The 25 Greatest Special Interest Programs
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1. MythBusters (2003–2018)
TV-PG | 44 min | Documentary, Mystery, Reality-TV
A weekly documentary in which two Hollywood special effects experts attempt to debunk urban legends by directly testing them.
Stars: Robert Lee, Jamie Hyneman, Adam Savage, Kari Byron
Votes: 54,816
2. Expedition with Steve Backshall (2019–2022)
60 min | Documentary
Host Steve Backshall travels the world seeking out adventurous expeditions such river rafting in the Himalayas, trekking through the jungles of South America and climbing mountains in the Middle East.
Stars: Steve Backshall, Aldo Kane, Katy Fraser, Tamsin Gay
Votes: 234
3. Paranormal Caught on Camera (2019– )
TV-PG | 43 min | Documentary
A panel of experts analyze footage from some of the world's most eye-opening and terrifying paranormal videos. From poltergeist activity to lights in the sky, these firsthand accounts just might turn skeptics into believers.
Stars: Brian J. Cano, Mark Moran, Paul Kaup, Susan Slaughter
Votes: 965
4. Abandoned (2016)
TV-14 | 60 min | Documentary
Skateboarder Rick McCrank explores abandoned places with the people who love them long after the lights have gone out.
Stars: Rick McCrank, Leon Parsons, Raymond Wrightsman, Bryan Beard
Votes: 717
5. Man vs. Wild (2006–2020)
TV-PG | 60 min | Adventure, Reality-TV
Bear Grylls travels the world in search of challenges to his survival skills.
Stars: Bear Grylls, Chris Kratt, Will Ferrell, Sean Lacoste
Votes: 23,273
6. American Pickers (2010– )
TV-PG | 60 min | Documentary, Reality-TV
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.
Stars: Mike Wolfe, Danielle Colby, Frank Fritz, Robbie Wolfe
Votes: 8,463
7. Dirty Jobs (2005– )
TV-14 | 60 min | Reality-TV
Follows the exploits of Mike Rowe as he performs various dirty and dangerous jobs around the USA.
Stars: Mike Rowe, David M. Barsky, Doug Glover, Troy Paff
Votes: 9,510
8. Forged in Fire (2015– )
TV-PG | 42 min | Game-Show, Reality-TV
Four custom knife makers compete to make the best usable knife through a series of challenges.
Stars: Doug Marcaida, David Lain Baker, Ben Abbott, Wil Willis
Votes: 4,374
9. Criminal Confessions (2017– )
Documentary, Crime, Drama
The series delves into the psychological showdown that takes place inside actual police interrogation rooms and dissects what happens to yield a confession.
Stars: Tyler Hayse, Brian Kramer, Mary Ellen O'Toole, Noah Staggs
Votes: 188
10. Man v. Food (2008– )
TV-G | 30 min | Reality-TV
Host Adam Richman (and subsequently Casey Webb) travels around the U.S., taking on a variety of local eating challenges involving meal size, spiciness and other daunting factors.
Stars: Adam Richman, Casey Webb, Gladys Knight, Andrew Zimmern
Votes: 7,433
11. Pain, Pus & Poison: The Search for Modern Medicines (2013)
60 min | Documentary
The discoveries that revolutionized medicine In this "entertaining medical series" (The Sunday Times, U.K.), Dr. Michael Mosley shows how drugs have revolutionized medicine and changed the ... See full summary »
Stars: Michael Mosley, Druin Burch, Walter Sneader, Thomas Frieden
Votes: 152
12. Grand Designs (1999– )
TV-G | 50 min | Documentary, Reality-TV
Kevin McCloud follows people as they build their dream house, often focusing on modern design, energy efficiency, maximizing space and views.
Stars: Kevin McCloud, Jeremy Till, Robert Gaukroger, Deborah Sheridan-Taylor
Votes: 3,517
13. Mostly True Stories: Urban Legends Revealed (2002–2004)
Reality-TV
Mostly True Stories?: Urban Legends Revealed is an American documentary television series about urban legends.
