NonfictionAs friends and supporters get letters from the Department of Justice, Amanda continues to insist that she has cancer; when charges are filed, Amanda has her day in court.
NonfictionHenry Louis Gates, Jr. meets actors Kristen Bell and Dax Shepard--a married couple who discover that their ancestors had some remarkable similarities. In stories that span continents and centuries, Gates introduces Kristen and Dax to the soldiers, settlers, and criminals who make up their roots, allowing his guests to understand themselves--and their families--as never before.
NonfictionIn the heart of 'The Fork,' after strange sounds echo in the canyon, Mireya and Biko navigate rapids while tracking a possible hunting party. Bryce gains knowledge from fresh prints, and Russell creates a trap for Bigfoot.
NonfictionAncient Aliens is counting down ten of history's most astonishing discoveries--breakthroughs that challenge traditional beliefs about human history. From a lost city hidden in the Andes to mysterious metal spheres that are not of this world and a sunken city that was said to be the home of the gods, could these discoveries provide proof of extraterrestrial contact?
NonfictionA beautiful young mother is given a devastating cancer diagnosis; her community and church rally around her as she inspires thousands more with a blog, bravely chronicling her journey.
NonfictionWith Nancy and Detective Martinez on the case, the IRS takes an interest in Amanda's story, tracing the money that came through Amanda's website and subpoenaing years and years of Amanda's medical files.
NonfictionSome say Cameron Todd Willingham was wrongfully convicted, and the court put an innocent man to death. But Stacy Kuykendall knew Todd better than anyone, and she's convinced that he was a monster who was guilty as charged and deserved to die.
NonfictionAncient Aliens is counting down the world's top ten most mysterious monoliths, from a 500-ton stone believed to represent an ancient UFO, to giant statues said to have been created with advanced technology, and ornate pillars that depict otherworldly visitors. Could these extraordinary standing stones provide evidence of extraterrestrial visitation?
NonfictionFour carnivorous chefs take on a bold breakfast sandwich and Berkshire bacon in the appetizer basket. Then, the final two chefs are not concerned about how to include bacon in their desserts, but the cruel clock gives them plenty to worry about.
NonfictionSteve journeys to Oregon's remote ranches to investigate the baffling mystery of cattle mutilations. Drawing on his understanding of the natural world and a hunter's perspective, he examines whether predators, scavengers, humans, or an unknown force is behind these surgically precise deaths.
NonfictionInspired by the European lifestyle, a newlywed couple relocates from Chicago to Amsterdam. She's transferring her job and wants a quiet neighborhood and a garden, but he isn't working and craves the excitement of the city center's hustle and bustle.
NonfictionSir David Attenborough explores the dangerous frontiers created by the world's coasts, where animals fight for survival amidst constant change.
NonfictionAs Coach Pitino prepares to face his son, a leader emerges for the Red Storm. In dramatic fashion, Rick returns to a special place that helped launch his career.
NonfictionAs allegations of sex trafficking and abuse begin hitting Sean Combs in late 2023, they seem at odds with the image Diddy has carefully curated for decades. However, reexamining his early rise to iconic music mogul reveals early signs of trouble.
NonfictionAs a full moon rises over Southern Louisiana, the swamp comes alive. Daniel and Zak try to cash in on a feeding frenzy with an open-water hunt. Ronnie and Timmy work to eliminate a massive nuisance gator threatening their friend's property. Leron and Porkchop gear up for a showdown with their elusive nemesis, Iron Jaw. Jacob and Little Willie try to reach a ten-foot average. Troy enlists Chase's help to fill his boat quickly, so he can officiate Pickle's wedding.
NonfictionPresident Clinton's past statements come home to roost as Independent Counsel Ken Starr sends the Republican-led House his referral outlining the grounds for impeachment.
NonfictionNew faces, new goals, same old intensity from Rick Pitino. Coach reflects on a previous rebuild at Kentucky as an early season classic brings back some painful memories.
