Best reality & war shows on Max, ranked.

The story of Easy Company of the U.S. Army 101st Airborne Division and their mission in World War II Europe, from Operation Overlord to V-J Day.

In the 1950s, fear and violence escalate as the people of Algiers fight for independence from the French government.

A carpenter in the Fascist Slovak State is appointed "Aryan controller" of a Jewish widow's store.

During the Nazi occupation of Rome in 1944, the Resistance leader, Giorgio Manfredi, is chased by the Nazis as he seeks refuge and a way to escape.

A French boarding school run by priests seems to be a haven from World War II until a new student arrives. Occupying the next bed in the dormitory to the top student in his class, the two young boys begin to form a bond.

From the Boer War through World War II, a soldier rises through the ranks in the British military.

In post-war Berlin, an American private helps a lost Czech boy find his mother.

American military personnel interact warily with a variety of Italian locals over a year and a half in the push north during the Italian Campaign of WWII as German forces make their retreat.

Three Australian lieutenants are court martialed for executing prisoners as a way of deflecting attention from war crimes committed by their superior officers.

As World War II and the German occupation ends, the Polish resistance and the Soviet forces turn on each other in an attempt to take over leadership in Communist Poland.

In the mid 1960s, President Lyndon B. Johnson (Sir Michael Gambon) and his foreign-policy team debate the decision to withdraw from or escalate the war in Vietnam.

A group of German solders fight on the front line in France at the end of World War I.

A boy in Nazi Germany, trying to conceal that he is Jewish, joins the Hitler Youth.

A merchant ship's crew tries to survive the loneliness of the sea and the coming of war.

During World War 2, a young lad's called up and, with increasing sense of foreboding, undertakes his army training for D-day.

A platoon of Navy SEALs embark on a dangerous mission in Ramadi, Iraq, with the chaos and brotherhood of war retold through their memories of the event.

A Rolling Stone reporter, embedded with The 1st Recon Marines chronicles his experiences during the first wave of the American-led assault on Baghdad in 2003.

An Italian Countess is allied with Nationalists during the Italian-Austrian war of unification. However, she risks betraying their cause when she falls in love with an Austrian lieutenant.

This "story of a ship", the British destroyer H.M.S. Torrin, is told in flashbacks by survivors as they cling to a life raft.

A World War II U-boat crew are stranded in northern Canada. To avoid internment, they must make their way to the border and get into the still-neutral U.S.

In occupied Paris, an actress married to a Jewish theater owner must keep him hidden from the Germans while doing both of their jobs.

The true story of how a group of African-American pilots overcame racist opposition to become one of the finest United States fighter groups in World War II.

It explores The Battle of Borodino through the eyes of Pierre.

In 1924, Oskar Matzerath is born in the Free City of Danzig. At age three, he falls down a flight of stairs and stops growing. In 1939, World War II breaks out.

Napoleon's tumultuous relations with Russia including his disastrous 1812 invasion serve as the backdrop for the tangled personal lives of five aristocratic Russian families.

When the Hutu nationalists raised arms against their Tutsi countrymen in Rwanda in April 1994, the violent uprising marked the beginning of one of the darkest times in African history which resulted in the deaths of almost 800,000...

Ten home potters from around the country head to Stoke-on-Trent, the home of pottery, in their quest to become Top Potter.

A trio of drag queens descend upon various American towns and cities to inspire and teach their own "drag daughters" to step outside their comfort zone for a night of no-holds-barred full-on drag.

A cooking series featuring the multi-platinum-selling recording artist, actress, producer, entrepreneur, and philanthropist as she navigates unfamiliar territory: making delicious meals while stuck at home in quarantine.

Follows the exploits of Mike Rowe as he performs various dirty and dangerous jobs around the USA.

An eight-part special event that documents the lives of some of the most isolated people in America - the last of their kind - as they struggle and thrive in Alaska's untouched wilderness located hundreds of miles from roads, civi...

Ben and Erin Napier work with each other to change old homes into dream homes.

On October 6th 1973, the Middle East was shaken by the biggest war it had ever seen. A war that should have been the last one, and that forever changed the region.

An officer in the United States military becomes a whistleblower and pushes for survivability testing after corrupt generals in the Pentagon attempt to cover up glaring safety problems with the new Bradley Fighting Vehicle.

