IMDb: Most Popular Documentary TV Series/Mini-Series With At Least 2,000 Votes

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1.		The Jinx: The Life and Deaths of Robert Durst (2015 Mini-Series) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 9.1/10 X Filmmaker Andrew Jarecki examines the complicated life of reclusive real estate icon, Robert Durst, the key suspect in a series of unsolved crimes. Dir: Andrew Jarecki With: Robert Durst, Gary Napoli, Debra Kay Anderson Documentary 60 mins.
2.		Cosmos: A Spacetime Odyssey (2014 Mini-Series) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 9.4/10 X A documentary series that explores how we discovered the laws of nature and found our coordinates in space and time. With: Neil deGrasse Tyson, Stoney Emshwiller, Piotr Michael Documentary 60 mins.
3.		MythBusters (2003 TV Series) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 8.5/10 X A weekly documentary in which two Hollywood special effects experts attempt to debunk urban legends by directly testing them. With: Jamie Hyneman, Adam Savage, Robert Lee Documentary \| Mystery 44 mins.
4.		Vice (2013 TV Series) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 8.8/10 X Documentary series featuring startling, groundbreaking stories from around the world. With: Shane Smith, Thomas Morton, Ryan Duffy Documentary \| News 30 mins.
5.		Top Gear USA (2010 TV Series) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 5.1/10 X The hosts Adam Ferrara, Rutledge Wood and Tanner Foust talk about what ever you need to know about cars... With: Adam Ferrara, Tanner Foust, Rutledge Wood Documentary
6.		An Idiot Abroad (2010 TV Series) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 8.3/10 X Brit Karl Pilkington has led a sheltered life. Not having done any traveling, he enjoys living within the comforts of what he knows... With: Karl Pilkington, Ricky Gervais, Stephen Merchant Documentary \| Comedy \| Reality-TV 60 mins.
7.		Top Gear (1978 TV Series) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 8.6/10 X Quentin, Tiff, Vicki and others look at all things car-related. With: Tiff Needell, Jeremy Clarkson, Quentin Willson Documentary 30 mins.
8.		Ghost Hunters (2004 TV Series) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 6.7/10 X This one-hour weekly docu-soap from the creator/executive producer of "American Chopper" follows a group... With: Jason Hawes, Grant Wilson, Steve Gonsalves Documentary \| Reality-TV \| Sci-Fi 60 mins.
9.		Deadliest Catch (2005 TV Series) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 8.2/10 X A documentary series chronicling the real-life high-sea adventures of the Alaskan crab fishermen. This is the most deadly profession in the world. With: Mike Rowe, Sig Hansen, Edgar Hansen Documentary \| Adventure \| Reality-TV 55 mins.
10.		American Pickers (2010 TV Series) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 6.9/10 X Mike and Frank are pickers that travel the country and literally would go anywhere just for the prospects of finding antique gold. With the assistance of Danielle they often find themselves in a comedic pickle. With: Frank Fritz, Mike Wolfe, Danielle Colby-Cushman Documentary \| Reality-TV 60 mins.
11.		River Monsters (2009 TV Series) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 8.2/10 X Jeremy Wade searches the world for legendary and flesh-eating freshwater fish. With: Jeremy Wade Documentary
12.		The Universe (2007 TV Series) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 8.9/10 X This educational show explores many scientific questions and topics about the universe (Big Bang, the Sun, the planets, black holes, other galaxies, astrobiology etc.) through latest CGI, data and interviews with scientists. With: Erik Thompson, Clifford Johnson, Alex Filippenko Documentary \| History 45 mins.
13.		Ancient Aliens (2009 TV Series) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 7.5/10 X Science and mythology - and how they are the same thing. With: Robert Clotworthy, Giorgio Tsoukalos, David Childress Documentary \| History \| Sci-Fi 90 mins.
14.		The World at War (1973 Mini-Series) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 9.4/10 X A series of accurate documentaries about World War II. With: Laurence Olivier, Anthony Eden, Averell Harriman Documentary \| History \| War 52 mins.
15.		The Real Housewives of Orange County (2006 TV Series) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 3.8/10 X A look at five families living in a protected Southern California enclave, and the real-life housewives who reside in one of the wealthiest planned communities in the country. Dir: Stephen W. Alvarez, Brenda Coston With: Vicki Gunvalson, Tamra Barney, Gretchen Rossi Documentary \| Reality-TV
16.		Planet Earth (2006 Mini-Series) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 9.5/10 X Emmy Award winning, 11-episodes, 5-years in the making, the most expensive nature documentary series ever commissioned by the BBC, and the first to be filmed in high definition. With: David Attenborough, Sigourney Weaver, Huw Cordey Documentary 570 mins.
17.		Nathan for You (2013 TV Series) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 8.9/10 X Nathan Fielder uses his business degree and life experiences to help real small businesses turn a profit. But because of his unorthodox approach, Nathan's genuine efforts to do good often draw real people into an experience far beyond what they signed up for. With: Nathan Fielder, William Heath, Anthony Filosa Documentary \| Comedy 30 mins.
