TV Mini-Series I have Seen
by gjlhome | created - 31 Dec 2017 | updated - 7 hours ago | PublicCriteria: 1) 2-6 Episodes; 2) Series had not been canceled; 3) Was not intended to be more than one season; 4) Was not intended to be a "Limited" series
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1. Sybil (1976)
TV-14 | 66 min | Biography, Drama
A young woman whose childhood was so harrowing to her that she developed sixteen different personalities is treated by a doctor.
Stars: Joanne Woodward, Sally Field, Brad Davis, Martine Bartlett
Votes: 7,470
Watched first run on NBC
2. Lincoln (1988)
188 min | Drama, History, War
After arriving in Washington in 1861 after his election, Abraham Lincoln struggles with personal and political problems during his Presidency.
Stars: Sam Waterston, Mary Tyler Moore, Richard Mulligan, Deborah Adair
Votes: 451
'5/94
3. I Know My First Name Is Steven (1989)
Not Rated | 90 min | Crime, Drama
The harrowing true account of Steven Stayner, who was kidnapped by a perverted pseudo-priest and his lackey during the 1970s. As he gets older, he realizes that he needs to try to make an escape and get back home.
Stars: Cindy Pickett, John Ashton, Corin Nemec, Luke Edwards
Votes: 2,847
Watched first run on NBC
4. Brotherhood of the Rose (1989)
PG-13 | 240 min | Thriller
Two orphans, Romulus and Remus, are raised by CIA handler John Eliot to be the best in the cloak and dagger game. Decades later, he turns on them and orders their elimination. They decide to fight back and track him down to learn why.
Stars: Peter Strauss, Robert Mitchum, Connie Sellecca, David Morse
Votes: 930
Watched first run on NBC
5. Broken Trail (2006)
Not Rated | 92 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
A veteran cowboy and his nephew save five Chinese girls from prostitution while trekking from Oregon to Wyoming.
Stars: Robert Duvall, Thomas Haden Church, Greta Scacchi, Chris Mulkey
Votes: 6,744
AMC 7/06; Watched first run or HDD recording
6. The Andromeda Strain (2008)
44 min | Drama, Mystery, Sci-Fi
A crack team of top scientists work feverishly in a secret, state-of-the-art laboratory to discover what has killed the citizens of a small town and learn how this deadly contagion can be stopped.
Stars: Benjamin Bratt, Christa Miller, Ricky Schroder, Louis Ferreira
Votes: 14,614
Watched first run on A&E 6/08
7. Impact (2009)
Not Rated | 94 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
A luminary crashes on the moon, causing to change its orbit and head straight toward Earth. With less than 40 days, scientists are in a desperate race to launch a lunar mission that will save both planets from mutual destruction
Stars: David James Elliott, Natasha Henstridge, Benjamin Sadler, Florentine Lahme
Votes: 3,595
11/09 rented dvd
8. The Red Tent (2014)
88 min | Drama, History, Romance
The story of the twelve tribes of Israel is told through the eyes of Jacob's only daughter, Dinah.
Stars: Minnie Driver, Iain Glen, Will Tudor, Vinette Robinson
Votes: 3,796
DVR of Lifetime Channel first run 2014
9. Jack the Ripper: The Definitive Story (2011)
90 min | Documentary, History
Taking you back to 1888, this extraordinary two-part special goes back to basics, dispelling the myths and misconceptions that have surrounded this case for so long. Reconstructing in 3D ... See full summary »
Stars: Paul Begg, John Bennett, Dianne Learmouth, Caroline Waite
Votes: 104
DVR of Destination America Channel 6/17
10. Is O.J. Innocent? The Missing Evidence (2017)
45 min | Documentary, Mystery
Jason Simpson is the possible killer of Nicole and Ron. O.J. could have been innocent from the beginning. Many clues are strung together to try to persuade the audience toward Jason's culpability.
Stars: Martin Sheen, Derrick Levasseur, Kris Mohandie, Bill Dear
Votes: 218
DVR of first run on OWN 6/17
11. Jack the Ripper (1988)
TV-PG | 91 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
A Scotland Yard police inspector, battling the booze, investigates the Jack the Ripper murders and discovers a conspiracy that leads all the way up to the Queen.
Stars: Michael Caine, Armand Assante, Ray McAnally, Lewis Collins
Votes: 5,678
Watched first run on CBS 10/88
12. The Jacksons: An American Dream (1992)
120 min | Biography, Drama, Music
The story of the Jackson family and their rise to success.