Host Andrew Zimmern explores various cultures through their cuisines.

A private in the latter days of WWII on the German front struggles between his will to survive and what his superiors perceive as a battlefield instinct.

It's a Chopped All-Stars tournament event! Through four preliminary competitions, sixteen celebrities battle it out for a spot in the $50,000 finale!

An in-depth behind the scenes look at the animals of the Bronx Zoo.

City slickers get schooled by awesome hosts on their last chance to succeed off grid & survive off the land... among wildlife predators & natural disasters

Jackson deals with cats that are not very well behaved. He helps couples and all sorts of people with their behavioral issues.

Chase Morrill, his sister Ashley, Ashley's husband Ryan Eldridge, team members Matthew Dix, Jared Baker, Brad Weston, and Lance Gatcomb, and other team members, breathe new life into their clients' cabins across the Great State of...

Chefs are offered a chance to share their stories and business dreams while going head-to-head for a life-altering prize.

A reality TV show that follows crews mining the gold placer deposits of the Yukon Territory.

Centers on Kilcher family and their community outside Homer, Alaska. Begun by patriarch Yule Kilcher who immigrated from Europe.

The true story of the U.S. Government's 1932 Tuskegee Syphilis Experiment, in which a group of black test subjects were allowed to die, despite a cure having been developed.

Food Network's Guy Fieri rolls out to visit America's favorite diners, drive-ins and dives, interviewing the owners of the food establishments and samples the items on their menus.

Daphne and Ian face challenges like tight budgets, pests, treasure hunting and endless renovations as they restore a historic estate and honor her grandfather's legacy.

Freddy helps mine owners who've sunk everything into their operations but are ready to call it quits.

Based on real-life events, Lt. Col. Michael Strobl, a volunteer military escort officer, accompanies the body of 19-year-old Marine Chance Phelps back to his hometown of Dubois, Wyoming.

Dave and Jenny Marrs focus on restoring historic homes in their neighborhood of Bentonville, Arkansas.

A successful entrepreneur is dropped into a remote community with little resources and has 90 days to create a successful company.

Drew Pritchard is a modern-day treasure hunter.

Mom and daughter flipping abandoned houses in Indianapolis.

Pairs of professional bakers compete to create spellbinding edible showpieces on the sets where the Harry Potter films were made.

America's chefs battle the food wizardry of the resident Iron Chefs.

After a personal tragedy, Polish intelligence agent Ewa Oginiec plans to quit the service. Her world is shaken when her partner vanishes following exposure by Russian operatives.

24 chefs must complete 24 challenges in a period of 24 consecutive hours.

Follows Baylen Dupree, a vibrant young woman with Tourette's Syndrome and her journey towards independence.

Five survival experts and friends send each other to harsh environments with only 100 hours to find civilization - and they have no idea when they're going to be taken there.

Renowned Paranormal Investigators spend 72 hours locked down in haunted locations to try to capture groundbreaking evidence.

Expect blood, tears and heart-in-mouth action as explorer Ed Stafford takes on the best explorers in the world in a battle across Discovery's screens in order to be the First Man Out - a show in which survival is only half the bat...

It doesn't matter whether it's a busted out bike or a rusted out roadster, Joe Martin and his crew are hard at work giving vehicles another chance in life.

Dave Kindig and his crew in his Salt Lake City shop builds and restores classic vehicles from a '33 Ford Tudor to a '69 Camaro.

Features car builder Ian Roussel at work, creating one-of-a kind vehicles. With different builds in each episode, Ian's unique fabrication will be put to the test. It's gonna be a wild ride and he ain't stopping till it's Full Cus...

Retta tours properties that were nominated based on gaudy designs and botched renovations.

Amy Bruni and Adam Berry visit people who believe their homes are haunted. They attempt to contact the spirits and obtain evidence of a paranormal presence. Hoping to bring closure to them and the spirits.

Jennifer Todryk, know as The Rambling Redhead on Instagram, redesigns homes for homeowners without any major demolition.

Follow Property Pros Egypt Sherrod and Husband Mike Jackson while they balance their personal life and a busy professional life helping clients get their dream houses.

Chef Robert Irvine attempts to rescue failing restaurants from collapse in just two days with a mere $10,000 budget on the show "Restaurant Impossible.

