Documentary: TV Series
by scojofan | created - 31 Jul 2014 | updated - 11 Feb 2015 | Publicin no particular order
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1. Through the Wormhole (2010–2017)
TV-PG | 60 min | Documentary
Hosted by Morgan Freeman, Through the Wormhole will explore the deepest mysteries of existence - the questions that have puzzled mankind for eternity. What are we made of? What was there ... See full summary »
Stars: Morgan Freeman, Sean Carroll, Michio Kaku, Kip Thorne
Votes: 18,434
2. How the Universe Works (2010– )
TV-PG | 60 min | Documentary
A users guide to the cosmos from the big bang to galaxies, stars, planets and moons. Where did it all come from and how does it all fit together. A primer for anyone who has ever looked up at the night sky and wondered.
Stars: Phil Plait, Michelle Thaller, Richard Lintern, Mike Rowe
Votes: 7,252
3. Into the Universe with Stephen Hawking (2010)
88 min | Documentary
In this comprehensive cosmology series Stephen Hawking looks at the entire universe, from the Big Bang to the end of time.
Stars: Benedict Cumberbatch, Stephen Hawking, Melissa Ricci, Christopher Goh
Votes: 5,550
4. Stephen Hawking's Universe (1997– )
Not Rated | 360 min | Documentary
6-part documentary series from arguably the greatest scientific mind in the world, the wheelchair-bound Stephen Hawking, which describes all current thinking on the Big Bang, origins of the... See full summary »
Stars: Stephen Hawking, Jeff Rawle, Eugene Babaev, Frank Langella
Votes: 1,047
5. Cosmos: A Spacetime Odyssey (2014)
TV-PG | 43 min | Documentary
An exploration of our discovery of the laws of nature and coordinates in space and time.
Stars: Neil deGrasse Tyson, Christopher Emerson, Keythe Farley, Piotr Michael
Votes: 128,839
6. Decoded (2010–2012)
60 min | Documentary, History, Mystery
Novelist Brad Meltzer and a team of investigators delve into historical mysteries.
Stars: Brad Meltzer, Buddy Levy, Christine McKinley, Scott Rolle
Votes: 798
7. America's Book of Secrets (2012–2021)
TV-14 | 44 min | Documentary
From the facts behind the NSA spying scandals ("Big Brother") and the Boston Bombings ("American Terrorists") to America's secret prisons, Scientology, the Gold conspiracy and America's doomsday plans, this series features in-depth interviews with top journalists, law enforcement officials and whistleblowers.
Stars: Jonathan Adams, Barry Aird, Lance Reddick, Ronald Kessler
Votes: 963
8. Sci Fi Science: Physics of the Impossible (2008– )
TV-G | 45 min | Documentary, Reality-TV
What first appears to be a send-up of classic science fiction is in fact a thorough examination of the real-world science behind the sensationalism. In the pilot episode, the physics behind... See full summary »
Stars: Michio Kaku, Zorikh Lequidre, Luke Crowe, Frank Todaro
Votes: 384
9. Ancient Aliens (2009– )
TV-PG | 42 min | Documentary, History, Sci-Fi
Science and mythology - and how they are the same thing.
Stars: Robert Clotworthy, Giorgio A. Tsoukalos, David Childress, William Henry
Votes: 12,579
10. Ancient Impossible (2014– )
60 min | Documentary, History
From the modern aircraft carrier to colossal Egyptian monuments, Ancient Impossible on H2 travels back in time to reveal the real story behind our world's so-called modern technological achievements.
Stars: Alan Gilchrist, Bill Graves, Darius Arya, James Dean
Votes: 216
11. Mysteries at the Museum (2010– )
TV-PG | 60 min | Documentary, Adventure, Biography
The stories behind interesting and unusual artifacts stored in museums are told.
Stars: Don Wildman, Seth Porges, Katherine Weatherford, Joshua Levine
Votes: 1,369
12. Greatest Mysteries (2013– )
TV-PG | 60 min | Documentary, Biography, History
Stars: Don Wildman, Candida R. Moss, Steve Garfanti, Rory Duffy
Votes: 32
13. Ancient Mysteries (1994–1998)
45 min | Documentary, History, Mystery
Ancient Mysteries is a documentary television series that deals with historical mysteries.
Stars: Leonard Nimoy, Kathleen Turner, Carole Fontaine, Bob Brier
Votes: 192
14. Digging for the Truth (2005– )
60 min | Documentary, History, Mystery
Digging for the Truth is a History Channel's television series hosted for the first three seasons by Josh Bernstein, who explores various historical mysteries.