NonfictionGuy Fieri's going globe-trotting for gangster grub while staying stateside. He's getting a taste of lights-out lasagna Bolognese in Naples, FL, a funky fresh take on shrimp and grits in Tallahassee, FL, and the-bomb braised chashu pork buns in Chicago.
NonfictionJazz begins in New Orleans, 19th century America's most cosmopolitan city, where the sound of marching bands, Italian opera, Caribbean rhythms, and minstrel shows fills the streets with a richly diverse musical culture. In the 1890s, African-American musicians such as Jelly Roll Morton, Buddy Bolden and Sydney Bichet create a new music out of these ingredients. Soon after the start of the new century, people are calling it jazz.
NonfictionAnthony Bourdain is off to Tokyo in search of the relationship between a perfect sushi and a perfect knife blade, the common ground shared by the martial artistry of kendo and the subtle aesthetics of Japanese flower arranging.
NonfictionA US couple seeks tranquility on the island of Koh Samui, Thailand. Most intriguing for them, Season 3 of their favorite show, the HBO Original Series “The White Lotus,” just shot there, and now, they're rushing to find paradise before the premiere.
NonfictionAfter decades in the shadows, UFOs are being studied seriously. Are they weather balloons, optical illusions, secret military technology? Or something else? Follow scientists as they try to unravel the mystery of the strangest objects in our skies. From NOVA.
NonfictionToday on the show, guest anchor Bianna Golodryga is joined by Yaroslav Trofimov, the Wall Street Journal’s chief foreign affairs correspondent, to discuss President Trump’s call with President Putin, and the potential for peace talks that exclude Ukraine. Then, Bianna speaks with Alexander Gabuev, director of the Carnegie Russia Eurasia Center, about how this is playing out in Moscow. Next, former Palestinian negotiator and senior fellow at the Washington Institute Ghaith al-Omari joins the show to discuss Trump’s plan to “take over” Gaza, and how Egypt and Jordan are responding. After that, Quinta Jurecic, senio
NonfictionInvestigate how an asteroid vanquished the dinosaurs 66 million years ago. Join scientists as they drill into the impact crater and, for the first time, reconstruct the hell on earth that unfolded in the minutes, hours and months after the impact.
NonfictionRick, the owner of Weiland Brewery in Los Angeles, contacts Charles after noticing discrepancies in his beer supply. Brianna and Jamie and discover a large-scale bootlegging operation is taking place right under the owner's nose.
NonfictionNew archaeological finds in Pompeii are revealing that the city, hailed as a sophisticated jewel of the Roman Empire, hid a very dark side. As the evidence unfolds, a much more complex picture of the fated city comes into view. From NOVA.
NonfictionTherapist Jodi Hildebrandt’s crusade against masturbation drives a wedge between couples in crisis. She forms a dark alliance with Mormon mommy vlogger Ruby Franke, but a horrifying 911 call exposes the depths of their bizarre beliefs.
NonfictionAs "Stone Cold" Steve Austin began his path to becoming one of the biggest stars in sports entertainment history, he would find himself tested against WWE stalwart Undertaker. From their early battles on Monday Night Raw to headlining The World's Most Famous Arena, these two icons pushed each other to new heights and cemented their WWE status. Gabriel Iglesias leads a roundtable discussion with Kevin Owens, Natalya Neidhart, X-Pac and John Bradshaw Layfield to break down their epic rivalry.
NonfictionIn 1843, Thomas Jefferson is born to one of the most powerful families in the most powerful of Britain's 13 North American colonies. After a privileged upbringing and the finest education, young Jefferson quietly prepares to lead the charge towards a burgeoning revolution.
NonfictionThere's something in the air in this episode as Bill Nye The Science Guy talks about the atmosphere, its five different levels, and how it protects the Earth. Bill also soars into the heavy topic of atmospheric air pressure and radio waves.
NonfictionA family of five trades California RV life for their next chapter in Valencia, Spain. Mom is a chef and certified health coach who's going back to culinary school, and Dad will need to give up his job, so making it on her income alone may be a challenge.
