Documentary

The Big Picture with Kal Penn: all seasons, episodes and where to watch

Name: The Big Picture with Kal Penn
Genre: Documentary
Cast: Kal Penn

National Geographic documentary series (2015–2015), 1 season.

Season complete Cable Listings updated October 27, 2026 Listings

Quick answer · Season 1

The Big Picture with Kal Penn is a documentary series that aired on National Geographic, running from 2015 with 1 season and 12 episodes. The Big Picture with Kal Penn has ended. Its final episode aired on May 18, 2015.

U.S. premiere: March 30, 2015
Where: Cable
Time: Varies by station
Episodes: 12
Finale: May 18, 2015

Where to watch The Big Picture with Kal Penn season 1 in the U.S.

Where to watch The Big Picture with Kal Penn season 1 in the U.S.
Where	How	When	Notes
Cable	Broadcast (free)Antenna / cable	March 30, 2015 – May 18, 2015	Original U.S. run on National Geographic. [1]

Season 1 episode schedule

The Big Picture with Kal Penn season 1 U.S. episode schedule
Ep.	Title	U.S. date	Time	Status
1	Crime, Inc.	Mon, Mar 30, 2015 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
2	Treasure Hunt	Mon, Mar 30, 2015 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
3	Sex Drive	Mon, Apr 6, 2015 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
4	Going Viral	Mon, Apr 6, 2015 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
5	Fantasy Sports	Mon, Apr 13, 2015 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
6	Surviving Nature's Fury	Mon, Apr 13, 2015 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
7	Born to Be Wired	Mon, Apr 20, 2015 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
8	Eat This!	Mon, Apr 20, 2015 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
9	Cash for Trash	Mon, Apr 27, 2015 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
10	Space Invasion	Mon, May 4, 2015 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
11	Body City	Mon, May 11, 2015 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
12	Off the Map	Mon, May 18, 2015 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed

Dates are U.S. dates. Broadcast times are the network's national slot; your local station may differ.

About The Big Picture with Kal Penn

Season 1: Season 1 of The Big Picture with Kal Penn aired from March 30, 2015 to May 18, 2015 on National Geographic (12 episodes).

Network / service: National Geographic (first aired March 30, 2015)
Official site: channel.nationalgeographic.com
Main cast over the series (TVmaze): Kal Penn (Host)

Common questions

How many seasons of The Big Picture with Kal Penn are there?

The Big Picture with Kal Penn has 1 season and 12 episodes listed, airing from March 30, 2015 to May 18, 2015.

Is The Big Picture with Kal Penn cancelled or ended?

The Big Picture with Kal Penn has ended. Its final episode aired on May 18, 2015.

Where can I watch The Big Picture with Kal Penn?

The Big Picture with Kal Penn originally aired on National Geographic in the U.S. Streaming rights for older seasons change over time, so check National Geographic's own app and the major streaming services for the current home.