Stars: Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs, Angela Bassett, Holly Robinson Peete, Margaret Avery
Votes: 3,775
VHS recording of first run on ABC
13. America: Promised Land (2017– )
86 min | History
Anchored by interviews with descendants of ancestors whose stories are featured throughout the event series and geographical imagery that showcases the history of how America was populated,... See full summary »
Stars: Corey Johnson, Scot Cooper, Milton Schorr, Benedikt Sebastian
Votes: 30
DVR of first run on history channel 6/17 This was shown in two parts of 2 hours each including commercials. It is more like a mini-series than a TV Series.
14. Animal Odd Couples (2013– )
59 min | Documentary
Wildlife biologist Liz Bonnin sets off on a worldwide journey of discovery to find out why animals of different species make friends with each other as well as why apex predators make friends with humans.
Stars: Liz Bonnin, Bhagavan Antle
Votes: 82
2015; 2 part series. More like as mini-series rather than a TV series.
15. India Nature's Wonderland (2015)
TV-PG | 53 min | Documentary
Wildlife biologist Liz Bonnin explores the natural wonders of India in this series that reveals the species and cultures unique to this ancient land.
Stars: Freida Pinto, Liz Bonnin, Jon Gupta
Votes: 51
dvr PBS 6/17; More like a mini-series than a TV series.
16. Hatfields & McCoys (2012)
TV-14 | 97 min | Drama, History, Romance
Dramatization of the bitter blood feud between the two families on the West Virginia/Kentucky border in the years after the Civil War.
Stars: Kevin Costner, Bill Paxton, Matt Barr, Tom Berenger
Votes: 29,345
DVR of first run on History Channel
17. Brazil with Michael Palin (2012– )
60 min | Documentary
Michael Palin travels around Brazil, from Amazonia to Rio, from the North East to the Deep South, to find out what makes this vast country tick.
Stars: Michael Palin, Susie Valerio, Carolina Ferraz, Davi Kopenawa
Votes: 378
DVR of first run on PBS
18. Pole to Pole (1992– )
50 min | Adventure, Documentary
Michael Palin undertakes a journey by the most direct route possible with the most land to cross from the North Pole to the South Pole.
Stars: Michael Palin, Neil Hardwick, Lasse Lehtinen, Graham Hancock
Votes: 1,428
Watched first run on PBS
19. Around the World in 80 Days (II) (1989)
49 min | Documentary
Michael Palin attempts to copy the exploits of fictional character Phileas Fogg, by trying to travel around the world (without flying) in 80 days.
Stars: Michael Palin, Basil Pao, Chris Collins, Terry Gilliam
Votes: 1,928
Watched first run on PBS
20. Full Circle with Michael Palin (1997– )
500 min | Adventure, Documentary
Michael Palin embarks on another epic journey of exploration and adventure, this time 15,000 miles through 18 countries around the Pacific rim.
Stars: Michael Palin, Rob Hehnlin
Votes: 1,270
VHS ??? 1997
21. Forces of Nature with Brian Cox (2016)
232 min | Documentary
Professor Brian Cox combines some of the most spectacular sights on Earth with our deepest understanding of the universe to reveal how the planet's beauty is created by just a handful of forces.
Stars: Brian Cox, Thomas M. Iliffe, Doug Allan, Erlendur Bogason
Votes: 679
DVR PBS 2017
22. D.B. Cooper: Case Closed? (2016)
TV-PG | 168 min | Documentary, History, Mystery
A former FBI agent teams up with a crime novelist to investigate the identity of D.B. Cooper
Stars: Geoff Pierson, Joe O'Dell, Lily Delamere, Andrew Stiko
Votes: 153
DVR History Channel 2017 2 part mini-series rather than a TV Series
23. Roots (1977)
TV-14 | 74 min | Biography, Drama, History
A dramatization of author Alex Haley's family line from ancestor Kunta Kinte's enslavement to his descendants' liberation.
Stars: LeVar Burton, Robert Reed, John Amos, Louis Gossett Jr.
