TV Mini-Series I have Seen
Criteria: 1) 2-6 Episodes; 2) Series had not been canceled; 3) Was not intended to be more than one season; 4) Was not intended to be a "Limited" series
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- StarsJoanne WoodwardSally FieldBrad DavisA young woman whose childhood was so harrowing to her that she developed sixteen different personalities is treated by a doctor.Watched first run on NBC
- StarsSam WaterstonMary Tyler MooreRichard MulliganAfter arriving in Washington in 1861 after his election, Abraham Lincoln struggles with personal and political problems during his Presidency.'5/94
- StarsCindy PickettJohn AshtonCorin NemecThe harrowing true account of Steven Stayner, who was kidnapped by a perverted pseudo-priest and his lackey during the 1970s. As he gets older, he realizes that he needs to try to make an escape and get back home.Watched first run on NBC
- StarsPeter StraussRobert MitchumConnie SelleccaTwo orphans, Romulus and Remus, are raised by CIA handler John Eliot to be the best in the cloak and dagger game. Decades later, he turns on them and orders their elimination. They decide to fight back and track him down to learn why.Watched first run on NBC
- StarsRobert DuvallThomas Haden ChurchGreta ScacchiA veteran cowboy and his nephew save five Chinese girls from prostitution while trekking from Oregon to Wyoming.AMC 7/06; Watched first run or HDD recording
- StarsBenjamin BrattChrista MillerRicky SchroderA crack team of top scientists work feverishly in a secret, state-of-the-art laboratory to discover what has killed the citizens of a small town and learn how this deadly contagion can be stopped.Watched first run on A&E 6/08
- StarsDavid James ElliottNatasha HenstridgeBenjamin SadlerA luminary crashes on the moon, causing to change its orbit and head straight toward Earth. With less than 40 days, scientists are in a desperate race to launch a lunar mission that will save both planets from mutual destruction11/09 rented dvd
- StarsMinnie DriverIain GlenWill TudorThe story of the twelve tribes of Israel is told through the eyes of Jacob's only daughter, Dinah.DVR of Lifetime Channel first run 2014
- StarsPaul BeggJohn BennettDianne LearmouthTaking you back to 1888, this extraordinary two-part special goes back to basics, dispelling the myths and misconceptions that have surrounded this case for so long. Reconstructing in 3D virtual environments this special shows the original buildings and lighting and, using real actors, reconstructs what actually happened on the night of each murder as never seen before. Including witness statements and the coroner's reports, we take a closer look at the original police investigation. This will change forever everything you thought you knew about the Jack the Ripper murders. This is the definitive story.DVR of Destination America Channel 6/17
- StarsMartin SheenDerrick LevasseurKris MohandieJason Simpson is the possible killer of Nicole and Ron. O.J. could have been innocent from the beginning. Many clues are strung together to try to persuade the audience toward Jason's culpability.DVR of first run on OWN 6/17
- StarsMichael CaineArmand AssanteRay McAnallyA Scotland Yard police inspector, battling the booze, investigates the Jack the Ripper murders and discovers a conspiracy that leads all the way up to the Queen.Watched first run on CBS 10/88
- StarsLawrence Hilton-JacobsAngela BassettHolly Robinson PeeteThe story of the Jackson family and their rise to success.VHS recording of first run on ABC
- StarsCorey JohnsonScot CooperMilton SchorrAnchored by interviews with descendants of ancestors whose stories are featured throughout the event series and geographical imagery that showcases the history of how America was populated, "America: Promised Land" uncovers the great forces that set mankind in motion.DVR of first run on history channel 6/17
This was shown in two parts of 2 hours each including commercials.
It is more like a mini-series than a TV Series. - StarsLiz BonninBhagavan AntleWildlife biologist Liz Bonnin sets off on a worldwide journey of discovery to find out why animals of different species make friends with each other as well as why apex predators make friends with humans.2015; 2 part series. More like as mini-series rather than a TV series.
