Popular Documentary TV Shows

The Empire Files
The Empire Files
From inside history's biggest empire, host Abby Martin records a world shaped by war & inequality, and explores the U.S. Empire, its rise to world hegemony and its impact on people and the planet.
The Empire Files 2015
Restoration Australia
Restoration Australia
Over two years, International Designer Sibella Court, follows the trials and tribulations of 7 groups of Australians committed to the daunting task of restoring heritage ruins into living homes. From Georgian mansions to colonial pug and pine huts, these Aussie battlers attempt to restore the buildings to their former glory.
Restoration Australia 2015
Factcheckers
Factcheckers
Every day we are inundated with information. Can facts still be distinguished from fables? With a nod to today's 'do your own research' internet culture, Marijn, Joep and Tim invent their own experiments, of which they are part. They have one goal: to find out the truth once and for all.
Factcheckers 2024
Sins of the City
Sins of the City
A docu-series exposing the dark underbelly of American cities and mysterious crimes that changed the community forever.
Sins of the City 2021
Wild Life
Wild Life
Wild Life takes viewers up close and personal with some of the most charismatic creatures on the planet to uncover what makes them unique, featuring the experts who know them best.
Wild Life 2024
Dokter Ruben
Dokter Ruben
Ruben Terlou, once trained as a doctor, meets courageous go-getters in healthcare in seven countries who try to cure not only the ailment, but also the sickening conditions such as poverty, inequality, pollution and insecurity.
Dokter Ruben 2023
Geheimnisse Asiens - Die schönsten Nationalparks
Geheimnisse Asiens - Die schönsten Nationalparks
Geheimnisse Asiens - Die schönsten Nationalparks 2014
De Zaak Schaap: fraude bij de landsadvocaat
De Zaak Schaap: fraude bij de landsadvocaat
De Zaak Schaap: fraude bij de landsadvocaat 2023
The Holiday Movies That Made Us
The Holiday Movies That Made Us
Unwrap the real stories behind these iconic Christmas blockbusters, thanks to insider interviews and behind-the-scenes peeks.
The Holiday Movies That Made Us 2020
Etiketa
Etiketa
Etiketa 2004
Spanish Fly
Spanish Fly
Hosted by Capt. Jose Wejebe, a Floridian and native Cuban, the show takes viewers on the fishing trips of a lifetime to some of Florida and Latin America's most picturesque locations. These exotic locales, which are home not only to some of the most beautiful scenery and saltwater destinations, but also to some of the most beautiful fish, will surely inspire any aspiring angler to take a trip of their own.
Spanish Fly 2008
Lost Films of WWII
Lost Films of WWII
The story of what it felt like to live in Britain during World War II, told through the eyewitness accounts and cine films of ordinary people.
Lost Films of WWII 2019
Media Watch
Media Watch
An Australian media analysis television program currently focusing on critiquing the Australian media.
Media Watch 1989
Haunted History
Haunted History
Haunted History is a 1998 UFA/Cafe Productions series exploring the supernatural. Executive Producer Ed Babbage for Cafe. The American version of the show also debuted in 1998 with the same premise of exploring the world to investigate the "haunted history" of reportedly haunted locations.
Haunted History 1998
Operação Fronteira: América do Sul
Operação Fronteira: América do Sul
Operação Fronteira: América do Sul 2020
The Inside Story
The Inside Story
Inside the NBA – the Sports Emmy Award-winning studio show known for its entertaining style and unfiltered commentary – pulls back the curtain on its more than 30-year history in this four-part documentary series. Interviews with celebrities, crew members, sports reporters and more illuminate the show’s evolution into a cultural phenomenon with untold stories that highlight the chemistry between Ernie Johnson, Kenny Smith, Charles Barkley and Shaquille O’Neal.
The Inside Story 2021
National Enquirer Investigates
National Enquirer Investigates
National Enquirer Investigates will make viewers question everything they thought they knew about the most sensational crimes and celebrity scandals in Hollywood history by giving viewers unprecedented access to The National Enquirer’s secret files, featuring never-before-told stories alongside fascinating new evidence, insider interviews and fresh expert analysis.
National Enquirer Investigates 2016
WB 100th Behind the Shield
WB 100th Behind the Shield
Explore the rich history of Warner Bros. through 17 short features with profiles on filmmakers, TV creators and fascinating stories about Warner Bros.' historic backlot and the studio's legacy of cinematic innovation.
WB 100th Behind the Shield 2023
Battle 360°
Battle 360°
Battle 360°, also written as Battle 360, is an American documentary television series that originally aired from February 29 to May 2, 2008 on History. The program focuses on the World War II-era aircraft carrier USS Enterprise.The series consists of ten episodes.
Battle 360° 2008
The Queens of Sweden
The Queens of Sweden
This unique documentary series sheds light on eight of Sweden's queens. Each episode is dedicated to one of our queens and her fascinating life story, from childhood to the last breath - always one step behind her king, but with great power to influence both politically and culturally. The series is based on real events from Swedish history from the 16th century until the 1930s that have never been told in a format like this before. The reconstructions take place at castles and manors around Sweden, including Stockholm Castle, Rosersberg Castle and Gripsholm Castle. Many times in the same place as the real event took place. In addition, environments have been created that will take place in Germany, France, Italy, Switzerland, Egypt, and the Netherlands.
