Biography

Biography - A&E

A&E

News Show

1987

TVPG

Documentary

Biography

History

World history

In-depth profiles of major figures throughout history, from current pop-culture favorites to criminals to historical figures.

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1987– News Show 33 Seasons

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Upcoming TV Airings

The airings below are based on a generic national schedule. Times and dates can vary by TV provider.

Sunday, November 2

The Kray Twins

Episode 168

Reginald and Ronald Kray run a protection racket and commit fraud, blackmail and murder.

Sunday, November 2

Paula Jones: The Minister's Daughter

Episode 41

Sunday, November 2

Lance Ito: Sitting in Judgment

Episode 68

Judge Lance Ito presides over the heavily publicized O.J. Simpson trial.

Sunday, November 2

Britney Spears

Episode 126

The career and personal life of pop-star Britney Spears.

Sunday, November 2

The Kray Twins

Episode 168

Reginald and Ronald Kray run a protection racket and commit fraud, blackmail and murder.

Sunday, November 2

Mackenzie Phillips

Episode 71

Actress Mackenzie Phillips overcomes addiction.

Sunday, November 2

Dana Plato

Episode 147

The rise and fall of child star Dana Plato.

Sunday, November 2

Paula Jones: The Minister's Daughter

Episode 41

Sunday, November 2

Lance Ito: Sitting in Judgment

Episode 68

Judge Lance Ito presides over the heavily publicized O.J. Simpson trial.

Monday, November 3

Britney Spears

Episode 126

The career and personal life of pop-star Britney Spears.

Monday, November 3

The Kray Twins

Episode 168

Reginald and Ronald Kray run a protection racket and commit fraud, blackmail and murder.

Monday, November 3

Mackenzie Phillips

Episode 71

Actress Mackenzie Phillips overcomes addiction.

Monday, November 3

Dana Plato

Episode 147

The rise and fall of child star Dana Plato.

Monday, November 3

Paula Jones: The Minister's Daughter

Episode 41

Monday, November 3

Lance Ito: Sitting in Judgment

Episode 68

Judge Lance Ito presides over the heavily publicized O.J. Simpson trial.

Monday, November 3

Britney Spears

Episode 126

The career and personal life of pop-star Britney Spears.

Sunday, November 9

Robert A. Taft

Commentary creates in-depth portraits.

Sunday, November 9

Dag Hammarskjold

Commentary creates in-depth portraits.

Sunday, November 9

Caroline Kennedy

Episode 74

The life and career of Caroline Kennedy.

Sunday, November 9

John F. Kennedy Jr.: The Death of an American Prince

Episode 39

John F. Kennedy Jr.'s plane crashes in the sea off Martha's Vineyard.

Sunday, November 9

Bob Dole: Political Warrior

Episode 47

Sunday, November 9

Dick Cheney: Quiet Authority

Episode 203

Vice President Richard Cheney helps to lead the fight against terrorism.

Sunday, November 9

Robert A. Taft

Commentary creates in-depth portraits.

Sunday, November 9

Huey Long: The Kingfish

Episode 89

Gov. Huey Long of Louisiana is killed by an assassin's bullet in 1935.

Sunday, November 9

Dag Hammarskjold

Commentary creates in-depth portraits.

Sunday, November 9

Caroline Kennedy

Episode 74

The life and career of Caroline Kennedy.

Sunday, November 9

John F. Kennedy Jr.: The Death of an American Prince

Episode 39

John F. Kennedy Jr.'s plane crashes in the sea off Martha's Vineyard.

Sunday, November 9

Bob Dole: Political Warrior

Episode 47

Monday, November 10

Dick Cheney: Quiet Authority

Episode 203

Vice President Richard Cheney helps to lead the fight against terrorism.

Monday, November 10

Robert A. Taft

Commentary creates in-depth portraits.

Monday, November 10

Huey Long: The Kingfish

Episode 89

Gov. Huey Long of Louisiana is killed by an assassin's bullet in 1935.

Monday, November 10

Dag Hammarskjold

Commentary creates in-depth portraits.

Monday, November 10

Caroline Kennedy

Episode 74

The life and career of Caroline Kennedy.

Monday, November 10

John F. Kennedy Jr.: The Death of an American Prince

Episode 39

John F. Kennedy Jr.'s plane crashes in the sea off Martha's Vineyard.

