Discovery TV Series - Page 8
Really Big Things
2007
Really Big Things
2007
Really Big Things is a series about massive man-made marvels like big machines, giant telescopes, skyscrapers and other massive structures. It airs on the Discovery Channel, HD Theater and Science Channel. It is now being aired on the UK version of the Discovery Channel in the early slot of 04:40am Matt Rogers presents the show in a semi-comedy fashion, often giving the viewers the impression he is a maverick with little regard for common sense, although when faced with true danger, such as standing by a dumper truck tipping and cutting the restraining wires on a concrete mat in Season 1, he will "hand over to the professionals" or remove himself from danger.Sin City Tow
2024
star 6When people gamble and park their cars illegally, Vegas' tow truck drivers step in. It leads to brawls, wild propositions and crazy characters doing all they can to get their rides back. Two rival tow companies compete to keep the Vegas Strip moving.Discovery Atlas
2006
star 6Discovery Atlas is a documentary television series on the Discovery Channel and Discovery HD Theater which focuses on the cultural, sociological, and natural aspects of various countries by exploring their different peoples, traditions, and lands. The documentary follows the lives and individual struggles of locals, while taking in-depth looks at the countries' history and culture.Deadliest Catch: The Viking Returns
2022
star 7.4Sig Hansen lures his family back to their Norwegian homeland hoping to build a new king crab fishing empire. As co-captain Mandy begins her own family, starting over in the land of their ancestors becomes an unexpected journey to rediscover a lost legacy.Road Trip USA
2004
star 8Tina Maddigan and Steven Lee travel across the USA to visit landmarks and present interesting local features.Great Bear Stakeout
2013
star 7Deep in Alaska an expert team of film-makers follow the astonishing lives of grizzly bears.Game Changers
2024
Game Changers
2024
The series explores the history behind the most iconic games and how they went on to influence the world of pop culture and beyond.Chasing Lance
2005
Chasing Lance
2005
Go behind the scenes with Lance Armstrong and Discovery's U.S. Cycling Team as they prepare for the 2005 Tour de France.Blowing Up History: Seven Wonders
2021
From the Great Pyramid of Giza to the Statue of Liberty, experts investigate some of the world’s most extraordinary monuments. What engineering techniques were used to build these iconic megastructures, and what secrets do they conceal?Men Women Wild
2015
star 6Surviving in the wild is hard enough, but imagine braving Mother Nature with only the clothes on your back, the gear you can fit in one bag... and your significant other. Three survivalist couples endure the ultimate test of their skills and relationships by taking on the most intense survival journey of their lives.Naked and Afraid: Castaways
2023
star 6Nine challengers are abandoned at a remote tropical island, with no maps or tools, miles away from civilization. In teams of three, they must swim to different ecosystems on the same island – sun-scorched beach, twisted mangrove swamp and dense jungle – to begin their distinct survival journeys.Auction Kings
2010
star 5.8Auction Kings is a reality television series produced by Authentic Entertainment for the Discovery Channel. The series premiered on October 26, 2010 and features the auction house Gallery 63 in Sandy Springs, Georgia, located on Roswell Road immediately north of the Atlanta city limit. The series capitalizes on the success of the History Channel's widely successful Pawn Stars. The auction house employees often rely on experts to appraise items of which historical background is provided to the viewer. Sellers offer comments regarding the merchandise at hand both before and after the auction. At the second commercial break, a multiple-choice question about the auction house or the items is presented.It Takes a Thief
2005
star 7A unique series offering viewers something they've never seen before: an actual home burglary, live, as it happens. Hosted by two reformed ex-cons, It Takes a Thief exposes the security flaws of a home by unleashing two uniquely qualified experts - ex-burglars - who will provide vital insights into the workings of the criminal mind.2057
2007
star 5.52057 is a Discovery Channel television program hosted by theoretical physicist Michio Kaku. It premiered on January 28, 2007 and attempts to predict what the world will be like in 50 years based on current trends. The show takes the form of a docu-drama with three separate episodes, each having informative stories ingrained into the plot. All three episodes aired on January 28, 2007.Worst-Case Scenario
2010
star 6.2Survival expert Bear Grylls puts himself into potentially life-threatening situations to show the how-to, hands-on, step-by-step instructions on everything you may need to know when faced with a worst case scenario.First in Human
2017
star 10With unprecedented access to the halls of Building 10, First In Human reveals for the first time how the medical breakthroughs of tomorrow make their way out of the hi-tech research laboratories and into the hands of our world’s medical professionals. The series explores the lives of the doctors, researchers, and patients who together make progress possible in this cutting-edge testing ground.This Is Mark Rober
2023
This Is Mark Rober
2023
Providing a rare glimpse into the concepts and processes behind some of Mark Rober's most outrageous viral videos, including all-new and never-before-seen footage.
