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Fear Thy Roommate

***Fear Thy Roommate*** is an American documentary television series and a spin-off of *Fear Thy Neighbor*, focusing on people who are threatened or killed by their roommates in college dorms, apartments, etc. It aired for one season on Investigation Discovery from December 31, 2020 to February 18, 2021.

## Premise

The series focuses on behind the scenes looks at strangers to prove how some of them are nothing like what most believed them to be like. Each episode follows two people who take a blind leap of faith and decide to move in with a relative stranger, until small disagreements bring out the worst in the two of them. The animosity grows into fear and loathing, and the tension escalates until disagreements erupt into acts of violence that warn about living with strangers.
Diesel Brothers

***Diesel Brothers*** is an American reality television series following a group of friends in Utah as they repair and customizes pickup trucks. It is produced by Magilla Entertainment and premiered on the Discovery Channel on January 4, 2016.

## Premise

The series follows the exploits of Heavy D, Diesel Dave and their crew at Dieselsellerz as they trick out trucks, crazy stunts, pranks and hilarious antics. Starting off their business by buying used or broken-down trucks and tricking them out for sales, this team of diesel truck builders uses the internet/social media as a marketing tool to share their best pranks and stunt driving.

## Episodes

Main article: *List of Diesel Brothers episodes*
Flight Attendant School

***Flight Attendant School*** is a reality television series produced by GRB Entertainment. It aired on the Travel Channel for a single season and eighteen episodes in 2006.

The final episode was dedicated to Pam Gardner, who died of a blood clot in December 2005, shortly before the first episode was aired.

## Synopsis

The series follows a group of flight attendant trainees from their orientation day to graduation. Pam Gardner, Frontier's vice president of inflight services, leads the six-week training program. Hundreds of candidates reply, but only a fraction are selected for admission, and of those who make it to the program, roughly one third don't graduate. The show highlights just how rigorous the training program is: for example, trainees are fired if they're late for class, or if they fail more than one test. In addition, the series shows how more emergency procedures for flight attendants have changed the September 11 attacks in 2001. According to Frank Barr, manager of flight attendant training for Frontier, "there is increased security in what to watch for, how to react and overall awareness. For example, the trainees have to go through a two-day security program that teaches them hands-on self-defense. Flight attendants now have a role in the security end."
Hardcover Mysteries

***Hardcover Mysteries*** a documentary television series narrated by Jay O. Sanders and produced by Digital Ranch Productions, Inc. It aired on Investigation Discovery for eight episodes from October 11 to November 29, 2010.

## Synopsis

The show features interviews with the most popular novelists in America, to explore the crossover from fact to fiction. Each episode is hosted by a best-selling crime fiction writer, who tells the story of a real-life crime that helped inspire their fiction. The series is a mixture of interviews, crime scene photographs, and cinematic reenactments.
Human Universe

***Human Universe*** (***Hacking the Universe*** in the United States) is a British documentary miniseries presented by Professor Brian Cox and produced by the BBC and Science Channel. It explores cutting-edge themes regarding the origins of life and the role the universe plays in our past and future. It originally aired on BBC Two in the United Kingdom in 2014, later airing on the Science Channel in the United States in 2015.
Flight 29 Down

***Flight 29 Down*** is an American adventure comedy-drama television series created by Stan Rogow and D.J. Machale. It was produced by Stan Rogow Productions and Discovery Kids, and ran from October 1, 2005 to August 25, 2007.

The series is noted as being one of many shows following a premise similar to *Lost*, albeit with a more teenage cast and without the supernatural aspects. It is also noted for its similarities to *The New People* and Gordon Karman's *Island* trilogy.

## Premise

A group of teenagers are flying to an eco-adventure camping trip in Palau when a tropical storm forces their plane to crash on an island in the South Pacific, in the Federated States of Micronesia. One of the main plot devices involves a video diary powered by a solar battery charger which allows the kids to talk about themselves and to the camera about their difficult everyday struggles, the island, and each other.

## Cast

### Main cast

* Allen Alvarado as Lex Marin
* Corbin Bleu as Nathan McHugh
* Hallee Hirsch as Daley Marin
* Jeremy Kissner as Eric McGorrill
* Johnny Pacar as Cody Jackson
* Lauren Storm as Taylor Hagan
* Kirsty Wu as Melissa Wu

### The "lost" cast

* Tani Lynn Fujimoto as Abby Fujimoto
* B.K. Cannon as Jory Cavanaugh
* Blade Rogers as Ian Bedawan
* John Kapelos as Captain Bob Russell

## Episodes

Main article: *List of Flight 29 Down episodes*

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## Home media

Main article: *Flight 29 Down (videography)*
Beakman's World

***Beakman's World*** is an educational children's program based on the syndicated comic strip *You Can with Beakman and Jax by Jok Church*. The series premiered on TLC and in syndication on September 16, 1992; however, only the first season aired on TLC, for shortly after airing the series was moved moved to CBS' Saturday morning children's lineup, where it ran for an additional three seasons.

