8.6 /10
Hawking gives us the ultimate guide to the universe, a ripping yarn based on real science, spanning the whole of space and time -- from the nature of the universe itself, to the chances of alien life, and the real possibility of time travel.
Average Episode Run Time: 1hr . MMPA: . 2010
Total Seasons: 1 . Total Episodes: 3
Director: Martin Williams , Stephen Hawking
Producer:
Stars: Stephen Hawking , Benedict Cumberbatch , Melissa Ricci
8.6 /10
The States is a 2007 American documentary television series about the history of each state in the United States of America, narrated by Edward Herrmann. The show documents each of the 50 states in the union. The show begins with an introduction to the five states to be documented within the episode. Each state's segment begins with the narrator giving a clue as to what that state might be, and then revealing the answer. There is then a billboard that pops up showing the state nickname, motto, population, population ranking within the union, date the state entered the union, and state flag. During interviews with historians or notable people from a state, the state's quarter is shown. Since the series was produced in 2007, Oklahoma, New Mexico, Arizona, Alaska, and Hawaii are shown with their flags. Those quarters were released in 2008 The show then highlights the history of the state itself, including notable events that have happened there, and highlights other noteworthy things in that state. In 2010 a sister presentation and then series, How the States Got Their Shapes was aired.
Average Episode Run Time: 1hr . MMPA: . 2007
Total Seasons: 1 . Total Episodes: 10
Director:
Producer:
Stars: Edward Herrmann
8.6 /10
Experience nature's art as filmmaker Louie Schwartzberg highlights the beauty that lurks in oceans, forests, deserts and flowers.
Average Episode Run Time: 28` . MMPA: TV-G . 2014 - 2019
Total Seasons: 3 . Total Episodes: 19
Director: Louie Schwartzberg , Lovisa Charlier
Producer:
Stars:
8.5 /10
The elite Combat Rescue members of the U.S. Air Force, Pararescuemen, or PJs, have one mission: rescue American or Allied forces in extreme danger. Whether their targets are shot down or isolated behind enemy lines, surrounded, engaged, wounded, or captured by the enemy, PJs will do whatever necessary to bring those in peril home. For the first time in their history, the PJs allow camera crews to cover their missions in Afghanistan. Inside Combat Rescue is the story of the lives of these elite airmen.
Average Episode Run Time: 1hr . MMPA: . 2013
Total Seasons: 1 . Total Episodes: 6
Director:
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8.5 /10
500 Nations is an eight-part documentary on the Native Americans of North and Central America. It documents from pre-Columbian to the end of the 19th century. Much of the information comes from text, eyewitnesses, pictorials, and computer graphics. The series was hosted by Kevin Costner, narrated by Gregory Harrison, and directed by Jack Leustig. It included the voice talents of Eric Schweig, Gordon Tootoosis, Wes Studi, Cástulo Guerra, Tony Plana, Edward James Olmos, Patrick Stewart, Gary Farmer, Tom Jackson, Tantoo Cardinal, Dante Basco, Sheldon Peters Wolfchild, Tim Bottoms, Michael Horse, Graham Greene, Floyd Red Crow Westerman, Amy Madigan, Frank Salsedo, and Kurtwood Smith. The series was written by Jack Leustig, Roberta Grossman, Lee Miller, and W. T. Morgan, with Dr. John M. D. Pohl. "The truth is, we have a story worth talking about. We have a history worth celebrating. Long before the first Europeans arrived here, there were some 500 nations already in North America. They blanketed the continent from coast to coast, from Central America to the Arctic. There were tens of millions of people here, speaking over 300 languages. Many of them lived in beautiful cities, among the largest and most advanced in the world. In the coming hours, 500 Nations looks back on those ancient cultures, how they lived, and how many survived.... What you're about to see is what happened. It's not all that happened, and it's not always pleasant. We can't change that. We can't turn back the clock. But we can open our eyes and give the first nations of this land the recognition and respect they deserve: their rightful place in the history of the world." Kevin Costner
Average Episode Run Time: 1hr . MMPA: . 1995
Total Seasons: 2 . Total Episodes: 11
Director: Jack Leustig
Producer: Kevin Costner
Stars: Kevin Costner , Gordon Tootoosis , Tom Jackson , Timothy Bottoms , Castulo Guerra , Edward James Olmos
8.5 /10
How We Got To Now with Steven Johnson is a six part documentary series that reveals the story behind the remarkable ideas that made modern life possible; the unsung heroes that brought them into the world – and the unexpected and bizarre consequences each of these innovations has triggered.
