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LOCKED UP ABROAD is the cult favorite that takes viewers inside accounts of capture, incarceration, and terror far away from home with intimate personal interviews and dramatic reenactments. This season, we'll hear more firsthand accounts not only from those who were locked up, but...

ANIMAL FIGHT CLUB is back for a sixth season, following nature's most ferocious battles. Extraordinary weapons and tactics are revealed as CGI explores the incredible science behind the fight for survival. From the mightiest of predators, like lions, crocodiles and sharks, to the toughest...

Nat Geo WILD's #1 series The Incredible Dr. Pol is back with another season of even more prolapses, pregnancy exams and problematic cases than ever before. No two days are ever the same for Dr. Pol and his staff at Pol Veterinary Services as...

From the American Museum of Natural History in New York City, host Neil deGrasse Tyson returns, bringing together a rare mix of potentially clashing personalities - celebrities, comedians and the world's leading scientific experts - to explore a variety of cosmic and science topics,...

This groundbreaking series offers unprecedented access to the U.S. military's mission to combat violent extremism in hot spots like Iraq, Afghanistan, West Africa and Latin America. From top commanders to the boots on the ground, the series paints an intimate portrait of how men...

Dian Fossey is widely celebrated for saving mountain gorillas from extinction. Her pioneering life was complex, and her enemies were rife. In 1985, Fossey was brutally slain in her remote mountain cabin. In the years since, one man has carried a heavy burden of...

Dr. Michelle Oakley is vet to most everything that moves in the Yukon. This experienced veterinarian makes house calls across thousands of square miles, helping animals big and small, wild and domestic. Accompanied by her teenage daughters and with humor as sharp as a...

James Cameron looks back at the critical choices he made when creating the blockbuster film, Titanic, and with a team of experts, puts those ideas to the test against a wealth of new Titanic research underwater footage, computer-generated simulations, and scholarly discovery seeking to...

Narrated by Charles Dance, the critically acclaimed "Savage Kingdom" returns to the remote wilderness of Africa as a rebellion begins. The sins of the lion king Sekekama are carried on by his bloodthirsty sons. This time, sons plot to overthrow fathers, clans seek revenge...

Morgan Freeman takes viewers on a global journey to meet with people from different cultures whose lives are shaped in surprising ways, exploring themes that unite us all. At a time when global events seem to be driving cultures apart, the series aims to...

National Geographic takes you on an exclusive tour inside Air Force One, part luxury hotel, part super-secret military command post. From its beginnings with President Roosevelt making a secret wartime flight in 1943 - to the historic flight that returned President Kennedy's body to...

Once little more than a potter's field, Arlington National Cemetery has become a national shrine and treasury of American history. Now, discover how this revered site came to be, and how it serves as the final resting place for both the famous and the...

Through scientific expeditions and cutting-edge CGI, Drain Alcatraz drains the deadly waters that surround the world's most infamous prison. With San Francisco Bay drained completely dry, the notorious island prison finally reveals its secrets, showing why it was near impossible to escape the rock.

Welcome to Gulf Coast Veterinary Specialists, where the dedicated team and state-of-the-art surgical suite handle all kinds of cases, from exotics to familiar household pets. From the moment their owners rush them into the ER and through diagnosis, surgery, and treatment until the moment...

The State is a powerful and hard-hitting new drama from the award-winning writer/director Peter Kosminsky (Wolf Hall, The Promise). A compelling and topical fictional story, based on extensive research, it follows the experiences of four young British men and women who leave their lives...

When the wild gets a little too close for comfort, Americans grab their phones and call for help. From the desperate and outrageous to the just plain unbelievable, listen in and then hang on for the ride as we embed with six animal wranglers...

Last season's champion, Captain Greg Mayer, is determined to land the season's first fish.

Streetwise snake-catchers Simon Keys and Siouxsie Gillett rush across their city to save both snakes and people. From deadly black mambas in wardrobes to cobras in factories, Simon and Siouxsie put their lives on the line to catch these deadly invaders -- by hand....

A powerful story emerges from within one of the largest and most remote national parks in Africa. In an environment where predator and prey live together, sometimes fighting, sometimes cooperating, the lion tribes reign supreme.

With 100,000 patients, Dr. Pol has seen it all. Specializing in large farm animals, this senior is anything but retiring as he takes an old-school, no-nonsense approach to veterinary medicine. Unflappable and unstoppable, he puts in 14-hour days and is a legend in the...

The natural world is full of amazing stories, but sometimes animals act in ways that seemingly go against all their instincts. This heart-warming series reveals the stories of unlikely duos that have struck up unusual relationships, revealing the emotional power of animals to bond...

Dr. Oakley heads to the Yukon Wildlife Preserve to check on sheep, but the sheep have other plans. Meanwhile, a cow in pain is having trouble nursing, which threatens the life of her newborn calf and an old musk ox needs help getting around....

National Geographic's long-running, critically acclaimed series EXPLORER returns in a newly-reimagined format, mixing bold field pieces, roundtable discussions, and indepth interviews to push the boundaries of journalism. EXPLORER investigates stories of science, nature, and culture, opening a window on hidden parts of the world...

Jane Lynch, Phil Keoghan and wildlife expert Chris Packham host Earth Live and take viewers on a live journey around the world, focusing on some of the most spectacular wildlife on the planet. In the darkness, state-of-the-art cameras capture wildlife live and in full...

From the Ashes explores the experiences of Americans in communities across the country as they wrestle with the legacy of the coal industry, and what its future should be. From Appalachia to the Powder River Basin, the film goes beyond the rhetoric of the...

