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Join the team as they try film a tornado from the inside.

In this show, five elite survivalists play a survival game. Each episode, one member of the team is left stranded in a remote, harsh environment. They have just 100 hours to make it to civilization safely, otherwise they lose the game.

This show is about an "extreme gem hunter" named Don Kogen, who is described as a "legend" in the business.

Ed Stafford is on a mission to investigate the planet's newest mysteries. With photographs of Earth - taken by spy satellites and the International Space Station - showing strange and unexplained markings in some of the most remote and inaccessible places on the planet, Ed sets out to find the target, and solve the riddle. From investigating gigantic white lines popping up on satellite images in remote West Papua, to a strange pattern of circular dots in the middle of the Danakil Desert, each astonishing image captures something hard to classify, previously unseen or anomalous. Ed will call on all of his expertise in extreme terrains and climates to uncover the truth.

A day in the life of the world's most dangerous occupations. Hard to Kill features Tim Kennedy, an active Green Beret and Special Forces sniper who has served in Iraq, Afghanistan and other global hotspots. His job is to put a spotlight on some unsung heroes of the American workforce.

Competition series features 24 elite drivers from drift champions to street racers to hotshot YouTubers who compete to prove they have the skill behind the wheel and the mental toughness to outrun and out-drive the competition in a massive nearly 60-acre compound filled with obstacles. Part Baby Driver, part Grand Theft Auto, the Getaway Drivers will put it all on the line - sacrificing their own cars for the opportunity to be the wheelman in a real-life car chase. The rules are simple... evade the pursuers and escape the compound to score some cold hard cash. These drivers already have the loot- but can they get away to keep it?

Drivers from eight teams pull chips to see which two will represent each group in a bracket-style competition. Those 16 racers then square off for a $15,000 prize. The money is split amongst the winning team members however they choose.

Dynamic racing duo and fan-favorite wheelmen - Farmtruck and AZN travel to racetracks across the US in search of the fastest local driving heroes. Top local drivers will race against each other in a bracket-style, single elimination challenge. The winner will take home a prize of $5,000 and get the chance to race against a veteran Street Outlaw driver from the 'No Prep Kings' series for another 5K, such as Lizzy Musi, Daddy Dave, Jermaine Boddie and Kye Kelley, among others.

There are many taxi cabs in New York City, but only ONE pays the passengers. Ben Bailey quizzes unsuspecting passengers until they reach their destination. If they answer correctly, they will earn money, but if they answer three questions incorrectly, that is "three strikes", and they will be kicked out of the cab on the spot. The questions increase in difficulty and value as the game progresses. If the contestant reaches their destination without striking out, they can go "double-or-nothing" on a video bonus question.

Too Large introduces viewers to cases of dire obesity with oversized personalities to match. Seven desperate hopefuls, each weighing between 400-lbs and 800-lbs, seek the help of renowned bariatric surgeon Dr. Charles Procter, as they attempt to lose weight and change their lives forever. Each episode will follow a new case, culminating in either the success or setback of their weight loss journey.

Street racing is a motorsport with no barriers. If you can drive and you're fast, then you can take home the win. The fastest female drivers from around the country are converging in Las Vegas to pull off the ultimate street hustle and speed away with as much cash as possible - not to mention some serious street cred.

From traveling city to city to exploring new sights, and from unpacking containers to working on their cars, a behind the scenes look at what it was like for the Outlaws to travel in Australia.

This live-action sitcom stars Demi Lovato as 15-year-old Sonny Munroe, who finds instant stardom when her self-produced Internet film catches the attention of some major Hollywood producers.

The Tweto family works hard to operate their family-owned airline, Era Alaska. They must battle the Alaska weather and rugged terrain in order to deliver packages to some of the most dangerous areas of Alaska.

Actor, comedian and retired Marine, Rob Riggle is traveling the globe to unearth some of the world's greatest legends and mysteries. In his quest for answers to humanity's biggest questions, Riggle teams up with experts and scholars that help him use history, archaeology, science and more to uncover the truth. He will take on some of the biggest challenges and most daring adventures - from traveling to Scotland in search of The Holy Grail to diving in Greece for the lost city of Atlantis, and jetting off to Key West to look for a pirate's hidden treasure. Fearless in the pursuit of adventure, Riggle will put new skills to the test, try new delicacies, and meet new people as he travels the globe investigating one epic mystery at a time.

The series documents unforgettable moments from the world's paradise hotspots, following the six unique hotels at sea.

An event mini-series of epic proportion inspired by the true stories of those who hunted for wealth and battled for survival in the brutal Yukon Territory. At the center of the action are Bill Haskell and Byron Epstein – childhood best friends who risk everything to pursue their dream of striking it rich during the 1890's gold rush. Lured into this treacherous landscape by the prospect of riches, they endure the unforgiving elements and discover that the deadliest threats are always human.

Hustlers Gamblers Crooks features true stories of high-stakes hustlers, gamblers, and crooks told by those who lived them. Structured like a Hollywood thriller, it's packed with gut-wrenching moments. Root for these underdogs who risk it all to change their futures.

The history behind the most iconic games and how they went on to influence the world of pop culture and beyond will be explored in Game Changers, From Pong to Call of Duty and Monopoly to Minecraft,this eight-part limited series dives into the little-known backstories of how these wildly popular and successful games were created. Interviews with inventors, journalists, video game enthusiasts, authors and more reveal the brilliant inspiration and dirty deals that brought these games to the public.

Body artist Kat Von D has left Miami Ink and is setting up shop in her hometown of L.A., and TLC has its cameras on her to capture her success... or failure.

Millions come to Las Vegas to gamble, party and forget all their inhibitions, often rolling the dice with where they park their car. In Sin City Tow a group of tow truck drivers roam the bustling streets of Las Vegas amidst car crashes, angry drivers and unhinged revelers - working to clean up the mess while raking in the money.  Every tow is an opportunity for a payday but could also turn into a tense face-off when those down on their luck see their ride getting towed. Nearly every tow job promises to be a spectacle, including towing Elvis impersonators or getting paid in casino chips. It's true that what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas...and sometimes the thing that stays is your car.

Join Stephen Hawking as he explores the mysteries of the universe, from its beginning to the possibility of extraterrestrial life. Using cutting-edge science and mind-bending theories, this series will take you on a journey through space and time. Get ready to expand your mind!

Untold Stories of the E.R. takes you behind the scenes of the most intense moments in medicine. Witness the heroic efforts of ER staff as they fight to save lives. This gripping documentary series offers a raw and unfiltered look at the challenges doctors and nurses face every day. Get a front-row seat to the action in the emergency room.

Glenn Stearns returns to Erie, Pa. with a new mission: rescuing small businesses on the brink of going bust.

This 60-episode series will work to answer many important questions and unknown areas in the fields of space, biology, geology, medicine, physics, technology, nature, archaeology, history and the human mind. Over the course of five years, it will answer one question each month in its hour long episodes.