- StarsFreida PintoLiz BonninJon GuptaWildlife biologist Liz Bonnin explores the natural wonders of India in this series that reveals the species and cultures unique to this ancient land.dvr PBS 6/17; More like a mini-series than a TV series.
- StarsKevin CostnerBill PaxtonMatt BarrDramatization of the bitter blood feud between the two families on the West Virginia/Kentucky border in the years after the Civil War.DVR of first run on History Channel
- StarsMichael PalinSusie ValerioCarolina FerrazMichael Palin travels around Brazil, from Amazonia to Rio, from the North East to the Deep South, to find out what makes this vast country tick.DVR of first run on PBS
- StarsMichael PalinNeil HardwickLasse LehtinenMichael Palin undertakes a journey by the most direct route possible with the most land to cross from the North Pole to the South Pole.Watched first run on PBS
- CreatorJules VerneStarsMichael PalinBasil PaoChris CollinsMichael Palin attempts to copy the exploits of fictional character Phileas Fogg, by trying to travel around the world (without flying) in 80 days.Watched first run on PBS
- StarsMichael PalinRob HehnlinEmily SymonsMichael Palin embarks on another epic journey of exploration and adventure, this time 15,000 miles through 18 countries around the Pacific rim.VHS ??? 1997
- StarsBrian CoxThomas M. IliffeDoug AllanProfessor Brian Cox combines some of the most spectacular sights on Earth with our deepest understanding of the universe to reveal how the planet's beauty is created by just a handful of forces.DVR PBS 2017
- StarsGeoff PiersonJoe O'DellLily DelamereA former FBI agent teams up with a crime novelist to investigate the identity of D.B. CooperDVR History Channel 2017
2 part mini-series rather than a TV Series - StarsLeVar BurtonRobert ReedJohn AmosA dramatization of author Alex Haley's family line from ancestor Kunta Kinte's enslavement to his descendants' liberation.Watched first run on ABC
- StarsDiane DimondJeff AshtonCindy AnthonyIt meets with the family at the center of it all, the Anthonys, to hear their first-hand account of the tragic details surrounding the death of their granddaughter Caylee. We'll reveal the details surrounding the troubled investigation and explore new revelations in the case that outraged the nation.DVR Investigation Discovery Channel 2017
- StarsDiane DimondRobert LevySusan LevyIn 2001 intern Chandra Levy vanishes. Police search the city to find the 24-year-old woman, but a powerful man hampers the search - Chandra's alleged lover, Congressman Gary Condit. Chandra's parents tell the harrowing tale of the desperate pursuit for their missing daughter.DVR TLC 9/17 as a 3-hour show
- StarsPeter CoyoteHuy DucJames WillbanksA comprehensive history of the United States' involvement in the bitterly divisive armed conflict in Southeast Asia.dvr pbs 10/17 -11/17
- CreatorAnn DruyanCarl SaganSteven SoterStarsCarl SaganJaromír HanzlíkJonathan FahnAstronomer Carl Sagan leads us on an engaging guided tour of the various elements and cosmological theories of the universe.Watched first run on PBS
- StarsDavid AttenboroughDavid Attenborough's groundbreaking study of the evolution of life on our planet.Watched first run on PBS
- StarsDavid AttenboroughPierce BrosnanPeter ScoonesMammoth series, five years in the making, taking a look at the rich tapestry of life in the world's oceans.HDD ??? 2001
- StarsNeil deGrasse TysonChristopher EmersonKeythe FarleyAn exploration of our discovery of the laws of nature and coordinates in space and time.DVR FOX 2014
- StarsDavid AttenboroughAlec BaldwinChadden HunterFocuses on life and the environment in both the Arctic and Antarctic.DVR Discovery Channel 2012
- StarsJohn HurtRoger MunnsA cinematic experience bringing you the most amazing human stories in the world. Humans and wildlife surviving in the most extreme environments on EarthWatched first run on Discovery Channel or via DVR
- StarsOprah WinfreyDavid AttenboroughDoug AllanDavid Attenborough's legendary BBC crew explains and shows wildlife all over planet earth. From giving an overview of the challenges facing life to hunting the deep sea and various major evolutionary groups of creatures.Watched first run on Discovery Channel or via HDD recording