Votes: 18,888
Watched first run on ABC
24. Casey Anthony: An American Murder Mystery (2017)
TV-14 | 126 min | Documentary, Biography, Crime
It meets with the family at the center of it all, the Anthonys, to hear their first-hand account of the tragic details surrounding the death of their granddaughter Caylee. We'll reveal the ... See full summary »
Stars: Diane Dimond, Jeff Ashton, Cindy Anthony, Jane Velez-Mitchell
Votes: 997
DVR Investigation Discovery Channel 2017
25. Chandra Levy: An American Murder Mystery (2017)
126 min | Documentary, Crime
In 2001 intern Chandra Levy vanishes. Police search the city to find the 24-year-old woman, but a powerful man hampers the search - Chandra's alleged lover, Congressman Gary Condit. ... See full summary »
Stars: Diane Dimond, Robert Levy, Susan Levy, Michael Doyle
Votes: 284
DVR TLC 9/17 as a 3-hour show
26. The Vietnam War (2017)
TV-MA | 99 min | Documentary, History, War
A comprehensive history of the United States' involvement in the bitterly divisive armed conflict in Southeast Asia.
Stars: Peter Coyote, Huy Duc, James Willbanks, Duong Van Mai Elliott
Votes: 28,007
dvr pbs 10/17 -11/17
27. Cosmos (1980)
TV-PG | 60 min | Documentary
Astronomer Carl Sagan leads us on an engaging guided tour of the various elements and cosmological theories of the universe.
Stars: Carl Sagan, Jaromír Hanzlík, Jonathan Fahn, Jean Charney
Votes: 44,188
Watched first run on PBS
28. Life on Earth (1979)
54 min | Documentary
David Attenborough's groundbreaking study of the evolution of life on our planet.
Star: David Attenborough
Votes: 3,252
Watched first run on PBS
29. The Blue Planet (2001)
TV-G | 49 min | Documentary
Mammoth series, five years in the making, taking a look at the rich tapestry of life in the world's oceans.
Stars: David Attenborough, Pierce Brosnan, Peter Scoones
Votes: 42,727
HDD ??? 2001
30. Cosmos: A Spacetime Odyssey (2014)
TV-PG | 43 min | Documentary
An exploration of our discovery of the laws of nature and coordinates in space and time.
Stars: Neil deGrasse Tyson, Christopher Emerson, Keythe Farley, Piotr Michael
Votes: 128,794
DVR FOX 2014
31. Frozen Planet (2011–2012)
TV-PG | 33 min | Documentary
Focuses on life and the environment in both the Arctic and Antarctic.
Stars: David Attenborough, Alec Baldwin, Chadden Hunter, Michael Kelem
Votes: 33,005
DVR Discovery Channel 2012
32. Human Planet (2011)
TV-PG | 50 min | Documentary
A cinematic experience bringing you the most amazing human stories in the world. Humans and wildlife surviving in the most extreme environments on Earth
Stars: John Hurt, Roger Munns
Votes: 27,803
Watched first run on Discovery Channel or via DVR
33. Life (2009)
TV-G | 43 min | Documentary
David Attenborough's legendary BBC crew explains and shows wildlife all over planet earth. From giving an overview of the challenges facing life to hunting the deep sea and various major evolutionary groups of creatures.
Stars: Oprah Winfrey, David Attenborough, Doug Allan, Roger Munns
Votes: 42,824
Watched first run on Discovery Channel or via HDD recording
34. Planet Earth (2006)
TV-PG | 49 min | Documentary, Family
A documentary series on the wildlife found on Earth. Each episode covers a different habitat: deserts, mountains, deep oceans, shallow seas, forests, caves, polar regions, fresh water, plains and jungles. Narrated by David Attenborough.
Stars: Sigourney Weaver, David Attenborough, Nikolay Drozdov, Thomas Anguti Johnston
Votes: 220,406
Watched first run on Discovery Channel or via HDD recording
35. Connections (1978)
50 min | Documentary, History
Follow James Burke through the history of science and technology in this collection of 10 1-hour episodes, starting with "The Trigger Effect."
Stars: James Burke, Kenneth Kendall, Bruce Boa, Mark Wing-Davey
Votes: 1,434
Watched first run on PBS; Have series on DVD
36. Connections 2 (1994– )
Documentary
Historian James Burke walks the viewer through the tenuous threads of history that link seemingly obscure scientific breakthroughs and the events and products that exist today.
Stars: James Burke, Steve Davis, Mandy Maxwell, Alan Gibbs
Votes: 336
Watched first run on PBS; Have series on DVD
37. City in the Sky (2016– )
TV-PG | Documentary
Every day 100,000 flights criss-cross the globe with more than 1 million people in the air at any one time. Dallas Campbell and Dr Hannah Fry explore the world of aviation.
