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Groomer Has It

***Groomer Has It*** is an American reality game television series hosted by Jai Rodriguez. It features a competition between twelve of America's best dog groomers to see who is the best groomer in America. The prize includes $50,000 and a "mobile grooming salon". The series aired on Animal Planet for two seasons from April 12, 2008 to June 27, 2009. A spin-off series, *Beverly Hills Groomer*, followed in 2009.

## Format

Twelve dog groomers enter the competition in the Dog House, where they must live and compete together. Every week there is a Quick Sniff Challenge, which involves the groomers doing a miscellaneous task which could be helpful to their grooming career. The winner of this challenge gets a Leg Up in the Elimination Challenge, a grooming challenge often related to the Quick Sniff Challenge. The winner of the Elimination Challenge gets a Leg Up for the next Quick Sniff Challenge (in season 1), and a groomer who performed below the standard for the competition is eliminated from the game.

## Personnel

* Host Jai Rodriquez, TV personality/*Queer Eye for the Straight Guy*
* Nemo the Messenger Dog, Jai's Yorkie
* Judge Dr. Karen Halligan, veterinarian
* Judge Xavier Santiago, award-winning dog handler
* Judge Joey Vanilla, professional dog groomer
Expedition: Bismarck

***Expedition: Bismarck*** is a 2002 documentary film produced and directed by James Cameron and Gary Johnston, produced by Cameron and Andrew Wright, and narrated by Lance Henriksen. It premiered on the Discovery Channel on December 8, 2002.

## Synopsis

In World War II, the battleship Bismarck, one of Germany's most powerful forces, sank after an unsuccessful attempt to escape from the Royal Navy, led by John Tovey. Dr. Robert Ballard, who had been known for discovering the Titanic, discovered the Bismarck in 1989, and it had been visited only one time since. James Cameron and a team of historians search out the Bismarck in an attempt to answer many unsolved questions and search for the truth behind what happened to the ship. A forensic investigation, with significant technological advancements, is led into the wreckage of the Bismarck, giving viewers an inside-view to the lives of the soldiers at the time. Revolutionary production techniques offer high-definition shots of the Bismarck wreckage under the sea, making for a rare and incredible look into a deep significant piece of history.

Throughout the film, dramatic reenactments are used to give viewers a better idea of how the story took place.

## Reception

The film was well received by critics and audiences alike, as it gave viewers a chance to see what the Bismarck looked like and the impact it had during the war.
Hoarding: Buried Alive

***Hoarding: Buried Alive*** is an American documentary television series following hoarders through their life experiences and learning to manage their illnesses. The series was produced by Discovery Studios and aired for five seasons on TLC from March 14, 2010 to April 2, 2014.

## Overview

The series goes inside the homes of extreme hoarders to explore the psychology behind their compulsion to accumulate large quantities of nonessential things, and focuses on how their mental illness has affected both them and their family members. Each episode looks at two different cases, examining the history of the victim and interviewing family members, and takes a look at the items each person collects. Each hoarder receives treatment from a therapist and professional organizer, who help them through the process of ridding the hoard from the house. By the end of each episode, the hoarders show signs of improvement and hope for their continuing success.

## Episodes

Main article: *List of Hoarding: Buried Alive episodes*

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## Analysis

*Hoarding: Buried Alive* is one in a line of shows focusing on rehabilitation programs, which have been extremely popular since 2000. However, shows of this nature tend to be questionable in their ability to effectively treat people. Some do focus on the fact that these people do go into rehabilitation programs, as it obviously better for them to do this rather than continue their addictive behaviors without professional guidance. However, the way the patients' behavior can be influenced by the presence of the cameras, which can add or omit certain elements and exaggerate certain emotions or fail to show essential information of fear of it coming back to haunt them when the show is aired, which could impair their ability to move on.

Additionally, many of these programs help get people in contact with organizations that can provide treatment or more information on the disease depicted in the show, which can help viewers get a better picture of the disorders depicted and combat the stigma surrounding the mental illness.

Unlike most shows of this nature, *Hoarding* attempts to be sympathetic with its portrayal of the titular hoarders, getting viewers to understand their compulsive disorders and helping them understand that it is just an illness. When the individuals enter a rehab program, the quality of their lives and families can improve drastically. It also provides a more accurate view of the hoarder's illness, rather than being bent on a view that feeds the human appetite for horror. It picks cases that are not extremely graphic and doesn't dwell completely on the disturbing things the patient has collected, instead conveying the ugly truth of the illness, and on the way it affects the afflicted individual and their family.
Ice Diaries

***Ice Diaries*** is an American documentary television miniseries created by Scott Williams and Dan Marinelli and produced by IMG Media in association with Turtle Island Productions. It aired on TLC from January 6 to February 10, 2006.

## Synopsis

The show follows four American figure skaters through the 2005/2006 Olympic Season. The four skaters are Beatrisa "Bebe" Liang, Alissa Czisny, Danielle Khale, and Sandra Rucker.