## Summary

The show stars Paul Zaloom as Beakman, an eccentric scientist who performs comical experiments and demonstrations in response to viewer mail to illustrate various scientific concepts from density to electricity to flatulence. When his experiments succeed, he exclaims "Zaloom!" in response to his last name.
Hidden Kingdoms

***Hidden Kingdoms*** (***Mini Monsters*** in the United States) is a British documentary television miniseries produced by the BBC Natural History Unit and Discovery Channel. It is narrated by Stephen Fry and shows how animals experience the world from their perspective. It was aired on BBC One in the United Kingdom, and subsequently on the Discovery Channel in the United States, in 2014.

## Episodes

*This is the series as it was originally presented in the United Kingdom, prior to its North American broadcast*.

### American version

In the United States, the series was presented with all three episodes fused together into a single two-hour special entitled *Mini Monsters*, which was narrated by Peter Dinklage and premiered on the Discovery Channel on May 31, 2014.
I, Predator

***I, Predator*** is a documentary series revolving around predatory animal behavior. It aired for six episodes on Animal Planet from January 11 to February 17, 2011.

## Summary

The series' premise of face-offs between animals is much similar to *Animal Face-Off*, only this time it is dedicated to predator-prey relationships and how the two animals use their skills to kill or to survive. The series is meant to put viewers in a first-person perspective of a predator on the hunt. Live footage is mixed with computer-generated imagery and models that puts the viewer in the mindset of being on the hunt as these animals try to take down their prey.
Frozen Planet

***Frozen Planet*** is a British nature documentary series co-produced by the BBC and The Open University and filmed by the BBC Natural History Unit. The series focuses on life and the environment in both the Arctic and Antarctic regions. It was narrated by David Attenborough and originally aired in the United Kingdom in 2011, before subsequently airing in North America on the Discovery Channel in 2012. A sequel series, *Frozen Planet II*, which was produced without Discovery's involvement and covered more frozen habitats than just the polar regions, aired in 2022.

## Broadcast

*Frozen Planet* was broadcast in the United Kingdom on BBC One starting October 26, 2011. Each of the first six episodes comprises the main program followed by a ten-minute featurette called "Freeze Frame", which shows how some of the sequences were filmed. David Attenborough appeared as the narrator, but he appears briefly on camera to provide an introduction and a closing statement. In "On Thin Ice", he serves as writer and presenter for what was billed as a personal statement on the effects of climate change.

In the United States, the series premiered on the Discovery Channel on March 18, 2012, with Alec Baldwin replacing Attenborough as narrator for the first six episodes. The "Autumn" episode was left unaired and instead replaced with "The Making of *Frozen Planet*", a compilation episode of the "Freeze Frame" featurettes, and the title of "The Last Frontier" was changed to "Life in the Freezer". It was originally decided that the network would not air "On Thin Ice" due to scheduling conflicts and because of the episode's focus on climate change, which in the U.S. is a politically sensitive issue; however, the decision was later reversed, and the episode was aired on April 22, 2012; however, it retained Attenborough's onscreen shots and narration.

## Reception

### Ratings

*Frozen Planet* became a ratings success in the United Kingdom, with the second episode becoming the country's highest rated natural history program since 2001. The series drew an average of 8.67 million viewers.

In the United States, the series' two-hour simulcast premiere pulled in 26.7 million viewers across seven Discovery networks.

## Home media

Main article: *Frozen Planet (videography)*
Hoarding: Behind Closed Doors

***Hoarding: Behind Closed Doors*** is an American reality television series about people with compulsive-hoarding disorders who seek help for their condition. The show aired for one season on Discovery Life from January 18 to May 17, 2015.

## Premise

The show explores Britain's growing number of extreme hoarders and their quest for a cure with the help of friends and family. There are an estimated 1.2 million hoarders in Britain, and the series uncovers that many of them lead seemingly ordinary lives on the outside, but behind their front door lies a shocking reality of rooms packed to the brim with clutter, unsanitary living conditions, and families pushed to the brink. Viewers are introduced to hoarders whose lives are being torn apart by their condition and follow their attempt to part with treasured possessions with the help of a leading psychotherapist and a no-nonsense cleaning crew.
For Peete's Sake

***For Peete's Sake*** is an American reality television series starring the Peete family. It aired for two seasons on the Oprah Winfrey Network from March 19, 2016 to April 8, 2017.

## Synopsis

Holly Robinson Peete and Rodney Peete were two of the brightest stars in their field during the '80s and '90s. Holly lit up the small screen from an early age with starring roles in *21 Jump Street* and *Hangin' with Mr. Cooper*, and her husband and NFL quarterback Rodney Peete dominated the league for sixteen years. Now the duo are providing an intimate look at their hectic and often-times comical lives as they attempt to balance raising their four kids, running a charity, the HollyRod Foundation, and spending time with Holly's mother Dolores. In a household where constant activity and change are the norm, the series celebrates the chaotic, yet loving dynamic of life in the Peete family.

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Dean of Invention

***Dean of Invention*** is a documentary television series starring Deam Kamen and Joanne Colan, who explore scientific breakthroughs around the world in a variety of fields including aviation, biotechnology, energy, nanotechnology, and robotics. The show was produced by Radical Media and aired for eight episodes on Planet Green in 2010.

