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TV Shows & Series: Best "documentary" TV Shows/Series

A documentary film or documentary is a non-fictional motion picture intended to "document reality, primarily for instruction, education or maintaining a historical record". Bill Nichols has characterized the documentary in terms of "a filmmaking practice, a cinematic tradition, and mode of audience reception [that remains] a practice without clear boundaries". Early documentary films, originally called "actuality films", briefly lasted for one minute or less. Over time, documentaries have evolved to become longer in length and to include more categories. Some examples are educational, observational and docufiction. Documentaries are very informative, and are often used within schools as a resource to teach various principles. Documentary filmmakers have a responsibility to be truthful to their vision of the world without intentionally misrepresenting a topic. Social media platforms (such as YouTube) have provided an avenue for the growth of the documentary-film genre. These platforms have increased the distribution area and ease-of-accessibility. ()
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Four Weddings(2009-)

TV-PG
| 1h per episode | Reality-TV
3.3/5 (with 3 votes)

Four Weddings is a lifestyle reality game show that has aired on Sky Living since 6 July 2009.

Globo Repórter(1973-)

Documentary, News
3.0/5 (with 3 votes)

This show addresses issues related to the Brazilian way of life, highlighting matters such as health, education, work and nature.

Ben Fogle: New Lives In The Wild(2013-)

TV-14
| 1h per episode | Documentary, Reality-TV
3.6/5 (with 5 votes)

Ben Fogle follows in the footsteps of various individuals, who against all odds, have willingly forsaken the luxuries and lifestyle of the modern world, for a less-than-ordinary life in the wilderness.

With Ben Fogle

Say Yes to the Dress(2007-)

TV-PG
| 22min per episode | Reality-TV
3.6/5 (with 16 votes)

Welcome to the world’s premier bridal salon, Kleinfeld Bridal. Part fashion show, part bridal story, part family therapy…Randy Fenoli & a team of specialists guide brides through the process of selecting, altering & delivering each dress in time for their perfect day.

24 Hours in A&E(2011-)

NR
| 45min per episode | Documentary, Drama, Reality-TV
3.0/5 (with 8 votes)

A British medical documentary set in King's College Hospital. 91 cameras filmed round the clock for 28 days, 24 hours a day in A&E it offers unprecedented access to one of Britain's busiest A&E departments.

My Fair Wedding(2012-)

1h per episode | Reality-TV
5.0/5 (with 1 vote)

David Tutera: Unveiled is an American reality television series on WE tv starring David Tutera, a wedding planner for celebrities. In the show, women send tapes to Tutera asking for help planning their events. After selecting the bride to be, he goes to help them, and puts his own touch to the plans, creating a "dream event" for each woman. He makes his alterations with just three weeks before each woman's event. The show premiered in October 2008, with subsequent seasons starting in September 2009, June 2010, January 2011, November 2011, and September 2012. The first two seasons profiled women and weddings in the New York City metro area, while the third took the series on the road, helping brides-to-be in Dallas and Los Angeles, among other places. The series' title first was changed to My Fair Wedding With David Tutera: Unveiled for season 5. It was announced in March 2013 that the series has been renewed for an eight episode sixth season and will feature all types of events, not just limited to weddings. The upcoming season also features a series title change to David Tutera: Unveiled. It will premiere on September 7, 2013.

Stacey Dooley Investigates(2009-)

NR
| 1h per episode | Documentary, Crime
3.8/5 (with 1 vote)

Stacey Dooley investigates current affairs issues affecting young people around the world.