18.		Penn & Teller: Bullshit! (2003 TV Series) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 8.2/10 X The comedy illusionist duo explore various topics and debunk what they consider misconceptions about them. Dir: Christopher Poole, Tom Greenhut With: Penn Jillette, Teller, CJ Comedy \| Documentary 30 mins.
19.		Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations (2005 TV Series) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 8.4/10 X Anthony Bourdain, chef, writer, traveler, visits places all around the world sampling various foods. With: Anthony Bourdain, Zamir Gotta, Nari Kye Documentary 60 mins.
20.		LA Ink (2007 TV Series) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 5.6/10 X Kat Von D has come home to Los Angeles to fulfill her dream of opening up her own tattoo shop. The news has spread and celebrities... With: Katherine von Drachenberg, Corey Miller, Aubry Fisher Documentary \| Reality-TV 60 mins.
21.		Cosmos (1980 Mini-Series) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 9.3/10 X Astronomer Carl Sagan leads us on an engaging guided tour of the various elements and cosmological theories of the universe. With: Carl Sagan, Jaromír Hanzlík, Jonathan Fahn Documentary 60 mins.
22.		Good Eats (1999 TV Series) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 9.1/10 X Pop culture, comedy, and plain good eating: host Alton Brown explores the origins of ingredients, decodes... Dir: Alton Brown, Chris Gyoury With: Alton Brown, Vickie Eng, Deb Duchon Documentary 30 mins.
23.		Bill Nye, the Science Guy (1993 TV Series) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 8.5/10 X Scientist/comedian Bill Nye explores various aspects of science for young viewers. Dir: Mitchell Kriegman, Darrell Suto With: Bill Nye, Pat Cashman, Rachel Glenn Documentary \| Comedy \| Family 30 mins.
24.		Long Way Round (2004 Mini-Series) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 9.1/10 X This documentary series follows actors Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman on a motorcycle trip around the world... With: Ewan McGregor, Charley Boorman, David Alexanian Documentary \| Adventure
25.		Survivorman (2004 TV Series) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 8.4/10 X No food, no shelter, no fresh water - one man alone in the wild for seven days with only his wits and stamina to sustain him. With: Les Stroud, Todd Standing, Logan Stroud Documentary \| Adventure 44 mins.
26.		The Civil War (1990 Mini-Series) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 9.4/10 X A comprehensive survey of the American Civil War. With: David McCullough, Sam Waterston, Julie Harris Documentary \| History \| War 680 mins.
27.		Through the Wormhole (2010 TV Series) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 8.9/10 X Hosted by Morgan Freeman, Through the Wormhole will explore the deepest mysteries of existence - the questions that have puzzled mankind for eternity... With: Morgan Freeman, Sean Carroll, Will Wright Documentary \| Family \| Mystery 60 mins.
28.		How It's Made (2001 TV Series) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 7.9/10 X Television series that documents how various everyday products are made. With: Brooks T. Moore, Lynne Adams, Lynn Herzeg Documentary 24 mins.
29.		Frozen Planet (2011 Mini-Series) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 9.3/10 X Focuses on life and the environment in both the Arctic and Antarctic. With: David Attenborough, Alec Baldwin Documentary
30.		The Blue Planet (2001 Mini-Series) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 9.2/10 X Mammoth series, five years in the making, taking a look at the rich tapestry of life in the world's oceans. Dir: Alastair Fothergill With: Pierce Brosnan, David Attenborough Documentary 50 mins.
31.		Walking with Dinosaurs (1999 TV Series) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 8.6/10 X Documentary-style series about the era of the dinosaurs, mixing real locations and CGI. With: Kenneth Branagh Documentary \| Animation \| History 180 mins.
32.		Miami Ink (2005 TV Series) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 6.8/10 X 5 tattoo artists move to South Beach to open up a tattoo shop. With: Katherine von Drachenberg, Darren Brass, Yojiro Harada Documentary \| Reality-TV 60 mins.
33.		The War (2007 Mini-Series) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 9.0/10 X A seven-part series focusing on the many ways in which the Second World War impacted the lives of American families. With: Keith David, Katharine Phillips, Tom Hanks Documentary \| War 124 mins.
34.		The Story of Film: An Odyssey (2011 Mini-Series) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 8.3/10 X A comprehensive history of the medium and art of motion pictures. With: Mark Cousins, Juan Diego Botto, Aleksandr Sokurov Documentary \| History 60 mins.
35.		Brainiac: Science Abuse (2003 TV Series) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 7.0/10 X The world of science. With: Jon Tickle, Joe Rowntree, Tom Pringle Documentary \| Comedy 45 mins.
36.		Long Way Down (2007 Mini-Series) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 8.4/10 X Two guys take a trip of several months on motorcycles. They travel from the North of Scotland, down through Europe, into Africa, finally winding up in Cape Town, South Africa. With: Ewan McGregor, Charley Boorman, David Alexanian Documentary
37.		The Untold History of the United States (2012 TV Series) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 8.8/10 X Oliver Stone's re-examination of under-reported events in American history. With: Oliver Stone, Alan Shearman, Jim Ward Documentary
38.		Auschwitz: The Nazis and the 'Final Solution' (2005 Mini-Series) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 8.7/10 X The history of the Final Solution phase of the Nazi Holocaust, particularly with the most infamous of the death camps. With: Samuel West, Linda Ellerbee, Gert Heidenreich Documentary \| History \| War 285 mins.