NonfictionBill Nye goes planet-gazing and takes a serious look at Jupiter's features, Earth's elliptical orbit, and the distances between planets. Cool home demo shows how to make Mars soil.
NonfictionMain story: What could cause the next pandemic, what we can do to avoid it, and why you shouldn’t kiss pigs; plus, fallout from Trump's second impeachment trial.
NonfictionFrom adorable pygmy sloths to huge living dragons, islands offer a refuge for the planet's strangest creatures. But life on these isolated lands is full of unexpected challenges.
NonfictionJefferson's retirement is fraught with controversy. While consumed in debts he cannot repay, he fights to perpetuate his legacy as America's Founding Father and the Apostle of Liberty. But in the wake of his death, truths about his life have forced Americans to reconsider his place in history.
NonfictionSome of the best evidence for the reality of UFOs is the secrecy itself. What can we learn from the decades-long coverup about the nature of the phenomenon? How can we move forward in a field where so much of the relevant data is classified? And what could a better understanding of these mysteries reveal about the secret potential of humanity?
NonfictionCombs changes his name and rises to new heights on Broadway and reality TV, soon reaching billionaire status. However, behind his empire, people come forward with allegations of mistreatment: body shaming, physical abuse, sexual assault and brutal rape.
NonfictionTaipei brings Anthony Bourdain to the second tallest building in the world. There he discovers pork carved out of jade, learns he can't have a plan in a bar scuffle and why scantily clad women attend funerals.
NonfictionKGB, the Kremlin’s covert killers goes head-to-head with the CIA, America’s clandestine assassins. Deadly spymasters of the Cold War face off with chilling top-secret arsenals.
NonfictionOn August 15th, 1914, the Panama Canal opened, connecting the world's two largest oceans and signaling America's emergence as a global superpower. This AMERICAN EXPERIENCE film using an extraordinary archive of photographs and footage, interviews with canal workers and firsthand accounts of life in the Canal Zone, unravels the remarkable story of one of the world's most significant technological achievements.
NonfictionEric Adjepong has a $30K mega-battle on his hands as chefs Jet Tila, Bryan Voltaggio and Michael Voltaggio bet big and cook even bigger, serving up delectable dishes with a hearty helping of brotherly smack talk on the side.
NonfictionThe Blair brothers sail with the piratical Bugis tribe on a 2000 mile voyage through the Spice Islands in search of the golden-tailed Greater Bird of Paradise, the symbol of Eternal Life.
NonfictionTwo guests linked by one hilarious impersonation trace their roots from 1940s Brooklyn back to Jewish communities in Europe. Larry David discovers his German heritage by way of ancestors who settled in Mobile, Alabama in the mid-19th century — including one who became a slaveholding Confederate; Bernie Sanders gains greater understanding of his father’s dangerous childhood in Austrian Galicia during World War I. Both guests discover what happened to the family members who were still in Europe during the Holocaust — Larry David’s grandfather lost nine siblings; Bernie Sanders’ uncle, a member of the Limanowa Juden
NonfictionIn one of the most spectacular and incredible Top Gear road trips ever attempted, the boys head to Vietnam, aiming to travel the entire length of the country in just eight days, thereby achieving what the American military failed to do in 10 years.
NonfictionThe Triangle House has been a staple in Phippsburg since the 1920s. A local artist, who's admired the cottage since childhood, bought it in the 1980s. Now, after more than a century of wear, she invites the Maine Cabin Masters to save the local landmark.
NonfictionAfter the tragic loss of his wife, Jefferson is sent to Paris where he thrives personally and politically. While there, he begins an entanglement with an enslaved teenager that will shape the next 40 years of his life. Upon his return to the U.S., President George Washington appoints Jefferson as the country's first Secretary of State where he finds himself in a bitter rivalry with the Secretary of the Treasury, Alexander Hamilton.
