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East Meets WestEast Meets West
Smithsonian Channel, 2014 Cancelled/Ended | Comedy, Drama, Educational, History



Recent findings in the Middle East have radically changed our understanding of the birth of mankind and the spread of civilization across the globe. Join us on a 12,000-year journey uncovering how this region became a vital link between continents and lead the world's religious, scientific, and cultural enlightenment. On-location excavations and expert testimonies bring to life this epic journey of discovery from the East to the West.


Some Assembly RequiredSome Assembly Required


Did you ever wonder how a television is put together or what goes into the making of mundane items around the house? Some Assembly Required dives in to take a look at how things are made, from high tech to toothpaste.


MarkedMarked


This show looks into the history of tattoos and the reasons people are getting them today.


Beast LegendsBeast Legends
SyFy, 2010 Cancelled/Ended | Family, Adventure, Travel, Talent



Beast Legends is a reality series that explores mythical creatures through research and experimentation, separating fact from fiction. Experts in science, history, and special effects collaborate to bring these legendary beasts to life. Watch as they debunk myths and uncover truths.


Sarah Palin's AlaskaSarah Palin's Alaska
TLC, 2010 Cancelled/Ended | Family, Educational, Anthology, Wildlife



Sarah Palin's Alaska takes viewers into the country's 'final frontier' through the eyes of one of its most famous citizens - Sarah Palin.


Miss AdvisedMiss Advised
Bravo, 2012 Cancelled/Ended | Romance, Educational, Lifestyle, Reality



This revealing documentary project follows three single relationship experts - all of whom make a living dispensing advice - on and off the job. In each episode, viewers will watch these women juggle their work and personal lives as they maneuver thru the dating world and discover whether or not they practice what they preach.


Brain Hospital: Saving LivesBrain Hospital: Saving Lives
Channel 5, 2013 Cancelled/Ended | Medical, Educational, Documentary
5.0


This is a documentary series which follows different patients undergoing surgery at Liverpool's Walton Centre, the only specialist neuroscience NHS Trust.


Hidden in AmericaHidden in America
Other, 2012 Cancelled/Ended | Family, Educational, Reality, Documentary



The life of an outlaw biker is an untamed one, where the wide-open streets are home and your Harley-Davidson is soul. These clubs are labeled "outlaw" for a reason. Members give rare, behind-the-scenes access to investigations and infiltrations of the Mongols and its members' criminal rackets.


Species of Mass DestructionSpecies of Mass Destruction
Science, 2013 Cancelled/Ended | Educational, Documentary



A look at lionfish that have destroyed reefs from California to Brazil.


Risky ListingRisky Listing


A six-part, one-hour docuseries from Zodiak New York that goes behind the velvet rope to meet the high-end listings agents who wheel and deal in the exclusive, intensely competitive world of New York nightlife real estate. The series will follow along with the agents as they cut deals for the hottest bar, restaurant and nightclub spaces - and try to stay on top in the city that never sleeps. The playground of New York's coolest crowds may be their office, but in a cutthroat business, with millions on the line, will they toast their success or get cut off before last call?


I Want That (2011)I Want That (2011)


A fast-paced tour through the latest and greatest building products - from smart appliances and the latest in home wiring to new building materials that are amazing, available, and ready to go to work for you.


Wild TransportWild Transport
A&E, 2015 Cancelled/Ended | Educational, Wildlife, Reality
1.0


The "Wild Transport" team is led by dynamic duo, Rick and Andrew, who are extreme opposites but share a childlike enthusiasm for creatures big and small, taking advantage of any opportunity to get up close and personal with the animals they transport. From lions and tigers to alligators and cobras, each transport proves to be an adventure with its own set of challenges as they travel across the country with unique and risky cargo in tow.


Eat St.Eat St.


Comedian James Cunningham absolutely loves eating, but cannot cook to save his life. So he's thrilled with his latest gig as the host of Eat St.


Tough Young TeachersTough Young Teachers
BBC Two, 2014 Cancelled/Ended | Educational, Lifestyle, Documentary



Series which follows the journey of six new Teach First teachers as they understand what it means to be responsible for a classroom of young people.