## Factual errors

* The series repeatedly refers to Rucker as the defending champion. This is not the case. Rucker was the 2005 Champion on the junior level and would not have had to qualify for the championships had she been the defending senior champion.
* The series also glosses over competitions that were not on the Grand Prix or national qualifying competitions. Liang, for example, began her season at the Nebelhorn Trophy, not Skate America.
I Married a Mobster

***I Married a Mobster*** is an American documentary television series about women who were married to mobsters. It was executive produced and narrated by Lorraine Bracco and aired for two seasons on Investigation Discovery from July 13, 2011 to October 10, 2012.

## Premise

The series tells stories of women who lived the fast-paced lifestyle of organized crime. Each woman shares the wild ride from how her relationship blossomed to the realities of living the high life and her family's eventual downfall as authorities locked up her loved ones, and maybe even her. Each episode includes reenactments, archival photos and interviews that depict the rise and demise of mob families through a first-person perspective.

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Lassie (1997 TV series)

***Lassie*** is a Canadian television series which aired on YTV in Canada and on Animal Planet in the United States. It is a modified remake of the original *Lassie* series. A total of three seasons and fifty-two episodes were produced.

## Premise

13-year-old Timmy Cabot and his recently widowed mother, Dr. Karen Cabot, move to the fictional town of Hudson Falls, Vermont. There, Timmy meets and takes in a Rough Collie named Lassie, and together they share several adventures in their new home.

## Cast

* Corey Sevier as Timmy Cabot
* Susie Almgren as Dr. Karen Cabot
* Walter Massey as Dr. Donald Stewart
* Tim Post as Ethan Bennett
* Tod Fennell as Jeff Mackenzie
* Nathalie Vansier as Natalie
* Al Vandercruys as Jay Mack Mackenzie
* Chip Chuipka as Hank
* Ricky Mabe as Sean "Murph" Murphy
* Michael Yarmush as Clark Cairo
* Tyler Hynes as Darren
Insane Pools: Off the Deep End

***Insane Pools: Off the Deep End*** is an American home improvement show that follows pool designer Lucas Congden and his team from Lucas Lagoons as they renovate existing pools and build new ones on residential properties, primarily with the use of hand-selected stones from Tennessee. It aired for three seasons on Animal Planet from February 20, 2015 to August 10, 2018.

## Premise

Born from a long generation of landscapers, Lucas Congden was inspired to revolutionize an industry that was stuck in the habit of square, boring pools. He quickly proved that his work wouldn't fit into any box. From concept to creation, his Florida-based company, Lucas Lagoons, creates one-of-a-kind backyard oases across the country. From majestic waterfalls to natural saltwater grottos on remote islands, Lucas and his crazy team of artisans, including his mother who everyone calls "woman", have been building timeless creations that reinvent outdoor living for over twenty years.

Congdon's passion for these aquatic paradises is contagious, and he often finds himself convincing clients to go bigger or go home, including a couple whose original plan for a $25,000 koi pond turns into a $165,000 pool remodel. These upgrades can cause serious tension amongst the design and construction teams who are striving to execute intricate builds meet and still meet client deadlines.

## Episodes

Main article: *List of Insane Pools: Off the Deep End episodes*

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Homicide Hunter

***Homicide Hunter*** (also known as ***Homicide Hunter: Lt. Joe Kenda***) is an American crime documentary television series showcasing the career of Joe Kenda, a retired detective of the Colorado Springs, Colorado police department, after he was assigned to the homicide division. It was produced by Jupiter Entertainment and aired for nine seasons on Investigation Discovery from October 25, 2011 to January 29, 2020.

## Premise

The series tells of murder cases told through the personal experience of retired police lieutenant Joe Kenda, who captivates with the details of different investigations from the racing adrenaline he felt when receiving an initial homicide call to the satisfaction of closing the case file. The cases are told by Kenda through his trademark deadpan manner, with touches of dry humor. Reenactments feature actor and former deputy sheriff Carl Marino portraying a younger Kenda, and narration by Josh Casaubon. Episodes also feature contextual contribution by witnesses to the crimes, family and friends of the victims, members of law enforcement and the media, and others.

## Episodes

Main article: *List of Homicide Hunter episodes*

## Ratings

On November 12, 2013, *Homicide Hunter* made for the best night of Investigation Discovery, delivering 1.3 million viewers and ranking it at No. 8 in ad-supported cable programs. On August 18, 2015, the Season 5 premiere shattered records for the network, delivering 3.8 million viewers and making it a Top 5 cable program in its time period. During the 2017 period, the series remained a top performer with an average of 1.9 million viewers.
I Am Jazz

***I Am Jazz*** (announced as ***All That Jazz***) is an American reality television series featuring a transgender girl named Jazz Jennings and her family dealing with typical teen drama through the lens of a transgender youth. The series premiered on TLC on July 15, 2015.

## Synopsis

Jazz Jennings was assigned male at birth. At age four, Jennings was diagnosed with gender dysphoria in childhood, making her one of the youngest publicly documented people to be identified as gender dysphoric. Her parents, Greg and Jeanette, decided to support her female gender identity by her fifth birthday. The show focuses on the day-to-day lives of the Jennings family as Jazz grapples with the usual teen angst in addition to her new challenges as a transgender girl. Her family, consisting of her three siblings, parents and grandparents, also talk about their experiences.