Whose Wedding Is It Anyway?(2003-)

1h per episode | Reality-TV

Whose Wedding Is It Anyway? is an American reality TV show on the Style Network. Season 1 began in 2003, Tuesdays, 10 p.m. Each episode runs 60 minutes and follows two different couples who plan their weddings in different states and sometimes a destination wedding in a foreign country. Each episode begins with the bride and groom meeting the wedding planner to discuss theme and what plans might already have been made. The episode then chronicles the wedding planner at work, coordinating the details of the pre-wedding festivities, including rehearsal, the actual wedding, and the reception. Each affianced couple have unique requests, from flowers, invitations, placecards, the cake, the wedding venue, and the reception. Some of the wedding planners also specialize in cultural weddings. While the brides are followed to bridal boutiques to pick out the perfect wedding dress, some select two dresses, one for the wedding and one for the reception, to honor special cultural wedding traditions and customs, or simply for a different reception look. The wedding planners help couples, including same-sex couples, explore and celebrate their individuality and personal style, as well as addressing difficult family circumstances.

Autopsy: The Last Hours of...(2014-)

42min per episode | Mystery, Documentary, Drama
3.8/5 (with 6 votes)

Revealing the truth behind the controversial deaths of some of the most famous celebrities. Crucial medical evidence gained from the actual autopsies explains what killed the stars and reveals how they died, finally putting an end to the speculation.

ZDFzeit(2012-)

45min per episode | Documentary
4.8/5 (with 1 vote)

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I Am a Killer(2018-)

TV-MA
| 51min per episode | Documentary, Crime
3.5/5 (with 24 votes)

Death row inmates convicted of capital murder give a firsthand account of their crimes in this documentary series.

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my name is(2022-)

Documentary
4.8/5 (with 1 vote)

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Conspiracy?(2004)

TV-PG
| 1h per episode | Documentary, Crime
5.0/5 (with 1 vote)

Conspiracy? is a documentary television series that was created and originally aired on The History Channel that examines recent historical events from the perspective of conspiracy theory. Premiering in 2004 and hosted by Tom Kane, notable episodes have examined the President John F. Kennedy assassination, the Senator Robert F. Kennedy assassination, the conspiracy theory that President Franklin Roosevelt had knowledge of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor before December 7, 1941, and theories about government agencies covering up UFO reports.

POV(1988-)

1h per episode | Documentary
3.4/5 (with 5 votes)

POV is a Public Broadcasting Service public television series which features independent nonfiction films. POV is an initialism for point of view. POV is the longest-running showcase on television for independent documentary films. PBS presents 14-16 POV programs each year, and the series has premiered over 300 films to U.S. television audiences since 1988. POV's films have a strong first-person, social-issue focus. Many established directors, including Michael Moore, Jonathan Demme, Terry Zwigoff, Errol Morris, Albert and David Maysles, Michael Apted, Frederick Wiseman, Marlon Riggs, and Ross McElwee have had work screened as part of the POV series. The series has garnered both critical and industry acclaim over its 20-plus years on television. POV programs have also won major industry awards including three Oscars, 32 Emmys, 36 Cine Golden Eagles, 15 Peabody Awards, 11 Alfred I. duPont-Columbia Awards, the Prix Italia and the Webby Award.

The Roosevelts: An Intimate History(2014)

Documentary, History
4.2/5 (with 14 votes)

Chronicles the lives of Theodore, Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt, three members of the most prominent and influential family in American politics. It is the first time in a major documentary television series that their individual stories have been interwoven into a single narrative. This seven-part, fourteen hour film follows the Roosevelts for more than a century, from Theodore’s birth in 1858 to Eleanor’s death in 1962.

Directed by Ken Burns - With Paul Giamatti

Road Wars(2003-2010)

1h per episode | Documentary, Reality-TV
5.0/5 (with 1 vote)

Follows the extraordinary work of some of Britain's most elite units and police officers, documenting the changing tactics of criminals and the response of the UK police forces.

Police Interceptors(2008-)

45min per episode | Documentary
3.9/5 (with 4 votes)

Documentary series profiling the work of high-speed police units across Britain.

Behind the B(2013-)

Documentary

Unprecedented access into the Bruins locker room, executive boardroom, and player's homes that gives fans a look at the inner workings of the organization.