## Summary

This series follows Kamen and correspondent Joanne Colan as they explore the emerging technologies being developed to tackle the most daunting global challenges of today. In each episode, Kamen and Colan encounter the world's latest cutting-edge creations by embedding themselves with leading scientists, doctor and inventors. From space-age robotics to artificial intelligence to biological breakthroughs, the pair reveal the visionary scientific advancements that have the ability to reinvent the future.
Gold Rush: White Water

***Gold Rush: White Water*** is an American reality television series and a spin-off of *Gold Rush*. It follows placer gold miners "Dakota" Fred Hurt and his son Dustin Hurt, initially returning to McKinley Creek in Haines Borough, Alaska, seeking their fortune by suction dredge diving within its raging waters. It premiered on the Discovery Channel on January 19, 2018.

## Overview

Dakota boys Fred and Dustin put together a team of intrepid divers, mountaineers and bush mechanics to go where no miner has ever managed to explore - the depths of freezing plunge pools in white water rapids that have only recently become accessible. They will dive in raging torrents with a six-inch suction dredge where one wrong move could have deadly consequences.

## Episodes

Main article: *List of Gold Rush: White Water episodes*
Gator Boys

***Gator Boys*** is an American reality television series starring Paul Bedard and Jimmy Riffle, who risk rescuing and removing nuisance alligators that have invaded populated areas, or are at risk from trappers, in Florida. The series was produced by Mike Mathis Productions and aired for six seasons on Animal Planet from January 1, 2012 to August 17, 2015.

## Premise

The series follows the men and women of Gator Boys Alligator Rescue as they risk life and limb to capture wild alligators using their bare hands and swim with the toothy creatures unprotected in the Florida waters. Frontrunners Paul Bedard and Jimmy Riffle do it all for the love of gators and started the rescue with the goal of getting nuisance alligators out of harm's way before they are captured and killed by other trappers who profit from harvesting the animals.

## Episodes

Main article: *List of Gator Boys episodes*
Journey to the Ends of the Earth

***Journey to the Ends of the Earth*** is a television series produced by the Discovery Channel. It was co-created by Stuart Scowcroft and David Adams, and spent two years in production, making it the most expensive adventure travel series ever commissioned in Australia. It was nominated by the Australian Logie Awards for Best Documentary Series.

## Episodes

1. The Land of Fear (Tenere Desert, Nigeria)
2. People of the Flame (Iran)
3. Keepers of the Lost Ark (Ethiopia)
4. Swahili Sinbads (Zanzibar and Kenya)
5. The Forbidden Zone (Kamchatka)
6. The Lost City of Gold (Peru)
7. The Last Trail of Butch & Sundance (Bolivia)
8. In Search of Jason & the Argonauts (Georgia, Azerbaijan)
9. The Lost Buddhas of Afghanistan (Afghanistan)
10. The Road to Shangri-La (Pakistan)
11. The Mystery of the African Pharaohs (Sudan)
12. The Lost World of the Khmer Rouge (Cambodia)
13. The Ancient Chariots of Libya (Libya)
Into the Pride

***Into the Pride*** is a five-part documentary series directed by Richard Slater-Jones and starring Dave Salmoni. A companion piece to the documentary film *Into the Lion's Den*, the series is set in the Erindi reserve in Namibia and documents Salmoni's efforts to reintegrate a cattle-raiding pride of lions so they won't have to be put down. It aired on Animal Planet from August 13 to September 3, 2009.

## Premise

Dave Salmoni travels into the African bush to save a rogue pride of lions from elimination. For six months, he will spend time helping the lions to accept humans and support the growing eco-tourism in the area. Transported from the largest national park in Namibia to the Erindi Private Game Reserve, this pride is known for cattle raiding and being aggressive to humans, and they will be destroyed if they don't calm down. Dave's challenge is to head straight into the middle of the pride and forge relationships with each lion, from Brutus, the dominant male, to Rough and Tumble, the youngest cubs, becoming the first human they can trust. In doing so, he puts everything on the line - including his own life and the safety of his TV crew - so two species can harmoniously share the land they both depend on for survival.
How the West Was Lost

***How the West Was Lost*** is a television documentary miniseries directed by Chris Wheeler and Sonny Hutchinson, produced by KUSA-TV for the Discovery Channel and narrated by Peter Thomas. The series follows the westward expansion across the North American continent during the latter half of the 19th century from the point of view of the Native Americans, and used more than 1,200 rare archival photographs, creating images that enhance the first-hand and personal tales of family and tribal history.
Lindsay (TV series)

***Lindsay*** is an American docuseries documenting actress Lindsay Lohan's rehabilitation recovery and work following a public period of struggles in her personal life and career. It was produced by Pilgrim Films & Television and aired on the Oprah Winfrey Network from March 8 to April 20, 2014.

## Premise

The series follows movie star and media sensation Lindsey Lohan on her journey through recovery following a very public period of crisis. Lindsay is one of the most talented young actresses of her generation, boasting an impressive line of credits such as *The Parent Trap*, *Mean Girls*, and *A Prairie Home Companion*. Having had her career and public and personal life sidelined by her public struggles, Lindsay is strikingly candid about her life and is more determined than ever to get back on her feet. Lindsay returns to New York, reunites with friends and family, and attempts to build a new life. As she works to stay on track amid the demands and pitfalls of fame, she opens up as never before, discussing everything from her emotional recovery process to her exhausting run-ins with the paparazzi.