## Episodes

Main article: *List of I Am Jazz episodes*
Expedition X

***Expedition X*** is an American television series and a spin-off of *Expedition Unknown*. It features biologist Phil Torres and television host/writer Jessica Chobot and is hosted by Josh Gates, though he does not usually join them in the field, and features topics more explicitly paranormal than those covered in *Expedition Unknown*. It premiered on the Discovery Channel on February 12, 2020.

## Premise

Josh Gates has tapped scientist Phil Torres and paranormal researcher Jessica Chabot to investigate reports of supernatural encounters, mysterious creatures, and astonishing extraterrestrial phenomena. Whether trekking through the remote jungles of Cambodia in search of a legendary ape-man or exploring the secrets of Mexico's infamous Island of the Dolls, the team is searching for answers to the world's most extraordinary mysteries.

## Episodes

Main article: *List of Expedition X episodes*

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Fear Thy Neighbor

***Fear Thy Neighbor*** is an American-Canadian true crime documentary television series focusing on various feuds between neighbors, starting over often minor issues which escalate into tragedies. The series is narrated by Tish Iceton and premiered on Investigation Discovery on April 14, 2014. A spin-off series, *Fear Thy Roommate*, followed in 2020.

## Premise

The series reveals what happens when a new homeowner unwittingly takes up residence within a stone's throw of a psycho, or when evil minds decide to lay down roots right next door. These are the terrifying tales of the unwanted neighbors who turn home sweet home into home sweet hell. Each episode reveals the story day-by-day and week-by-week, as everyday spats lead to an episode of outright terror.

## Episodes

Main article: *List of Fear Thy Neighbor episodes*
First Life (TV series)

***First Life*** is a British nature documentary miniseries written and presented by David Attenborough and produced by Atlantic Productions and the BBC Natural History Unit. It was first broadcast in North America as a single two-hour special, entitled ***First Life with David Attenborough***, on the Discovery Channel on October 24, 2010. In the United Kingdom, it was broadcast as a two-part series on BBC Two from November 5-12, 2010.

## Synopsis

The series follows Attenborough as he tackles the subject of the origin of life on Earth. He investigates the evidence from the earliest fossils, which suggest that complex animals first appeared in the oceans 540 million years ago, an event known as the Cambrian explosion. He also examines trace fossils from an earlier period, the Ediacaran biota. Attenborough travels to Canada, Morocco and Australia, using some of the latest fossil discoveries and their nearest equivalents amongst living species to reveal what life may have been like at the time. The extinct life forms are reconstructed and animated through visual effects and computer animation.

## Awards and nominations

 32nd News & Documentary Emmy Awards
 Individual Achievement in a Craft: Graphic Design & Art Direction
Junkyard Wars

***Junkyard Wars***, later retitled ***Junkyard Mega-Wars***, is a reality game show produced by RDF Television and the American version of *Scrapheap Challenge*. It was hosted by George Kray (season 1) and Tyler Harcott (seasons 2-5), joined by Kathy Rogers (seasons 1-3) and Karyn Brant (seasons 4-5).

## Format

The format of the show is very similar to the original, featuring a competition between two four-person teams, each consisting of three regular members with one designated captain, plus an expert in the field related to a particular machine. The judge for each episode is typically a specialist in (non-scrap) versions of the machine being constructed.

The teams are given ten hours to build vehicles or machines or complete a specific task, such as a trebuchet or complete a racecourse whilst acting as a gyroscope.

## Episodes

Main article: *List of Junkyard Wars episodes*

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## Home media

Main article: *Junkyard Wars (videography)*
Hillbilly Handfishin'

***Hillbilly Handfishin'*** is an American reality television series about noodling, the sport of fishing for catfish using only bare hands and feet. The series was produced by Half Yard Productions and aired for two seasons on Animal Planet from August 7, 2011 to August 5, 2013.

## Premise

The show starred Oklahoma fishermen Skipper Bivens and Trent Jackson, self-proclaimed "hillbillies" who take tourists from cities on noodling expeditions in muddy lakes, rivers and streams. The Bivens family runs Big Fish Adventures, a noodling exhibition company based in Temple, Oklahoma.

## Episodes

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## Reception

### Ratings

The pilot episode for *Hillbilly Handfishin'* averaged 630,000 viewers at the time of its premiere, which was forty-four percent better than the average timeslot at the time. The official series premiere episode, "Catfish Are Wicked Cute", delivered 1.5 million viewers and averaged a 1.0 household rating, the most of any premiere in Animal Planet history; this was increased with 1.345 million viewers delivered with its second episode, "Say Hello to My Little Friend." The two premieres together delivered more than 1.4 million viewers.

### Critical

*Field & Stream* magazine writer Chad Love criticized the show's premise and concept, expressing particular concern that it would portray Oklahoma and its residents in a stereotypical and negative light. Love wrote, "Here's one for 'Do We Really Need a Reality Show for This?' files."
Flea Market Flip

***Flea Market Flip*** is an American reality competition television series hosted by Lara Spencer, showcasing duos who compete to repurpose flea market finds for a profit and a chance to win $5,000. The series premiered on HGTV on April 12, 2012, airing under the ownership of Discovery halfway through its eleventh season in 2018 before officially concluding on July 7, 2019.

