Genre
Documentary TV shows: new seasons and premiere dates
16 documentary series we track, with 7 premieres coming up. Open any show for its full episode schedule and where to watch.
Upcoming documentary premieres
| Date | Show | Where | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
 The UnBelievable with Dan Aykroyd Season 4 premiere | History | 9 p.m. ET · 8 p.m. CT | |
 Africa: Earth's Wild Home Series premiere | National Geographic | 8 p.m. ET · 7 p.m. CT | |
 Harlan Coben's Final Twist Season 2 premiere | CBS | 8 p.m. ET · 7 p.m. CT | |
 The UnXplained Special Presentation Season 3 premiere | History | 9 p.m. ET · 8 p.m. CT | |
 Tyson Series premiere · full season | Netflix | All episodes | |
 Nature Season 45 premiere | PBS | 8 p.m. ET · 7 p.m. CT | |
 Finding Your Roots with Henry Louis Gates Jr. Season 13 premiere | PBS | 8 p.m. ET · 7 p.m. CT |
All documentary shows
NOVA
PBS nature and history series, now in its 53rd season.
The Proof Is Out There
History mystery and nature series, now in its 6th season.
Finding Your Roots with Henry Louis Gates Jr.
PBS history and documentary series, now in its 13th season.
Frontline
PBS drama and documentary series, now in its 2026th season.
Harlan Coben's Final Twist
CBS crime and documentary series, now in its 2nd season.
In the Eye of the Storm
Discovery action and nature series, now in its 4th season.
The UnBelievable with Dan Aykroyd
History mystery and history series, now in its 4th season.
Nature
PBS nature and documentary series, now in its 45th season.
Secrets of the Dead
PBS drama and mystery series, now in its 23rd season.
The UnXplained Special Presentation
History mystery and history series, now in its 3rd season.
American Masters
PBS music and documentary series, now in its 40th season.
Independent Lens
PBS documentary series, now in its 27th season.
JAŸ-Z IN 8
HBO music and documentary series.
Africa: Earth's Wild Home
National Geographic nature and documentary series.
Craft in America
PBS documentary series, now in its 17th season.
Tyson
Netflix sports and documentary series.