- StarsSigourney WeaverDavid AttenboroughNikolay DrozdovA documentary series on the wildlife found on Earth. Each episode covers a different habitat: deserts, mountains, deep oceans, shallow seas, forests, caves, polar regions, fresh water, plains and jungles. Narrated by David Attenborough.Watched first run on Discovery Channel or via HDD recording
- StarsJames BurkeKenneth KendallBruce BoaFollow James Burke through the history of science and technology in this collection of 10 1-hour episodes, starting with "The Trigger Effect."Watched first run on PBS; Have series on DVD
- StarsJames BurkeSteve DavisMandy MaxwellHistorian James Burke walks the viewer through the tenuous threads of history that link seemingly obscure scientific breakthroughs and the events and products that exist today.Watched first run on PBS; Have series on DVD
- StarsDallas CampbellHannah FryJoachim SchwarzenbergEvery day 100,000 flights criss-cross the globe with more than 1 million people in the air at any one time. Dallas Campbell and Dr Hannah Fry explore the world of aviation.dvr PBS 12/17
- StarsSigourney WeaverAlicia RyanIan RedmondThe story of Dian Fossey, a scientist who fought to protect the vanishing African mountain gorillas, who was found brutally murdered in 1985.DVR Nat Geo 12/17-1/18
- StarsBraxton AlexanderMichael ReaganDoug StroupA three-part miniseries exploring the various theories surrounding the unsolved murder of JonBenet Ramsey.DVR Investigation Discovery 2016
- StarsRobert R. CargillSergio DuqueAlexandra LeMosledvr American Heroes Channel 1/18; 3 part series more like a mini-series than a TV series
- StarsJeff WilburnRachel HavrelockAllen CallahanThis is the story of what it was like to be Jesus, to be born into tyranny, executed for preaching harmony and forgiveness, and what it was like for his disciples to risk death by carrying the message of salvation. Historians, archaeologists and theologians will examine all kinds of evidence, and dig deeper into Jesus' life and the times he lived in than ever before.DVR American Heroes Channel 1/18
- StarsDavid McCulloughSam WaterstonJulie HarrisA comprehensive survey of the American Civil War.watched first run on PBS 1990
- StarsPeter CoyoteN. Scott MomadayMurphy GuyerStephen Ives' "The West" is a PBS 4-Video Series co-produced by Ken Burns: - "Death Runs Riot" 85 min. - "Fight No More Forever" 85 min. - "Ghost Dance" 58 min. - "The People" 82 min.watched first run on PBS 1996
- StarsGwyneth PaltrowSam WaterstonMichael PottsA biographical film about The United States' influential and profoundly enigmatic Founding Father.watched first run on PBS 1997
- StarsKeith DavidKatharine PhillipsTom HanksA seven-part series focusing on the many ways in which the Second World War impacted the lives of American families.HDD PBS 2007
- StarsPeter CoyoteWilliam CrononDayton DuncanThe history of the U.S. National Parks system, including the initial ideas which led to the world's first national parks and the expansion of the system over 150 years.HDD PBS 2009
- StarsPeter CoyotePete HamillCatherine Gilbert MurdockThe story of the American activist struggle against the influence of alcohol, climaxing in the failed early 20th century nationwide era when it was banned.DVR PBS 2011
- StarsDorothy WilliamsonDonald WorsterTimothy EganA documentary about the 1930s drought of North American prairie farm land, and its consequences during the great depression.DVR PBS 2012
- StarsPeter CoyoteGeorge F. WillGeoffrey C. WardA documentary that weaves together the stories of Theodore, Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt, three members of one of the most prominent and influential families in American politics.DVT PBS 2014
- StarsDavid AttenboroughChadden HunterGordon BuchananDavid Attenborough returns with a new wildlife documentary that shows life in a variety of habitats.DVR BBC 2/18-