The Queens of Sweden 2020
Boris
Boris
Boris 2023
Crime 360
Crime 360
Crime 360 is an American reality television show based on homicide detective units in various cities across the United States, including Richmond, Virginia; Rochester, New York; Little Rock, Arkansas; Indianapolis, Indiana; Cleveland, Ohio. The detective units in each of these cities use a Leica or a Deltasphere three-dimensional scanner to photograph the crime scene, essentially "freezing" it for study during the investigation; hence, the series title "Crime 360." It is produced by BASE Productions.
Crime 360 2008
Couples à boutte
Couples à boutte
Couples à boutte 2021
Pinel : au coeur de la maladie mentale
Pinel : au coeur de la maladie mentale
Follows the daily lives of caregivers and patients who live and work inside Philippe-Pinel Institute. The institute welcomes patients who committed violent acts and have been declared not criminally responsible, but who are still a threat to themselves and others.
Pinel : au coeur de la maladie mentale 2018
Ein Moment in der Geschichte
Ein Moment in der Geschichte
Ein Moment in der Geschichte 2020
The History of Hungary
The History of Hungary
"Magyarország története" (The History of Hungary) is a documentary TV series created by Nagy György. It chronicles the history of the Hungarian people and nation; starting with the exodus from ancient Magna Hungaria (in today's Russia), via numerous occupations and wars, ending with the present day nation state.
The History of Hungary 2009
Inside Evil with Chris Cuomo
Inside Evil with Chris Cuomo
Cuomo dives deep through on-the-ground interviews with serial killers who committed heinous acts, and behavioral scientists and criminal psychologists who studied these monsters.
Inside Evil with Chris Cuomo 2017
Expedition Unknown: Search for the Afterlife
Expedition Unknown: Search for the Afterlife
Josh Gates investigates the truth behind the world's most iconic and captivating legends. Leaving no stone unturned, his adventures take him around the globe as he immerses himself in the core locales linked to each tale.
Expedition Unknown: Search for the Afterlife 2018
24 portraits d Alain Cavalier
24 portraits d Alain Cavalier
24 portraits d Alain Cavalier 1991
Tabu - med Rune Klan
Tabu - med Rune Klan
Tabu - med Rune Klan 2021
Rebuilding Black Wall Street
Rebuilding Black Wall Street
Morris Chestnut hosts this renovation docuseries chronicling the ongoing reconstruction of Tulsa's Greenwood District, which was destroyed in the 1921 massacre, while celebrating the personal and professional journeys of Black Wall Street descendants.
Rebuilding Black Wall Street 2023
Around the World by Train With Tony Robinson
Around the World by Train With Tony Robinson
Covering thousands of miles, Sir Tony Robinson takes a whirlwind journey around the globe by train.
Around the World by Train With Tony Robinson 2019
Cop Car Workshop
Cop Car Workshop
Visiting one of Britain's leading police car workshops - where new models are built and tested, and old cars are repaired.
Cop Car Workshop 2018
Wardens of the North
Wardens of the North
Follow Michigan Conservation Officers as they protect and patrol the most precious natural resources in one of the nation's most remote areas.
Wardens of the North 2023
Accused: A Mother on Trial
Accused: A Mother on Trial
Ashley Ard has been dubbed ‘The Most Hated Woman in Alaska’ after being accused of killing her newborn baby. She pleads not guilty, and her lawyer draws attention to her ex-husband.
Accused: A Mother on Trial 2020
The Pilgrimage of Hsuan Tsang
The Pilgrimage of Hsuan Tsang
The Pilgrimage of Hsuan Tsang 2011
Runs Good
Runs Good
Across the US, millions of project cars lay unfinished up on blocks or under tarps. Dan Brockett, Shea Seefeldt and Aaron Parker are on a mission to rescue those broken cars. And they won't just finish them, but they'll redeem them. These guys have about a week to get them across the finish line, whether it's on a track, down a dragstrip or up a mountain.
Runs Good 2022
Uprising
Uprising
Steve McQueen and James Rogan’s new docuseries Uprising examines three pivotal events from 1981 and how they defined race relations in Britain for a generation
Uprising 2021
The Will: Family Secrets Revealed
The Will: Family Secrets Revealed
A looks at the most contentious stories of inheritance and an exploration of the family dynamics, legal wrangling and high emotions surrounding real-life stories in a world where grief and greed collide.
The Will: Family Secrets Revealed 2010
Break the Science Barrier
Break the Science Barrier
Break the Science Barrier is a 1996 television documentary written and presented by Richard Dawkins, which promotes the viewpoint that scientific endeavour is not only useful, but also intellectually stimulating and exciting. Featuring interviews with many well-known figures from the world of science and beyond, it was originally broadcast on Channel 4 in the United Kingdom — the first of a series of collaborations between Dawkins and the station — before being released on DVD more than a decade later. The documentary contains many of the themes later expounded in his book Unweaving the Rainbow, which was published two years after the initial broadcast.
Break the Science Barrier 1996