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A Perfect Planet

***A Perfect Planet*** is a five-part earth science series presented by David Attenborough, focusing on how the planet operates and showing how the forces of nature drive, shape and support Earth's great diversities of life. The series was produced by Silverback Films for the BBC and Discovery, and aired on BBC One in the United Kingdom, and on Discovery+ in the United States, in 2021.

## Broadcast

The series was first broadcast weekly in the United Kingdom on BBC One on Sundays in the 8 p.m. timeslot, starting January 3, 2021. In the United States, it was made available on Discovery+ starting with the first two episodes on January 4, 2021, and the following episodes uploaded weekly; it was utilized as one of the many programs used to kick off the streaming service's launch.

## Reception

*A Perfect Planet* was one of the most popular programs on BBC iPlayer in the first week of 2021, which saw the highest viewing figures in the platform's history.

Rating the first episode five out of five stars, *The Times*' Carol Midgley found scenes "stunning" and "breathtaking," though filled with "torture and suffering." Anita Singh of *The Telegraph* gave the first episode four stars, praising the "quality of the photography" and Attenborough's narration as "spare and intelligent." Singh enjoyed the depiction of how the crew gathered footage and *The Guardian*'s Euan Ferguson also highlighted this for praise. In another four-star review, *The Independent*'s Sean O'Grady found the visuals "as awesome in scale and majesty as anything that has gone before" and lauded the series' theme as "clever and novel." Ibrahim Sawal of *New Scientist* praised it as a "great blend of natural history and earth science," praising the content about weather and climate change as "perhaps the series' most dramatic scenes."

## Home media

Main article: *A Perfect Planet (videography)*
Cuff Me If You Can

***Cuff Me If You Can*** is an American documentary television miniseries focusing on criminals who have tried to escape being arrested. It aired on Investigation Discovery from March 1 to April 5, 2011.

## Premise

The show recounts true stories of criminals who try to live their lives on the run from the law. The cases in question are presented through dramatic reenactments, and interviews are held with the criminals' family members and loved ones, some of whom aided the individuals in their efforts to avoid capture, and the actual police and detectives who have worked to track and capture the fleeing offenders.
Edge of Alaska

***Edge of Alaska*** is an American reality television series following the residents of McCarthy, Alaska as they struggle to fight between tradition and modernization. The series aired for four seasons on the Discovery Channel from October 24, 2014 to November 26, 2017.

## Synopsis

Once considered to be the "Sin City" of Alaska, McCarthy is now an isolated town and refuge for people who don't want to be found that's surrounded by extreme wilderness. While some believe in continuing the town's frontier way of life, others feel the future of McCarthy depends on dragging itself into the modern age. Built during the Gold Rush in 1900, the town was once a vibrant and flourishing city. Today, with over 100 miles between the residents and the nearest law enforcement, only forty-two people still brave the extreme conditions to live in this secluded town, which is home to bear hunters, gold miners, gun smiths, and backwoods survivalists who choose to reside in the town and are willing to risk their lives to live truly free.

As diverse as the citizens of McCarthy are, they have one thing in common: everyone who ventures to this town is trying to run away from something. They are mavericks and trailblazers, risk takers and rabble rousers, all attempting to escape their past by surviving at the end of America.

## Episodes

Main article: *List of Edge of Alaska episodes*

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1000-lb Sisters

***1000-lb Sisters*** is an American reality television series focusing on the personal lives of Amy Slaton-Halterman and her sister Tammy Slaton in Dixon, Kentucky. It premiered on TLC on January 1, 2020.

## Premise

The series follows sisters Amy and Tammy Slaton through the endeavor of losing weight to qualify for, undergo life-changing bariatric surgery and pursue their dreams. It follows them every step of the way, from appointments with their doctor and navigating the relatable challenges of eating healthier and moving more, to finding out if they qualify for surgery and having the procedure if they do. Whether it's sampling exercise equipment like thigh masters and shake weights or cutting back on unusual culinary treats they enjoy creating, the sisters learn and laugh as they try to embrace a healthier lifestyle.

## Cast

### Main Cast

* Amy Slaton-Halterman (Season 1 - )
* Tammy Slaton (Season 1 - )
* Michael Halterman (Season 1 - )
* Little Bit (Season 1 - Season 4)
* Chris Combs (Season 2 - )
* Misty Wentworth (Season 2 - )
* Amanda Halterman (Season 3 - )
* Gage Deon Halterman (Season 2 - )
* Glenn Allen Halterman (Season 4 - )

### Supporting Cast

* Caleb Willingham (Season 4 - Season 5)
* Jerry Sykes (Season 2)
* Brittany Combs (Season 2 - )
* Dr. Charles Procter Jr (Season 1 - Season 4)
* Dr. Eric Smith (Season 2 - )
* Nurse Tisa (Season 3)

## Episodes

Main article: *List of 1000-lb Sisters episodes*

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## Gallery

Amy SlatonTammy SlatonChris and Brittany CombsAmanda Halterman

## References

1. ↑ https://screenrant.com/1000-lb-sisters-season-5-how-many-episodes-left-finale/#:~:text=1000%2Dlb%20Sisters%20season%205%20premiered%20on%20December%2012%2C%202023,first%20one%20in%20December%202023.
2. ↑ https://screenrant.com/1000-lb-sisters-season-5-how-many-episodes-left-finale
Dirty Money (2011 TV series)

***Dirty Money*** is an American reality television series featuring Jimmy DiResta, a New York based designer and carpenter, and his brother John DiResta buying or finding discarded and unwanted items and restoring them for sale at their flea market stall. The series was produced by V2 Films and aired on the Discovery Channel from August 9 to November 16, 2011.

