Top Rated Documentary TV Series - Page 15

The Joy of Painting

1983

The Joy of Painting

1983
8.5
The Joy of Painting was an American television show hosted by painter Bob Ross that taught its viewers techniques for landscape oil painting. Although Ross could complete a painting in half an hour, the intent of the show was not to teach viewers "speed painting". Rather, he intended for viewers to learn certain techniques within the time that the show was allotted. The show began on January 11, 1983, and lasted until May 17, 1994, a year before Ross' death.
The Secret of Skinwalker Ranch

2020

The Secret of Skinwalker Ranch

2020
7.9
There is a ranch in northern Utah. It is considered the epicenter of the strangest, and most disturbing occurrences on Earth: For two decades, the federal government investigated the property. Their findings have never been made public. Now a new team of independent scientists and researchers are taking over. They are uncovering evidence that the countless stories, of unidentified aerial phenomena, Bizarre energies, and portals that lead to other dimensions Might actually be true. They will stop at nothing to reveal The Secret of Skinwalker Ranch.
Mind Field

2017

Mind Field

2017
8.2
Explore the surprising things we know (and don’t know) about why people are the way they are through expert interviews, rare footage from historical experiments, and brand-new, ground-breaking demonstrations of human nature at work.
Apocalypse: The Rise of Hitler

2011

Apocalypse: The Rise of Hitler

2011
7.6
Adolf Hitler (1889-1945) was a mediocre who rose to power because of the blindness and ignorance of the Germans, who believed he was nothing more than an eccentric dreamer. But when the crisis of 1929 devastated the economy, the population, fearful of chaos and communism, voted for him. And no one defended democracy. As the dictatorship extended its relentless shadow, the leader claimed peace, but was preparing the Apocalypse.
McGREGOR FOREVER

2023

McGREGOR FOREVER

2023
7.5
Conor McGregor's brutal strikes and trash-talking swagger made him the UFC's biggest draw. This rousing documentary series follows his dynamic career.
Yellowstone: One-Fifty

2022

Yellowstone: One-Fifty

2022
7.9
On the 150th anniversary of its founding, Kevin Costner explores Yellowstone National Park to find out if it's still as wild and untouched as it was on the day of its birth, and looks back at the events that led to its preservation.
Bad Vegan: Fame. Fraud. Fugitives.

2022

Bad Vegan: Fame. Fraud. Fugitives.

2022
6.2
After marrying a mysterious man who claimed he could make her dog immortal, a celebrated vegan restaurateur finds her life veering off the rails.
The 43

2019

The 43

2019
6.7
This docuseries disputes the Mexican government's account of how and why 43 students from Ayotzinapa Rural Teachers' College vanished in Iguala in 2014.
Bill Nye Saves the World

2017

Bill Nye Saves the World

2017
3.8
Bill Nye explores science and its impact on politics, society and pop culture. Each episode tackles a topic from a scientific point of view, dispelling myths, and refuting anti-scientific claims that may be espoused by politicians, religious leaders or titans of industry.
Frontline

1983

Frontline

1983
6.6
Since it began in 1983, Frontline has been airing public-affairs documentaries that explore a wide scope of the complex human experience. Frontline's goal is to extend the impact of the documentary beyond its initial broadcast by serving as a catalyst for change.
Worst Ex Ever

2024

Worst Ex Ever

2024
7.7
From chilling betrayals to murder plots, this true-crime docuseries dissects the dark side of love through eyewitness testimonies.
Last Chance U

2016

Last Chance U

2016
7.2
In a docuseries set at one of NCAA football's most fertile recruiting grounds, guys with red flags seek to prove their worth on the field and in class.
48 Hours

1988

48 Hours

1988
7
This newsmagazine series investigates intriguing crime and justice cases that touch on all aspects of the human experience. Over its long run, the show has helped exonerate wrongly convicted people, driven the reopening — and resolution — of cold cases, and changed numerous lives. CBS News correspondents offer an in-depth look into each story, with the emphasis on solving the mystery at its heart.
Grand Designs

1999

Grand Designs

1999
7.1
British television series which features unusual and often elaborate architectural homebuilding projects.
Argentine National Team, Road to Qatar

2022

Argentine National Team, Road to Qatar

2022
7.7
Argentina National Football Team is getting ready for the World Cup and opens the door to behind-the-scenes. The qualifiers, the Copa América, the Finalissima and match preparation for Qatar as never seen before.
The Rise of the Nazi Party

2013

The Rise of the Nazi Party

2013
7.7
When the Levees Broke: A Requiem in Four Acts

2006

When the Levees Broke: A Requiem in Four Acts

2006
7.5
Spike Lee's award-winning documentary follows the events that preceded and followed Hurricane Katrina's catastrophic passage through New Orleans in 2005.
Top Gear

2010

Top Gear

2010
6.1
Hosts Tanner Foust, Adam Ferrara and Rutledge Wood embark on adventures as they test cars in extreme stunts, intense challenges and first-person reviews using their unique perspectives.
I Just Killed My Dad

2022

I Just Killed My Dad

2022
7.1
Anthony Templet shot his father and never denied it. But why he did it is a complex question with profound implications. Explore Anthony's psyche prior to the events of June 3, 2019 and the journey of his mental and emotional aftermath.
D.B. Cooper: Where Are You?!

2022

D.B. Cooper: Where Are You?!

2022
5.9
In 1971, a skyjacker parachutes off a plane with a bag of stolen cash — and gets away with it. Decades later, his identity remains a compelling mystery.