Spotlights the Power Reno professionals as they infuse the houses with their distinctive signature style.

Jasmine Roth rescues homeowners who took on major DIYs and are living without bathrooms, kitchens, or bedrooms because of issues they can't fix.

Contestants buy and repurpose flea market finds to earn a profit.

Men and women, all of whom weigh at least 600 pounds, undergo gastric-bypass surgery. The series follows the changes in their weight and in their lives over a year.

Chefs compete for the chance of $20,000 as they are cooking inside a grocery store.

Real estate expert and contractor Scott McGillivray offers the ultimate roadmap to renovation and rental success in Scott's Vacation House Rules.

Each season of the show follows a different group of dredgers, those who search for gold in shallow waters, at the bottom of the sea or even ocean. They often collect paydirt, ground from the seabed that contains some precious ore.

Recent lottery winners look for their perfect dream house in this "House Hunters"-inspired reality show.

The Johnstons are an average of seven American families pursuing the American dream. Papa Trent and Mama Amber have five children under the age of 16, all with achondroplasia dwarfism.

Follow the adventures of Izzy and his family as they navigate the challenges of running a home renovation and design firm, transforming properties with their expertise while operating within realistic budgets in Santa Ana.

The Dakota Boys assemble a team of divers, mountaineers, and mechanics to explore uncharted plunge pools in white water rapids, using suction dredges in treacherous conditions where a mistake could prove fatal.

Three sisters of the wealthy Yi family vie to inherit their father's business empire.

Victims' rights activist John Walsh and his son, Callahan, showcase time-sensitive, unsolved cases in desperate need of attention, mobilizing the public to engage in the pursuit of justice.

A number of food trucks in a competition to see who earns the most money, with the lowest earning truck kicked off at the end of each episode.

Follows the men and women of the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries as they patrol one of the most geographically diverse states in the U.S.

A husband-and-wife team from Tampa, Florida, making dream homes come true. She's the Realtor, he's the developer and together they help clients both design and build the perfect house from the ground up in 100 days or less.

Jay and Pamela, a couple who happen to share the same rare brittle-bone disorder, plan to live more independently, get married, and build the life of their dreams together.

Two podiatrist surgeons tackle extreme and bizarre foot issues of desperate patients.

Five cookie bakers have to prove their skills in two rounds, while the jury decides which baker celebrates the best Christmas ever and is rewarded with prize money of 10,000 dollars.

Homeowners decide that their houses don't fit their lifestyle anymore, but whether they stay or go depends on experts Hilary Farr and David Visentin. Will they love their newly renovated home, or will they list it to buy another?

Acrylic Tank Manufacturing, the biggest aquarium manufacturer in the US, creates over-the-top aquariums for a wide array of clients. Up to 50, 000 gallons in size, the tanks hold some of the world's most unusual and quirky fish.

Drew and Jonathan Scott are on a mission to help couples transform their houses into homes where they can put down roots. The brothers unlock the full potential of each property and renovate to make dreams come true.

Newly engaged, Whitney and DeeDee juggle raising seven kids and planning their dream wedding. Between ex-husbands, opinionated families, and small-town attitudes about a same-sex, interracial couple, getting down the aisle might b...

I Was Prey recounts the hauntingly true stories of people who found themselves in a life or death situation, face-to-face with a dangerous animal.

The renovation team ventures to Molise, Italy, transforming a property into Chase Morrill's family's dream home.

Davina Thomasula and Kristin Leitheuser help people who are ready to settle down and find the perfect home to renovate.

Diagnosed with a rare form of brain cancer, Shauna's treatment allowed for remission, but resulted in a side effect no one predicted: she stopped growing.

Barefoot Contessa invites some friends to her home in East Hampton. For a day of conversation, connection, food and fun visits to some of her favorite local spots.

An inside look into the world of American street racing

Tropical dreamers will be shown island properties that fit into any budget, from ultra-affordable to totally outrageous. This shows follows everyday families in search of their own slice of paradise, and proves that fantasy can be...

Life becomes harried after Ensign Pulver's prank. He and the captain are swept overboard during a storm, ending up on a tropical island with a group of shipwrecked nurses, dancing natives, and one very big case of appendicitis.