Stars: Josh Bernstein, Hunter Ellis, Zahi Hawass, Zay Harding
Votes: 247
15. America Unearthed (2012– )
TV-PG | 60 min | Documentary, History
In AMERICA UNEARTHED, forensic geologist Scott Wolter, will try to reveal that the history we all learned in school may not always be the whole story.
Stars: Scott Wolter, Larry Yazzie, John Edel, Michael Arbuthnot
Votes: 1,011
16. Cities of the Underworld (2007– )
TV-PG | 43 min | Documentary, History
As we descend beneath our modern day cities, we are met with ancient and hidden secrets. Journey with us back through history and rediscover cities of the underworld.
Stars: Don Wildman, Eric Geller, Sirin Akinci, Ashraf El-Maghrabi
Votes: 895
17. Secrets of the Dead (2000– )
TV-PG | 56 min | Documentary, History, War
Mysteries involving notable historical events, people and locations are scientifically examined.
Stars: Liev Schreiber, Jay O. Sanders, Salima Ikram, Andrew Lambert
Votes: 653
18. MysteryQuest (2009– )
60 min | Documentary, History, Mystery
MysteryQuest dispatches teams of experts throughout the world to try to solve some of mankind's strangest and most persistent mysteries through step-by-step investigations.
Stars: Stan Bernard, Mike New, John Rennie, Greg Little
Votes: 162
19. Ghost Hunters (2004– )
TV-PG | 60 min | Reality-TV, Thriller
In each episode, Jason Hawes and his team of paranormal investigators, TAPS (The Atlantic Paranormal Society) investigate paranormal activity across the country and search for answers in the nation's most haunted locations.
Stars: Jason Hawes, Steve Gonsalves, Dave Tango, Grant Wilson
Votes: 7,236
20. Nova (1974– )
TV-PG | 60 min | Documentary
Science documentaries about various topics.
Stars: Jay O. Sanders, Craig Sechler, Stacy Keach, Eric Meyers
Votes: 3,097
21. Masterminds (2003–2007)
60 min | Documentary, Crime
Masterminds tells real crime stories about amazing deceptions that brilliant criminals use to pull off seemingly impossible crimes. This new half-hour series combines the mystery of a "... See full summary »
Stars: Jamie Watson, Kevin Busch, Toofun West, David Rego
Votes: 213
22. Planet Earth (2006)
TV-PG | 49 min | Documentary, Family
A documentary series on the wildlife found on Earth. Each episode covers a different habitat: deserts, mountains, deep oceans, shallow seas, forests, caves, polar regions, fresh water, plains and jungles. Narrated by David Attenborough.
Stars: Sigourney Weaver, David Attenborough, Nikolay Drozdov, Thomas Anguti Johnston
Votes: 220,458
23. The Universe (2007–2015)
TV-14 | 45 min | Documentary, History
This educational show explores many scientific questions and topics about the universe (Big Bang, the Sun, the planets, black holes, other galaxies, astrobiology etc.) through latest CGI, data and interviews with scientists.
Stars: Erik Thompson, Alex Filippenko, Laura Danly, Clifford V. Johnson
Votes: 5,932
24. Futurescape with James Woods (2013– )
Documentary
Everyday scientists across the country are uncovering radical breakthroughs that have already fundamentally changed the way we think about the world. In FUTURESCAPE each episode explores a ... See full summary »
Stars: Linda MacDonald Glenn, James Woods, Nikki BreAnne Wells, Michio Kaku
Votes: 190
25. Prophets of Science Fiction (2011–2012)
45 min | Documentary, Biography, History
The science-fiction imaginings of the writers of the past are now becoming the science realities of our day.
Stars: Ridley Scott, Jonathan Adams, Michio Kaku, Kim Stanley Robinson
Votes: 696
26. How It's Made (2001–2019)
TV-G | 24 min | Documentary
Television series that documents how various everyday products are made.
Stars: Brooks Moore, Tony Hirst, Lynne Adams, Lynn Herzeg
Votes: 8,207
27. Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom (1963–1988)
30 min | Documentary, Family
Host Marlin Perkins explores various animals in their natural habitats.