## Premise

In each episode, contestants search flea markets for secondhand items that they can buy, fix and then "flip" for a profit. Each week, Lara Spencer assigns two-person teams a "flip list" of projects they need to accomplish to win the competition. With a budget of about $500, the teams scour a flea market in search of specific project items, such as a set of old chairs to reupholster or an item that can be repurposed. The team that does the best job of turning trash into cash will emerge victorious in this winner-takes-all competition.

## Episodes

Main article: *List of Flea Market Flip episodes*
Golden Sisters

***Golden Sisters*** is an American reality documentary series chronicling the lives of sisters Mary Bartnicki, Josie Cavaluzzi, and Teresa Dahlquist. It aired on the Oprah Winfrey Network from June 1 to July 13, 2013.

## Premise

The series follows Mary, Josie, and Teresa, three sisters who rose to fame after a web video of the ladies watching and commenting on a Kim Kardashian sex tape video went viral. With Mary in her eighties and her twin sisters not far behind, these women are anything but average seniors. Between running a beautiful salon and giving advice to their growing online fanbase, they share their opinions on everything from sex and dating to celebrities and pop culture.
Kate Plus 8

***Kate Plus 8***, formerly ***Jon & Kate Plus 8***, is an American reality television series starring Kate Gosselin, Jon Gosselin, and their eight kids. It premiered on April 10, 2007.

The series aired for its first two seasons on the Discovery Health Channel before being moved to TLC. The final episode aired on November 23, 2009, shortly after the Gosselins' divorce. The series was later renamed *Kate Plus 8* on June 6, 2010, and focused on Kate as a divorced mother raising the children, with Jon appearing less frequently. The series officially ended on July 24, 2017.

## Episodes

Main article: *List of Kate Plus 8 episodes*
List of Baby Looney Tunes episodes Discovery Family

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 Taz gets upset when Granny says that Easter isn't until one more day and when Daffy says there is no such thing as the Easter Bunny. So the rest of the children try to convince Taz that Daffy is lying by taking him to the forest where they will hopefully get him to believe. Two half-hour episodes.
*Songs (TV broadcast only)*: *With Part 1*: Mary Had a Baby Duck (again) / *With Part 2*: The Looney Riddle (again)
Life in Cold Blood

***Life in Cold Blood*** is a British nature documentary series written and presented by David Attenborough and produced by the BBC Natural History Unit and Animal Planet. It is a part of Attenborough's *The Life Collection*, studying the evolution and habits of reptiles and amphibians. It was transmitted in 2008, first in February in the United Kingdom and then in April in the United States.

## Episodes

 The final program covers the most ancient of reptiles: the crocodiles and turtles. In the Galápagos Islands, among the giant tortoises, Attenborough explains how the creatures came to develop their shells as a defense against predators. This is demonstrated by the eastern box turtle, whose shell includes a hinged 'drawbridge'. The aquatic pig-nosed turtle is unusual in that its eggs need to be submerged before hatching, whereas those of other species would drown; Attenborough illustrates this by dropping an egg into a jar of water: it immediately hatches. In the open ocean, male sea turtles attempt to separate a rival from its mate by attacking and overwhelming the pair, stopping them from taking in air. In northern Australia, Attenborough observes a large gathering of crocodiles at a flooded coastal road: they time their arrival to ambush migrating mullet. The complex communication and body language of the American alligator is investigated and in Argentina, the calls of young caimans help their mother locate and lead them to a nursery pool. The mother's maternal instinct extends to releasing unhatched babies by gently crushing their eggs in her jaws. In Venezuela, a female spectacled caiman in charge of an entire crèche leads the infants from a drying riverbed on a trek to permanent water.
*Under the Skin* explores filming on the Galápagos Islands and Attenborough's meeting with Lonesome George.

## Home media

Main article: *Life in Cold Blood (videography)*
Family S.O.S. with Jo Frost

***Family S.O.S. with Jo Frost*** is an American reality television series starring Jo Frost, who goes to help families in crisis and needing to bring harmony to their homes. The series aired on TLC from May 28 to July 2, 2013.

## Synopsis

The setup is similar to *Supernanny*, following Jo as she travels to the homes of families who need assistance in instilling peace within their homes. However, instead of children, Jo now helps families of various ages, sizes and structures. It gives insight to solving issues created in part by the 21st century, such as cyberbullying, as well as typical family issues such as out-of-control teenagers and interfering in-laws.
Krakatoa: The Last Days

***Krakatoa: The Last Days*** (also titled ***Krakatoa: Volcano of Destruction*** in the United States) a British television docudrama produced by the BBC in co-production with the Discovery Channel, RTL Television, and France 2. It premiered on May 7, 2006 in the United Kingdom and on June 11, 2006 in the United States.

## Synopsis

The 1883 eruption of Krakatoa is the second greatest volcanic eruption in recorded history (after the 1815 eruption of Mount Tambora, only 68 years earlier), erupting more than 18 cubic kilometers of tephra in less than 48 hours, and killing about 36,500 people. The film refers to an account in the Pustaka Raja of a previous violent eruption in that area.

A subplot concerning Rogier Verbeek, a Dutch geologist who had surveyed the area two years earlier and laid the basis for modern vulcanology with his research of the eruption, adds a scientific touch and a helpful map to the computer-generated imagery that convincingly portrays the ash cloud, collapse of the stratovolcano, pyroclastic flows, and tsunamis. The eruption column collapsing sends a big pyroclastic flow over the Sundra Strait coast of Sumatra. The film also portrays a family trying to escape the devastating volcano, and a ship with more than 100 passengers trapped at sea when the final collapse of Krakatoa at the end of the eruption generates a massive tsunami.