## Premise

The series is the tale of two brothers, John and Jimmy DiResta, who have an uncanny knack for creating must have collectibles. With help from John's son Matthew (aka, "Rat-Boy"), the DiResta brothers scour New York City from the dumpsters of Lower East Side to flea markets scattered throughout the five boroughs to antique shops and collectors for items they can completely renovate and reinvent to sell for profit.
Bounty Wars

***Bounty Wars*** is an American reality television series following bounty teams searching for bail jumpers and a chance to earn a $10k bonus. It was produced by Asylum Entertainment and premiered on the Discovery Channel on July 8, 2012, but was cancelled after one episode.

## Premise

When a fugitive skips court and goes on the run, bail bonds companies are on the hook for money. To motivate bounty hunters to find the accused and recover their cash, these companies create competitions. This series tells the stories of these big competitions. In a race against the clock, three bounty hunting teams from California-based Bad Boys Bail Bonds are given five days to put a list of accused in custody while earning big bucks for taking big chances. It's a wild ride with dangerous captures and distinctive characters.
Alaskan Bush People

***Alaskan Bush People*** is an American docudrama-style reality television series that follows the Brown family in an attempt to survive in the wilderness, detached from modern society. The series premiered on the Discovery Channel on May 6, 2014. Filmed on location in Alaska near Copper Center, Hoonah, and Chichagof Island, with later seasons filmed on location in Okanogan County, Washington, it follows the extended Brown family's life. Although purportedly a genuine reality TV show, it has been criticized for being scripted and/or fake.

In April 2019, Radar Online learned that the show was renewed for a 10th season. On November 13, the show was renewed for season 11, which premiered on December 4, 2019. Season 12 premiered on August 23, 2020. In August 2020, cast member Bear Brown posted on Instagram saying that the family's home had been destroyed in the 2020 Washington wildfires. Patriarch Billy Brown died at age 68 on February 7, 2021, after suffering a seizure.

## Premise

Deep in the Alaskan wilderness lives a family who was born and raised wild. The Brown family are so far removed from civilization that they often go six to nine months of the year without seeing an outsider. They've developed their own accent and dialect, refer to themselves as a "wolf pack," and at night all of them sleep together in a one-room cabin. Simply put, they are unlike any family in America.

The freedom of life in the Alaskan backwoods comes with its fair share of struggles for this unique and close-knit clan. When they're not in pursuit of food, shelter and clean water, they're navigating more familiar and sometimes more demanding struggles of being a family from teenage dates to chores to be done to forgotten anniversaries to sibling rivalry. This life can be tremendously challenging and often dangerous, exposed to wild weather and dangerous animals, carved from an untamed and rugged landscape. For the Browns, from the oldest to the youngest, it's entirely worth it.

## Family members

* Billy Brown - Father (died February 7, 2021)
* Ami Brown - Mother
* Matt Brown - Son
* Bam Bam Brown - Son
* Bear Brown - Son
* Gabe Brown - Son
* Noah Brown - Son
* Bird(y) Brown - Daughter
* Rain(y) Brown - Daughter
* Twila Byars - Daughter (by Billy's first wife)
* Rhain Alisha Brown - Daughter-in-law (by Noah's wife)
* Eli Brown - Grandson (by Noah and Rhain Alisha)
* Raquell Brown - Daughter-in-law (by Gabe's wife)
* Sophie Brown - Granddaughter (by Gabe and Raquell)
* River Anthony Brown - Grandson (by Bear and Raiven Adams)

## Episodes

Main article: *List of Alaskan Bush People episodes*
A Wedding Story

***A Wedding Story*** is an American reality television series in which real life couples tell unrehearsed stories of their courtship and romance. It aired on TLC from 1996 to 2005.

## Format

The show follows real-life couples who tell their rehearsed stories of courtship and romance. Camera crews are sent to spend three days with the couple before and during the wedding. It also features the wedding preparations, the relatives and friends attending the ceremony, and follows the couples down the aisle.

## Episodes

Main article: *List of A Wedding Story episodes*
Big!

***Big!*** is a television series produced by Original Productions and presented by Frank Payne. It aired on the Discovery Channel from June 1 to December 2, 2004.

## Overview

Each episode follows a team of engineers manufacturing the world's biggest items (usually a household item that's normally carried by hand, scaled up to proportions that make the items unusable without JCBs and Cherrypickers) for the sake of setting world records. The devices have to function to qualify.

## Cast

* Frank Payne
* Eric Scarlett
* Reverend Gadget
* Lisa Legohn
* Wink Eller
* Christoff Koon
50 Ways to Kill Your Mother

***50 Ways to Kill Your Mother*** is an American reality television miniseries following an Irish mother and her son living their lives. The show aired for six episodes on Discovery Life from January 15 to February 19, 2015.