Filmmakers Sebastian Junger and Nick Quested chronicle Syria's descent into the unbridled chaos that allowed the rise of the Islamic State. Pulling from nearly 1,000 hours of stunningly visceral footage, they capture the Syrian war's harrowing carnage, political and social consequences, and its human...

BREAKTHROUGH is an anthology series that sheds a light on the world's leading scientists and how their cutting-edge innovations and advancements will change our lives in the immediate future and beyond. The series brings to life the stories, people and technology behind these breakthroughs,...

Animal Fight Night presents the war between hunters and the hunted across the jaw-dropping frozen landscapes of Scandinavia, the prehistoric jungles of Madagascar, and the deadly deserts of Africa. In the wild, beasts of all sizes clash for supremacy over land, lust, and life....

Dr. Susan Kelleher owns and operates one of the busiest exotic animal care practices located in South Florida, Broward Avian and Exotics Animal Hospital. "Everything but dogs and cats. If it will fit through the door, I'll treat it!" is Dr. K's motto. And...

The many islands that lie between Asia and Australia can claim to be the biologically richest on earth. The fascinating diversity of life is due to the many millions of years that these islands have remained in the tropics.

YEAR MILLION explores what it will be like to be human 1 million years from now. Through illustrative, dramatic storytelling, YEAR MILLION paints a vision of humanity through the lens of a typical future American family, which includes a daughter who is part AI....

Extreme adventurer Hazen Audel relives his most thrilling, most agonizing and most down-right disgusting moments and reveals what it takes to become a Primal Survivor. Finding water, sourcing protein, building shelter and making fire are essential to staying alive in the wild, but in...

Wicked Tuna follows a group of salty fishermen from the nation's oldest seaport, Gloucester, Massachusetts, as they make their living the way it's been done for centuries rod and reel fishing, one catch at a time all in pursuit of the bluefin tuna. One...

Hidden beneath the waters of Jamaica's Kingston Harbour lie the ruins of the biggest pirate city of all time, Port Royal. On June 7th 1692, an earthquake followed by a tsunami destroyed the city. Archaeologist Dr. Jon Henderson uses the latest high tech scientific...

Journalist Mo Rocca hosts the 28th annual National Geographic Bee: an entertaining and challenging competition that motivates students in grades 4-8 to learn more about the world and how it works. The bee engages students in diverse ways, challenging them to memorize accurately and...

Discover the dramatic and uplifting world of wildlife rehabilitation, as dedicated rehabbers care for injured and orphaned wildlife -- from raptors and raccoons to bats and bobcats. With the help of family and friends, they take on the challenge of nurturing these creatures before...

With 100,000 patients, Dr. Pol has seen it all. Specializing in large farm animals, this senior is anything but retiring as he takes an old school, no-nonsense approach to veterinary medicine. Unflappable and unstoppable, he puts in 14-hour days and is a legend in...

Twenty-five years after the verdict in the Rodney King trial sparked several days of protests and violence in Los Angeles, LA92 immerses viewers in that tumultuous period through stunning and rarely-seen footage. Produced by Oscar winner Simon Chinn and Emmy winner Jonathan Chinn and...

Go behind the scenes as National Geographic explores manufacturing Goliaths and brings to life some of the greatest one-of-a-kind car factories in the world. See firsthand how cutting-edge robot labor and human touch combine to craft a $45,000 BMW Z4. Get an inside look...

Follow a pride in Botswana to discover the brutal realities of family life for lions. As few as one in five cubs live to two years old and it takes them years to develop the abilities needed to become an apex predator. Watch as...

With three animal hospitals, husband-and-wife veterinarians Dr. Will Draper and Dr. Fran Tyler divide and conquer to treat the pets that flock to their practice. But running a successful vet practice while juggling the demands of a busy family life -- which includes their...

With the recent plummet in California's water supply, America is being hit with a stark reality: a future where fresh drinking water is alarmingly scarce. PARCHED is an important event series that takes a definitive look at the water wars that are now upon...

After decades of pursuing mobsters and drug kingpins, the FBI is struggling to broaden its mission in the aftermath of the September 11 attacks. Now, enter the inner sanctum of today's FBI with unprecedented access granted to National Geographic.

The world's oceans have become a lawless world where bandits operate with impunity. If you want to get away with murder, this is the place to do it, and it's not uncommon. Lawless Oceans takes you on a visceral journey to solve the mystery...

<p>Journalist Mo Rocca hosts the 28th annual National Geographic Bee: an entertaining and challenging competition that motivates students in grades 4-8 to learn more about the world and how it works. The bee engages students in challenging them to memorize accurately, compellingly and creatively....

Streetwise snake-catchers Simon Keys and Siouxsie Gillett rush across their city to save both snakes and people. From deadly black mambas in wardrobes to cobras in factories, Simon and Siouxsie put their lives on the line to catch these deadly invaders -- by hand....

Welcome to the extraordinary everyday life of Matt Wright, rugged Australian helicopter pilot and animal relocation expert. Whether wrangling deadly snakes, wrestling wild bulls, or dangling below a helicopter to land inside a crocodile nest, when people and animals get in each other's way,...

Puppy Days is a portrait of the formative time in a dog's life - and a portrait of America. Cameras follow six first-time owners at the exact moment they receive their puppies and will track them for the next twelve weeks as owners and...

Brent & Grant Reed's backyard is a wild place -- Africa's Okavango Delta. Together these brothers have built a successful safari company, living and working alongside the most iconic animals on Earth. Follow this charismatic duo running a company in the wilderness, from pulling...

Welcome to Gulf Coast Veterinary Specialists, where the dedicated team and state-of-the-art surgical suite handle all kinds of cases, from bighorn sheep, porcupines, and seals, to familiar household pets. From the moment their owners rush them into the ER, through diagnosis, surgery, and treatment,...