## Cast

* Rupert Perry-Jones as Willem Beijerinck
* Olivia Williams as Johanna Beijerinck
* Kevin McMonagle as Rogier Verbeek
* Ramon Tikaram as Tokaya
* William Miller as Pieter Beijerinck
* Janine Wood as Catharina Schuit
* Bill Flynn as Gerrit Schuit
* Darrell D'Silva as Captain Lindeman

## Historical inaccuracy

Just after Captain Lindeman leaves the cargo bay and heads to the ship's deck, one of the girls begins singing a song to calm down the nervous passengers. The song is "*Płonie ognisko w lesie*" ("Burning fireplace in the forest"), a popular Polish scout song. It was written in 1922, 39 years after Krakatoa erupted.

## Home media

Main article: *Krakatoa: The Last Days (Home video)*
Land of the Mammoth

***Land of the Mammoth*** is a documentary film narrated by Avery Brooks. It is a sequel to 2000's *Raising the Mammoth* and premiered on the Discovery Channel on March 12, 2001.

## Plot

The plot picks up a year after the unearthing of a frozen mammoth in Siberia. Now, as scientists begin to defrost the Jarkov mammoth, and soon begin the search for more frozen specimens of mammoths and other species in the area. Along the way, we learn the possible way in which Jarkov lived and died.

## Reception

*Land of the Mammoth* garnered a 3.9 rating on an average of 5.1 million viewers; however, it was deemed less of a success than its predecessor, which was blamed on HBO's *The Sopranos* and Disney Channel's *Luck of the Irish* providing stiff competition that same month. Despite this, it made that Sunday's top-rated show and the network's seventh highest-rated program ever.
Killers of the Cosmos

***Killers of the Cosmos*** is a documentary science television miniseries hosted by Aiden Gillen. It was produced by Wall to Wall Media and aired on the Science Channel from September 19 to October 24, 2021.

## Format

The show explores possible lethal threats the cosmos poses to life to Earth through the "investigations" of a private investigator called the Gumshoe Detective, portrayed by Aiden Gillen in animated form. Scripted dramatic sequences combine the characteristics of film noir with those of a 20th century pulp fiction novel. The detective, aided by a mysterious informant played by Sarah Winter, takes on a "case" and hunts down a "killer" by exploring a lethal threat the cosmos poses to humanity. Animated sequences link conventional live-action documentary segments in which experts in astronomy, astrophysics, cosmology, planetary science, biology, and aerospace engineering describe and explain phenomena that could threaten Earth, how they pose a threat, what would happen on Earth if they actually took place, the likelihood of them occurring, and how to counter them.
King of the Crown

***King of the Crown*** is an American reality television series following the life of pageant coach Cyrus Frakes and his assistants of Gown and Crowns as they prepare beauty pageant contestants to compete. The series aired for eight episodes on TLC from September 30 to November 6, 2009; reportedly, twelve episodes were made.

## Premise

Cyrus Frakes and his team at Gowns and Crowns navigate the hilarious and heartwarming world of beauty pageants. Every week, Cyrus and his staff take a newbie client through a local pageant as well as showcase previous titleholders as they perfect their winning techniques. With over twenty-four years' experience in the business, Cyrus has transformed even the ugliest of ducklings into award winning pageant stars, and his team has helped them win over a thousand titles.

## Cast

* Cyrus Frakes, a Pageant Coach
* Shane Arrington, a Personnel Assistant/Interview Coach
* Kyle Taylor, a Booking Agent
* Amanda Helen Pennekamp, an Instructor/Beauty Coach
It Takes a Thief (2005 TV series)

***It Takes a Thief*** is an American reality television series produced by Lion Television and hosted by Matt Johnston and Jon Douglas Rainey. It aired on the Discovery Channel from February 2, 2005 to April 13, 2007.

## Format

Johnston and Rainey are two former thieves who use their unique expertise to teach people how to protect their properties in an unusual way.

With the owners' permission, the hosts stage a full-fledged burglary as their victims watch closed-circuit television (CCTV), either live during the break-in (for season 1) or in real time with pre-recorded video playback (for season 2). Rainey assumes the burglar role and plans and executes the break-ins while Johnston acts as mentor to the security-challenged owners. Immediately after following the burglary, Johnston and Rainey meet with the residents to return their stolen goods and explain to them what they have been doing wrong. Johnston then organizes a complete security makeover and provides additional safety tips. Weeks later, Johnston and Rainey return and attempt another break-in to test whether the homeowners are using their new security system properly. Although most thefts on the show occur in suburban homes, some places such as businesses, college houses, and even a police station have also been burglarized.

The format of each episode of the series consists of several parts, stages, or phases. Both seasons differ from each other in format.