## Premise

The series follows the relationship of a seventy-year-old Irish mom, Nancy Ashmaway, and her daredevil son, Bas Ashmawy, as they grab life by the horns on a unique journey to experience extreme adventures together. The stunts they try are the kind that keep a parent up at night with worry, but in this case Mom is along for the ride. From skydiving to alligator wrestling, the series follows Baz as he sets sail across the globe with a bucket list designed to test his mom's mettle.
Beverly Hills Groomer

***Beverly Hills Groomer*** is an American reality television series hosted by Artist Knox and a spin-off of *Groomer Has It*. It aired for one season on Animal Planet from May 12 to June 20, 2009.

## Premise

The series follows Artist Knox, who won Groomer of the Year in 2008, as he uses the winnings he received to open a dog grooming salon and school in Beverly Hills. It documents the trials and tribulations Artist faces as he recruits several clients, raises funds to open his shop, balances the demands of being a single father, and hopes to beat the odds of becoming a business success. Artist's ultimate goal is to give back to his community and the dogs that need him the most. Along the way, he gets advice from financial advisor Cameron Johnson and his friend Jasper, who already has a successful grooming shop and school in Massachusetts.
10 Years Younger (American TV series)

***10 Years Younger*** (often abbreviated as ***10YY***) is an American reality series which first aired on TLC on December 1, 2004 and ran until going on hiatus in 2005. It returned on January 3, 2008 and ran until March 3, 2009.

## Steps

The series takes individuals and transforms them to look more "glamorous" or "ten years younger", hence the name of the show.

### Premise

The show begins by introducing the participant and their story, which is usually an explanation of why they look older than they are. The participants then stand inside the box - a soundproof clear display case placed along a busy street. The show's host then invites one hundred people to guess the age of the participant. The average of these guesses is then considered the "age" of the participant; the show must then try to make them look ten years younger than this average, not their actual age.

### Makeover

The participant is then taken to various experts to undergo non-surgical cosmetic procedures. These usually include straightening, shaping, and whitening for teeth; LASIK or other eye surgery for participants with glasses or bad vision; and a dermatologist to administer procedures ranging from microdermabrasion to Botox. Occasionally there will be another expert involved, such as a trainer or career advisor. After these procedures are finished, the participant is taken to the "Glam Squad", which includes a hair stylist, makeup artist, and fashion stylist. To give the show an element of surprise, the participant is not allowed to see the entire block, particularly hair and makeup, before the final reveal.

### Reveal

When the makeover is complete, the members of the Glam Squad, along with a family member of the participant, gather for the reveal. Here, the participant is shown a life-sized picture of themselves taken before the makeover. The picture is then removed to reveal a mirror, allowing the participant to see the results of the makeover for the first time, usually an emotional moment.

After the reveal, the participant must return to "the box" for the final verdict. Again, one hundred people are asked to guess the age of the participant, then the average of these guesses is announced. The final average is always lower than the first average, usually by at least ten years, as is the show's aim; however, there have been a few instances where the ten-year goal has not been reached.

## Techniques

### Dental

* Veneers (laminates)
* Whitening/Bleaching
* Enamel shaping (recontouring)
* Bonding (composites)

### Dermatological

* Erbium Laser Resurfacing
* Flash Lamp Pulse Dye Treatment
* Fraxel Laser Resurfacing
* Intense Photo Light Facial Rejuvenation (IPL)
* Cosmetic filler injection (Restylane)
* Botox injection
* Alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) peel (glycolic acid and lactic acid)
* Beta hydroxy acid (BHA) peel
* Jessner's peel (salicylic acid, lactic acid and resorcinol)
* Retinoic acid peel
* Trichloroacetic acid (TCA) peel

### Cosmetological

* Hair cut & style
* Makeup

## Episodes

Main article: *List of 10 Years Younger episodes*

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Alien Encounters (TV series)

***Alien Encounters*** is a science fiction series which explores how humanity might react to first contact with aliens. It is presented as a documentary intermixed with commentary from scientists and sci-fi writers. It was made in cooperation with SETI Institute and aired for three seasons, each presented as a miniseries, on the Science Channel from March 11, 2012 to July 1, 2014.

## Premise

The series lays out a plausible hypothetical scenario for a first contact event with aliens. Questions include what would happen if we got a message from space, how humans would react said message from a distant technology or spacecraft, and whether they could learn from aliens or become their subjects. Some of the world's leading astrophysicists, astrobiologists, and sci-fi writers help unravel the scientific, cultural and psychological impact of such a world-changing event. Interviews with hosts including Nick Sagan, son of Carl Sagan, are highlighted.

## Commentators

* Anthony D. Call - Narrator
* Ariel Anbar - Director, ASU Astrobiology Program
* Jeffrey L. Bada - Distinguished Professor of Marine Chemistry, UCSD
* David Brin - Astronomer, Author, NASA Consultant
* Paul Davies - Physicist, Director of the Beyond Center at Arizona State University
* Alan Dean Foster - Author
* David Gerrold - Author, Screenwriter
* Kevin R. Grazier - Planetary Scientist
* Alex Lightman - Author, Entrepreneur, Futurist
* Malcolm Maciver - Neuroscientist, Mechanical Engineer, Northwestern University
* Hakeem Oluseyi - Astrophysicist, Florida Tech
* Nick Sagan - Author
* John Scalzi - Author
* Seth Shostak - Astronomer, SETI Institute
* Joan Slonczewski - Microbiologist, Author
* Jill Tarter - Author, SETI Institute
* Neil deGrasse Tyson - Astrophysicist, Author, and Director of the Hayden Planetarium
* Douglas Vakoch - Psychologist, SETI Institute

## Episodes

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American Chopper: Senior vs. Junior

***American Chopper: Senior vs. Junior*** is a reality television series and a spin-off of *American Chopper*. The show, set following the events of the original's sixth season, chronicles the rivalry between Orange County Choppers (OCC) owned by Paul Teutul Sr. and his son Paul Teutul Jr.'s newly opened motorcycle business Paul Jr. Designs (PJD). It originally premiered on TLC in 2010, but in December of that year was moved to the Discovery Channel, where it remained for the rest of its run.

