Explorer

2011 • National Geographic Channel
4.3
65 reviews
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Season 9 episodes (7)

1 Episode 1
11/13/16
EXPLORER, hosted by Richard Bacon, tells stories of death. Featured segments include a town in Indonesia where people keep their dead at home until they can afford a proper funeral; a panel about death with comedian Larry Wilmore, writer Chuck Klosterman and undertaker Amy Cunningham; a segment on the Hanford Nuclear site, which is still leaking after 72 years; a one-on-one studio interview with environmental activist Erin Brockovich; and a piece on a librarian in Timbuktu who moved books and artifacts to protect them from al-Qaida.
2 Episode 2
11/20/16
EXPLORER returns in new magazine format with host Richard Bacon. Correspondents investigate racial profiling in Gretna, Louisiana; the 80 billion dollar private prison business; and hallucinogenic honey hunters in the Himalayas. The New York Times’ Bill Keller is interviewed on prison reform. Michael Moore is a guest panelist discussing institutional racism along with Lt. Randy Sutton. Eric Garner’s mother, Gwen Carr, joins via satellite.
3 Episode 3
11/27/16
EXPLORER, hosted by Richard Bacon, offers stories on surveillance. Featured segments include a panel on The Kill List, a list of suspected terrorists marked for death, with commentary from James Woosley, former CIA director.
4 Episode 4
12/5/16
EXPLORER investigates the Russian camps teaching men and women traditional gender roles and Uganda’s burgeoning action film industry — and forensic experts make us safer by blowing up a bus. Rapper David Banner, former NFL player Chris Kluwe and Vice media co-founder Gavin Mcinnes join EXPLORER host Richard Bacon for a heated debate about the meaning of manhood. Explorer correspondent Billie Mintz weighs in on Uganda’s movie magic.
5 Episode 5
12/12/16
EXPLORER examines the refugee crisis, Sabrina Corgatelli’s controversial hunting photo and polar bears. A panel comprising Melissa Fleming (United Nations), Alek Wek (model/refugee) and Jason Cone (Doctors Without Borders) discusses the life of a refugee and opening the borders, following a field piece showcasing a refugee camp. Sabrina Corgatelli defends her decision to post a photo with a dead giraffe and trophy hunt to help the local economy. In a field piece, EXPLORER inspects the polar bear brand.
6 Episode 6
12/19/16
EXPLORER delves into the wealth gap with host Richard Bacon and a guest panel consisting of Pete Dominick, Van Jones, Ben Shapiro and Christina Greer. A field piece examines male insecurity. EXPLORER correspondents visit a body farm in Texas, where they learn about body decomposition and how you can help solve a murder.
101 – Trailer
10/23/16
Find a fresh take on vital issues as Explorer returns in a new format, investigating current events and inspiring conversation on topics that matter most to our world.

About this show

In this groundbreaking new version of Explorer – one of the longest-running shows in television history – viewers will venture to the most remote corners of the globe, the farthest reaches of the mind, and the deepest crevices of history on a mission of discovery and investigation. Explorer takes an in-depth look at some of the most timely and urgent topics of our day, exploring our world and our lives, where we have been, and where we are going.

Ratings and reviews

4.3
65 reviews
Mountain Bike
January 17, 2022
I bought season 9 episode 6 to see the debate on the "wealth gap" as it says episode description and Explorer cut out that part of it. I wanted to see Ben Shapiro debate Van Jones, Pete Dominick and Christina Greer. Piss poor advertising and piss poor decision to remove this segment because the debate didn't go as you hoped it would.
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A Google user
September 29, 2012
I just bought two episodes and every time I attempt to play it there's an error. Seems like Google deleted this vids. I want my money back.
2 people found this review helpful
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A Google user
July 25, 2012
Why am I going to buy a show when its free! Stupied idea google!
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