* Casing the Hood
* Meeting the Mark
* Casing the Joint
* The Lockdown
* The Break-In
* Scene of the Crime
* The Confrontation
* The Loot
* The Fix
* The Final Test
* Casing the Hood
* Meeting the Mark
* The Break In
* Scene of the Crime
* The Playback
* The Confrontation
* The Loot
* The Fix
* The Final Test

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Expedition Unknown: Search for the Afterlife

***Expedition Unknown: Search for the Afterlife*** is an American documentary miniseries and spin-off of *Expedition Unknown* starring Josh Gates as he searches the world to learn about the afterlife. It premiered on the Discovery Channel from October 7-28, 2018.

## Summary

Josh Gates journeys across the globe to investigate into the spirit world and answer the question of where we go when we die. From a ghost hunt at one of the most haunted places on earth to getting a firsthand glimpse of the afterlife with ancient medicine, Josh will put it all on the line for a glance at what's beyond this life.
Homemade Astronauts

***Homemade Astronauts*** is an American television miniseries featuring DIY wannabe astronauts who design and build their own equipment in an attempt to reach space. It premiered on Discovery+ on May 13, 2021.

## Teams

**Team Hughes/Stakes**

* Mike Hughes, professional daredevil, wannabe astronaut
* Waldo Stakes, vehicle designer, builder of Hughes' manned rocket
* Stephanie, Waldo's daughter and team member

**The Rocketboys (Team Michaelson/Anderson)**

* Ky Michaelson, SFX artist and stuntman and amateur rocketeer, who in 2004 built the first amateur rocket that reached space at zenith of 72 mi (116 km) up
* Kurt Anderson, Rocketboys' mechanical engineer and *Arctic Arrow* rocket sled dragster pilot, wannabe astronaut
* David, Rocketboys' electronics designer
* Buddy Michaelson, Ky's son and Rocketboys' parachute expert

**Pacific Space Flight (Team Smith)**

* Cameron Smith, doctor of anthropology and archaeology, and Portland State University anthropology professor, wannabe astronaut who build his own spacesuit, and wanting to go to the edge of space
* Majorie, a student and part of Team Smith
Labor Games

***Labor Games*** is a game show hosted by Lisa Arch that allows parents to answer questions to win prizes while they are in labor. It aired for four episodes on TLC from May 6 to October 13, 2015, before being pulled following the latter week to make room for *Cake Boss*.

## Premise

It's a race against nature as Lisa and the labor games camera crew surprises a new set of parents who are in labor, offering the opportunity to win a nursery full of prizes before the baby is born. If they agree to play, their normal delivery room immediately transforms into a game show set - flashing lights, game monitor, theme music, and all. But the clock is ticking as the game itself could be a distraction from their contractions while they try to win trips, cash, baby monitors, food, clothing, and the grand prize of a $10,000 scholarship before their ultimate prize, the newborn baby, arrives.
Extreme Clutter with Peter Walsh

***Extreme Clutter*** (previously stylized as ***Enough Already! with Peter Walsh***) is an American reality television series produced by Discovery Studios and was hosted by Peter Walsh. It aired for two seasons on the Oprah Winfrey Network from January 3, 2011 to January 23, 2012.

## Premise

The series follows organization and clutter expert Peter Walsh as he helps people whose lives have been dramatically affected by the overwhelming presence of clutter. Using his step-by-step process, Walsh guides the families through the emotional journey of overcoming their attachment to material items. He pinpoints the root of their problem and proves them with practical tools to live a clutter-free life. Specific themes associated with disorganization and clutter include: overcoming the temptation to shop for good deals, clutter related to broken relationships, the impact clutter has on families and kids, and how to move forward and let go of items after the loss of a loved one.

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Ghost Nation (TV series)

***Ghost Nation*** is an American paranormal reality television series starring Jason Hawes, Steven Gonsalves and Dave Tango of the paranormal investigation group T.A.P.S., who respond to calls of reportedly haunted locations in the United States. The series premiered on the Travel Channel on October 11, 2019.

## Premise

The show features T.A.P.S. efforts to support fellow researchers at a national level. The company responds to calls from investigators who need help with cases in investigating reportedly haunted locations in the United States. Using a strict methodology and much of the technology from T.A.P.S. and *Ghost Hunters*, the trio investigate private residences while aiming to support a national and global network of paranormal investigators.

## Team

* Jason Hawes
* Steven Gonsalves
* Dave Tango
* Shari DeBenedetti (Season 2)

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Jim Rapsas

**Jim Rapsas** is a Canadian television writer and producer who has worked on several shows for the Discovery Kids network. He is most famous for making the series *Strange Days at Blake Holsey High*.

## Filmography

* *A Baby Story* (1998-2007) - Executive producer
* *Outward Bound* (1999-2003) - Executive producer
* *Truth or Scare* (2001) - Executive producer
* *Operation Junkyard* (2002-03) - Executive producer
* *Endurance* (2002-08) - Executive producer
* *Scout's Safari* (2002-04) - Executive producer
* *Strange Days at Blake Holsey High* (2002-06) - Creator, writer, executive producer
* *Animal Jam* (2003) - Executive producer
* *Trading Spaces: Boys vs. Girls* (2003-05) - Executive producer
* *Jeff Corwin Unleashed* (2003-04) - Executive producer
* *Kenny the Shark* (2003-05) - Executive producer
* *Skunked TV* (2004) - Executive producer
* *Darcy's Wild Life* (2004-06) - Executive producer
* *Time Warp Trio* (2005-06) - Executive producer
* *Flight 29 Down* (2005-07) - Executive producer
* *Growing Up Creepie* (2006-08) - Executive producer
* *Saving a Species*:
	+ The Great Penguin Rescue (2006) - Executive producer
	+ Gorillas on the Brink (2007) - Executive producer
Extreme Machines