## Reception

### Ratings

The premiere of *Lindsay* had 639,000 viewers, the highest ratings of OWN's 2014 unscripted series, and ratings were up with young women 18-34 by 231% from the previous year. The 2013 interview with Lohan on *Oprah's Next Chapter* drew 892,000 viewers in comparison. By the second episode, ratings had dropped by 24% and 527,000, and ratings among OWN's target demographic of women 25-54 dropped by 36%. The penultimate episode had 468,000, and the two-hour finale ratings were down to 406,000.

### Critical

Critical reception was mixed. David Hickley of *New York Daily News* said the first episode was "surprisingly routine", adding "it's unlikely she could do anything in front of Oprah's cameras that would slam into or clear the bar she has set in the past." Brian Lowry of *Variety* described the opening episode as boring and said that OWN and Lohan were "using each other" adding that "*Lindsay* says more about OWN than it does about Lohan." Liz Smith found the series compelling and "usually painful to watch," and also said that "Lohan clearly had no part in the editing." Daniel D'Addario of *Salon* called the series "an unmitigated disaster" and "a strange clash of dueling brands" and criticized the way the network handled the disclosure of Lohan's miscarriage.
Escape to Chimp Eden

***Escape to Chimp Eden*** is a television series created by Triosphere and Creative Differences Productions. It examines Eugene Cussons' attempt to rescue abandoned and neglected chimpanzees and aired on Animal Planet for two seasons from February 8, 2008 to June 6, 2009.

## Premise

In South Africa, there is a sanctuary for chimpanzees rescued from the horrors of human captivity - physical abuse, malnutrition, abandonment and drug and alcohol abuse. Now, for the first time ever, these chimps find a community and sanctuary at the hands of conservationist Eugene Cussons, South African rescue director at the Jane Goodall Institute's Chimpanzee Eden. Here, the chimps finally experience safety, nurturing and a loving environment - all necessary conditions for them to become healthy, rehabilitated primates poised for the return to the wild.

## Episodes

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Evil Lives Here: Shadows of Death

***Evil Lives Here: Shadows of Death*** is an American documentary television series and a spin-off to *Evil Lives Here*, in which both investigators and families of victims discuss the impacts murders had on their lives; unlike its predecessor, however, the culprit is not revealed right away in some episodes. It premiered on Investigation Discovery on October 29, 2020.

## Premise

The format is a little different from the parent show; whereas the original showcases a person being interviews on a family member who is a murderer and how the situation has affected them, this show features mostly the associates of the victims and law enforcement themselves being interviewed on how they were affected on how they were affected by the culprit's actions or culprits if there was more than one.

Some episodes do favor the original show's format featuring family member culprits, but the stories are told by two or more people of the family (often joined by a police officer assigned to the case), as opposed to just one person the whole way through which is a main element of the original show for most of the episodes. With this show, it is the reversal where solo interview storytelling is rare.

## Episodes

Main article: *List of Evil Lives Here: Shadows of Death episodes*

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Killing for a Living

***Killing for a Living*** is a nature documentary series produced by Wildvision Production for BBC Worldwide in association with the Discovery Channel. The series showcased various predators and the way they capture and kill their victims. Anthony Hopkins narrated the series from episodes 1-3, with the remainder of the series being narrated by John Shrapnel from episode 4 onwards.

## Overview

It is kill or be killed on a daily bases in the animal kingdom, as creatures struggle to survive and a cycle of life and death is an everyday event in the wild. This documentary series chronicles the different yet lethal techniques used in this dance of death, from animals that work in well-organized gangs to lone killers that capture prey using camouflage and the element of surprise.
Late Night Joy

***Late Night Joy*** is an American late-night talk show hosted by comedian Joy Behar, who invites real-life friends for a drink and a conversation about things that "can only be said behind closed doors." It aired on TLC from November 4-29, 2015.

## Synopsis

Every week, Joy Behar plays host to a late-night house party in her New York City apartment where she gathers her closest friends to drink and dish about the things that can only be said behind closed doors. Joy is joined by longtime friend Susie Essman and real-life friends from her various social circles to throw back a few, relax and gossip. Just as the gabfest is getting good, the doorbell rings and a celebrity guest drops in on the fun. Celebrity lineup includes Theresa Caputo, Wendy Williams, Don Lemon, Sherri Shepherd and Colin Quinn. Each week, viewers are invited to look in on these intimate conversations amongst friends. Nothing is off limits, as Joy and her guests get down to the bottom of some very burning questions.
Extreme Engineering

***Extreme Engineering*** is a documentary television series created and written by Alan Lindgren and produced by Powderhouse Productions for the Discovery Channel. The series was retitled as ***Build It Bigger*** in season 3, and was hosted by Danny Forster from season 4 onwards.

## Premise

The series focused on futuristic and ongoing engineering projects. While the first season focused on extreme projects of the future, the following seasons featured projects already under construction around the world.

