Explorer

It's one of the most explosive Mob investigations in New York City history, told by the detectives who hunted the mobsters involved--and two members of their own police force who were willing to kill for the Mafia.

After talking to his therapist, "Dr." Arnold Schwarzenegger, scientist Bill Nye realizes he is suffering from grief: climate change grief.

Giant Snakes. The serpents of our nightmares. Reaching more than 30 feet long and hiding in the swamps, the trees and the basement. Today's giant snakes are as big as they've ever been in their history, and they have the appetites to match. Search For The Supersnake dives into these reptilian marvels of engineering. Some 100 teeth, 300 vertebrae, 600 ribs, and 10,000 muscles work together to form one of nature's most elegant predators. But what are the limits of these enormous serpents? How big can they grow, constrict and consume? National Geographic debunks the internet tall tales while revealing startling truths about the seemingly limitless capacity of these totally tubular predators.

National Geographic celebrates the 25th anniversary of Explorer, the longest running documentary series in cable television history, with a commemorative special. Explorer has taken viewers to more than 120 countries, opening a window on hidden parts of the world, unlocking mysteries both ancient and modern, and investigating amazing and powerful stories of science, wildlife, and human nature. Hosted by Lisa Ling, the 25th anniversary special looks back at how the world has changed in a quarter century and how the award-winning Explorer series has chronicled our changing world. Highlights include Search for the Afghan Girl and Africa Extreme.