Stars: Dallas Campbell, Hannah Fry, Joachim Schwarzenberg, Saresh Babu
Votes: 254
dvr PBS 12/17
38. Dian Fossey: Secrets in the Mist (2017)
Documentary
The story of Dian Fossey, a scientist who fought to protect the vanishing African mountain gorillas, who was found brutally murdered in 1985.
Stars: Sigourney Weaver, Alicia Ryan, Ian Redmond, Amy Vedder
Votes: 181
DVR Nat Geo 12/17-1/18
39. JonBenet: An American Murder Mystery (2016)
TV-14 | 130 min | Documentary, Crime
A three-part miniseries exploring the various theories surrounding the unsolved murder of JonBenet Ramsey.
Stars: Braxton Alexander, Michael Reagan, Doug Stroup, Diane Dimond
Votes: 425
DVR Investigation Discovery 2016
40. Biblical Mysteries Explained (2008– )
Documentary, History
Stars: Robert R. Cargill, Sergio Duque, Alexandra LeMosle, Abdullah Khalil
Votes: 40
dvr American Heroes Channel 1/18; 3 part series more like a mini-series than a TV series
41. Who Was Jesus (2009– )
Documentary
This is the story of what it was like to be Jesus, to be born into tyranny, executed for preaching harmony and forgiveness, and what it was like for his disciples to risk death by carrying ... See full summary »
Stars: Jeff Wilburn, Rachel Havrelock, Allen Callahan, Israel Hershkovitz
Votes: 72
DVR American Heroes Channel 1/18
42. The Civil War (1990)
TV-14 | 76 min | Documentary, History, War
A comprehensive survey of the American Civil War.
Stars: David McCullough, Sam Waterston, Julie Harris, Jason Robards
Votes: 18,569
watched first run on PBS 1990
43. The West (1996)
537 min | Documentary, History, War
Stephen Ives' "The West" is a PBS 4-Video Series co-produced by Ken Burns: - "Death Runs Riot" 85 min. - "Fight No More Forever" 85 min. - "Ghost Dance" 58 min. - "The People" 82 min.
Stars: Peter Coyote, N. Scott Momaday, Murphy Guyer, John Trudell
Votes: 2,147
watched first run on PBS 1996
44. Thomas Jefferson (1997– )
180 min | Documentary, Biography, History
A biographical film about The United States' influential and profoundly enigmatic Founding Father.
Stars: Gwyneth Paltrow, Sam Waterston, Michael Potts, Ossie Davis
Votes: 815
watched first run on PBS 1997
45. The War (2007)
TV-14 | 124 min | Documentary, History, War
A seven-part series focusing on the many ways in which the Second World War impacted the lives of American families.
Stars: Keith David, Katharine Phillips, Tom Hanks, Paul Fussell
Votes: 5,669
HDD PBS 2007
46. The National Parks: America's Best Idea (2009)
690 min | Documentary, History
The history of the U.S. National Parks system, including the initial ideas which led to the world's first national parks and the expansion of the system over 150 years.
Stars: Peter Coyote, William Cronon, Dayton Duncan, Shelton Johnson
Votes: 1,950
HDD PBS 2009
47. Prohibition (2011)
60 min | Documentary, History
The story of the American activist struggle against the influence of alcohol, climaxing in the failed early 20th century nationwide era when it was banned.
Stars: Peter Coyote, Pete Hamill, Catherine Gilbert Murdock, Michael Lerner
Votes: 3,426
DVR PBS 2011
48. The Dust Bowl (2012)
TV-PG | 229 min | Documentary, History
A documentary about the 1930s drought of North American prairie farm land, and its consequences during the great depression.
Stars: Dorothy Williamson, Donald Worster, Timothy Egan, Pamela Riney-Kehrberg
Votes: 2,111
DVR PBS 2012
49. The Roosevelts: An Intimate History (2014)
TV-14 | 114 min | Documentary, Biography, History
A documentary that weaves together the stories of Theodore, Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt, three members of one of the most prominent and influential families in American politics.
Stars: Peter Coyote, George F. Will, Geoffrey C. Ward, Doris Kearns Goodwin
Votes: 2,652
DVT PBS 2014
50. Planet Earth II (2016)
TV-G | 50 min | Documentary
David Attenborough returns with a new wildlife documentary that shows life in a variety of habitats.