## Premise

The series captures the renewed rivalry between father and son Paul Sr. and Paul Jr. Teutul after their family business has turned into a feud. Paul Sr. continues to build world-famous custom bikes at OCC, while Junior opens up his startup shop, Paul Jr. Designs, which is located across the street from OCC's original site. Junior also heats up competition by bringing back former OCC employees, including his brother Mikey, Vinnie DiMartino, Robert "Nub" Collard and Joe Puliafico. Now, the father-son duo vie to see who can produce the most innovative choppers, with Senior focusing on cutting-edge technology while Junior taps into OCC's roots of building more traditional creations. The constant tension between the Teutul family, and OCC and Paul Jr. Designs, creates a never-before-seen opposition and, in addition to the always impressive bike builds, Paul Jr. struggles to launch his new business into the economy and handles the pressure of getting married to his new fiancé.

## Episodes

Main article: *List of American Chopper: Senior vs. Junior episodes*

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## Home media

Main article: *American Chopper: Senior vs. Junior (videography)*
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Black Love (2017 TV series)

***Black Love*** is an American docuseries created by filmmakers Codie Elaine Oliver and Tommy Oliver, featuring couples opening up about the joys, challenges and realities of love, marriage and romance in the black community. It was produced by Confluential Films and aired for six seasons on the Oprah Winfrey Network from August 29, 2017 to August 23, 2022.

## Premise

The series highlights love stories of the black community and seeks to answer the question of what the secret is to make a marriage work. It dives into how love begins while showing the reality of what life-long love looks like, and offers proof that while it can happen for everyone, it isn't a catwalk. The show shares jaw-dropping, emotional and sometimes cringeworthy always true love stories.

## Episodes

Main article: *List of Black Love episodes*
Dinosaur Planet

***Dinosaur Planet*** is a four-part American documentary miniseries hosted by Scott Sampson and narrated by Christian Slater. It premiered on the Discovery Channel as a special two-night event on December 14-16, 2003.

The format is similar to what Discovery previously used with *When Dinosaurs Roamed America*. Each episode tells a fictional account of a dinosaur in the Late Cretaceous period, whose stories link to actual fossil discoveries. In between are periodic interludes in which Sampson explains the scientific findings behind the stories.

## Home media

Main article: *Dinosaur Planet (videography)*
Aaron Needs a Job

***Aaron Needs a Job*** is an American reality miniseries as he dives into mechanical worlds in search of a new gig. The show is produced by Pilgrim Media Group and aired for on the Discovery Channel from July 15 to September 9, 2019.

## Premise

Aaron Kaufman takes a journey across the country to explore new motor-driven industries and meets with the machine-minded men and women who keep our world running. Kaufman takes full advantage of the opportunity to go deep inside the industries, motors, machines, and mechanical minds that drive the rest of the world, offering a unique point for viewers and audiences alike.
Big Hair Alaska

***Big Hair Alaska*** is an American reality television special focusing on the Beehive Beauty Shop in Wasilla, Alaska. It aired on TLC on September 20, 2011.

## Synopsis

The special goes inside the busy hair salon in Wasilla, Alaska, where the personalities of the owner and her staff are as big as the hairstyles they create.
Dirty Jobs

***Dirty Jobs*** is an American television series produced by Pilgrim Films & Television and hosted by Mike Rowe for the Discovery Channel. It premiered with three pilots in November 2003, before returning as a full series running for eight seasons from July 26, 2005 to September 12, 2012. The final season, entitled *Dirty Jobs Down Under*, shifted the location and focus of the show to Australia. The show was revived in January 2022.

A spinoff miniseries, *Dirty Jobs: Rowe'd Trip*, premiered on July 7, 2020.

## Format

Mike Rowe performs difficult, strange, disgusting, or messy occupational duties alongside the job's current employees. In each episode, Rowe comes on as an assistant for a worker or team of workers for a typical work day, working hard to complete a difficult task despite discomfort, hazards, or repulsive situations. The show's crew often gets as dirty as Rowe does.

Rowe frequently engages in self-deprecating humor, making what he calls "dirty jokes", but rarely makes them more than the occasional jab at the workers themselves. Nearly every job is more difficult than expected, and this often has him expressing admiration and respect for the workers' skills and their willingness to take on jobs that most people avoid.

## Episodes

Main article: *List of Dirty Jobs episodes*
Animal Cops: Detroit

***Animal Cops: Detroit*** is an American reality television series created by Paul Bariff and Anglia Productions. It premiered on Animal Planet in 2002 and aired as part of the network's Animal Planet Heroes umbrella rotation of shows. Many of the early episodes were narrated by John Lurie, who was eventually replaced by Rodd Houston in 2004.