Average Episode Run Time: 1hr . MMPA: . 2014
Total Seasons: 1 . Total Episodes: 6
Director: Steven Johnson
Producer:
Stars: Steven Johnson
8.5 /10
The Pathway chronicles each player’s dream of reaching the NBA, documenting the extraordinary sacrifices they and their families make, along with the hard work they put in and immense pressure they face to beat the incredible odds and succeed: Kuminga moved from the Congo when he was just 14 years old; Green, the former No. 1 high school player in the nation from Fresno, California, has been in the headlines since 7th grade; and top high school recruits, Todd and Nix, de-committed from storied NCAA programs to join G League Ignite.
Average Episode Run Time: 45` . MMPA: TV-14 . 2022
Total Seasons: 1 . Total Episodes: 2
Director: James D. Stern
Producer: Deon Taylor , Kenny Smith , Aaron L. Gilbert
Stars: Kenny Smith , Jalen Green , Jonathan Kuminga , Isaiah Todd , Daishen Nix , Brian Shaw
8.5 /10
Inspired by the iconic 1970s’ franchise, this series examines unexplained phenomena from all over the world.
Average Episode Run Time: 42` . MMPA: . 2018 - 2020
Total Seasons: 2 . Total Episodes: 18
Director:
Producer: Ben Silverman , Zachary Quinto , Eddie Schmidt
Stars: Zachary Quinto
8.5 /10
In 1985, American DEA agent Enrique “Kiki” Camarena was kidnapped, tortured, and murdered by Mexico’s most notorious drug lords. Thirty-five years later, three former cartel insiders share unprecedented details. This is the story of Camarena, the drug cartel he infiltrated, and the narc who risked everything to discover the truth.
Average Episode Run Time: 47` . MMPA: . 2020
Total Seasons: 1 . Total Episodes: 4
Director: Tiller Russell
Producer: David Holthouse , Aaron Saidman , Eli Holzman
Stars: Hector Berrellez , Geneva Camarena , Jorge Godoy , Phil Jordan , Ramón Lira , Manny Madrano
8.5 /10
The story of a teenager wrongfully charged with theft and jailed at Riker's Island prison for over 1,000 days.
Average Episode Run Time: 45` . MMPA: TV-MA . 2017
Total Seasons: 1 . Total Episodes: 6
Director: Jenner Furst , Nick Sandow , Julia Willoughby Nason
Producer: Jenner Furst , Rose Schlossberg , Bob Weinstein
Stars: Kalief Browder , Van Jones , Raheem Browder , James Meyerson , Ritchie Torres , Samuel Gregory
8.5 /10
Climb aboard an amazing journey and discover the excitement and joy of flying. Featuring both extraordinary archive photography and modern footage, this Australian series looks at the aeronautical advancements of both military and civilian aircraft over 26 episodes. Each adventure highlights the most remarkable aircraft ever to fly including historic airships, war planes, luxury jetliners and many more.
Average Episode Run Time: 25` . MMPA: . 1980
Total Seasons: 1 . Total Episodes: 6
Director:
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8.5 /10
The seven episodes explore North America: where civilization collides with untamed wilderness. Just feet beyond our own backyards rages a spectacle we never see. Join us as we step into this hidden world teaming with life - across impossible mountains and endless deserts. Dive into unexplored forests and crash into rugged coasts. This vast continent offers boundless rewards for those brave enough to take on this land - and call her home.
Average Episode Run Time: 47` . MMPA: TV-PG . 2013
Total Seasons: 1 . Total Episodes: 7
Director:
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Stars: Tom Selleck
8.5 /10
Australian vet Dr. Chris Brown goes on an adventure around the world and helps save and treat animals in need of medical attention.