Stars: Marlin Perkins, Jim Fowler, Joe Slattery, Tom Allen
Votes: 477
28. Coast Guard Alaska (2011–2015)
TV-G | Documentary, Adventure
The Third season of Coast Guard Alaska takes the viewer back into the world of the United States Coast Guard stationed in rugged Kodiak, Alaska as they train and work in the harsh ... See full summary »
Star: Caleb Thomas
Votes: 76
29. Long Way Round (2004–2010)
TV-PG | 32 min | Documentary, Adventure
Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman embark on a grueling quest to motorbike from London to New York. Going east through Europe, Asia and then to Alaska, they experience different cultures and have to overcome the elements and adversity.
Stars: Ewan McGregor, Charley Boorman, David Alexanian, Russ Malkin
Votes: 15,290
30. An Idiot Abroad (2010–2012)
TV-14 | 43 min | Documentary, Adventure, Comedy
British comedy duo Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant send their simple and closed-minded friend Karl Pilkington on a trip around the world to experience a variety of people and cultures.
Stars: Karl Pilkington, Ricky Gervais, Stephen Merchant, Richard Yee
Votes: 34,357
31. Around the World in 80 Days (II) (1989)
49 min | Documentary
Michael Palin attempts to copy the exploits of fictional character Phileas Fogg, by trying to travel around the world (without flying) in 80 days.
Stars: Michael Palin, Basil Pao, Chris Collins, Terry Gilliam
Votes: 1,928
32. Michael Palin's Hemingway Adventure (1999– )
50 min | Documentary, Adventure
Comedian and world traveler, Michael Palin, follows the footsteps of the adventuring author, Ernest Hemingway.
Stars: Michael Palin, Nigel Pegram
Votes: 546
33. Time Team (1994– )
Not Rated | 55 min | Documentary, History
A group of archaeologists have 3 days to discover historical artifacts in different sites around Britain.
Stars: Tony Robinson, Phil Harding, John Gater, Stewart Ainsworth
Votes: 1,759
34. The Naked Archaeologist (2005–2008)
Documentary, History
Simcha Jocobovici hosts this 26-part series, stripping biblical archaeology naked and treating the Bible stories with his own brand of investigative journalism.
Stars: Simcha Jacobovici, Gabriel Barkay, Yair Zakovitch, James Charlesworth
Votes: 349
35. Mud Men (2011– )
History, Reality-TV
A pair of amateur archeologists search the banks of the River Thames for lost historical items and delve deeper into the centuries of London's history.
Stars: Johnny Vaughan, Steve Brooker, Geoffrey Abbott
Votes: 70
36. Extreme Archaeology (2004)
50 min | Documentary
A team of archeologists go on extreme expeditions to uncover mysteries of the past.
Stars: Alice Roberts, Katie Hirst, Meg Watters, Mark Davies
Votes: 38
37. Digging for Britain (2010– )
TV-14 | 59 min | Documentary
Dr Alice Roberts visits archaeological excavations around the UK, linking together the results of digs and investigations the length and breadth of the country to build up a picture of the year in British archaeology.
Stars: Alice Roberts, Stuart Prior, Cat Jarman, Onyeka Nubia
Votes: 225
38. Rory McGrath's Pub Dig (2012– )
Documentary
Rory and Paul root around beneath some of the country's oldest boozers to reveal hundreds of years of British history.
Stars: Rory McGrath, Paul Blinkhorn
39. Time Team America (2009– )
TV-PG | Reality-TV
From PBS - TIME TEAM AMERICA plunges the viewer into the grime and glory of real-life archaeology: epiphany and exhaustion, discovery, and disappointment. The team endures dirt, sweat, dust... See full summary »
Stars: Meg Watters, Bryan Haley, Chelsea Rose, Jeff Brown
Votes: 44
40. National Geographic Specials (1965– )
60 min | Documentary, History
For over 30 years, the National Geographic Society has presented specials on nature, foreign culture, scientific breakthroughs, and things which fall under the general category of "neat stuff." Each special is self-contained.
Stars: Alexander Scourby, Leslie Nielsen, Richard Kiley, Joseph Campanella
Votes: 340
41. National Geographic Explorer (1985– )
120 min | Documentary, History
A weekly series of short documentary segments funded by the National Geographic Society and done in the style of the National Geographic Specials. In 2003, the show was re-branded National ... See full summary »
Stars: Salvatore Vecchio, Peter Coyote, Lisa Ling, Ryan Duffy
Votes: 316
42. National Geographic Explorer (2009– )
Documentary
National Geographic's Emmy-award winning series returns with new episodes that open a window on hidden parts of the world, unlock mysteries both ancient and modern, and investigate stories of science, nature, and culture.