- StarsDavid TennantBirute GaldikasRob PilleyAnimatronic spy creatures infiltrate the animal world to observe their behavior.DVR PBS 3/18
- StarsMichael WoodTao Tao LiuFrank ChingMichael Wood embarks on a great historical adventure, exploring the stories, people and landscapes that have helped create China's distinctive character and genius over four thousand years.dvr pbs 4/18
- StarsSue PerkinsSue Perkins visits Vietnam Nam, Cambodia, Laos and China along the Mekong River and meets various folk along the way and witnesses how deforestation and illegal wildlife trade affect these countries.DVR PBS 4/18
- StarsJosh GatesJulien GirardJosh Gates sets off in a four part mini-series where he'll travel over 50,000 miles to four different continents and try to answer one of mankind's ultimate questions. Are we alone in the universe?dvr Travel Channel 4/18
- StarsJosh GatesThe amazing adventures of a Yeti hunting film crew on their way to exposing the truth of the Yeti's hidden existence deep in the Himalayas.dvr Travel Channel 2017
- StarsBenedict CumberbatchStephen HawkingBill HutchensIn this documentary, Stephen Hawking tries to explain what science can tell us about the meaning of life through physics, philosophical discussion,and Hawking's own unique scientific perception, he attempts to shed light on humanities most profound question.dvr SCI 4/18
- StarsElizabeth SmartLois SmartEd SmartThe young abductee, promises that as his wife,she will be more living & obedientDVR A&E 11/17
- StarsF. Murray AbrahamRoberto RagoneLeon PanettaThree-part documentary exploring the long-term causes of the horrific events of 9/11, beginning in the early nineties.history channel 9/17
- StarsBill HarrisJeffrey ToobinSteven WeedThe transformation of Patty Hearst from kidnapped heiress to terrorist is a saga of privilege, celebrity and violence that gripped the nation. Over forty years later, firsthand accounts shed light on one of the most bizarre stories in modern American history. The series explores who Patty Hearst really is: victim or villain?HLN 2/18
- StarsTodd HoffmanFred DodgeDave TurinTodd and his crew head to south America to try their luck at getting golddvr discovery channel 2014
More like a mini-series than a series - StarsLiz BonninNigel BarberSaba Douglas-HamiltonEvery year, millions of animals embark on epic journeys on an astonishing scale, crossing hostile landscapes, traveling hundreds of miles, overcoming fearsome obstacles, and facing intense dangers in a race to reach their destination. Follow caribou, elephants, and zebra on breathtaking wildlife adventures, journeying across hundreds of miles of Canadian arctic wilderness and African bush.DVR PBS 7/18: Saw as "Nature's Great Race"
At 3 episodes, more like a mini-series than a series - StarsChris PackhamJenna WolfeJosh ElliottYellowstone Live's home-base is a century-old barn just outside the national park boundary. From here, seven live teams will spread out across the wilderness using cutting-edge, 4G mobile technology to film bison, bears, wolves and other iconic animals.season 1: nat geo 8/18
season 2: dvr nat geo 1/20 - StarsDavid AttenboroughPeter DrostRoger MunnsDavid Attenborough returns to the world's oceans in this sequel to the acclaimed documentary filming rare and unusual creatures of the deep, as well as documenting the problems our oceans face.DVR BBC America 8/18
- StarsJoel SartoreRenowned photographer Joel Sartore's quest to document and save animals at risk of extinction.dvr pbs world 9/18
- StarsRupert ReidPaddy CaldwellMark ReadOver the course of a year, Life on the Reef follows those who live in one of the most extraordinary places on the planet, Australia's Great Barrier Reef - where man meets wild and Nature calls the shots.dvr pbs 2015
- StarsMichael PalinAs diplomatic relations between DPRK and South Korea begin to slightly thaw after decades of hostility, comedian and world traveler Michael Palin is allowed to visit North Korea for two weeks and, to a limited extent, explore the country.dvr nat geo 10/18; saw as "North Korea from the Inside with Michael Palin"
