The True Story (2008–2013)

1. S01E01Indiana Jones: The True StoryApril 16, 2008—Documentary from award-winning director David Hickman exploring how the story of Indiana Jones was inspired by the real exploits of Roy Chap
2. S01E02James Bond: The True StoryApril 23, 2008—A documentary chronciled the life of James Bond creator Ian Fleming and what led him to create his famous spy.
3. S01E03Escape from Alcatraz: The True StoryApril 30, 2008—Historical documentary examining a remarkable escape attempt from Alcatraz prison. In June 1962, three inmates successfully broke out of the
4. S01E04Al Capone and the Untouchables: The True StoryMay 7, 2008—Using interviews, exclusive footage and dramatic reconstructions, this documentary explores the true story of how a small group of law enfor
5. S01E05Amityville Horror: The True StoryMay 14, 2008—This episode revisits the 1974 DeFeo family murders and the events that inspired the Amityville Horror legend, examining the facts behind on
6. S01E06The Hunt For Red October: The True StoryAugust 16, 2012—In November 1975, Soviet political officer Valery Sablin led a mutiny aboard the frigate *Storozhevoy*, an event that later inspired Tom Cla
7. S01E07The Bourne IdentityDecember 27, 2009—This documentary explores the real CIA history that inspired the Jason Bourne films. Robert Ludlum based Bourne on secret CIA mind-control a
8. S01E08Silence of the LambsJanuary 7, 2010—Silence of the Lambs tells the story of a young ambitious FBI profiler Clarice Starling as she pursues the serial killer Buffalo Bill with t

Season 1 ranked & reviewed

1. S02E01The Boston StranglerFebruary 27, 2007—Exploring the truth behind the murders of several women in Boston, Massachusetts, in the early 1960s. Were they the work of one person?
2. S02E02Bermuda TriangleMarch 13, 2007—This episode investigates the legend of the Bermuda Triangle, reviewing famous disappearances and examining the evidence behind the many the
3. S02E03Pirates Of The CaribbeanMarch 20, 2007—The truth behind the swashbuckling pirate Blackbeard and revealing the real pirate ship and tales that inspired the action in the series of
4. S02E04Blood DiamondsNovember 20, 2007—This episode examines the history of blood diamonds, exploring how the diamond trade has fueled armed conflicts and human suffering in diffe
5. S02E05Jonestown Cult SuicidesNovember 13, 2007—This episode investigates the events that led to the 1978 Jonestown tragedy, examining the rise of Jim Jones, the Peoples Temple, and the ma
6. S02E06The Philosopher's StoneApril 24, 2007—This episode explores the legend of the Philosopher's Stone, examining its role in alchemy, mythology, and the centuries-long search for a s
7. S02E07Olympic MassacreDecember 4, 2007—This episode revisits the 1972 Munich Olympic massacre, examining the attack on the Israeli team, the hostage crisis, and its lasting impact
8. S02E08The Anastasia MysteryApril 3, 2007—This episode examines the enduring mystery surrounding Grand Duchess Anastasia Romanov, exploring the claims that she survived the execution
9. S02E09FrankensteinFebruary 6, 2007—
10. S02E10CasinoDecember 10, 2009—This episode examines the true events that inspired the film Casino, exploring organized crime's influence on Las Vegas casinos and the peop
11. S02E11The ExorcistDecember 16, 2009—This episode investigates the real-life events and reported cases that inspired The Exorcist, exploring the history of exorcism and the orig
12. S02E12Amelia Earhart ConspiracyDecember 29, 2009—This episode examines the disappearance of Amelia Earhart during her 1937 around-the-world flight, exploring the available evidence and the

Season 2 ranked & reviewed

1. S03E01True GritFebruary 12, 2012—Experts look into the reality behind True Grit, the 1968 Charles Portis story that has been given the Hollywood treatment twice.
2. S03E02Saving Private RyanFebruary 14, 2012—Historians, eye-witnesses, weapons and forensics experts provide compelling new insights into the facts behind the classic film.
3. S03E03BraveheartFebruary 21, 2012—A look at how close Mel Gibson's epic film is to the true story of Sir William Wallace. Has the film changed the image of this Scottish hero
4. S03E04Apollo 13February 28, 2012—This documentary reveals how Hollywood turned a disaster that NASA feared would always be an embarrassing stain on its reputation into a fas

Season 3 ranked & reviewed

1. S04E01Waynes World—
2. S04E02JawsMay 29, 2012—Steven Spielberg’s Jaws is one of the most successful movies of all time. According to the author of the novel behind the movie, the story i
3. S04E03TitanicJanuary 7, 2011—Titanic is one of the top grossing movies of all time. Apart from the love story, most of the background events are accurate – with great at
4. S04E04Silence Of The LambsMay 27, 2012—
5. S04E05GladiatorAugust 25, 2012—The historical figures who inspired the characters in the Ridley Scott film Gladiator, including Emperor Commodus, who in reality was even c
6. S04E06Jurassic ParkJanuary 18, 2011—This documentary reveals the science behind Jurassic Park is based on rigorous scientific research and that the key character at the centre
7. S04E07Close Encounters of the Third KindOctober 15, 2012—The movie was an instant smash when it hit the theaters in 1977 and reawakened man's obsession with the eternal question: "Are we alone in t
8. S04E08Master and CommanderJanuary 8, 2013—Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World premiered in 2003 and received 10 nominations for Academy Awards, including best picture. It

Season 4 ranked & reviewed

1. S05E01Star Trek—see Discovery Documentaries Season 2012 Episode 20 * I respectfully disagree. It makes much more organizational sense to keep these shows to
2. S05E02PlatoonJanuary 10, 2013—Actor Willem Dafoe and director Oliver Stone talk about the Oscar-winning 1986 film about the Vietnam War. Platoon hit the silver screen in
3. S05E03Die Hard 4.0—The much anticipated fourth instalment of the Die Hard franchise sees a slightly aged - but just as capable New York Cop John McClane (Willi
4. S05E04ScreamJanuary 24, 2013—Slasher film Scream, released in 1996 went on to spawn one of the most successful horror franchises in film history taking in in excess of 4
5. S05E05The Da Vinci Code—

Season 5 ranked & reviewed