National Geographic Explorer
A weekly series of short documentary segments funded by the National Geographic Society and done in the style of the National Geographic Specials. In 2003, the show was re-branded National Geographic Ultimate Explorer. A news-style journal format is now used instead of the more traditional format of the specials.
- 1985-2017
- 26 seasons
- CNBC
- Documentary
A weekly series of short documentary segments funded by the National Geographic Society and done in the style of the National Geographic Specials. In 2003, the show was re-branded National Geographic Ultimate Explorer. A news-style journal format is now used instead of the more traditional format of the specials.
Season 20 Episode Guide
18 Episodes 2005 - 2006
Episode 1
Secrets of the Tornado
Episode 2
Collapse
Tue, Sep 13, 2005
Episode 3
Mysteries of Survival
Fri, Oct 7, 2005
Episode 4
Pyramids of Fire
Tue, Oct 4, 2005 50 mins
Episode 5
Nightmare in Jamestown
Fri, Nov 11, 2005
National Geographic examines Jamestown the first permanent English settlement in North America. It looks at forensic and archaeological evidence that tells a story of famine, disease, violence, and cannibalism.
Episode 6
Last Days of the Maya
51 mins
The remains of a royal massacre uncovered at an abandoned Maya city are providing clues to the ancient mystery of why that civilization collapsed 1,200 years ago.
Episode 7
Super Chopper
Mon, Nov 28, 2005 45 mins
National Geographic examines the science and engineering behind the EH101 helicopter which has been chosen by the Department of Defense to be the new Marine One.
Episode 8
Super Snake!
Fri, Jan 6, 2006
Episode 9
World's Most Dangerous Gang
Sun, Feb 12, 2006 51 mins
Explorer investigates Mara Salvatrucha (also known as MS 13) a power 50,000 person gang that stretches across North America.
Episode 10
Super Sub
Wed, May 17, 2006
Episode 11
Super Rig
Episode 12
Science of Surveillance
51 mins
Episode 13
Fire Ants: Texas Border Massacre
Episode 14
Outsmarting Terror
Episode 15
Drowning New Orleans
Tue, May 30, 2006
Episode 16
Killer Cane Toads
Episode 17
Python vs. Gator
Wed, Aug 16, 2006
Episode 18
Ultimate Bear
Wed, Aug 30, 2006