- StarsMichael ScottDarius AryaProfessor Scott explores the hidden secrets of three of the most fascinating cities of the ancient world: Cairo, Athens and Istanbul. 3D scans allow us to view the architectural jewels of these cities as they've never been seen before.dvr pbs 10/18
- StarsMark Coles SmithMandy WatsonAlbert WigganAn introspective three-part documentary series about the rich and dangerous wildlife of the Kimberley region in the Australian Outback and some of the people there who live with it or off of it.dvr pbs 10/18
- StarsAnthony MendezTraveling south along Mexico's mountain spine, exploring tropical forests of the Maya, the deserts of northern Mexico and the wildlife and culture found there.dvr pbs 10/18
- StarsOmri RoseSuranne JonesSuperNature - Wild Flyers is an innovative new three-part series, utilizing new technology and techniques to reveal the wonder and science of one of nature's greatest innovations - the power of flight.dvr pbs world 10/18; saw as "SuperNature - Wild Flyers" (IMDb export title:Life in the Air)
- CreatorGiles BadgerDoug HopeTed OakesStarsGordon BuchananMarlice Van VuurenRory WilsonGordon Buchanan leads a team of camera specialists as they work with scientists to fit specialist cameras to wild animals that will allow extraordinary new discoveries to be made about the lives of these animals.Season 1: dvr pbs world 11/18
Season 2: pbs hd on roku 1/22 - StarsDavid AttenboroughThis two episode documentary is about deceptive plants narrated by David Attenborough, many of which were studied by Charles Darwin. The first, Murder and Mayhem, is about carnivorous plants. The second, Sex and Lies, is about orchids.dvr pbs world 11/18
- StarsSanjayan MuttulingamDr. S. Muttulingam (American, born in Sri Lanka), brings a new look at mankind's relationship to our planet. He is a Conservationist, Scientist, writer and an Emmy-nominated TV News contributor. He is referred to as Sanjayan, one name as is the Tamil custom.Watched first run on pbs 2015
- StarsPaul McGannDaniel Dae KimDan NachtrabThe Pacific Ocean covers one-third of the Earth's surface, holds half of our world's water, and hides the deepest place on our planet. Big Pacific breaks the boundaries between land and sea in way never seen before.dvr pbs world 11/18
- StarsCasey AndersonKirk JohnsonAs Winter turns to Spring in Yellowstone, many animals come out from hibernation.dvr pbs world hd 11/18
- StarsColin Stafford-JohnsonIreland's Wild Coastis a journey along one of the most spectacular coastlines in the world, featuring the wildlife and wild places that makeitso special. Thisseries features Ireland's west coast and wildlife wonders.pbs hd 8/18; SAW AS "Ireland's Wild Coast"
- StarsTim BeckmannNatasha EzrowMariam MuftiFrom Mussolini to Saddam Hussein, dictators have shaped the world we live in. This series answers how dictators seized and wielded power in six immersive hours, each a revealing portrait of brutality.pbs hd 1/19 - 2/19
- StarsTom SkerrittSharon LawrenceCharles S. DuttonA devastating earthquake hits New York City, with survivors left fighting for their lives amongst the ruins.7/14; saw as dvd movie rather than a tvMiniSeries
- StarsKim DelaneyDean CainDavid CubittA massive earthquake creates a chain of events that threaten two of the largest nuclear reactors.5/12; saw as dvd movie rather than a tvMiniSeries
- StarsErik ThompsonIt follows a team of international scientists including Dr. Tori Herridge, Paleontologist at the Natural History Museum in London, and Harvard Medical School Geneticist Professor George Church.sci hd 2/19; Originally intended as two 1 hr episodes like a miniseries, shown as one 2 hr show
- StarsDavid AttenboroughDavid Attenborough discusses the biomass and life in a variety of eco-systems spanning many of the environments found on Earth (from tropical to polar).Watched first run on PBS
- StarsDavid AttenboroughEach of the twelve 50-minute episodes features a different aspect of the journey through life, from birth to adulthood and continuation of the species through reproduction.Recorded PBS VHS to watch