39.		My Super Sweet 16 (2005 TV Series) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1.9/10 X Dir: Wei Ling Chang With: Mary Morrison, Quincy Brown, Shad Moss Documentary \| Reality-TV 30 mins.
40.		Baseball (1994 Mini-Series) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 9.2/10 X A documentary on the history of the sport with major topics including Afro-American players, player/team owner relations and the resilience of the game. With: John Chancellor, Daniel Okrent, Ossie Davis Documentary \| History \| Sport 1140 mins.
41.		How the Universe Works (2010 TV Series) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 9.0/10 X A users guide to the cosmos from the big bang to galaxies, stars, planets and moons. Where did it all come from and how does it all fit together. A primer for anyone who has ever looked up at the night sky and wondered. With: Mike Rowe, Michio Kaku, Phil Plait Documentary 60 mins.
42.		Human Planet (2011 Mini-Series) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 9.3/10 X Like all life forms, humanity partially adapts to types of natural environment, yet also tends to change them... With: John Hurt Documentary
43.		Wildboyz (2003 TV Series) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 7.4/10 X The "Wildboyz", Steve-O and Chris Pontius, interact with different animals and travel around the globe. With: Chris Pontius, Steve-O, Manny Puig Documentary \| Adventure \| Comedy 30 mins.
44.		Into the Universe with Stephen Hawking (2010 TV Series) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 8.7/10 X In this comprehensive cosmology series Stephen Hawking looks at the entire universe, from the Big Bang to the end of time. With: Benedict Cumberbatch, Stephen Hawking Documentary
45.		Life (2009 Mini-Series) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 9.1/10 X David Attenborough's legendary BBC crew explains and shows wildlife all over planet earth in 10 episodes... With: David Attenborough, Oprah Winfrey, Doug Allen Documentary
46.		Wonders of the Universe (2011 Mini-Series) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 8.9/10 X Professor Brian Cox visits some of the most dramatic parts of the globe to explain the fundamental principles that govern the laws of nature - light... With: Brian Cox, Steven Mackintosh Documentary
47.		The Beatles Anthology (1995 Mini-Series) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 9.4/10 X An autobiographical documentary of the greatest of the rock bands. Dir: Bob Smeaton, Geoff Wonfor With: Paul McCartney, George Harrison, Ringo Starr Documentary \| Music 600 mins.
48.		When the Levees Broke: A Requiem in Four Acts (2006 Mini-Series) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 8.6/10 X An examination of the U.S. government's role and its response to Hurricane Katrina. With: Darleen Asevedo, Jay Asevedo, Shelton 'Shakespeare' Alexander Documentary 255 mins.
49.		Africa (2013 Mini-Series) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 9.2/10 X Africa, the world's wildest continent. David Attenborough takes us on an awe-inspiring journey through one of the most diverse places in the world. We visit deserts, savannas, and jungles and meet up with some of Africa's amazing wildlife. With: David Attenborough, Forest Whitaker, Simon Blakeney Documentary
50.		The Life of Mammals (2002 TV Series) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 9.2/10 X David Attenborough's comprehensive study of how a remarkable group of animals evolved - a group that includes ourselves. With: David Attenborough Documentary
51.		Satyamev Jayate (2012 TV Series) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 9.4/10 X Aamir Khan hosts and produces this documentary/talk-show that explores the social issues effecting modern India. With: Aamir Khan Documentary \| Talk-Show 65 mins.
52.		Apocalypse: The Second World War (2009 Mini-Series) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 9.2/10 X Apocalypse: The Second World War(2009) is a six-part French documentary about the Second World War.... With: Mathieu Kassovitz, David Ritchie Documentary 312 mins.
53.		Life in the Undergrowth (2005 Mini-Series) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 9.1/10 X David Attenborough's ground-breaking exploration of a group of organisms that are vast in number, yet often too small to be noticed: the invertebrates. With: David Attenborough Documentary 50 mins.
54.		Wonders of the Solar System (2010 Mini-Series) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 8.9/10 X In this spellbinding series Professor Brian Cox visits the most extreme locations on Earth to explain how the laws of physics carved natural wonders across the solar system. With: Brian Cox Documentary 60 mins.
55.		The Power of Nightmares: The Rise of the Politics of Fear (2004 Mini-Series) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 9.0/10 X A series of three documentaries about the use of fear for political gain. With: Gilles Kepel, Melvin Goodman, Stephen Holmes Documentary \| History 157 mins.
56.		The Century of the Self (2002 Mini-Series) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 9.0/10 X A documentary about the rise of psychoanalysis as a powerfull mean of persuasion for both governments and corporations. With: Martin Bergmann, Ann Bernays, Werner Erhard Documentary 240 mins.