The series proved to be one of Animal Planet's top-rated shows, and, in 2003, won a Genesis Award for Outstanding Reality Program. It also spawned several spin-offs.

## Premise

The series is set in Detroit, Michigan and follows the exploits of five animal cruelty field agents of the Michigan Humane Society (MHS), along with the staff and animal evaluators.

Mark Ramos and Debby Macdonald investigated the west side of the city, while Shawn Hairston and Kevin Jones looked into the east side. Former rescue driver Mike Dowe Jr. came in and joined as Hairston's partner, replacing Jones when he left the show after the first season. David McLeod, who was also a rescue driver, joined the team in 2004.

MHS Dispatcher Max Sharpe sometimes fills in for agents on rescue calls or goes out into the field when especially large teams are needed.

Hospital staff included Sherine Cece and Patricia Madsen, who are doctors, evaluators like Jan Ramos, and several technicians.

## Episodes

Main article: *List of Animal Cops: Detroit episodes*

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Big Law: Deputy Butterbean

***Big Law: Deputy Butterbean*** is an American reality television series following former heavyweight boxer Eric "Butterbean" Esch, who is now a deputy sheriff in Walker County, Arizona. It aired for one season on Investigation Discovery from August 9 to September 6, 2011.

## Premise

Former heavyweight boxer Eric Esch, more popularly known as Butterbean, barreled into the national ring in the '90s like a 400-pound wrecking ball clad in American flag shorts. Now, Butterbean is taking his hard-earned, tough guy reputation to the streets of his hometown: he's been deputized by the Walker County Sheriff's office, and he's on a one-man mission to bring back a sense of community safety no matter what it takes. This series follows "Bean" as he tries to fit in with the local police force and his uniform. With hundreds of calls to the station each weekend, Bean is put to the test by experienced law enforcement officers on everything from domestic disputes and narcotics raids to crowd patrol and drunk driving patrol. Viewers follow along as he goes through the necessary training for joining the police force, and follow him and his partner and best friend, Adam Hadder, as they patrol the streets of their hometown in Jasper, Alabama.

## Cast

* Adam Hadder
* Steve Smith
* Chuck Tidwell
* Silas Madison
* Mitch Jones
* David Cornelius
* Richard Thomas
* Ed Leslie
* Tamika Madison
* David Mize
* Dennis Davis
* Jennifer Roberts
* Stephanie Heron
* Herbert Schwertner
* Adam Esch
* Philip Windham
* Anthony Harris
* Greg Dickerson
* Libby Esch
* Kimmon Gober
* Whitley McCollum
* Kevin Williams
Bindi the Jungle Girl

***Bindi the Jungle Girl*** is an Australian children's documentary television series presented by Bindi Irwin. It was produced and shot in Queensland by The Best Picture Show Company for Discovery Kids, and aired for two seasons from June 9, 2007 to May 31, 2008.

Steve Irwin appeared in several episodes filmed prior to his death in 2006. The second season was produced after his death, but he appears in archive footage in a segment called "Croc Hunter Unplugged" and is generally spoken of transcendentally in the present tense.

## Premise

Bindi Sue Irwin and her late father, Steve Irwin, try to spread the idea of conservation by teaching the world about many different types of animals and explain why they are important. Also appearing on the show are Bindi's mother Terri, her younger brother Robert, and Steve's "best mate" and director at Australia Zoo, Was Mannion. Bindi performs songs and dances with a group called the Crocmen, and answers questions from viewers in a segment called the "Bindi Blog".

## Cast

* Bindi Irwin as Herself
* Terri Irwin as Herself
* Robert Irwin as Himself
* Steve Irwin as Himself
* Macaila Fernandez as Girl with Cat
* Dani Hagan as Hamster Care Educator
* Johnny Maio as Boy with Guinea Pigs
Beware of Dog (TV series)

***Beware of Dog*** is an American sitcom created by Rob Gilmer and directed by Richard Martin. It was Animal Planet's first sitcom series, but only two of its seven produced episodes were aired before being pulled from television.

## Synopsis

The series followed Jack, a bearded collie who provided his perspective of his adopted family, the Pooles, in a *Look Who's Talking style* of narration.

## Cast

* Carolyn Dune as Mary Poole
* Richard Waugh as Bill Poole
* Gage Knox as Mark Poole
* Alex Appel as Jessica Poole
* Park Bench as Jack (voice)

## Reception

*Beware of Dog* was heavily panned by critics, with most of the criticism being directed at the film's unlikable main characters and poorly attempted humor. This resulted in the series pulled before the airing of the third episode, and the only time the series ever made it to air.

Neil Genslinger of the New York Times criticized the series as being recycled from previous sitcoms, and that it lacked the heart and charm of previous talking animal productions. Genslinger writes "There is no one for *Beware of Dog* to aim at because the talking animal premise has already been done much, much better by films like *Homeward Bound* and *Babe*, films that had heart and intelligence and universal appeal not evident here. Heck, the dog's not even that cute."

Scott D. Pierce of the Deseret News directed his criticism at the writing, saying "*Beware of Dog* looks like the low-budget sitcom it is. It's certainly not objectional, and the dog is appealing, but - even during a period of that's not exactly a golden age of TV comedy - this looks and feels like cheap programming."