Monday, November 10

Bob Dole: Political Warrior

Episode 47

Monday, November 10

Dick Cheney: Quiet Authority

Episode 203

Vice President Richard Cheney helps to lead the fight against terrorism.

Sunday, November 16

Phil Silvers: Top Banana

Episode 78

Phil Silvers' career spans vaudeville, burlesque, movies, television and Broadway.

Sunday, November 16

Wayne Newton: The King of Las Vegas

Episode 46

A profile of singer Wayne Newton, one of the most popular entertainers in America.

Sunday, November 16

Tom Jones

Episode 1

Welsh singer Tom Jones journeys from the Valleys to Vegas.

Sunday, November 16

Cat Stevens

Episode 49

Cat Stevens returns after 20 years to promote peace through music.

Sunday, November 16

Robert Downey Jr.

Episode 62

Actor Robert Downey Jr.

Sunday, November 16

Phil Silvers: Top Banana

Episode 78

Phil Silvers' career spans vaudeville, burlesque, movies, television and Broadway.

Sunday, November 16

Sam Kinison

Episode 169

Renegade comic Sam Kinison started his professional life as a Pentecostal minister.

Sunday, November 16

Wayne Newton: The King of Las Vegas

Episode 46

A profile of singer Wayne Newton, one of the most popular entertainers in America.

Sunday, November 16

Tom Jones

Episode 1

Welsh singer Tom Jones journeys from the Valleys to Vegas.

Sunday, November 16

Cat Stevens

Episode 49

Cat Stevens returns after 20 years to promote peace through music.

Sunday, November 16

Robert Downey Jr.

Episode 62

Actor Robert Downey Jr.

Monday, November 17

Phil Silvers: Top Banana

Episode 78

Phil Silvers' career spans vaudeville, burlesque, movies, television and Broadway.

Monday, November 17

Sam Kinison

Episode 169

Renegade comic Sam Kinison started his professional life as a Pentecostal minister.

Monday, November 17

Wayne Newton: The King of Las Vegas

Episode 46

A profile of singer Wayne Newton, one of the most popular entertainers in America.

Monday, November 17

Tom Jones

Episode 1

Welsh singer Tom Jones journeys from the Valleys to Vegas.

Monday, November 17

Cat Stevens

Episode 49

Cat Stevens returns after 20 years to promote peace through music.

Monday, November 17

Robert Downey Jr.

Episode 62

Actor Robert Downey Jr.

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Rey Mysterio on His A&E ‘Biography’ & Being WWE’s Biggest Underdog Success

The Bella Twins
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The Bella Twins Reflect on Their WWE Impact Ahead of A&E ‘Biography’

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Norm Macdonald’s Last Act, Teddy Roosevelt Rides Again, the First Alaskans, Bobby Brown and Origins of Hip Hop

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A&E ‘Biography’ to Spotlight Bobby Brown for New Event & Docuseries

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Ask Matt: Death on ‘The 100,’ ‘Transplant,’ ‘Hot Bench’ and Syndication Shuffles & More

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Worth Watching: The Early Days of MTV, ‘Star Trek’ Day, ‘Transplant’ Welcomes the New Doc

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‘Biography: I Want My MTV’ Delivers ‘Intense’ Nostalgia

Ozzy Osbourne

Worth Watching: Big Cat Week, Travel the ‘Devil’s Road,’ Ozzy Osbourne’s ‘Nine Lives’

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Jack Osbourne on Telling His Dad’s Story Through A&E’s ‘Biography’

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Worth Watching: Music Galore (Kenny Rogers ‘Biography,’ James Taylor on ‘The Voice,’ ‘Songland’ Returns, ‘Bachelor’s Musical Spinoff), ABC’s ‘Baker and Beauty’

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A&E’s ‘Biography’ Explores Dolly Parton’s Influence on Country & Pop Artists

Making It - Season 2

Worth Watching: ‘Prodigal Son’ Cliffhanger, Garth Brooks ‘Biography,’ Return of ‘Making It’

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‘The Road I’m On’: Garth Brooks Previews His Very Personal A&E ‘Biography’ 

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‘Biography: JFK Jr.—The Final Year’ Examines His Struggles Before Death

Farrah Fawcett

A&E Biography Celebrates American Icons Farrah Fawcett & John F. Kennedy Jr.

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