American Rehab: DetroitAmerican Rehab: Detroit


Christopher Lee grew up hearing about his great-grandfather's once-stately Detroit residence lost in the Great Depression, and 87 years later, he bought it. Armed with a family photo from 1927, Chris, his wife Amy, and their baby daughter Ruby, are living with collapsed ceilings, leaking rooms and holes in the floor as they work to bring the house back to its "Roaring 20s" glory.


Flipping San DiegoFlipping San Diego


The team at CT Homes is moving to sunny California! Than is working hard to get his feet on the ground while getting to know the Southern California real estate market. The team is opening up a satellite office in San Diego where a crushing downturn in the housing market, followed by thousands of foreclosures, has created big opportunities for experienced flippers. While scouting out the local housing stock, Than manages to find CT Homes' first California flip--a two-family house in San Diego's popular Mission Beach area. For this flip, Than decides to go green and gets to work with the help of JD and their San Diego project manager, Pat. With a flip in the works and a new real estate scene to master, Than's got a lot of work to do to make his California dream come true.


Growing Up CreepieGrowing Up Creepie
Discovery Family, 2006 Cancelled/Ended | Comedy, Family, Children, Sci-Fi



Creepie was abandoned as baby. When she was found, a sworm of insects raised her as their own up until it was time for the girl to start school. Now she must learn to adjust to life at school with other humans while still living with bugs at home.


Easy ChineseEasy Chinese


Ching-He Huang is on a mission to show viewers that they can prepare mouth-watering Chinese dishes using fresh, readily available ingredients. Why order takeout when you can actually make a quick and healthy Chinese meal with what you already have in your kitchen? Armed with her friendly style and vast knowledge, Ching is out to prove that Chinese cuisine can be simple, healthy, fun and delicious.


Zoobilee ZooZoobilee Zoo
Syndicated, 1986 Cancelled/Ended | Comedy, Family, Children, Educational



A group of animal characters encourage kids to be creative, in songs and sketches.


The Bible's Greatest SecretsThe Bible's Greatest Secrets
AHC, 2013 Cancelled/Ended | Drama, Educational, History, Documentary
5.0


An exploration of biblical mysteries.


Brick CityBrick City
Other, 2009 Cancelled/Ended | Family, Educational, Documentary



Get an inside look at Newark's political and social landscape with Brick City. Follow Mayor Cory Booker and other key players in this reality series. Experience the challenges and triumphs of a city in transition. Learn about the people, policies, and initiatives shaping Newark's future.


America in PrimetimeAmerica in Primetime
PBS, 2011 Cancelled/Ended | Family, Educational, Documentary



Since its inception, television has served as a lens on American society, and in the expansive world of modern TV, today's heroes and villains have come a long way from their predecessors. America in Primetime showcases this iconic American art form, which has both reflected and shaped our national character.


I Used To Be FatI Used To Be Fat
MTV, 2010 Cancelled/Ended | Educational, Fitness, How To/Do It Yourself, Reality
4.0


This is an MTV reality series that follows overweight teens striving to achieve weight loss through means of diet and exercise. Each episode follows one teenager who is paired with a motivational personal trainer.


The Art of...The Art of...
Other, 2013 Cancelled/Ended | Family, Educational, Reality, Documentary | ► Trailer



This series looks at the many creative pursuits that may not be regarded as art, but are practiced by disciplined, dedicated and hungry dreamers worthy of being called artists.


Hungry GamesHungry Games
Food Network, 2014 Cancelled/Ended | Cooking/Food, Educational, Reality



Ever wonder why ice cream is so deliciously addictive, or why it makes our brain freeze when we eat it too quickly? Or why a menu item can sound so irresistibly good that you just have to order it? Chef Richard Blais reveals how you taste, choose, and crave favorite foods on new series Hungry Games, premiering Monday, October 20th at 8:00pm ET/PT on Food Network. In each of the six half-hour episodes, fun hidden camera experiments and man-on-the-street taste tests will reveal surprising facts about the inner-workings of the brain that will change the way you think about food.