Stars: David Attenborough, Chadden Hunter, Gordon Buchanan, Elizabeth White
Votes: 158,378
DVR BBC 2/18-
51. Spy in the Wild (2017–2020)
TV-PG | Documentary
Animatronic spy creatures infiltrate the animal world to observe their behavior.
Stars: David Tennant, Birute Galdikas, Rob Pilley, Jill Pruetz
Votes: 555
DVR PBS 3/18
52. The Story of China (2016– )
TV-PG | 59 min | Documentary, History
Michael Wood embarks on a great historical adventure, exploring the stories, people and landscapes that have helped create China's distinctive character and genius over four thousand years.
Stars: Michael Wood, Tao Tao Liu, Frank Ching, Baoxin Qin
Votes: 388
dvr pbs 4/18
53. The Mekong River with Sue Perkins (2014– )
Documentary
Sue Perkins visits Vietnam Nam, Cambodia, Laos and China along the Mekong River and meets various folk along the way and witnesses how deforestation and illegal wildlife trade affect these countries.
Star: Sue Perkins
Votes: 156
DVR PBS 4/18
54. Expedition Unknown: Hunt for ExtraTerrestrials (2017)
TV-PG | 240 min | Reality-TV
Josh Gates sets off in a four part mini-series where he'll travel over 50,000 miles to four different continents and try to answer one of mankind's ultimate questions. Are we alone in the universe?
Stars: Josh Gates, Julien Girard
Votes: 309
dvr Travel Channel 4/18
55. Expedition Unknown: Hunt for the Yeti (2016)
Adventure
The amazing adventures of a Yeti hunting film crew on their way to exposing the truth of the Yeti's hidden existence deep in the Himalayas.
Star: Josh Gates
Votes: 145
dvr Travel Channel 2017
56. Stephen Hawking's Grand Design (2012)
TV-PG | 60 min | Documentary
In this documentary, Stephen Hawking tries to explain what science can tell us about the meaning of life through physics, philosophical discussion,and Hawking's own unique scientific ... See full summary »
Stars: Benedict Cumberbatch, Stephen Hawking, Bill Hutchens, Tom Bonington
Votes: 1,439
dvr SCI 4/18
57. Elizabeth Smart: Autobiography (2017)
TV-14 | Biography
The young abductee, promises that as his wife,she will be more living & obedient
Stars: Elizabeth Smart, Lois Smart, Ed Smart, Mick Fennerty
Votes: 81
DVR A&E 11/17
58. Road to 9/11 (I) (2017)
Documentary
Three-part documentary exploring the long-term causes of the horrific events of 9/11, beginning in the early nineties.
Stars: F. Murray Abraham, Roberto Ragone, Leon Panetta, Ali Soufan
Votes: 119
history channel 9/17
59. The Radical Story of Patty Hearst (2018)
60 min | Documentary
The transformation of Patty Hearst from kidnapped heiress to terrorist is a saga of privilege, celebrity and violence that gripped the nation. Over forty years later, firsthand accounts ... See full summary »
Stars: Bill Harris, Jeffrey Toobin, Steven Weed, Carol Pogash
Votes: 275
HLN 2/18
60. Gold Rush: South America (2013)
Reality-TV
Todd and his crew head to south America to try their luck at getting gold
Stars: Todd Hoffman, Fred Dodge, Dave Turin, Jack Hoffman
Votes: 385
dvr discovery channel 2014 More like a mini-series than a series
61. Nature's Epic Journeys (2016– )
TV-PG | 59 min | Documentary
Every year, millions of animals embark on epic journeys on an astonishing scale, crossing hostile landscapes, traveling hundreds of miles, overcoming fearsome obstacles, and facing intense ... See full summary »
Stars: Liz Bonnin, Nigel Barber, Saba Douglas-Hamilton
Votes: 38
DVR PBS 7/18: Saw as "Nature's Great Race" At 3 episodes, more like a mini-series than a series
62. Yellowstone LIVE (2018–2019)
Documentary
Yellowstone Live's home-base is a century-old barn just outside the national park boundary. From here, seven live teams will spread out across the wilderness using cutting-edge, 4G mobile ... See full summary »
Stars: Chris Packham, Jenna Wolfe, Josh Elliott, Casey Anderson
Votes: 30
season 1: nat geo 8/18 season 2: dvr nat geo 1/20
63. Blue Planet II (2017)
TV-G | 52 min | Documentary
David Attenborough returns to the world's oceans in this sequel to the acclaimed documentary filming rare and unusual creatures of the deep, as well as documenting the problems our oceans face.