NonfictionIn the heart of The Fork, Russell is on the trail of a possible pair of Bigfoot. Mireya and Biko utilize cutting-edge tech to try and catch a base camp intruder as Bryce makes a startling find while reviewing the footage from his car's surveillance array.
NonfictionThe Ark of the Covenant has inspired awe for centuries. It was said to have wielded extraordinary powers--creating food, collapsing walls, and communicating directly with God. Were these powers divine, or could the Ark have been an advanced technological device? Meanwhile, other mysterious objects including Solomon's ring are said to command supernatural forces. The Golden Disk of the Inca is believed to function as a communication tool with distant realm while the enigmatic Mayan crystal skull is speculated to be ancient storage device. Do these legendary objects suggest the possibility that ancient civilizations may have
NonfictionIn July 2001, a young woman walks into the Sheriff's Office, and tells police the story of a twisted couple who use their quaint farmhouse to lure in guests. Can they prove their witness is telling the truth before the couple's next victim surfaces?
NonfictionWhen a devastating famine descended on Soviet Russia in 1921, Americans responded with a massive two-year relief campaign. This documentary reveals the riveting story of America’s engagement with a distant and desperate people.
NonfictionHero types and deeds, movie heroes, dragons, dreams and Jungian psychology, consciousness in plants, Gaia, Chartres cathedral, spirituality vs. economics, emerging myths, "Earthrise" as a symbol.
NonfictionIn a shocking conclusion, as Tulsa Detective Jason White continues to investigate Courtney Palmer's disappearance, the missing persons case turns into a detective's worst nightmare.
NonfictionIn this episode, three guests each learn about a grandparent whose real identity and background had been a mystery to them. Along the way, two of them also discover that their close relatives were on the wrong side of history. Christopher Walken, who grew up never meeting or even knowing the name of his mother’s father, learns that he was a Scottish felon who served prison time in the 1880s. Walken also learns about his paternal uncle, a German baker who served in a notorious Reserve Police Battalion that helped perpetrate the Holocaust. Fred Armisen, too, discovers an unexpected connection to Nazi Germany as he sees evi
NonfictionHost Henry Louis Gates, Jr. helps actor Andy Samberg and author George R. R. Martin answer family mysteries when DNA detective work uncovers branches of their family trees. The DNA analysis upends family history and reveals new relatives.
NonfictionBill Nye gets aerobic about the importance of respiration when he jogs, bikes, swims, and scuba dives. Discover how to measure how much air each breath contains and make a model lung in a nifty home experiment.
NonfictionDave Grohl and Pat Smear explore the origins of the LA rock scene, and the Foos record a song with guitarist Joe Walsh at Joshua Tree’s Rancho de la Luna Studio.
NonfictionExpecting mothers Angelique Robledo and Kassandra Toruga meet through a mutual friend and bond over the trials of their pregnancies. However, one of them wants more than just friendship from the other, and will do whatever it takes to get it.
NonfictionParadise presents the landscape and wildlife of the Upper Okavango River. A lioness severely injured by a buffalo is left for dead by her pride. Now handicapped, she has to survive in the swamp alone, hunting to feed her little cubs.
NonfictionJeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond, and James May continue their journey in three ancient and barely functioning trucks, heading toward their final challenge - building a bridge over River Kwai in Thailand. Having climbed mountains and endured a Burmese trucker stop, they must now venture into the Shan state, an area rife with civil war and normally closed to Western TV crews.
NonfictionJust as Jefferson is sworn in as the governor of the new state of Virginia, war arrives on his doorstep. As an intellectual with no military background, he struggles to protect himself and his constituents in the face of British attacks. After a disastrous tenure as governor, Jefferson retires from politics only to face public humiliation and personal tragedy.
NonfictionLaurel Canyon is a feature documentary in two parts concerning music and culture in the famed Hollywood Hills' Laurel Canyon area which includes archival materials content and music from Joni Mitchell Crosby Stills Nash & Young JD Souther Jackson Browne Linda Ronstadt Carole King Frank Zappa and other key figures in the vibrant music scene.