## Episodes

Main article: *List of Extreme Engineering episodes*
Heirs to the Dare

***Heirs to the Dare*** is a reality television special following three stunt performers in the footsteps of daredevils past, primarily Evel Knievel, to perform dangerous stunts today. It was produced by NorthSouth Productions and premiered on the Discovery Channel on March 10, 2014.

## Synopsis

Three famed adrenaline junkies follow in the footsteps of daredevils past, performing dangerous motorcycle stunts that thrill audiences across the country. Henry "Pitbull" Rife, Bubba Blackwell, and Super Joe Reed stop at nothing to perform the most dangerous jumps for the thrills, and fees that come with doing these huge death-defying stunts.

## Cast

* Bubba Blackwell - A stunt performer and holder of all world records with jumping the Harley-Davidson XR-750, the motorcycle most used by Evel Knievel, Bubba jumps dangerous distances and is best known for breaking Knievel's jump records for both cars and buses. Known as the "King of the Harley", he's had some really bad falls with forty-two broken bones to date. Bubba attempts jumps over objects that include helicopters with blades in full rotation as he earns big dollars for big jumps to support his family.
* Henry Rife - Rife is content jumping his ATV for his local Ohio town where he's considered a superhero, but he needs to make the leap to a wider audience if he wants to continue paying the bills. A big jump should mean big money for Rife, but his only payment demands are free popcorn and free movie tickets. Those close to Rife want him to be more like Bubba and earn big bucks for big stunts so he can start profiting from his life as a daredevil. He is also known for his appearance on *The Late Show with David Letterman* on September 28, 2007, in which he jumped taxicabs on 53rd Street wearing a V-shaped red, white, and blue jumpsuit identical to Knievel's jumpsuit.
* Super Joe - A veteran of the wild days of the 1990's Daredevil scene, Joe is retired but wants to get back into the game. Many of the stunts he performed during his career are now illegal, including jumping blindfolded, building to building, which made Evel Knievel himself refer to Joe as "crazy". Frustrated that he isn't currently jumping, Super Joe plans to do one very big jump to include rockets strapped to his backside to mark the 40th anniversary of Knievel's failed jump across the Snake River Canyon, which he intends to recreate with an updated X-2 Skycycle.
Josh Gates

**Josh Gates** is an American television presenter and producer. He has hosted several programs for the Discovery Channel, particularly *Expedition Unknown* and its spin-offs.

## Filmography

* *Expedition Unknown* (2015-present) - Host, Executive producer
* *Expedition Unknown: Search for the Afterlife* (2018) - Host
* *Expedition X* (2020-present) - Host
* *Josh Gates Tonight* (2020-present) - Host
* *Expedition: Back to the Future* (2021) - Host
* Shark Week:
	+ Expedition Unknown: Shark Trek (2021) - Host
Great Books (TV program)

***Great Books*** was an hour-long documentary and biography program hosted by Walter Cronkite and former child actor Jonathan Ward, with most of the narration provided by Donald Sutherland. It premiered on TLC on September 8, 1993 to coincide with International Literacy Day.

## Synopsis

The series took an in-depth look at some of literature's greatest fiction and nonfiction books, along with the authors who created them. Episodes feature insights from historians, scholars, novelists, artists, writers, and filmmakers who were directly influenced by the books showcased and discussed.
Gutbusters (film)

***Gutbusters*** is a documentary produced by Original Productions for the Discovery Channel. It premiered on March 3, 2002.

A second installment of *Gustbusters*, about the IFOCE in Alaska, also ran on the network. It featured "Hungry" Charles Hardy, Dale Boone and "Crazy Legs" Conti.

## Synopsis

The documentary follows three members of the competitive eating community: Edward "Cookie" Jarvis, Don Lerman and Kevin Lipsitz. The program documents the training and one stop is at J&R's Steakhouse in Long Island. The restaurant gives eaters on hour to eat a 76 ounce steak and one portion of a side order; the meal for free if they can accomplish the task. The show also features eaters in other states who compete eating crawfish, hot dogs and pancakes.

The documentary also introduces International Federation of Competitive Eating founders Richard and George Shea and details their efforts to establish eating as a sport.
Home Town (TV series)

***Home Town*** is an American television series starring husband wife team Ben and Erin Napier, who restore southern homes in Laurel, Mississippi. It initially premiered on HGTV on January 24, 2016, but began airing under Discovery's ownership of the network starting with its third season in 2019. A spin-off series, *Home Town: Ben's Workshop*, followed in 2021.

## Premise

Home renovation experts Ben and Erin Napier combine their love of small town living and revitalizing historic houses. The series highlights the couple as they work to deliver eclectic yet traditional designs for families. First-time homebuyers, couples with young children and adults wishing to live closer to grandchildren all benefit from Erin's imaginative hand sketches and Ben's custom handiwork showcasing local reclaimed materials.

## Episodes

Main article: *List of Home Town episodes*
Growing Up...

***Growing Up...*** is series that aired on Animal Planet from 2001 to 2007. Each episode is an hour long and follows the life of a wild animal in captivity.

## Synopsis

Each episode usually follows one, two or more animals from the same litter, or two or more animals taken care of at the same facility that were either born in captivity or rescued from the wild. The animals that have been born in captivity either stay in their current facility or are moved to another while the animals that are rescued may or not be released back into the wild.

