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American Hot Rod

2004

American Hot Rod

2004
6
American Hot Rod is a reality television series that originally aired between 2004 and 2008 on The Learning Channel and Discovery Channel. The unique series documented the crew at Boyd Coddington's car shop and their personal struggles to build hot rods and custom vehicles. It was made on location at Coddington's hot rod and wheel shop in La Habra, California. Many employees went to work for Overhaulin's Chip Foose, a former partner of Coddington, for a more relaxed environment. Custom built cars built during the series included the "Alumatub", 61 Impala Bubbletop, 63 Chevy Corvette Stingray and a 42 Woodie. In July 2007, the shop made an Elvis Tribute Car, a modified 1957 pink Cadillac, sponsored by Reese’s. Boyd Coddington died in February 2008. His shop closed its doors for the final time on Friday June 20, 2008.
Eyes on the Prize

1987

Eyes on the Prize

1987
6.2
The definitive story of the Civil Rights era from the point of view of the ordinary men and women whose extraordinary actions launched a movement that changed the fabric of American life, and embodied a struggle whose reverberation continue to be felt today.
Jurassic Fight Club

2008

Jurassic Fight Club

2008
7
Imagines prehistoric life in this entertainment series about dinosaur battles. Computer-generated dinosaurs engage in conflicts choreographed using paleontological evidence from 70-million-year-old crime scenes. Jurassic Fight Club was hosted by George Blasing, a self-taught paleontologist.
Smash Lab

2007

Smash Lab

2007
3.5
Smash Lab was a reality television series that premiered on December 26, 2007, on the Discovery Channel. The idea of the show is to take everyday technology and test it in "extraordinary ways."
James May's 20th Century

2007

James May's 20th Century

2007
7.8
James May takes a look at some of the greatest developments of the 20th century.
The Rachel Zoe Project

2008

The Rachel Zoe Project

2008
4
The Rachel Zoe Project is an American reality documentary series starring celebrity stylist Rachel Zoe. The series premiered on September 9, 2008 on the Bravo television network. The show also airs on Arena in Australia, Really in the United Kingdom, TV3 in Norway, Cosmopolitan TV in Canada, SIC Mulher in Portugal, and Sub in Finland. The show was confirmed by Bravo for a second season on December 5, 2008. Production began in January 2009. Zoe was spotted during Paris Fashion Week 2009, being followed by a TV crew filming footage for the show. Season 3 premiered on August 3, 2010 on Bravo. The third season covered the departure of Zoe's longtime styling associate, Taylor Jacobson, while introducing a new member to Team Zoe, Ashley Avignone. Season 4 premiered on September 6, 2011 on Bravo. Zoe confirmed that the series had been picked up for a fifth season in September 2012. The fifth season debuted on March 6, 2013.
e² design

2006

e² design

2006
8.3
e² design is an ongoing PBS series about the pioneers and innovators in the field of sustainable architecture, and how their work is producing solutions to pressing environmental and social challenges. Now entering its third season, the series features compelling stories from around the globe: Beijing to Nova Scotia, Ladakh to New York. Each episode examines the built environment's effects — both ecological, and social — and the design innovations that can reduce buildings' contribution to climate change. e² design is narrated by Brad Pitt.
911: Did The Killer Call?

2025

911: Did The Killer Call?

2025
9
Three horrific murders. Three different 911 calls. All three callers claim they’re innocent — but for the police, the call can reveal so much more than just the facts of the case. Find out which of them is the real killer in disguise.
Live Aid at 40: When Rock ’n’ Roll Took on the World

2025

Live Aid at 40: When Rock ’n’ Roll Took on the World

2025
6.2
A look at the legacy of Band Aid, Live Aid and Live 8 in reshaping global charity and politics. Featuring interviews with Bob Geldof, Bono, Sting, and African and western leaders of the time.
Investigation Shark Attack

2025

Investigation Shark Attack

2025
9.3
A team of scientists examine these apex predators from a shark’s point of view, revealing triggers, behaviors, and high-risk zones from Shark HQ.
A Killer Among Friends

2025

A Killer Among Friends

2025
9
The six-part series will explore a group of interconnected individuals who are collectively haunted by a murder of one of their own, serving as the catalyst to unravel secrets, suspicions, and betrayals between friends.
Born to Be Viral: The Real Lives of Kidfluencers

2025

Born to Be Viral: The Real Lives of Kidfluencers

2025
8.5
Follows the first generation of kids raised in the social media spotlight — their entire lives broadcast to millions, with the lucky few earning millions of dollars.
Sherri Papini: Caught in the Lie

2025

Sherri Papini: Caught in the Lie

2025
8
Sherri Papini, who faked her own kidnapping, breaks her silence, revisiting the lies, secrets, and shocking fallout of a hoax that captivated the nation.
The Bakersfield 3: A Tale of Murder and Motherhood

2025

The Bakersfield 3: A Tale of Murder and Motherhood

2025
6.3
In the spring of 2018 over the course of just 34 days, a young woman and man went missing, and another young man was murdered in Bakersfield, California.
Homicide Squad New Orleans

2025

Homicide Squad New Orleans

2025
9
To safeguard their streets, the New Orleans Police Department boasts a dedicated team of homicide detectives, many of whom are natives of the legendary city. “Homicide Squad New Orleans” chronicles the harrowing work of this committed group of men and women united against the odds to protect their city and home. In each episode, the team will be faced with a new case and tasked with putting together the evidence to catch the perpetrator, find answers for the victims loved ones, and keep their community safe.
The Curious Case of...

2025

The Curious Case of...

2025
9
Take a deep dive into real-life scandals, exposing bizarre secrets, shattered lives, and twisted motives. Led by Beth Karas, each gripping story uncovers deceit, greed, and manipulation, proving truth is far more chilling than fiction.
Renaissance: The Blood and the Beauty

2024

Renaissance: The Blood and the Beauty

2024
5.3
The greatest art works of all time - born of war and bloodshed - as rival artists Michelangelo, Leonardo and Raphael compete to craft beauty from chaos. Starring Charles Dance.
The Zelensky Story

2024

The Zelensky Story

2024
9
Follow Zelensky’s journey from a young actor and entertainer to one of the most recognisable leaders on the planet, presiding over a nation at war with Putin’s Russia.
How (Not) To Get Rid of a Body

2024

How (Not) To Get Rid of a Body

2024
5
Explore the outlandish lengths diabolical killers take to get away with murder. These twisted criminal masterminds make ingenious efforts to dispose of their victims, but the country's top detectives are hellbent on solving these heinous crimes.
The Girl on the Milk Carton

2024

The Girl on the Milk Carton

2024
6.7
Five days before Christmas in 1984, Jonelle Matthews went missing from her own living room in the small town of Greeley, Colorado. In an attempt to find Jonelle, her face appeared on milk cartons. Nearly 34 years after her disappearance, her remains were finally found about 20 miles away from her home.