Stars: David Attenborough, Peter Drost, Roger Munns, Roger Horrocks
Votes: 46,661
DVR BBC America 8/18
64. Photo Ark (2017)
TV-PG | 60 min | Documentary
Renowned photographer Joel Sartore's quest to document and save animals at risk of extinction.
Star: Joel Sartore
Votes: 73
dvr pbs world 9/18
65. Life on the Reef (2015)
56 min | Documentary
Over the course of a year, Life on the Reef follows those who live in one of the most extraordinary places on the planet, Australia's Great Barrier Reef - where man meets wild and Nature calls the shots.
Stars: Rupert Reid, Paddy Caldwell, Mark Read, Russell Butler
Votes: 66
dvr pbs 2015
66. North Korea: Michael Palin's Journey (2018– )
45 min | Documentary
As diplomatic relations between DPRK and South Korea begin to slightly thaw after decades of hostility, comedian and world traveler Michael Palin is allowed to visit North Korea for two weeks and, to a limited extent, explore the country.
Star: Michael Palin
Votes: 968
dvr nat geo 10/18; saw as "North Korea from the Inside with Michael Palin"
67. Ancient Invisible Cities (2018)
Documentary
Professor Scott explores the hidden secrets of three of the most fascinating cities of the ancient world: Cairo, Athens and Istanbul. 3D scans allow us to view the architectural jewels of these cities as they've never been seen before.
Stars: Michael Scott, Darius Arya
Votes: 112
dvr pbs 10/18
68. Outback (2018)
43 min | Documentary
An introspective three-part documentary series about the rich and dangerous wildlife of the Kimberley region in the Australian Outback and some of the people there who live with it or off of it.
Stars: Mark Coles Smith, Mandy Watson, Albert Wiggan, Peter Strain
Votes: 29
dvr pbs 10/18
69. Wonders of Mexico (2018)
Documentary
Traveling south along Mexico's mountain spine, exploring tropical forests of the Maya, the deserts of northern Mexico and the wildlife and culture found there.
Star: Anthony Mendez
Votes: 53
dvr pbs 10/18
70. SuperNature - Wild Flyers (2016)
TV-PG | Documentary
SuperNature - Wild Flyers is an innovative new three-part series, utilizing new technology and techniques to reveal the wonder and science of one of nature's greatest innovations - the power of flight.
Stars: Omri Rose, Suranne Jones
Votes: 93
dvr pbs world 10/18; saw as "SuperNature - Wild Flyers" (IMDb export title:Life in the Air)
71. Animals with Cameras (2018–2021)
180 min | Documentary
Gordon Buchanan leads a team of camera specialists as they work with scientists to fit specialist cameras to wild animals that will allow extraordinary new discoveries to be made about the lives of these animals.
Stars: Gordon Buchanan, Marlice Van Vuuren, Rory Wilson, Flavio Quintana
Votes: 170
Season 1: dvr pbs world 11/18 Season 2: pbs hd on roku 1/22
72. Plants Behaving Badly (2017)
60 min | Documentary
This two episode documentary is about deceptive plants narrated by David Attenborough, many of which were studied by Charles Darwin. The first, Murder and Mayhem, is about carnivorous plants. The second, Sex and Lies, is about orchids.
Star: David Attenborough
Votes: 67
dvr pbs world 11/18
73. EARTH a New Wild (2015– )
TV-PG | Documentary
Dr. S. Muttulingam (American, born in Sri Lanka), brings a new look at mankind's relationship to our planet. He is a Conservationist, Scientist, writer and an Emmy-nominated TV News ... See full summary »
Star: Sanjayan Muttulingam
Votes: 68
Watched first run on pbs 2015
74. Big Pacific (2017)
TV-PG | 60 min | Documentary
The Pacific Ocean covers one-third of the Earth's surface, holds half of our world's water, and hides the deepest place on our planet. Big Pacific breaks the boundaries between land and sea in way never seen before.