***Extreme Machines*** is a documentary television series focusing on machines, though some episodes focus on disasters involving them. It was produced by Pioneer Productions and narrated by William Hootkins, and aired for five seasons on The Learning Channel and Discovery Channel from 1997 to 2002.
Houston Beauty

***Houston Beauty*** is an American reality television series chronicling the life of Glenda "Ms. J" Jemison, the owner and director of Franklin Beauty School, and also encompasses the hardships faced by the students outside of the classroom and the drama that occurs between them. The series aired on the Oprah Winfrey Network from November 2 to December 20, 2013.

## Synopsis

The series encompasses the dreams, personalities and challenges of the staff and students at Franklin Beauty School, which has been owned and operated by the Jemison family for over ninety-eight years, making it one of the oldest beauty schools in the country. For many of their students, the stakes are high as they have major barriers to overcome in their lives. A cosmetology license would mean a whole new life for them, but only if they can overcome their personal struggles along the way. With the help of Ms. J and her staff, the students are set on a path for success in both cosmetology and life, with Ms. J's tough love inspiring them through difficult circumstances and giving them the determination to keep on track to a better future.

## Cast

* Glenda "Ms. J" Jemison
* Ms. Eley
* Ms. Burns
* Mia Ryan
* Neil Cain
* Queensley Felix
* Corey Ford
* Grace
* Jessica
* Blair
* Shamika
* Mia C
Kitchen Boss

***Kitchen Boss*** is an American television series hosted by Buddy Valastro. The series aired for two seasons on TLC from January 25, 2011 to April 2, 2012.

Unlike Buddy's previous series *Cake Boss* and *Next Great Baker*, *Kitchen Boss* is more studio based and follows Buddy as he cooks various Italian-American dishes from his family.

## Synopsis

Buddy Valastro brings viewers into the kitchen where he shares his family favorite Italian dishes. From his grandmother's secret recipe to simple tips to make a more delicious meal, Buddy cooks everything from pastas and proteins to sides and everyday desserts that make dinner a family event. To help spice it up, various guests, including members of the Valastro family, join Buddy in the kitchen.

All the dishes featured in the show feature recipes that can be prepared in minimal time, using easily obtainable and affordable ingredients. Each recipe is easy to follow, with Valastro referring to the website for additional details and instructions.

## Episodes

Main article: *List of Kitchen Boss episodes*

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Home Town: Ben's Workshop

***Home Town: Ben's Workshop*** is an American television series hosted by Ben Napier and a spin-off of *Home Town*. It premiered as one of the many programs to kick off the launch of Discovery+ on January 4, 2021.

## Premise

Master woodworker Ben Napier shares his expertise in craftsmanship and carpentry with celebrity guests who help him build wood projects at his workshop in Laurel, Minnesota. Guests include astronaut Scott Kelly, tennis legend Martina Navratilova, comedian Loni Love, and country singer Chris Lane.

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Hi-Jinks

***Hi-Jinks*** is a hidden camera show that aired on the Discovery Channel from August 2, 2005 to October 31, 2006. In the show, hosted by Leila Sbitani, parents are given a chance to play practical jokes on their children, in a similar fashion to *Candid Camera*. Taking a cue from *Punk'd*, each episode features a prank that is conducted with the assistance of a known celebrity.
Josh Gates Tonight

***Josh Gates Tonight*** is an American talk show and a spin-off of *Expedition Unknown* featuring Josh Gates interviewing celebrity guests via videoconference, field segments, comedy bits, and cocktail recipes. It premiered on the Discovery Channel on April 1, 2020; initially considered part of *Expedition Unknown*, having been made to fill in the end of the latter's eighth season during the COVID-19 lockdown period, it has since been classified as a separate series.

## Synopsis

Josh Gates brings the adventure home with a talk show where he shares updates and unseen footage of his worldwide adventures, interviews celebrities and experts from across the globe, connects with fans and chats with members of his Discovery family.

## Episodes

Main article: *List of Josh Gates Tonight episodes*

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Karma's a B*tch

***Karma's a B\*tch*** is a television series hosted by Steve Schirripa and tells stories of victims seeking revenge against those who have wronged them, such as bullies, ex-lovers, criminals/con-artists, even businesses. Others such as Cassandra Backson tell how they managed to get revenge simply by becoming successful in life. The show aired for two seasons on Investigation Discovery from May 2, 2013 to May 29, 2014.

## Premise

Steve Schirripa guides viewers through the world of unrelenting revenge. From scorned spouses, upset exes, and deadbeat dads, stories of predetermined and meticulously planned plots are packed full of emotional intrigue, tension, drama, and a hefty serving of "what goes around, comes around." Accompanying each story are interstitials of Schirripa conducting his unique man-on-the-street interviews to ask unsuspecting passersby what they would do in the same situation.

