TV series
National Geographic Specials
1965–, English.
For decades, the National Geographic Society has presented specials on nature, foreign culture, scientific breakthroughs, and things which fall under the general category of "neat stuff." Each special is self-contained.
- Seasons
- 45
- Episodes
- 165
- Episode length
- 47 min
- Status
- Still running
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National Geographic Specials isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can buy it online.
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Latest episode
S45 E1: Churchill's German Army
Aired 18 August 2010
Seasons 36
1965
1965 · 3 episodes
2002
2002 · 2 episodes
1967
1967 · 4 episodes
1968
1968 · 5 episodes
1969
1969 · 4 episodes
1970
1970 · 3 episodes
1971
1971 · 3 episodes
1972
1972 · 3 episodes
1973
1973 · 4 episodes
1974
1974 · 3 episodes
1975
1975 · 2 episodes
1976
1976 · 3 episodes
1977
1977 · 4 episodes
1978
1978 · 3 episodes
1979
1979 · 4 episodes
1980
1980 · 5 episodes
1981
1981 · 4 episodes
1982
1982 · 4 episodes · 10.0/10
1983
1983 · 4 episodes
1984
1984 · 4 episodes
1985
1985 · 6 episodes
1986
1986 · 6 episodes
1987
1987 · 4 episodes
1988
1988 · 8 episodes
1989
1989 · 6 episodes
1990
1990 · 5 episodes
1991
1991 · 5 episodes
1992
1992 · 5 episodes
1993
1993 · 4 episodes
1994
1994 · 5 episodes
1995
1995 · 5 episodes
1996
1996 · 10 episodes
1997
1997 · 6 episodes
1998
1998 · 9 episodes
1999
1999 · 9 episodes
2010
2010 · 1 episode
Specials
TBA · 2 episodes
Cast & crew
- Alexander ScourbyNarrator (voice) · 4 ep
- Richard KileyNarrator · 2 ep
- Frank C. CraigheadSelf · 2 ep
- John CraigheadSelf · 2 ep
- Leslie NielsenNarrator (voice) · 2 ep
- Jane GoodallSelf · 1 ep
- Orson WellesNarrator · 1 ep
- Dian FosseySelf · 1 ep
- Birute GaldikasSelf · 1 ep
- Glenda JacksonNarrator · 1 ep
- John CraigheadSelf · 1 ep
- Joseph CampanellaNarrator (voice) · 1 ep
Details
- First aired
- 10 September 1965
- Language
- English
- Type
- Scripted
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National Geographic Specials: quick answers
Is National Geographic Specials worth watching?
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How many seasons of National Geographic Specials are there?
National Geographic Specials has 45 seasons and 165 episodes, about 47 minutes each.
Is National Geographic Specials finished?
National Geographic Specials is still listed as returning series; no new episode date is announced yet.
Which OTT platform is National Geographic Specials on?
National Geographic Specials isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can buy it online. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
National Geographic Specials parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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What shows are like National Geographic Specials?
If you liked National Geographic Specials, try Welcome to Earth, History 101, Top Gear.