TV series
National Geographic Explorer
1985–2016, English, on National Geographic & TBS.
National Geographic's Explorer gives viewers special access to the issues of the day.
- Seasons
- 26
- Episodes
- 130
- Episode length
- 60 min
- Status
- Ended in 2016
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Seasons 12
Season 1
2003 · 28 episodes
Season 2
2005 · 18 episodes
Season 3
2006 · 16 episodes
Season 4
2007 · 18 episodes
Season 5
2008 · 17 episodes
Season 6
2009 · 25 episodes · 8.0/10
Season 8
2011 · 2 episodes
Season 12
TBA · 1 episode · 8.0/10
Season 20
TBA · 1 episode
Season 22
TBA · 2 episodes
Season 23
TBA · 1 episode
Season 24
TBA · 1 episode
Cast & crew
- Lisa LingCast · 123 ep
- Peter CoyoteHimself - Narrator (voice) · 3 ep
- Czarevitch Alexei NikolaevichCast · 1 ep
- Twilla HornickelCast · 1 ep
- Anthony FalsettiCast · 1 ep
- Peter SarandinakiCast · 1 ep
- Vladimir SolovievCast · 1 ep
- Dr. Ludmila LikovaCast · 1 ep
- Sergei PogorelovCast · 1 ep
- Bradford BerensonHimself · 1 ep
- Paul ResterHimself · 1 ep
- Alberto J. MoraHimself · 1 ep
Details
- First aired
- 7 April 1985
- Last aired
- 5 March 2016
- Network
- National Geographic, TBS, Nickelodeon, CNBC, MSNBC
- Language
- English
- Country
- United States
- Type
- Documentary
- Rated
- U
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National Geographic Explorer: quick answers
Is National Geographic Explorer worth watching?
National Geographic Explorer doesn’t have enough ratings for a verdict yet.
How many seasons of National Geographic Explorer are there?
National Geographic Explorer has 26 seasons and 130 episodes, about 60 minutes each.
Is National Geographic Explorer finished?
Yes. National Geographic Explorer ended in 2016, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is National Geographic Explorer on?
National Geographic Explorer isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can buy it online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
National Geographic Explorer parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
National Geographic Explorer is rated U. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
What shows are like National Geographic Explorer?
If you liked National Geographic Explorer, try Welcome to Earth, The Reluctant Traveller with Eugene Levy, How Do They Do It?.