Linda Stasi of the New York Post awarded the series only half-a-star, stating "Didn't anyone have the decency to remind the producers and writers to keep in mind that age old adage? No, not 'never work with kids or dogs', but the better one: 'Fake talking dogs are not - repeat, NOT - funny." Stasi would also go on to criticize the human characters as unlikable and obnoxious but stated that Jack was cute. She wrote, "The only reason this rates half-a-star is Chip the dog, who is very cute. Other than that, somebody should put the rest of his dog out with the trash."
American Chopper

***American Chopper*** is an American reality television series produced by Pilgrim Films & Television. It was hosted by father-and-son duo Paul Teutul Sr. and Paul Teutul Jr. and originally aired on the Discovery Channel from March 2003 to December 2007. Afterwards, it was moved to TLC where it ran from January 2008 to February 2010. A revival of the series began on Discovery in 2018. A two-hour special, *American Chopper: The Last Ride*, aired on August 4, 2020.

A spin-off series, *American Chopper: Senior vs. Junior*, aired on TLC from 2010 to 2012.

## Premise

The series centers on Paul Teutul Sr. (frequently called *Senior*) and his son Paul Teutul Jr. (frequently called *Paulie* or *Junior*), who manufacture custom chopper-styled motorcycles in Orange County Ironworks, located in Newburgh, New York. The contrasting work and creative styles of the father-and-son team and their resulting verbal arguments are the hallmarks of the series.

Working with Paul Jr. as a part of OOC were fabricators and mechanics such as Rick Petko, Nick Hansford, Christian Welter, and former employees Vincent DiMartino (who left to start V-Force Customs in 2007), and Cody Connelly (a BOCES student intern who has since joined DiMartino's business), as they created dozens of custom motorbikes. Michael Teutul, usually referred to as "Mikey", serves as the shop's custodian and webmaster, and provides comic relief for the show. Mikey has been seen doing metal work on occasion, as one of his early jobs was working at Orange County Ironworks. Danny Teutul, the second oldest child, was featured occasionally to contracted work for the OCC facilities, and succeeded Paul Sr. as the owner of the company. The show also documents their personal and promotional activities ranging from magazine photo shoots to family holidays and custom bike shows.

In 2008, however, an explosive argument between Paul Sr. and Paul Jr. resulted in the latter leaving and starting his own company.

## Episodes

Main article: *List of American Chopper episodes*

## Home media

Main article: American Chopper (videography)
Gunslingers (TV series)

***Gunslingers*** is an American docudrama television series following the true stories behind infamous icons and legendary conflict of the Wild West. It was produced by Castle Pictures and aired for two seasons on the American Heroes Channel from July 20, 2014 to August 23, 2015.

## Premise

The series follows the true stories behind the original soldiers who roamed the Wild West, but much of what is known about them is based more on legend than fact. Each episode is juxtaposed with vivid reenactments, and provides little-known takeaway information about the lives and backgrounds of the infamous generals as they navigate their way through a series of pivotal showdowns in a volatile world, where death was lurking around every corner.

## Episodes

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Cool Stuff: How It Works

***Cool Stuff: How It Works*** is a documentary television miniseries hosted by Steve Truitt. It was produced by Beyond International Group and aired on the Discovery Channel from May to July 2007.

## Synopsis

The world is full of cool things we would all love to get our hands on. From fire suits that withstand two-thousand-degree flames, to robots that destroy bombs with powerful water cannons, to flight simulators that you can only dream of. In each episode, a vast range of imaging techniques from macro lenses, MRIs, X-rays, ultrasounds, scanning electron microscopes to high-speed and thermal cameras brings the invisible world to the screen in high definition.
Dr. G: America's Most Shocking Cases

***Dr. G: America's Most Shocking Cases*** is an American reality television miniseries and a spin-off of *Dr. G: Medical Examiner*. It was hosted by Jan Garavaglia and narrated by Jon Prevatt and aired on the Discovery Health Channel from October 16, 2009 to April 16, 2010.

## Premise

The show follows Dr. Morgue as she takes viewers out of her own morgue and profiles some of history's most baffling forensic mysteries.
Breaking Amish

***Breaking Amish*** is an American reality television series revolving around five young Anabaptist adults who move to New York City to experience a different life and decide whether to return to their communities or remain outside of them. The series aired for four seasons on TLC from September 9, 2012 to November 20, 2014. A spinoff series, *Return to Amish*, followed in 2014.

## Premise

Four Anabaptist adults (four Amish and one Mennonite) forgo horses and buggies to experience a new life among New York City's taxis and subways. Ultimately, they will make the biggest decision of their lives - to remain Amish and Mennonite or become English and face the consequences of being ostracized by their friends and families. The series follows the cast members as they experience life in New York and face new situations involving work, friendship, romance, and lifestyle, plus the drama that develops among them as they undergo various experiences. Their move to New York City differs from Rumspringa, the rite of passage in which 16-year-old Amish are allowed to experience the outside world and decide whether or not they wish to remain with their home communities.

While the cast remained the same for the second season, entirely different cast members were featured for the third and fourth seasons, respectively. The originally connection between the original and new casts are in the third seasons, with two of the cast members being Abe's brother Andrew Schmucker and Ivan's ex-girlfriend Iva.