Average Episode Run Time: 45` . MMPA: . 2018
Total Seasons: 1 . Total Episodes: 8
Director:
Producer:
Stars: Chris Brown
8.5 /10
Brian Greene is going to let you in on a secret: We've all been deceived. Our perceptions of time and space have led us astray. Much of what we thought we knew about our universe-that the past has already happened and the future is yet to be, that space is just an empty void, that our universe is the only universe that exists-just might be wrong.
Average Episode Run Time: 53` . MMPA: . 2011
Total Seasons: 1 . Total Episodes: 4
Director: Randall MacLowry
Producer:
Stars: Brian Greene
8.5 /10
Influential builders, dreamers and believers whose feats transformed the United States, a nation decaying from the inside after the Civil War, into the greatest economic and technological superpower the world had ever seen. The Men Who Built America is the story of a nation at the crossroads and of the people who catapulted it to prosperity.
Average Episode Run Time: 44` . MMPA: . 2012
Total Seasons: 1 . Total Episodes: 4
Director:
Producer:
Stars: Tim Getman , Michael Chmiel , David Donahoe , Ray Reynolds , Eric Rolland , Adam Jonas Segaller
8.5 /10
A rare look at warring animal clans battling for survival in a remote region of Africa, which is drying up after years of flood-soaked abundance.
Average Episode Run Time: 54` . MMPA: TV-14 . 2016 - 2020
Total Seasons: 4 . Total Episodes: 19
Director:
Producer:
Stars: Charles Dance
8.5 /10
Feasting on Asphalt is a television series starring Alton Brown of the Food Network programs Good Eats and Iron Chef America. Brown's third series, Feasting on Asphalt explores "road food" in the historical and present-day United States, with an emphasis on unique restaurants and regional cuisine. In the first two seasons, Brown and his crew seek "good eats" across the country, via Brown's BMW motorcycle. "As far as I’m concerned, there’s no better way to experience the road than from the back of a bike," says Brown. During the third season, Brown trades the motorcycle for a boat to island hop throughout the Caribbean with a similar mission.
Average Episode Run Time: 1hr . MMPA: . 2006 - 2007
Total Seasons: 3 . Total Episodes: 18
Director: Alton Brown
Producer:
Stars: Alton Brown , Michael P. Clark
8.5 /10
Follow job seekers with conditions such as autism or Tourette Syndrome as they work to overcome obstacles and find fulfilling employment that provides them with the skills to excel long term in their careers.
Average Episode Run Time: 43` . MMPA: TV-14 . 2019
Total Seasons: 1 . Total Episodes: 8
Director:
Producer: Maria Silver , Shelly Tatro , Joseph Eardly
Stars:
8.5 /10
Best friends come in all shapes, sizes, and species, from America to Australia, and from Britain to Zimbabwe. This six-part series looks at the cutest, funniest, and least expected animal relationships in the world, featuring animals that shouldn't get along but, for whatever reason, make their special bonds work. Join us as we travel the globe to meet an orphaned rhino calf and her dog and sheep companions, an orphaned baby kangaroo and a wombat, a zebra-donkey hybrid and two camels, and many more unusual but amazing friendships.
Average Episode Run Time: 47` . MMPA: . 2020
Total Seasons: 1 . Total Episodes: 6
Director: Gaetan Mourgue , Justin Purefoy , Chris Harries
Producer: Gaetan Mourgue , Justin Purefoy , Chris Harries
Stars: Lara King
8.5 /10
Truth or Scare is a television series on the Discovery Kids network. The show aired from October 25, 2001 to January 1, 2003. Each episode was 30 minutes long with commercials. It was hosted by Michelle Trachtenberg in a style similar to Maila Nurmi as horror host "Vampira" and Cassandra Peterson as horror host "Elvira, Mistress of the Dark."
Average Episode Run Time: 30` . MMPA: . 2001
Total Seasons: 1 . Total Episodes: 20
Director:
Producer: Jim Rapsas
Stars: Michelle Trachtenberg