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Land of Giants / The Giant Claw

***Land of Giants*** and ***The Giant Claw*** (marketed together as ***Chased by Dinosaurs*** in the United States) are two special episodes of *Walking with Dinosaurs* created by Impossible Pictures, produced by the BBC Natural History Unit, the Discovery Channel and ProSieben. The two specials are hosted by Nigel Marven starring as a time-traveling zoologist; this was a drastic change from previous entries in the *Walking with...* franchise, which feature a voiceover narrator. The two programs originally aired in the United Kingdom, with *The Giant Claw* in December 2002 and *Land of Giants* in January 2003, before airing together in the United States in the latter year.

The success of the two specials spawned two further prehistory themed miniseries starring Marven: *Sea Monsters* and *Prehistoric Park*, though the latter is not part of the same franchise.

## Episodes

### American version

For the American release, the two specials were presented together as a single one-hour program entitled *Chased by Dinosaurs*, which premiered on the Discovery Channel on April 6, 2003. This version was later released on DVD as a Discovery Channel Store exclusive.

## Home media

Main article: *Walking with... (videography)*
Head Rush (TV series)

***Head Rush*** (billed as ***Head Rush Refresh*** for its second season) is an Australian-American documentary television series hosted by Kari Byron and a spin-off of *MythBusters*. The series was produced by Beyond International and aired for two seasons on the Science Channel from August 23, 2010 to October 3, 2011.

## Synopsis

The show acts as a commercial free hour of mashups and featuring about ten minutes of new material such as quizzes and experiments presented by Byron. TV celebrities and scientists also appear to pitch the idea of science being cool and are interwoven with fifty minutes of material from *MythBusters* episodes. One segment called "Cool Jobs in Science" features appearances from celebrities who have featured in other Science, Discovery, and TLC programs.

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How the Universe Works

***How the Universe Works*** is a documentary science television series focusing on the study of the study of the universe. The series originally premiered on the Discovery Channel in 2010 but starting with its second season in 2012 was moved to the Science Channel, where it has aired ever since. Mike Rowe and Erik Todd Dellums occasionally switch as narrators between seasons.

## Episodes

Main article: *List of How the Universe Works episodes*
Iceberg Alley

***Iceberg Alley*** is a documentary film examining the risks of oil drilling off the eastern coast of Canada. It was produced by the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation and National Film Board of Canada, and premiered on June 17, 1985.

The program was the first program to be broadcast on the Discovery Channel and was viewed by 156,000 subscribers. Its subject matter proved very impactful, as a school teacher called the company and asked to record the program for her class.
Impossible Engineering

***Impossible Engineering*** is a science documentary television series focuses on modern-day engineering achievements, with historical segments about the engineering pioneers who helped pave the way for present day engineers. The series premiered on the Science Channel on April 13, 2015.

## Synopsis

The series celebrates engineering wonders ranging from spacecraft to skyscrapers and jumbo jets, detailing how they were built and how they work, using 3D graphics, archives, and specially shot footage. It also reveals the cast of historical figures who led the way in creating new building techniques and took the risks on untested materials which revolutionized their fields.

## Episodes

Main article: *List of Impossible Engineering episodes*
K9 Cops

***K9 Cops*** is a documentary television series following members of the K9 unit of the police force in Minnesota. It aired for one season on Animal Planet from October 1, 2008 to January 14, 2009.

## Premise

The series follows the K9 Cops, an elite unit of officers and dogs in the St. Paul Police Department in St. Paul, Minnesota, as they are dispatched to deal with tough cases and hardened criminals. It also features the intense partnership between dog and handler in situations of their daily working lives in the roughest parts of town, and how the relationship is forged off-duty and at home. Included are shots of chases, pursuits and arrests made by the team.

## Cast

* Officer Brodt and Nitro
* Officer Bucheimer and Andy
* Officer Davis and Auggie
* Officers Edwards and Rico
* Officer Ernster and Buzz
* Officer Ficcadenti and shadow
* Officer Harrison and Sully
* Officer Kellum and Judy
* Officer Longbehn and Kody
* Officer McAlpine and Deuce
* Officer Nash and Bingo
* Officer Pavlak and Chico
* Officer Rasmussen and Chase
* Officer Renterria and Lance
* Officer Rineheart and Sarik
* Officer Ryan and Ranger
* Officer Sherwood and Benji
* Officer Thompson and Harley
* Officer Vetsch and Charlie
* Sergeant Dunnom and Sue
Ice Lake Rebels

***Ice Lake Rebels*** is an American reality television series about houseboat dwellers in Great Slave Lake. It was produced by Critical Content of Los Angeles and aired for two seasons on Animal Planet from July 29, 2014 to September 20, 2015.

## Premise

The freeze and thaw periods are the two most deadly times of the year on Great Slave Lake in the Northwest Territories of Canada. The series follows a handful of survivalists as they hunt for food, drill for water, trade for necessities and protect their turf. It's a lawless frozen lake of ultra-libertarians forced together during brutal winters. Choosing another kind of lifestyle, these rebels - families, couples and singles - have said goodbye to living life the conventional way on land and taken to floating homes and houseboats. Since they don't live on land, they don't pay taxes, and therefore no one policies them. The very things we take for granted, from opening the front door to walking your pet to shopping for groceries and supplies, are incredibly difficult to navigate.

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