NonfictionIn Paris, Tony does as the French do, with a coffee at Le Pure Café, sits down at Le Dome for an enormous shellfish tower, finds the lost art of bread baking is still alive and indulges in a guilty pleasure, a duck press.
NonfictionRussell Dermond’s body was found in the garage of his lakefront mansion. His wife was found dead, floating in the water. One key piece of evidence is missing.
NonfictionThe cutest competition is back for its 21st year! Puppy Bowl XXI features 142 rescue pups as they embark on their journey from shelter to stardom. Teams Ruff and Fluff go nose-to-nose for the Lombarky Trophy, but their sweetest prize is a forever home.
NonfictionAs the Fellowship uncovers more of the mysterious structure in the swamp, artifacts within it suggest it could be a vault with a compelling history.
NonfictionPublicly, Combs and Cassie become a power couple, but witnesses reveal startling allegations of abuse by Combs toward Cassie kept quiet for years. Then, a woman comes forward with dark, new allegations of mistreatment from 2021. What will his legacy be?
NonfictionAfrica's species who live there - from forest elephants to spectacular lowland gorillas, sea-going hippos and the largest concentrations of mandrills ever recorded.
But Gabon is an embattled paradise, surrounded by war-torn nations and rampant exploitation of natural resources. Fortunately, a dedicated group is determined to preserve Gabon's natural riches, with an unprecedented, 10,000-square-mile network of national parks unlike anything Africa has ever seen. Now, with breathtaking wildlife imagery captured by National Geographic, witness the inspiring campaign to save an irreplaceable Last Eden! Narrated by Glenn Clos
NonfictionTony visits Prague, capital of the Czech Republic - the world's capital for beer, birthplace of the Velvet Revolution and now one of the cultural centers of Europe.
NonfictionAnthony Bourdain unravels Panama, a country that, in the modern day, seems to be described simply by "abundance" and truly embraces crossroad cultures and adapts them for their own. Tony examines the effects of a land ruled by a former dictator.
NonfictionGuided by world-renowned chef Masa Takayama, Bourdain's return trip to Japan begins with a tour of outdoor food markets, followed by a conversation with an ex-geisha at her teahouse, and a special omakase experience at Tokyo's acclaimed Sushi Ko, where Masa trained as an apprentice.
NonfictionThe team travels to Iowa to investigate Yellow River State Forest's history of reports. The local BFRO share stories around the campfire, and the team explores the park, leading to an epic final night, and a squatch on therm.
NonfictionJayne and Mitchell Englander are renting their home. With the birth of their second child only three months away, these first-time buyers are desperate to find a perfect home, get financing and move in before the new baby arrives.
NonfictionThe team returns to Willow Creek to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Patterson Gimlin Film. When a newly discovered film canister offers clarity to the creature like never before, the team pulls out all the stops to get their own Bigfoot footage.
NonfictionIn the swamp, the team uncovers a previously unknown structure remarkably resembling a container. And after weeks of chasing the elusive Chappell Vault, the Fellowship hits a void deep in the Money Pit.
NonfictionOzzy is planning his final world tour, but is hounded to do press, promos and photos which he hates. He tries to persuade Jack to hit the road but Jack has one problem--his new baby is due to be born and he can't leave LA. Ozzy and Jack conspire to convince his sister, Kelly to take the wheel if Jack has to stay behind.
NonfictionWith Jack stuck in L.A. waiting for his baby to be born, Kelly hops into the driver's seat, and she and Ozzy head for Arizona. Ozzy's looking forward to getting away from all the promotional obligations he's got to deal with L.A. and Kelly's excited to hit the road with her dad. While in Arizona, they tour the impressive Biosphere, and Ozzy and Kelly bond over a night of beauty masks. The whole while keeping tabs on the impending birth so they can get back to L.A. in time for the happy event!