Stars: Paul McGann, Daniel Dae Kim, Dan Nachtrab, Steve Pellombi
Votes: 201
dvr pbs world 11/18
75. Great Yellowstone Thaw (2017)
TV-PG | Documentary
As Winter turns to Spring in Yellowstone, many animals come out from hibernation.
Stars: Casey Anderson, Kirk Johnson
Votes: 76
dvr pbs world hd 11/18
76. Wild Ireland: The Edge of the World (2017)
118 min | Documentary
Ireland's Wild Coastis a journey along one of the most spectacular coastlines in the world, featuring the wildlife and wild places that makeitso special. Thisseries features Ireland's west coast and wildlife wonders.
Star: Colin Stafford-Johnson
Votes: 103
pbs hd 8/18; SAW AS "Ireland's Wild Coast"
77. The Dictator's Playbook
54 min | Documentary, Drama, History
From Mussolini to Saddam Hussein, dictators have shaped the world we live in. This series answers how dictators seized and wielded power in six immersive hours, each a revealing portrait of brutality.
Stars: Tim Beckmann, Natasha Ezrow, Mariam Mufti, Fathali Moghaddam
Votes: 339
pbs hd 1/19 - 2/19
78. Aftershock: Earthquake in New York (1999)
Unrated | 170 min | Action, Drama, Thriller
A devastating earthquake hits New York City, with survivors left fighting for their lives amongst the ruins.
Stars: Tom Skerritt, Sharon Lawrence, Charles S. Dutton, Lisa Nicole Carson
Votes: 2,032
7/14; saw as dvd movie rather than a tvMiniSeries
79. 10.5: Apocalypse (2006)
85 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
A massive earthquake creates a chain of events that threaten two of the largest nuclear reactors.
Stars: Kim Delaney, Dean Cain, David Cubitt, Oliver Hudson
Votes: 2,761
5/12; saw as dvd movie rather than a tvMiniSeries
80. Lost Beasts of the Ice Age
It follows a team of international scientists including Dr. Tori Herridge, Paleontologist at the Natural History Museum in London, and Harvard Medical School Geneticist Professor George Church.
Star: Erik Thompson
sci hd 2/19; Originally intended as two 1 hr episodes like a miniseries, shown as one 2 hr show
81. The Living Planet (1984)
660 min | Documentary
David Attenborough discusses the biomass and life in a variety of eco-systems spanning many of the environments found on Earth (from tropical to polar).
Star: David Attenborough
Votes: 2,096
Watched first run on PBS
82. The Trials of Life (1990)
600 min | Documentary
Each of the twelve 50-minute episodes features a different aspect of the journey through life, from birth to adulthood and continuation of the species through reproduction.
Star: David Attenborough
Votes: 1,878
Recorded PBS VHS to watch
83. The Life of Birds (1998)
TV-PG | 49 min | Documentary
David Attenborough's comprehensive and richly detailed study of birds, examining the variety of different species and their ways of life.
Star: David Attenborough
Votes: 3,037
VHS PBS 1998; have on dvd
84. The Life of Mammals (2002–2003)
50 min | Documentary
David Attenborough's comprehensive study of how a remarkable group of animals evolved - a group that includes ourselves.
Star: David Attenborough
Votes: 4,241
HDD ??? 2002
85. Michael Palin's Hemingway Adventure (1999– )
50 min | Documentary, Adventure
Comedian and world traveler, Michael Palin, follows the footsteps of the adventuring author, Ernest Hemingway.
Stars: Michael Palin, Nigel Pegram
Votes: 546
VHS ??? 1999
86. Himalaya with Michael Palin (2004– )
360 min | Documentary
Michael Palin travels the Himalaya mountain region.
Stars: Michael Palin, The Dalai Lama
Votes: 1,215
HDD ???2004
87. Reconstruction: America after The Civil War (2019– )
Documentary
A comprehensive and compelling history of the United States immediately following the Civil War.
Stars: Martha S. Jones, Andia Winslow, Henry Louis Gates Jr., Mark Lund
Votes: 224
pbs hd 4/19
88. Breakthrough: The Ideas That Changed the World (2019)
59 min | Documentary, History
Take a mind-blowing journey through human history, told through six iconic inventions that modern people take for granted, and see how science, invention, and technology built on one another to change everything.