## Cast

### Seasons 1-2

 Jeremiah Raber
 Kate Stoltzfus
 Rebecca Byler-Schmucker
 Sabrina High

### Season 3

 Devon
 Iva
 Lizzie
 Matthew
 Samuel

### Season 4

 Bates
 Matt
 Miriam
 Vonda

## Episodes

Main article: *List of Breaking Amish episodes*

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## Controversy

Several reports were made that relationships between case members were portrayed falsely and that there were many inconsistencies between fact and the reality of what the show had portrayed. The production has been forthcoming with some of the "non-Amish" activities in the cast's backgrounds, and steadily revealed other aspects of the cast's past activities as episodes progressed, including items not previously released by other media outlets as spoilers.
1998

- Discovery en Español is launched

- Discovery News is launched online

- Discovery Civilization Network is renamed Discovery Civilization Channel

- Discovery Science Network is remodified as Discovery Science Channel

- Discovery Travel & Living is renamed Discovery Home & Health Channel

15 - Discovery Wings Channel is launched

- *Body Story* premieres on the Discovery Channel

- *Clash of Wings* premieres on the Discovery Wings Channel

- *Champions of the Wild* premieres on Animal Planet

- *Journey to the Ends of the Earth* premieres on the Discovery Channel

- *Nazis: The Occult Conspiracy* premieres on the Discovery Channel

20 - *Trauma: Life in the E.R.* concludes its second season

18 - *Jim Henson's Animal Show* premieres its third and final season on Animal Planet

### March

8 - *The Crocodile Hunter* premieres its second season

### April

5 - *Real Kids, Real Adventures* premieres on Discovery Kids Channel

17 - *Skinnamarink TV* concludes its first season

### May

10 - *Bonehead Detectives of the Paleoworld* airs its final episode

15 - *The Diceman* concludes its first season

### June

6 - *Breed All About It* concludes its first season

7 - *Jaws and Claws* airs its final episode

26 - *Salty's Lighthouse* airs its final episode

28 - *Real Kids, Real Adventures* concludes its first season

### August

1 - *Emergency Vets* premieres on Animal Planet

### September

- *Petsburgh USA* premieres on Animal Planet

18 - *Skinnamarink TV* premieres its second and final season

28 - *Judge Wapner's Animal Court* premieres on Animal Planet

29 - *Earth's Fury* premieres its second and final season

*Trauma: Life in the E.R.* premieres its third season

### October

20 - *The FBI Files* premieres on the Discovery Channel

### November

2- *Jay Jay the Jet Plane* premieres on TLC

3 - *Forensic Files* premieres its third season

16 - *Earth's Fury* airs its final episode

22 - *The Crocodile Hunter* concludes its second season

24 - *The New Detectives* premieres its fourth season

### December

14 - *Forensic Files* concludes its fourth season
Dave Salmoni

**Dave Salmoni** is a Canadian animal trainer, entertainer and television producer. He has dedicated his life to conservation and protecting wildlife.

## Filmography

* *Living with Tigers* (2003)
* *Into the Lion's Den* (2004)
* *Animal Face-Off* (2004)
* *Shark Week*:
	+ Sharks: Are They Hunting Us? (2006)
	+ Shark Tribe (2007)
* *Rogue Nature* (2007)
* *Into the Pride* (2009)
* *World's Deadliest Towns* (2011)
High School Moms

***High School Moms*** is an American reality television series following the daily lives of teenage mothers and pregnant girls attending Florence Crittenton High School. It aired for one season on TLC from August 12 to September 20, 2012.

## Premise

The show follows the real-life drama of Florence Crittenton High School, a Colorado high school devoted exclusively to pregnant girls and teen moms. With nursing facilities and a day care center in in the building, the girls are given every opportunity to continue their education while tackling the tasks of caring for a baby. Every day brings new challenges to the school's dedicated teachers and students as the girls try to balance schoolwork, sonograms, diapers and dreams of a bright future.
Chopped Sweets

***Chopped Sweets*** is an American reality-based cooking competition television series and a spin-off of *Chopped*. It is hosted by Scott Conant and premiered on the Food Network on December 30, 2019.

## Format

The show follows the same three-round competition/judging structure and $10,000 prize as the original, with chefs required to make desserts in every round that adhere to a theme announced by Conant. The judging panel consists of Conant and two other judges, and the time limit is typically extended from thirty to forty-five minutes to allow proper time for baking.

## Episodes

Main article: *List of Chopped Sweets episodes*

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Adam Savage

**Adam Whitney Savage** is an American special effects designer and fabricator, author, educator, and television personality and producer. He is best known for starring alongside Jamie Hyneman on Discovery Channel series *MythBusters* and *Unchained Reaction*, as well as in other Discovery network programs.

## Filmography

* *MythBusters* (2003-18) - Host
* Shark Week (2005, 2008) - Host
	+ MythBusters Shark Special (2008) - Narrator
	+ MythBusters Jawsome Shark Special (2012) - Narrator, Host
* *Curiosity*:
	+ Can You Live Forever? (2012) - Narrator
* *Unchained Reaction* (2012) - Judge, Executive Producer
* *MythBusters Jr.* (2019) - Host, Executive Producer
* *Savage Builds* (2019) - Host, Executive Producer
Champions of the Wild

***Champions of the Wild*** is a documentary series about animals and the effort to protect them and their habitat. The series was produced by Omni Film Productions and the National Film Board of Canada and narrated by Andrew Gardner. It aired on Animal Planet from 1998 to 2003.