NonfictionDavid is on a journey to meet a California couple looking to make a fresh start in the Champagne region of France! It's a romantic and gastronomical tour of beautiful French countryside as David searches for a dream holiday home just outside of Paris.
NonfictionThroughout history, legendary weaponry and advanced technologies have often been attributed to divine or extraterrestrial influences. Japanese swords were believed to be forged with the help of the supernatural, while mythical weapons granted by otherworldly beings were wielded by iconic figures like Joan of Arc and King Arthur. The enigmatic Greek fire, whose origins remain a mystery to historians, is yet another weapon attributed to these so-called-gods. And as humanity developed nuclear capabilities, references in ancient Vedic scriptures to weapons of similar destructive power raise profound questions about our past. E
NonfictionHave you ever wondered what holds the ocean on the Earth? Or what makes the Earth round? Host Bill Nye provides the explanations for these and other questions about the Earth's gravity.
NonfictionSouth of a Bigfoot chokepoint in Washington, Russell follows a trail of warning signs into the backcountry while Mireya and Biko track what could be a curious Bigfoot. Bryce speaks with a witness who wishes he never laid eyes on the cryptid creature.
NonfictionAfter visiting Thailand for over two decades, a neurokinetic therapist decides to find a home and open a business in Koh Samui. He's looking for a place similar to what he's used to renting, but with prices now booming, he may have to find a compromise.
NonfictionRoman Reigns is the preeminent WWE Superstar of his generation and on his way to becoming one of the greatest champions in the modern era of sports entertainment. Despite his success, Reigns' journey has been filled with adversity around every corner. As a son of a WWE Hall of Famer and a member of the vaunted "Samoan Dynasty," it appeared Joe Anoa'i was destined for the ring. However, his mindset was focused on the football field and a future in the NFL. When a rare form of leukemia put an end to that dream, the WWE beckoned and Joe transformed into Roman Reigns. While the company saw a main event Superstar, fans could ne
NonfictionIn a star-studded event, not one, not two, but three of Bobby Flay's friends unite to try and take him down. Sunny Anderson, Alex Guarnaschelli and Buddy Valastro do their best to take the cake, but Bobby may find a way to beat the odds and win.
NonfictionExplore the solar system’s wildest weather, explore powerful lightning, mountains with strange, metallic frosts, and monsoon rains on a moon 1 billion miles from Earth.
NonfictionROADSHOW visits Living History Farms for treasures including a 1978 Kenner Darth Vader figure, a Tippco toy motorcycle with a sidecar, and a Ty Cobb professional model bat, ca. 1925. Can you guess the top $75,000 to $125,000 treasure?
NonfictionIn a departure for the series, Bourdain takes a trip to the Provincetown haunts of his post high school youth (The Atlantic House, The Lobster Pot) that marked the start of his culinary career, and he candidly discusses his descent into heroin addiction (and later recovery). He then heads to the western part of the state to throw light on the unexpected and exploding heroin problem in small town New England - discussing with residents exactly how this happened - and how they are learning to deal with it as a community.
NonfictionExplore the chilling story behind the 2004 Bristol Central School Rams. This high school football team includes future NFL superstar Aaron Hernandez -- and two other players who all go on to commit murder and then take their own lives.
NonfictionYears before they brokered one of the biggest deals in music history--the 2014 sale of Beats Electronics to Apple for $3 billion--Dr. Dre and Jimmy Iovine navigated very different environments towards destinies that would, ultimately and improbably, bring them together. Dre's story began in Compton, CA, where his fascination with dance music, DJ innovations and sound brought him into contact with Eazy-E, Ice Cube, DJ Yella and MC Ren. Together, they would become the core of the 1980s gangsta-rap supergroup N.W.A. A native of Red Hook, Brooklyn, Jimmy gravitated to music following an indifferent academic career, and with a
NonfictionMonths after the Northern California expedition, Bryce, Mireya, and Russell head to Washington after a fresh lead points to a target zone where Bigfoot groups are congregating for an unknown reason. Team member and survivalist Biko Wright joins the hunt.