Stars: Jim Al-Khalili, Danielle George, James Meigs, Tiera Fletcher
Votes: 175
dvr pbs hd 5/19-6/19
89. Sinking Cities (2018)
Documentary
See how Tokyo is looking for new ways to fight back against rising waters. Typhoons, tsunamis, earthquakes and sinking neighborhoods threaten one of the world's most populous cities, and ... See full summary »
Stars: Lisa Theodore, Lucy Ernest
Votes: 40
dvr pbs hd 1/19
90. Legends of the Deep (2019– )
TV-PG | Documentary
Jean-Michel Cousteau, his son Fabien, and his daughter Celine embark on a gripping journey to investigate some of the ocean's strangest and most enduring mysteries including a re-opening of... See full summary »
Stars: Celine Cousteau, Fabien Cousteau, Regan Lipinski, Philippe Rouja
Votes: 75
science channel hd 6/19
91. Death at the Mansion: Rebecca Zahau (2019)
44 min | Documentary, Crime
Experts examine the case of a woman, who was found dead, hanging naked, bound and gagged in the courtyard of her billionaire boyfriend's mansion just two days after his son suffered a fatal accident while she watched him.
Stars: Jason Benjamin, Frederick Keeve, Molly Loch, Jason Vandergriff
Votes: 179
dvr oxygen hd 6/19
92. Dynasties (2018–2022)
TV-PG | 60 min | Documentary
A nature documentary series on five vulnerable or endangered species known to form enduring populations: chimpanzee, emperor penguin, lion, tiger and African wild dog.
Stars: David Attenborough, John Brown, Sophie Darlington, Justine Evans
Votes: 5,127
dvr bbc america 6/19-7/19; 5 shows plus "The Making of"
93. Blue Sky Metropolis (2019)
History
"Blue Sky Metropolis" is the untold story of how aerospace was central to the growth of Southern California and its emergence as an economic power.
Stars: Tony Goldwyn, Wade Graham, D. Elliot Woods, Taylor Vracin-Harrell
Votes: 32
dvr pbs world hd 9/19
94. Hostile Planet (2019)
TV-14 | 47 min | Documentary
A look at the world's harshest landscapes and the animals that have adapted to live there.
Stars: Bear Grylls, Cong Liu
Votes: 939
nat geo hd 9/19
95. Apollo: Back to the Moon (2019 TV Movie)
Documentary, History
Recreations, interviews and restored archival footage tell the story of NASA's Apollo program.
Director: François Pomès | Stars: Bill Anders, Jay Barbree, Jack Clemons, Jean-François Clervoy
Votes: 104
nat geo hd 7/19; saw as a two part mini-series - 1 hr each part; Ep1: Impossible Challenge (7/8);Ep2: Ultimate Mission (7/9)
96. 1969 (2019)
60 min | Documentary, History
The six-part series features first-hand accounts of how the year's events came together at the same dizzying, chaotic time.
Stars: Clara Bingham, Douglas Brinkley, John Fogerty, Tariq Trotter
Votes: 135
dvr abc hd 12/19 (mini-series)
97. Serengeti (2019– )
TV-PG | 146 min | Documentary
Wildlife docuseries examining the Serengeti region of Africa following different species of animals throughout their daily lives.
Stars: Lupita Nyong'o, Adjoa Andoh, John Boyega, Peter Drost
Votes: 1,147
dvr discovery hd 12/19 - 1/20
98. Cosmos: Possible Worlds (2020)
TV-PG | 45 min | Documentary, Animation, Family
"Cosmos: A Spacetime Odyssey" returns for a second season. Ann Druyan, original creative collaborator to Carl Sagan, serves as executive producer.
Stars: Neil deGrasse Tyson, Seth MacFarlane, Sasha Sagan, Trang Vo
Votes: 7,796
nat geo hd 4/20-5/20
99. The Last Dance (2020)
TV-MA | 49 min | Documentary, Biography, History
Led by Michael Jordan, the 1990s Chicago Bulls establish themselves as one of the most notable dynasties in sports history.
Stars: Michael Jordan, Phil Jackson, Scottie Pippen, David Aldridge
Votes: 152,382
roku espn hd 4/20-5/20
100. H2O: The Molecule That Made Us (2020)
60 min | Documentary
H2O: The Molecule That Made Us is a 3-hour series from WGBH Boston, airing in three one hour episodes. The film dramatically reveals how water underpins every aspect of our existence. In ... See full summary »
Stars: Kelly McEvers, Giulio Boccaletti, Jay Famiglietti, M. Sanjayan
Votes: 139
pbs hd 5/20
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