- StarsDavid AttenboroughDavid Attenborough's comprehensive and richly detailed study of birds, examining the variety of different species and their ways of life.VHS PBS 1998; have on dvd
- StarsDavid AttenboroughDavid Attenborough's comprehensive study of how a remarkable group of animals evolved - a group that includes ourselves.HDD ??? 2002
- StarsMichael PalinNigel PegramComedian and world traveler, Michael Palin, follows the footsteps of the adventuring author, Ernest Hemingway.VHS ??? 1999
- StarsMartha S. JonesAndia WinslowHenry Louis Gates Jr.A comprehensive and compelling history of the United States immediately following the Civil War.pbs hd 4/19
- StarsJim Al-KhaliliDanielle GeorgeJames MeigsTake a mind-blowing journey through human history, told through six iconic inventions that modern people take for granted, and see how science, invention, and technology built on one another to change everything.dvr pbs hd 5/19-6/19
- StarsLisa TheodoreLucy ErnestSee how Tokyo is looking for new ways to fight back against rising waters. Typhoons, tsunamis, earthquakes and sinking neighborhoods threaten one of the world's most populous cities, and the economic engine of Japan, with some of the world's largest problems.dvr pbs hd 1/19
- StarsCeline CousteauFabien CousteauRegan LipinskiJean-Michel Cousteau, his son Fabien, and his daughter Celine embark on a gripping journey to investigate some of the ocean's strangest and most enduring mysteries including a re-opening of some investigations Jean Michel's famed father, Jacques, tackled during his pioneering career.science channel hd 6/19
- StarsJason BenjaminFrederick KeeveMolly LochExperts examine the case of a woman, who was found dead, hanging naked, bound and gagged in the courtyard of her billionaire boyfriend's mansion just two days after his son suffered a fatal accident while she watched him.dvr oxygen hd 6/19
- StarsDavid AttenboroughJohn BrownSophie DarlingtonA nature documentary series on five vulnerable or endangered species known to form enduring populations: chimpanzee, emperor penguin, lion, tiger and African wild dog.dvr bbc america 6/19-7/19; 5 shows plus "The Making of"
- StarsTony GoldwynWade GrahamD. Elliot Woods"Blue Sky Metropolis" is the untold story of how aerospace was central to the growth of Southern California and its emergence as an economic power.dvr pbs world hd 9/19
- StarsBear GryllsCong LiuA look at the world's harshest landscapes and the animals that have adapted to live there.nat geo hd 9/19
- DirectorFrançois PomèsStarsBill AndersJay BarbreeJack ClemonsRecreations, interviews and restored archival footage tell the story of NASA's Apollo program.nat geo hd 7/19; saw as a two part mini-series - 1 hr each part; Ep1: Impossible Challenge (7/8);Ep2: Ultimate Mission (7/9)
- CreatorMelia PatriaStarsClara BinghamDouglas BrinkleyJohn FogertyThe six-part series features first-hand accounts of how the year's events came together at the same dizzying, chaotic time.dvr abc hd 12/19 (mini-series)
- StarsLupita Nyong'oAdjoa AndohJohn BoyegaWildlife docuseries examining the Serengeti region of Africa following different species of animals throughout their daily lives.dvr discovery hd 12/19 - 1/20
- StarsNeil deGrasse TysonSeth MacFarlaneSasha Sagan"Cosmos: A Spacetime Odyssey" returns for a second season. Ann Druyan, original creative collaborator to Carl Sagan, serves as executive producer.nat geo hd 4/20-5/20
- StarsMichael JordanPhil JacksonScottie PippenLed by Michael Jordan, the 1990s Chicago Bulls establish themselves as one of the most notable dynasties in sports history.roku espn hd 4/20-5/20
- StarsKelly McEversGiulio BoccalettiJay FamigliettiH2O: The Molecule That Made Us is a 3-hour series from WGBH Boston, airing in three one hour episodes. The film dramatically reveals how water underpins every aspect of our existence. In the emptiness of outer space, Earth is alive because of water. Humanity's relationship with this simple molecule is everything and has been both positive and negative. Explore our interdependent relationship with water and the cosmos.pbs hd 5/20