Recurring events in the series include:

* The gestation period of the mother
* Animals being rescued from dangerous situations, abandonment, or being orphaned
* Diseases, infections, illnesses, or other health problems in the animal's life
* The animal's transition from milk to solid food
* The animal being introduced or reintroduced to other animals of its own species
* The caretaker's interaction with the animal(s)
* The animal's first birthday celebration
* The animal's interaction with enrichment toys.

## Home media

Main article: *Growing Up... (videography)*
I Was Bitten

***I Was Bitten*** is a documentary television miniseries following people who encountered deadly animals. It aired for six episodes on the Discovery Channel from 2008 to 2009.

## Format

The series tells stories of people who were bitten by deadly animals. Viewers discover the science behind the bites and see the devastating effects of venom on the human body. The cases are treated by venom expert Sean Bush. Some episodes feature bites from other animals such as elephants, tigers, bears, lions and snakes.
Gold Rush

***Gold Rush*** (titled ***Gold Rush: Alaska*** for the first season) is an American reality television series following the placer gold mining efforts of various family-run mining companies, mostly in the Klondike region of Dawson City, Yukon, Alaska as well as in the U.S. state of Alaska. The show was produced by Raw TV and premiered on the Discovery Channel on December 3, 2010, where it has aired ever since. A spin-off series, *Gold Rush: White Water*, followed in 2015.

## Overview

The series follows men who risk everything in the face of an economic meltdown - their families, their dignity, and in some cases, their lives - to strike it rich mining for gold in the wilds of Alaska. Inspired by his father Jack Hoffman, Todd Hoffman of Sandy, Oregon, leads a group of greenhorn miners to forge a new frontier and save their families from dire straits. While leasing a gold mine in Alaska, Todd and his company of mining rookies face the grandeur of Alaska as well as its hardships, including an impending winter that will halt operations and the opportunity to strike gold. In an effort to keep operation running, the team takes fate into their own hands with a make-or-break venture that will change their lives forever. Mining efforts are explored in South America and western North America as well.

## Cast

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## Episodes

Main article: *List of Gold Rush episodes*

## Reception

*Gold Rush* delivered over 2.9 million viewers with its premiere episode, becoming that night's highest-rated program on cable among key demographics, and marking the Discovery Channel's highest delivery among viewers aged 25-54 since Shark Week in August that same year. It was also the top-rated program in all television networks among men 25-54 and had the network's best series premiere since *Deadliest Catch* in 2005. As of the first season finale, *Gold Rush* was the most-watched Friday night program in all of U.S. television among males aged 18 to 49 and women aged 25 to 54. In its second season, the show continued to hold Friday's top rating in the demographic of men 18 to 49 for thirteen consecutive weeks. Discovery wrapped a dominant first quarter in key male demographic with the show, including a stranglehold among the rankings for top unscripted programs.

For the December 28, 2015 to March 27, 2016 ratings period, Discovery stood number one among non-sports cable programs in its target demographic of men aged 25 to 54. It claimed eight of the group's top ten reality shows, including *Gold Rush* (1.89 million), *Fast N' Loud* (1.20 million), and *Alaskan Bush People* (1.18 million). Discovery also dominated the cable unscripted rankers in other male categories, claiming seven of the top ten in men aged 18 to 49, and five of the top ten in the demographic of younger men aged 18 to 34, with *Gold Rush* in top on both.
Firehouse USA: Boston

***Firehouse USA: Boston*** is a reality television series narrated by Mikey Kelly. It was produced by Pilgrims Films & Television and aired for a single season on the Discovery Channel from September 20 to November 25, 2005, before being cancelled afterwards.

## Premise

The series follows action of the Huntington Avenue firehouses - Boston Fire Department Engine Company 37 and Ladder Company 26. These two are some of the busiest houses in the city, with the two companies averaging 4,000 runs each year. The two companies must contend with not only fires, but also respond to car accidents, medical emergencies, confined-space crises, carbon monoxide alarms and gas explosions.
Famously Afraid

***Famously Afraid*** is an American television series featuring celebrities who discuss their experiences with the paranormal. It aired for one season on the Travel Channel from November 5, 2019 to January 14, 2020.

## Summary

The show features famous stars who share their stories of coming face-to-face with unexplained phenomena, from haunted houses to UFO sightings to demonic possessions and beyond. Interviews include celebrities ranging from champion athletes to Emmy Award winning actors. In each episode, three celebrities tell their tales with the paranormal and prove that no one is safe from the bizarre, unexplainable and frightening mysteries that lurk around every corner.
Forensic Files

***Forensic Files***, formerly known as ***Medical Detectives***, is an American documentary-style television series that reveals how forensic science is used to solve violent crimes, mysterious accidents, and outbreaks of illness. The show was originally broadcast on TLC for its first four seasons from 1996 to 1999, after which it was moved to other networks.

The show has been credited with helping to pioneer documentary-style crime-science shows.

## Overview

The show profiles cases which are solved by forensic detection. The cases and people are real, and interviews are held with scientists and forensic experts. Not every case is a crime, though, as some cases reveal that the suspects are innocent, and that a death was an accident or suicide. Several episodes profile people who have been jailed for or convicted of a crime and ultimately exonerated by forensic evidence. Other episodes focus on accidents where consulted experts relied on forensic evidence to explain why the incident occurred.