## Episodes

* Bengal tiger
* Siberian tiger
* Spotted hyena
* Crocodile (Cuban crocodile)
* Uganda kob
* Wildebeest
* Hippopotamus
* Cheetah
* Elephant
* Octopus
* Bonobo
* Sea horse
* Chimpanzee
* Gibbon
* Howler monkey, capuchin monkey, spider monkey
* Lion
* Kenya Wildlife vet
* Nyzinga Game reserve
* African wild dog
* Grévy's zebra
* Caribou
* Elk
* Wolverine
* Moose
* Przewalski's horse
* Mountain lion
* Bighorn sheep
* Canada lynx
* Giraffe
* American badger
Bullproof

***Bullproof*** is an American sports documentary miniseries following cowboys in the Championship Bull Riding competition. It was produced by Wild Eyes Productions and Digital Revolution Studios and aired on 3net in May 2011.

## Premise

The series documents the danger and drama of a group of professional bullfighters as they risk their lives to save the cowboys of the Championship Bull Riding (CBR) circuit. It features professional bull riders Matt Baldwin, Cody Sosebee, Brandon Loden and Ray Clary as they embark on a new season of the CBR circuit. Each episode highlights the daily risks the riders face and the unimaginable toll their bodies take during the season. The series culminates with the tour finale as severely injured riders attempt comebacks and the cast battles it out for the ultimate glory that comes with the title "Bullfighter of the Year."
Dallas Car Sharks

***Dallas Car Sharks*** is an American automotive reality television series documenting four competing car dealers as they buy, refurbish, and attempt to sell used cars for profit. The series was produced by AMS Pictures and aired for three seasons on Velocity (now Motor Trend) from July 23, 2013 to December 16, 2015.

## Synopsis

The show is set at the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex and follows car dealers from across America gathering to participate in the world of car flipping. Dealers rely on instinct and experience to outbid and outbuy each other. It's when the vehicle is bought that the real work begins, as the car sharks have to inspect their purchases by looking into its history and condition, and what surprises, such as contraband, may reveal the true value of their skills on the bidding block. Each contender has his or her own distinguished reputation and unique bidding style in the world of auto flipping.

## Cast

* Tommy "The King" Spagnola
* Ash "The Wise Guy" Rabah
* Martha "The Mother Hen" Davis
* JD Cole, Martha's son

## Episodes

Main article: *List of Dallas Car Sharks episodes*

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## Reception

Along with other similar programs such as *Overhaulin'*, *What's in the Barn?*, and *Wheeler Dealers*, *Dallas Car Sharks* helped to drive ratings growth for Velocity in the second quarter of 2014, especially among male viewers and women in the age 25-54 demographic.

However, the show, along with other automotive reality programs such as *Fantomworks*, *Garage Squad*, *Graveyard Carz*, and *Inside West Coast Customs*, has drawn criticism for being too predictable in terms of plot and making automotive restoration look much easier than it actually is.
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## Company

### January

11 - Discovery buys out CBS Corporation's stake in Eye on People, which is renamed Discovery People

### July

30 - *Wildfire: Feel the Heat* is released in IMAX

### December

1 - Discovery People is replaced with Discovery Health Channel

## Television

- *Good Dog U* premieres on Animal Planet

- *The Adventures of A.R.K.* airs its final episode

### January

2 - *Breed All About It* premieres its second season

### February

2 - *Trauma: Life in the E.R.* concludes its third season

4 - *Insectia* premieres on the Discovery Channel

17 - *The Planet's Funniest Animals* premieres on Animal Planet

23 - *The FBI Files* concludes its first season

### March

12 - *Skinnamarink TV* airs its final episode

14 - *Cleopatra's Palace: In Search of a Legend* premieres on the Discovery Channel

29 - *Real Kids, Real Adventures* premieres its second season

### April

18 - *Intimate Universe: The Human Body* premieres on TLC

26 - *Breed All About It* concludes its second season

### May

1 - *Outward Bound* premieres on Discovery Kids Channel

9 - *Insectia* concludes its first season

10 - *Real Kids, Real Adventures* concludes its second season

18 - *The New Detectives* concludes its fourth season

### June

17 - *Sci Squad* premieres on Discovery Kids Channel

28 - *Croc Files* premieres on Animal Planet

### August

2 - *Intimate Universe: The Human Body* airs its final episode

23 - *When Dinosaurs Ruled* premieres on TLC

25 - *When Dinosaurs Ruled* airs its final episode

### September

2 - *Sci Squad* airs its final episode

4 - *The Crocodile Hunter* premieres its third season

28 - *The FBI Files* premieres its second season

29 - *Forensic Files* premieres its fourth season

### October

2 - *K-9 to 5* premieres on Animal Planet

5 - *The New Detectives* premieres its fifth season

14 - *Breed All About It* premieres its third season

25 - *Croc Files* concludes its first season

### November

1 - *Supernature* premieres on the Discovery Channel

### December

25 - *K-9 to 5* concludes its first season

28 - *Trauma: Life in the E.R.* concludes its fourth season

29 - *Breed All About It* concludes its third season

*Forensic Files* concludes its fourth season