History's Verdict(2013)

10h 55min per episode | Documentary, War & Politics
3.0/5 (with 1 vote)

A group of history experts from London's King's College has created this documentary series that tries to assess the key political figures of WWII.

Say Yes to the Dress: Atlanta(2010-)

TV-PG
| 22min per episode | Reality-TV
4.3/5 (with 9 votes)

Set in the nation's largest full service bridal salon, viewers go behind the scenes at Bridal's by Lori to see what each bride goes through to find the perfect wedding dress. Particular, fashionable and strong willed, these Southern brides keep the staff on their toes to make sure they get exactly what they want for one of the most important days of their life.

Darker Passages(2023-)

Mystery, Documentary, Crime, Science-Fiction & Fantasy
4.2/5 (with 2 votes)

A follow-up series to the popular Dark Passages program - continuing the exploration of lesser-known supernatural events, unsolved mysteries, cults, and urban legends.

They Spoke Out: American Voices Against the Holocaust(2024-)

Animation, Documentary

In the tradition of WWII-themed graphic novels such as Maus, six remarkable motion comics tell the dramatic stories of the brave people who raised their voices to advocate for Jewish refugees victimized by the Nazis

Waco: American Apocalypse(2023)

TV-MA
| Documentary, Crime
3.4/5 (with 20 votes)

This docuseries includes never-before-seen material from the infamous 51-day standoff between federal agents and a heavily armed religious group in 1993.

Subscription Netflix

The Academy(2007-2009)

1h per episode | Documentary

The Academy is a reality television series that provides a behind-the-scenes look at police recruits of the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Academy as they go through an 18-week training course to become deputies of the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department. The program premiered in May 2007 on Fox Reality Channel with class 355. As of fall 2007, the series is also aired on MyNetworkTV. There were 111 recruits to start out and 24 were separated. Separations occur when recruits fail make-up exams, simply decide to resign due to injury or by personal choice, or when the instructors feel the recruit shouldn't continue with training. The lead drill instructor was Deputy Miley a.k.a. "The Ramrod". Class 355 was mostly made of recruits for the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, but there were recruits for other agencies as well such as the Los Angeles Port Police, Torrance Police Department, Inglewood Police Department, Redondo Beach Police Department, and the Pomona Police Department. The finale for the first season was on Thursday, August 2, 2007. Fox Reality started taping the second season of the show in early November 2007 at the STARS Center, the Los Angeles County Sheriff academy. The second season premiere aired on May 24, 2008, and the second season finale aired on July 26, 2008. The third season of The Academy, which premiered on October 24, 2009 provides a behind-the-scenes look at recruits of the Orange County Fire Authority, California.

Estonia - A Find That Changes Everything(2020-)

44min per episode | Documentary
3.6/5 (with 8 votes)

In 1994, M/S Estonia sinks during its route from Tallinn to Stockholm. 852 people sink with the ship. For 26 years, survivors and relatives to the victims have asked one question: what truly happened to Estonia?

True North(2018-)

Documentary

Follow TYT host John Iadarola and journalist Chavala Madlena on a journey throughout the Arctic, presenting an unprecedented view of life in a part of the world that few will ever see.

One Born Every Minute(2010-)

TV-MA
| 1h per episode | Documentary, Reality-TV

British observational documentary series which shows activities taking place in the labour ward.

The Pogmentary: Born Ready(2022)

29min per episode | Documentary
2.7/5 (with 4 votes)

A glimpse into the life of Paul Pogba, the influential world-class French footballer.

Earth(2023)

1h per episode | Documentary
4.3/5 (with 4 votes)

There's nothing else like it. Chris Packham reveals the epic, four-billion-year story of our home - from its dramatic creation to the arrival of human life... and whatever's next.

Weapons at War(1991-1995)

TV-PG
| 46min per episode | Documentary, War & Politics

A series that explains the history and technology of weapons at war.

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