Stars: Candida R. Moss, Billynaire Cruz, Jeff Gammons, Darren Gröcke
Votes: 28
43. National Geographic Ultimate Explorer (2003– )
57 min | Documentary
National Geographic did a mini news-journal series of 8 shows. The shows, commissioned by MSNBC, were 3 segment shows. One segment was original, the other two were re-edits of Ultimate Explorer segments.
Stars: Yuval David, Jason Grabill, Lisa Ling, Tim L. Smith
Votes: 19
44. Brain Games (2011–2020)
TV-G | 60 min | Documentary, Comedy, Game-Show
An examination of the nature of human perception and how it can be fooled.
Stars: Jason Silva, Bert Thomas Morris, Apollo Robbins, Eric Leclerc
Votes: 3,540
45. Monsters and Mysteries in America (2013– )
Documentary, Horror, Mystery
Documents the sightings of monsters and brings in the witnesses as well.
Stars: Roger Rose, Jean Claude Leuyer, Lyle Blackburn, Chad Lewis
Votes: 397
46. UFO Hunters (I) (2008–2009)
Documentary, History, Sci-Fi
Follows a group of experts as they scrutinize some of history's most intriguing UFO accounts.
Stars: Bill Birnes, Patrick Uskert, Ted Acworth, James Lurie
Votes: 1,016
47. Finding Bigfoot (2011– )
TV-PG | 45 min | Documentary, Drama, Thriller
Matt Moneymaker, founder of the Bigfoot Field Researchers Organisation (B.F.R.O.), and a team of the B.F.R.O.'s top investigators travel North America and the world to search for the mysterious creature called Bigfoot.
Stars: Cliff Barackman, Ken Scott, Matt Moneymaker, James Fay
Votes: 2,015
48. Monsterquest (2007– )
TV-PG | 45 min | Documentary, History, Mystery
The series explores strange and unknown creatures that have been allegedly spotted by witnesses in various parts of the country and the world.
Stars: Stan Bernard, Dale Pearson, Peter Schmitz, Esteban Sarmiento
Votes: 1,105
49. Ancient Discoveries (2003–2009)
TV-PG | 60 min | Documentary, History
The remarkable story of Ancient inventions.
Stars: Phil Crowley, Richard Windley, Christopher Kelly, Sean Barrett
Votes: 266
50. Modern Marvels (1993– )
TV-PG | 60 min | Documentary, History
Fast-paced, fun and informative, Modern Marvels is The History Channel's signature series focusing on historical technology.
Stars: Lloyd Sherr, Harlan Saperstein, Adam Richman, William Atwater
Votes: 2,163
51. The Untold History of the United States (2012–2013)
TV-MA | 58 min | Documentary, History, War
Oliver Stone 's re-examination of under-reported events in American history.
Stars: Oliver Stone, Alan Shearman, Jim Ward, André Sogliuzzo
Votes: 9,714
52. The Folklorist (2012– )
History
The Folklorist is NewTV's Emmy® Award-winning television series that offers a captivating look at some of the lesser-known stories in history.
Stars: John Horrigan, Andrew Eldridge, Steve Russo, Sam Melnick
Votes: 37
53. A History of Britain (2000–2002)
60 min | Documentary, History
A comprehensive historical survey of the British Isles.
Stars: Simon Schama, Michael Kitchen, Samuel West, Lindsay Duncan
Votes: 945
54. How the Earth Was Made (2009– )
TV-PG | 45 min | Documentary, History
The natural wonders of the world are being explained.
Stars: Corey Johnson, Jonathan Keeble, Tony Prave, Mike Poland
Votes: 770
55. Extreme Universe (2010– )
Documentary
Stars: Phil Plait, Dominic Frisby, David J. Helfand, Michelle Thaller
Votes: 30
56. In Search of... (1977–1982)
Not Rated | 30 min | Documentary
Leonard Nimoy hosts investigations into various mysteries.
