Avoiding Armageddon
This series from Ted Turner Documentaries explores the explosive intersection between terrorism and weapons of mass destruction. Viewers are taken to some of the most dangerous places in the world to see dramatic human stories that convey the threats from nuclear, biological and chemical weapons, as well as the hope that the world can still choose to avoid Armageddon.
- 2003-2003
- 1 season
- Warner Bros. International Television
- Documentary
This series from Ted Turner Documentaries explores the explosive intersection between terrorism and weapons of mass destruction. Viewers are taken to some of the most dangerous places in the world to see dramatic human stories that convey the threats from nuclear, biological and chemical weapons, as well as the hope that the world can still choose to avoid Armageddon.
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Season 1 Episode Guide
Episode 1
Silent Killers: Poisons and Plagues
Mon, Sep 7, 2026
The first episode, "Silent Killers: Poisons and Plagues," looks at biological and chemical weapons. Viewers are not only given historical context about these horrific weapons, but also are brought face-to-face with victims who lived through biological or chemical weapons attacks.
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