## Episodes

Main article: *List of Forensic Files episodes*

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Jasper James

**Jasper James** is a British television producer, director and screenwriter. He is known as the co-creator of the *Walking with...* series.

## Filmography

* *Walking with Dinosaurs* (1999) - Producer, director
* *Walking with Beasts* (2001) - Series producer
* *Land of Giants* (2003) - Producer, director
* *Sea Monsters* (2003) - Producer, director
* *Perfect Disaster* (2006) - Executive producer
* *Prehistoric Park* (2006) - Executive producer
Fast N' Loud

***Fast N' Loud*** is an American reality television series featuring Richard Rawlings and his crew from Dallas, Texas-based Gas Monkey Garage as they search for tired and run-down cars and restore them for profit. The series was produced by Pilgrim Studios and aired for sixteen seasons on the Discovery Channel from June 12, 2012 to June 8, 2020. It also produced two spin-off shows, *Misfit Garage* and *Fast N' Loud: Demolition Theater*, both of which first aired in 2014.

## Premise

Motor mastermind Richard Rawlings and mechanical prodigy Aaron Kaufmann search the far flung of Texas and surrounding states for forgotten and derelict classic cars to buy and restore at their Gas Monkey Garage in Dallas, Texas. They sometimes get in the local customs and characters, ultimately working days and nights to finish their cars to make auction. The pair travel the back roads, searching barns, swap meets, and open fields for that one rare ride to restore. They always have at least one big build project at their garage. But choosing the right car is the trick: Richard is the man with the eye, the gift for seeing that rare find; Aaron is the master mechanic who decides whether or not these relics are too far gone or the perfect basis for a Gas Monkey overhaul.

## Episodes

Main article: *List of Fast N' Loud episodes*

## Home media

Main article: *Fast N' Loud (videography)*
Great Barrier Reef (2012 TV series)

***Great Barrier Reef*** is a British nature documentary series exploring the wildlife of the eponymous coral reef off Australia's coast. It was presented by Monty Halls and co-produced by the BBC Natural History Unit, Discovery Channel and Digital Dimensions and aired in the United Kingdom, and subsequently in the United States, in 2012.

## Episodes

*This is the series as it was originally presented in the United Kingdom, prior to its North American broadcast*.

### American version

In the United States, the series was presented with all three episodes edited together into a single two-hour special, which premiered on Animal Planet on September 9, 2012.
Extinct or Alive

***Extinct or Alive*** is an American wildlife documentary television series hosted by conservationist and television personality Forrest Galante, who travels to different locations around the globe to learn about possibly extinct animals and whether or not there is a chance that they may still be extant. It premiered on Animal Planet on June 10, 2018.

## Premise

What if extinct animals weren't really extinct? The methods used to declare a species extinct are not as fool proof as people might assume. From eyewitness accounts to last known photographs, there is evidence that suggests some of these creatures are still very much alive in the wild. The search is on for wildlife adventurer Forrest Galante as he explores the real stories behind animals thought to be gone forever and tries to prove their existence so he can protect them and help them thrive again. From the Florida everglades to remote jungles, Galante meets and listens to locals, some of whom claim to be eyewitnesses of animals thought to no longer be in existence. Armed with the information and clues, Forrest sets out to prove the unimaginable and be the voice for species the world has given up on.

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## Reception

Despite having self-proclaimed participation in several discoveries, Forrest Galante has been seen negatively by ecologists as the archetype for a "parachute scientist", a term referring to a foreign scientist who drops into a country they don't live in, makes use of local infrastructure, talent, and resources, then returns to write a paper or take credit for the work of local scientists and potentially damaging the field itself. With no discernible scientific or peer review publications to his name as of 2020, and accusations of appropriation of other scientists' discoveries and rediscoveries (e.g., Rio Apaporis caiman and the Fernandina tortoise, of which he funded the expedition even for the accompanying scientists), Galante's practices have also been referred to as "colonial science." Because of this, it is currently unknown if *Extinct or Alive* will be renewed for a third season.
It's All Geek to Me

***It's All Geek to Me*** is a television program created and hosted by David Pogue. It was broadcast on the Science Channel from May to July 2007.

## Synopsis

David Pogue uses his unique brand of humor to help viewers unravel the mystery behind complex gadgets used in their daily lives. Whether it's choosing the right digital camera, unlocking fun tricks on your cell phone, or learning how to edit your own home videos, David will help make sense of it all.
Brink (TV series)

***Brink***, stylized as ***brink***, is an American news documentary television series produced by CBS Eye Too Productions and hosted by Australian Josh Szeps. It presents stories about up-and-coming science and technology in a magazine style. It aired on the Science Channel from November 2008 to August 2009.
It's Me or the Dog (US series)

***It's Me or the Dog*** is an American version of the British television program of the same name hosted by Victoria Stilwell, who addresses canine behavioral problems, teaching responsible dog ownerships and promotes dog training techniques based on positive reinforcement. This version was aired on Animal Planet from 2008 to 2012.

