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, July 6

Benjamin Franklin: Citizen of the World

Episode 42

Benjamin Franklin leads the struggle for independence.

Sunday, July 6

Patrick Henry: Voice of Liberty

Episode 79

Patrick Henry's fiery oratory helps launch the American Revolution.

Sunday, July 6

Andrew Jackson: A Man for the People

Episode 81

Andrew Jackson's two presidential terms help democratize the nation.

Sunday, July 6

Benjamin Franklin: Citizen of the World

Episode 42

Benjamin Franklin leads the struggle for independence.

Sunday, July 6

Patrick Henry: Voice of Liberty

Episode 79

Patrick Henry's fiery oratory helps launch the American Revolution.

Sunday, July 6

Andrew Jackson: A Man for the People

Episode 81

Andrew Jackson's two presidential terms help democratize the nation.

Monday, July 7

Benjamin Franklin: Citizen of the World

Episode 42

Benjamin Franklin leads the struggle for independence.

Monday, July 7

Patrick Henry: Voice of Liberty

Episode 79

Patrick Henry's fiery oratory helps launch the American Revolution.

Monday, July 7

Andrew Jackson: A Man for the People

Episode 81

Andrew Jackson's two presidential terms help democratize the nation.

Sunday, July 13

FDR: The War Years

Episode 64

Franklin Delano Roosevelt; international policies; Stalin and Churchill; Yalta conference.

Sunday, July 13

Chiang Kai-Shek

Episode 18

The Chinese Guomindang general and politician becomes leader of Taiwan.

Sunday, July 13

Madame Chiang

Episode 5

Commentary creates in-depth portraits.

Sunday, July 13

Admiral William

Episode 6

Commentary creates in-depth portraits.

Sunday, July 13

George Marshall: Soldier and Statesman

Episode 41

Gen. George Marshall is a World War II soldier and statesman.

Sunday, July 13

Erwin Rommel: The Last Knight

Episode 37

Field Marshal Erwin Rommel meets defeat at El Alamein.

Sunday, July 13

Oskar Schindler: The Man Behind the List

Episode 48

Nazi and war profiteer Oskar Schindler saves 1,300 Jews from death.

Sunday, July 13

FDR: The War Years

Episode 64

Franklin Delano Roosevelt; international policies; Stalin and Churchill; Yalta conference.

Sunday, July 13

Benito Mussolini

Episode 7

Commentary creates in-depth portraits.

Sunday, July 13

Chiang Kai-Shek

Episode 18

The Chinese Guomindang general and politician becomes leader of Taiwan.

Sunday, July 13

Madame Chiang

Episode 5

Commentary creates in-depth portraits.

Sunday, July 13

Admiral William

Episode 6

Commentary creates in-depth portraits.

Sunday, July 13

George Marshall: Soldier and Statesman

Episode 41

Gen. George Marshall is a World War II soldier and statesman.

Sunday, July 13

Erwin Rommel: The Last Knight

Episode 37

Field Marshal Erwin Rommel meets defeat at El Alamein.

Sunday, July 13

Oskar Schindler: The Man Behind the List

Episode 48

Nazi and war profiteer Oskar Schindler saves 1,300 Jews from death.

Monday, July 14

FDR: The War Years

Episode 64

Franklin Delano Roosevelt; international policies; Stalin and Churchill; Yalta conference.

Monday, July 14

Benito Mussolini

Episode 7

Commentary creates in-depth portraits.

Monday, July 14

Chiang Kai-Shek

Episode 18

The Chinese Guomindang general and politician becomes leader of Taiwan.

Monday, July 14

Madame Chiang

Episode 5

Commentary creates in-depth portraits.

Monday, July 14

Admiral William

Episode 6

Commentary creates in-depth portraits.

Monday, July 14

George Marshall: Soldier and Statesman

Episode 41

Gen. George Marshall is a World War II soldier and statesman.

Monday, July 14

Erwin Rommel: The Last Knight

Episode 37

Field Marshal Erwin Rommel meets defeat at El Alamein.

Monday, July 14

Oskar Schindler: The Man Behind the List

Episode 48

Nazi and war profiteer Oskar Schindler saves 1,300 Jews from death.

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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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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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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’

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

John F. Kennedy Jr. And Carolyn Bessette Kennedy
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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.

Chris Farley, Self Assignment, January 1, 1996

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