Discovery Channel Documentaries
Season 2021
TV-PG
Documentaries that have been produced by the Discovery Channel.
Where to Watch Season 2021
23 Episodes
- If I Cant Have You: The Jodi Arias StoryE2
If I Cant Have You: The Jodi Arias StoryThe Jodi Arias trial for the murder of Travis Alexander gripped the nation with headlines of sex, lies, and betrayal. Jodi’s diaries, unseen police interviews from the investigation and exclusive testimonies reveal who Travis and Jodi really were. Jodi Arias is one of America’s most notorious killers. Her trial for the murder of Travis Alexander unfolded live on TV and gripped the nation. - Attack of the Murder HornetsE4
Attack of the Murder HornetsAs the Murder Hornet makes national headlines, a small town crew of beekeepers and scientists band together to protect their quiet Washington community from the dangerous invasive species. The fate of the North American honeybee hangs in the balance. - UFOs Declassified LiveE8
UFOs Declassified LiveThe Pentagon’s recently released report on UFOs—or as they call them, UAPs (Unidentified Aerial Phenomena)—continues to generate TV analysis, including a three-hour blowout across Discovery’s linear platforms. Josh Gates (Expedition Unknown) hosts the three-hour event, questioning top experts from NASA and government as well as pop-culture figures including The X-Files creator Chris Carter as they sift through the inconclusive evidence and speculate on what’s still out there. - Rebuilding Hope: The Children of 9/11E10
Rebuilding Hope: The Children of 9/11Four families with children who were born after their fathers perished on 9/11 share their stories of bravery and inspiration. They also reflect on how they rebuilt hope for their futures and came of age over the past 20 years. - The Grim Sleeper: Mind of a MonsterE13
The Grim Sleeper: Mind of a MonsterIn 2001, Los Angeles Police Department's cold case unit reopened the files on a series of unsolved murders from the 1980s. As police search for DNA evidence to unlock these homicides which occurred in the South Central Los Angeles area, they are stunned to discover a new victim 14 years after the last known murder. DNA evidence leads them to Lonnie David Franklin Jr., also known by the nickname 'The Grim Sleeper.' He was responsible for at least ten murders and one attempted murder in Los Angeles, California from 1985 to 2007. He was found guilty at his trial and received the death penalty. He eventually died of natural causes on March 28th 2020 in San Quentin State Prison, San Quentin, California. - Jimmy Savile: The People Who KnewE14
Jimmy Savile: The People Who KnewJimmy Savile abused hundreds of people, many of them children. Exclusive testimony from some of the women who survived Savile's abuse, and the people who knew the awful truth, speak out about one of the biggest names in British showbusiness. - Yellowstone Supervolcano: American DoomsdayE15
Yellowstone Supervolcano: American DoomsdayHidden beneath Yellowstone National Park lies a supervolcano with an eruption potential poised for global catastrophe; now, scientists use cutting-edge tech to explore what they believe could be the largest natural disaster that's waiting to occur. - When Buildings Collapse: Disaster in SurfsideE16
When Buildings Collapse: Disaster in SurfsideThe Florida town of Surfside is hit with tragedy as a 13-story apartment building suddenly crumbles to the ground, taking nearly 100 lives with it; investigators search the debris to uncover the cause of this deadly disaster. - The Architects of Ancient ArabiaE17
The Architects of Ancient ArabiaDiscovery Channel takes a behind-the-scenes look at one of the most important discoveries of modern history as expert teams uncover clues that reposition the global understanding and significance of ancient Arabia. Unearthing the previously unknown aspects of the ancient history of Saudi Arabia, experts uncover traces of a society from more than 7,000 years ago. Archeologists unearth evidence for an ancient ritual, completely unexpected and extraordinary as they continue to piece together Al Ula's rich history in time to welcome guests from around the world, as specialist teams seek to decipher the activities associated with ancient stone structures, with their findings aiding to deepen the historical legacy of the country, and of ancient Arabia. Using multiple modern technologies to record tens of thousands of sites, they choose some to explore in greater detail, to begin piecing together a new chapter in the story of human civilisation. 'The Architects of Ancient Arabia' reveals star - Alien Encounters: DeclassifiedE19
Alien Encounters: DeclassifiedDocumentary on the most compelling and mysterious cases of extraterrestrial encounters. Using declassified government documents, expert interviews, and dramatic reenactments, the series explores the possibility of alien life and the impact of these encounters on those who experience them. Each episode provide viewers with detailed accounts of UFO sightings, abductions, and unexplained phenomena. The series seeks to uncover the truth behind these encounters, questioning what the government might be hiding and what these incidents mean for humanity's understanding of the universe. - Valley of the Kings: The Lost TombsE20
Valley of the Kings: The Lost Tombs"The Lost Tombs," which will stream on Discovery+ in addition to airing on the Discovery Channel, chronicles the largest excavation in Egypt in 100 years. Dr. Zahi Hawass explores the infamous Valley of the Kings looking for Queen Nefertiti's treasure, among other priceless artifacts from the New Kingdom.
