Best Documentary TV Shows

1980 • Rating 8.6 • documentary

Carl Sagan covers a wide range of scientific subjects, including the origin of life and a perspective of our place in the universe.

Genre: Documentary

Style: Cerebral, Futuristic

Audience: General Audience

Plot: Nuclear War, Greenhouse Effect, Space Travel, Exploration, Astronomer, Scientist, Universe, Evolution, Astronomy, Solar System

Time: Year 1980, 1980S, 1980-09-28

Place: United Kingdom, United States Of America, English, Space

Cast: Carl Sagan

2016 • Rating 8.6 • documentary, family

David Attenborough presents a documentary series exploring how animals meet the challenges of surviving in the most iconic habitats on earth.

Genre: Documentary, Family

Style:

Audience: Family

Plot: Ocean, Sea, Mountain, Fish, Island, Climate Change, Earth, Forest, Savannah, Jungle

Time: Year 2016, 2010S, 2016-11-06

Place: United Kingdom, United States Of America, China, Germany, France

Cast: David Attenborough

2017 • Rating 8.6 • documentary, family

There is nowhere more powerful and unforgiving yet more beautiful and compelling than the ocean. Join us and explore the greatest yet least known parts of our planet.

Genre: Documentary, Family

Style: Cerebral

Audience: Family

Plot: Ocean, Sea, Fish, Deep Sea, Miniseries, Oceanic Expedition, Oceanography, Scientific Expedition, Underwater Photography, Science And Technology

Time: Year 2017, 2010S, 2017-10-29

Place: China, France, Germany, United Kingdom, United States Of America

Cast: David Attenborough

2006 • Rating 8.6 • documentary

David Attenborough celebrates the amazing variety of the natural world in this epic documentary series, filmed over four years across 64 different countries.

Genre: Documentary

Style:

Audience: General Audience

Plot: Climate Change, Wildlife, Miniseries, Animals, Nature, Four Seasons, Inspiring, Nature Documentary, Wildlife Photographer, Planet Earth

Time: Year 2006, 2000S, 2006-03-05

Place: Japan, United Kingdom, United States Of America, English

Cast: David Attenborough

2026 • Rating 7.1 • documentary

The life and career of Brazilian soccer star Ronaldinho, tracing his journey from young prodigy to global sports icon.

Genre: Documentary

Style:

Audience: General Audience

Plot: The Life And Career Of Brazilian Soccer Star Ronaldinho, Tracing His Journey From Young Prodigy To Global Sports Icon

Time: Year 2026, 2020S, 2026-04-16

Place: Brazil, United States Of America, Uruguay, Polish, Portuguese

Cast: Ronaldinho

2026 • Rating 0.0 • documentary

Before he was Hulk Hogan, he was Terry Bollea. Uncover the man behind the legend in this unfiltered documentary featuring his very last interview.

Genre: Documentary

Style:

Audience: Adult

Plot: Before He Was Hulk Hogan, He Was Terry Bollea, Uncover The Man Behind The Legend In This Unfiltered Documentary Featuring His Very Last Interview

Time: Year 2026, 2020S, 2026-04-22

Place: United States Of America, English

Cast: Hulk Hogan, James Ray Hart, Linda Hogan, Bret Hart

2026 • Rating 0.0 • comedy, documentary, reality

Zach Galifianakis digs into the world of gardening, interviewing curious kids and eccentric experts in a funny, oddball celebration of the food we eat.

Genre: Comedy, Documentary, Reality

Style:

Audience: Teens

Plot: Agriculture, Gardening, Zach Galifianakis Digs Into The World Of Gardening, Interviewing Curious Kids And Eccentric Experts In A Funny, Oddball Celebration Of The Food We Eat

Time: Year 2026, 2020S, 2026-04-22

Place: United States Of America, English

Cast: Zach Galifianakis