Stars: Leonard Nimoy, Hans Holzer, J. Francis Hitching, George O. Abell
Votes: 1,122
57. Mysteries at the Monument (2013–2015)
TV-PG | 60 min | Biography, History, Mystery
Monumental Mysteries scours the country for America's most extraordinary monuments and reveals the amazing mysteries hidden. From New York's iconic Chrysler Building that was once the site ... See full summary »
Stars: Don Wildman, Paul Meltzer, Jim Rosenbloom, Bec Fordyce
Votes: 318
58. Gunslingers (2014– )
Drama, Western
Each episode of GUNSLINGERS is action-packed, providing little-known information about the lives of infamous icons from the Wild West. True stories profile unlawful lawmen and gun-wielding ... See full summary »
Stars: Bob Boze Bell, Paul A. Hutton, Johnny D. Boggs, Drew Gomber
Votes: 249
59. The National Parks: America's Best Idea (2009)
690 min | Documentary, History
The history of the U.S. National Parks system, including the initial ideas which led to the world's first national parks and the expansion of the system over 150 years.
Stars: Peter Coyote, William Cronon, Dayton Duncan, Shelton Johnson
Votes: 1,950
60. Lost Faces of the Bible (2012– )
History
Lost Faces of the Bible- in this limited four-part documentary series, an international team of forensic anthropologists and artists painstakingly work on four ancient, Biblical era skulls ... See full summary »
Stars: Denny Heide, Steven James Taylor, Daiva Johnston, David Dantes
Votes: 16
61. The Unexplained Files (2013–2014)
Sci-Fi
Looking at raw footage and firsthand accounts of unexplained phenomena, join renowned scientists and eyewitnesses.
Stars: Steven Mackintosh, Chuck Zukowski, Richard F. Haines, Bruce Greenwood
Votes: 450
62. Alaska State Troopers (2009– )
TV-14 | Documentary, Western
Cameras ride along with Troopers as they keep the streets safe and hunters honest while at the same time taking advantage of the breathtaking landscape that Alaska State Troopers are lucky enough to call "their office."
Stars: Marc Graue, Jared Noll, Daron Cooper, Timothy Cronin
Votes: 765
63. The Real History of Science Fiction (2014)
236 min | Documentary, History, Sci-Fi
The series heads to the very frontiers of space and science to produce the definitive television history of science fiction. The story of one of the liveliest and most stimulating genres in... See full summary »
Stars: Dominic Sandbrook, David Tennant, Rutger Hauer, Mark Gatiss
Votes: 507
64. Horizon (I) (1964– )
50 min | Documentary
British documentary series that covers a variety of subjects in science and philosophy.
Stars: Paul Vaughan, Jack Fortune, Dilly Barlow, Colin Riach
Votes: 1,149
65. The Secret Life of Scientists and Engineers (2009– )
Biography
Each episode explores the fascinating "secrets" of one scientist or engineer, like the micro-biologist who moonlights as a professional wrestler or the bio-chemist who is also a beauty ... See full summary »
Stars: Laurie Santos, Mark Siddall, Rich Robinson, Ina Vandebroed
66. Ancient Alien Question: From UFOs to Extraterrestrial Visitations (2012)
TV-G | 70 min | Documentary
Philip Coppens, star of the History Channel's "Ancient Aliens" series reveals an array of astonishing truths about our history, including a radically different understanding of the pyramids... See full summary »
Director: Gerard Lohan | Star: Philip Coppens
Votes: 58
67. Human Universe (2014)
TV-PG | 60 min | Documentary, Family
Brian travels the globe to discuss these topics with examples from our planet and others in the universe.
Stars: Brian Cox, Bill Anders, Charles Duke
Votes: 1,523
68. Brad Meltzer's Lost History (2014– )
Reality-TV
Brad tries to discover the location of key items lost throughout history.
Stars: Robert Pearlman, Lee Pfeiffer, Kristian Comer, Christopher Haley
Votes: 245
69. Life Story (2014–2015)
TV-PG | 60 min | Documentary
David Attenbourough narrates on the greatest of all adventures - the journey through life.
Stars: David Attenborough, Rolf Steinmann, Emma Napper, Sophie Lanfear
Votes: 2,339
70. Paul O'Grady: For the Love of Dogs (2012–2023)
TV-PG | Reality-TV
Comedian Paul O'Grady follows the work of Battersea Dogs and Cats Home, meeting some of the dogs there and the people who look after them.
Stars: Paul O'Grady, Shaun Opperman, William Roache, Kate Ford
Votes: 233
71. Inside the Human Body (2011)
Not Rated | 60 min | Documentary
Inside The Human Body - takes us deep under our skin where we are dwarfed by even the smallest cell, where blood vessels becomevast cathedrals and the tiniest cluster of cilia becomes an expansive forest.
Stars: Christopher Cotten, Michael Mosley
Votes: 601
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