. As the designer and 'house whisperer', Leanne is the brains behind each project while Steve uses his 'MacGyver-like' carpentry skills to bring her crazy, over the top ideas to life.
Expert DIYer Jenni Yolo refreshes a space over the course of a weekend. Learn how she finds solutions for difficult spaces, works through the creative process, and brings the final product to life with a little help from her husband.
An elaborate cake can become the centerpiece of a party if it's done well, so it is important for the party host to choose a designer who can create the cake of his or her dreams. In each episode, three cake designers compete to earn a job for a client looking for the perfect pastry for a wedding, family reunion or other bash. When a client picks a cake, the designer quickly learns that making the cake is just half of the battle; it then has to make it to its destination, which can be a tall task for an elaborate pastry. Each winning cake must make it to the party on time and in one piece before the designer's job is done.
Haitian American actor Fritz Jean-Baptiste is riding high as the star of the fictional hit TV show, “This Can’t Be Us.” Convinced that the good times will roll on forever, he thwarts all other career advancing opportunities as he plays the field with multiple women, instead of tackling a family tragedy that is beginning to unravel his entire life.
Polyamory: Married & Dating is an American reality television series on the American pay television network Showtime. The series follows polyamorous families as they navigate the challenges presented by polyamory. Polyamory Season 1 debuted on July 12, 2012, Season 2 premiered on August 15, 2013.
This is the (mostly) true story of a 1970s fashion icon turned cocaine kingpin caught between his loyalties to the mob, the Colombian Cartel, the FBI, and his 7 wives.
I Found The Gown is a reality series set at VOWS Bridal Outlet, a discount bridal store in Watertown, Massachusetts. The show chronicles owners Rick and Leslie DeAngelo hunting for discounted dresses in factory attics, boutique back rooms, and department store warehouses across the world while brides search VOWS for the perfect wedding dress at a significantly reduced price. The designer gowns featured on the show, including Vera Wang and Monique Lhuillier, are typically sold at 50 to 80 percent off the retail price.
Jillian Michaels has made a name for herself by helping people lose weight, but she has rarely let her fans in on her personal life. "Just Jillian" looks to change that by bringing viewers into the world behind her fitness and TV empire. The show introduces Michaels' family and business partner, who support her and help her stay sane as she tries to balance her personal life with her busy career. Taking up much of her time are her two young children and longtime partner Heidi. Also taking up slots on Michaels' schedule are tasks that include remodeling a second home and taking care of the animals on the family's farm. On the business side, Michaels works with her business partner, Giancarlo, to develop new ways to connect with her fans, including tours, books, DVDs and a healthy food line.
The impossible-to-believe, often absurd, true stories about the most unexpected women — PTA moms, country-club chairwomen, and more — who took big risks, pocketed big cash and then served hard time.
Follow a family of New York gypsies, named the "John's", as they, like many families, love and support one another, while trying to remain loyal to their traditions.
Welcome to Maine and the world of dickering, where everything comes with a price tag. Using a weekly publication, Uncle Henry's, as a guide, our expert dickerers make a good enough living in swapping, buying, and selling, to enjoy life on their own terms. Tony Bennett and his partner, Codfish, turn a hefty profit on vintage auto parts and soda signs. Roland "Yummy" Raubeson and his son Mitchell tackle a bridge-building project. And Clint Rohdin and his future son-in-law Nate trade mechanical skills and hard labor for the perfect demolition derby junker. Just a normal week in Down East Maine!