Stars: Natasha Henstridge, Peter Lownds, Norine Dresser, Geoffrey Fontaine
Votes: 102
14. The Staircase (2004–2018)
TV-MA | 629 min | Documentary, Crime, Drama
The high-profile murder trial of American novelist Michael Peterson following the death of his wife Kathleen Peterson in 2001.
Stars: Michael Peterson, David Rudolf, Ron Guerette, Martha Ratliff
Votes: 27,235
15. I Shouldn't Be Alive (2005–2012)
TV-PG | 60 min | Documentary, Biography, Drama
Re-enactments of real-life tales of human survival against the savage elements, dangerous climates and physical hazards.
Stars: Eric Meyers, Paul McGann, Zam Baring, Ian Porter
Votes: 2,338
16. The Joy of Painting (1983–1994)
TV-G | 25 min | Documentary, Family
In this half-hour program, artist Bob Ross paints a beautiful oil painting on canvas.
Stars: Bob Ross, Steve Ross, Dana Jester, Peep
Votes: 6,176
17. Ultimate Treasure Countdown (2020– )
45 min | Documentary
Unearthing the glittering, golden treasures of the pharaohs.
Star: Bettany Hughes
Votes: 58
18. BattleBots (2015– )
Action, Game-Show, Reality-TV
BattleBots is a robot combat competition that takes place in an elimination style tournament. Designers build, operate and battle their destructive robots until a champion is crowned.
Stars: Chris Rose, Kenny Florian, Faruq Tauheed, Derek Young
Votes: 2,058
19. Filthy Cities (2011)
60 min | Documentary
Dan Snow travels around the world to show viewers the dirty truth about some of our most beautiful cities.
Stars: Dan Snow, Ian Mortimer, Richard Shepherd, Peter Mintun
Votes: 150
20. Iron Chef (1993–2002)
60 min | Game-Show, Reality-TV
Chefs from all over the world come to fight a culinary battle against one of President Kaga's "Iron Chefs". They have one hour to prepare a meal where each dish must prominently feature the special ingredient of the day.
Stars: Chen Kenichi, Hiroyuki Sakai, Wayne LeGette, Rokusaburo Michiba
Votes: 1,575
21. Hoarders (2009– )
TV-14 | 44 min | Documentary, Reality-TV
A reality-TV show that features compulsive hoarders--people who are addicted to filling their homes with objects--and how that spills out into their lives.
Stars: Robin Zasio, Matt Paxton, Dorothy Breininger, Cory Chalmers
Votes: 3,603
22. Hamilton's Pharmacopeia (2011– )
TV-MA | 60 min | Documentary
Join an incredible journey through the history, chemistry and societal impacts of the world's most extraordinary drugs.
Stars: Hamilton Morris, Jason Wallach, Timothy Wyllie, Steve-O
Votes: 1,437
23. Walking with Dinosaurs (1999)
TV-14 | 30 min | Documentary, Animation, History
Documentary-style series about the era of the dinosaurs, mixing real locations and CGI.
Stars: Nikolay Drozdov, Kenneth Branagh, Avery Brooks, Craig Sechler
Votes: 6,886
24. History's Greatest Mysteries (2020– )
TV-PG | Documentary, History, Mystery
Investigating a range of mysteries surrounding the Titanic, D.B. Cooper, Roswell and John Wilkes Booth.
Stars: Laurence Fishburne, Sami Jarroush, Amory Sivertson, Nicola Denzey Lewis
Votes: 725
25. Would I Lie to You? (2007– )
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy, Game-Show
Two teams, lead by their team leader (either Lee Mack or David Mitchell), have to try and make the other team believe their crazy stories.
Stars: David Mitchell, Lee Mack, Rob Brydon, Paul Ridley
Votes: 9,694
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