## Format

The format is similar to *Supernanny*, with most episodes beginning with a brief interview of the dog owners on when they first met their dog(s) and how their ordeals began. Victoria observes(s) the dog(s) and owners in their home and in a range of situations, including seeing firsthand how it disrupts relationships with other people. Once there's sufficient evidence of the bad behavior, she then spends two days or more teaching the owners how to create a better atmosphere for both dog and owner, and how to train specific behaviors. On occasion owners are taken to shelters or training centers to provide them with additional information. Victoria then leaves them to implement her training regimen on their own. After some time (usually some weeks), Victoria returns to evaluate how the dog and owner are progressing, and, when necessary, dispenses more training advice.

## Episodes

Main article: *List of It's Me or the Dog episodes*

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Ghost Asylum

***Ghost Asylum*** is an American paranormal television series featuring a group of professional ghost hunters that try to "trap ghosts" in the country's most haunted abandoned asylums, sanitariums, and mental hospitals. It aired for three seasons on Destination America from September 7, 2014 to June 5, 2016.

## Premise

The series features a paranormal group known as the Tennessee Wraith Chasers, who use various methods to try to create supernatural inventions during their investigations in America's most haunted locations. Their specialty is investigating the many decaying and derelict mental institutions littered across the United States.

## Episodes

Main article: *List of Ghost Asylum episodes*

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Kindred Spirits (TV series)

***Kindred Spirits*** is an American paranormal and documentary reality television series starring investigators Adam Berry and Ami Bruni, who investigate residences to determine if recurring paranormal activity is tied to the families living there. The series premiered for its first two seasons on Destination America and TLC from October 21, 2016 to January 1, 2018; starting with the third season, the series was moved to Travel Channel, where it has aired since 2019.

## Premise

The series follows the duo of Adam Berry and Ami Bruni as they help real families tormented by paranormal activity at home, with the added stress that the spirits may be their own late family members. Scared by the mysterious happenings but hesitant to pick up and leave their homes, these families have turned to the duo to capture evidence, try to guide the wayward spirits into the light, and bring closure to each home.

## Episodes

Main article: *List of Kindred Spirits episodes*
It's Not You, It's Men

***It's Not You, It's Men*** is an American talk show hosted by Tyreese Gibson and Rev Run. The show features conversations with various celebrities focusing on topics related to marriage, sex and relationships. It aired on the Oprah Winfrey Network from January 23 to March 12, 2016 before being cancelled.

## Synopsis

Tyreese Gibson and Rev Run have been friends for over seven years and pride themselves on their varying points of view when it comes to relationships and marriage. Tyreese is a single father in search of his dream woman and Rev has been happily married for more than twenty years and is a father of six. Their ideas and opinions on love and commitment often clash, demonstrating the unique chemistry the longtime friends share, and resulting in passionate conversations and humorous banter. Each week, the show would feature celebrity guests offering unique points of view on topics such as monogamy, modern romance, sex, marriage and dating. Additionally, it features relationship experts who offer guidance and understanding as it relates to the weekly show topics.
Fatal Vows

***Fatal Vows*** is an American documentary television series presented by Brian Russell, an attorney as well as a forensic and clinical psychologist, and Stacey Kaiser, a licensed psychotherapist and relationship expert. Each episode tells stories of marriages that turned deadly. The series aired for seven seasons on Investigation Discovery from November 17, 2012 to April 20, 2020.

## Premise

When marriages fail, divorce can turn ugly, even deadly: what was once a passionate union becomes plagued by spite, greed, betrayal, and literally backstabbing. This series takes a new twist on tales of love turned lethal. Each episode explores tumultuous, shocking, and disturbing divorces, and delves into the criminal psychology behind what actually happens when one spouse determines that the only way out is murder. Dr. Brian Russell, an attorney as well as a forensic and clinical psychologist, and Stacy Kaiser, a licensed psychotherapist and relationship expert guide viewers through these crimes of passion and, in each episode, examine the couple featured and provide analysis on marriages that break down to the point that divorce and murder collide.

## Episodes

Main article: *List of Fatal Vows episodes*
Impact! (TV series)

***Impact!*** (stylized as ***IMPACT!***) is an American professional wrestling television program produced by the American promotion Impact Wrestling. Having aired on FSN from 2004 to 2005, and later Spike from 2005 to 2014, the show was picked up by Destination America, where it premiered on January 7, 2015.

At the time of the move to Destination America, the show had gotten a new logo, graphics package, theme music, and stage, and former WWE employee Josh Matthews was added to the commentary team. On January 17, a brand new weekly series hosted by Mike Teney, *Impact Wrestling: Unlocked*, but was cancelled in May. That same month, it was reported that the network had decided to cancel the show by late September 2015. The following week, the network announced they had signed a 26-week deal with Ring of Honor which would see *Ring of Honor Wrestling* air as *Impact Wrestling*'s lead-in which began on June 3, during which D'Angelo Dinero officially joined as a new addition of the commentary team and the show began subsequent airings. In a September interview of *Sports Illustrated*, Dixie Carter indicated that *Impact Wrestling* would remain on Destination America for the rest of the year, and it did so until December 16, 2015, when it was moved to Pop in January 2016.