2018 Primetime Emmy® Awards Ballot

Outstanding Directing For A Documentary/Nonfiction Program

American Dynasties: The Kennedys The Path To Power March 18, 2018 John F. Kennedy launches a long-shot bid for power, but the seemingly perfect candidate must confront the issues of his health, faith and fidelity if he is to have any chance of reaching the White House.

Tim Dunn, Directed by

American Experience The Chinese Exclusion Act May 29, 2018 The history and impact of the 1882 law that made it illegal for Chinese workers to come to America and for Chinese nationals already here ever to become U.S. citizens. The first in a line of acts targeting the Chinese, it remained in force for more than 60 years.

Ric Burns, Directed by Li-Shin Yu, Directed by

American Experience Into The Amazon January 09, 2018 Into the Amazon tells the remarkable story of President Theodore Roosevelt’s perilous 1914 journey with legendary Brazilian explorer Cândido Rondon into the dark and deadly heart of the South American rainforest to chart an unexplored tributary of the Amazon.

John Maggio, Directed by

American Masters Edgar Allan Poe: Buried Alive October 30, 2017

Discover the real story of the notorious author, starring Denis O’Hare as Edgar Allan Poe. Explores the misrepresentations of Poe and reveals how he tapped into what it means to be human in a modern and sometimes frightening world.

Eric Stange, Directed by American Masters Lorraine Hansberry: Sighted Eyes/Feeling Heart January 19, 2018 Artist. Activist. Rebel. Visionary. If you only know “A Raisin in the Sun,” then you don’t know Lorraine Hansberry.

Tracy Heather Strain, Directed by

American Masters Richard Linklater: Dream Is Destiny September 01, 2017 Take an unconventional look at the fiercely independent filmmaking style that emerged in the late 1980s-90s, sparked by the Oscar-nominated filmmaker of “Boyhood,” “Slacker” and “Dazed and Confused.” Features never-before-seen footage and interviews.

Karen Bernstein, Directed by Louis Black, Directed by

American Masters This Is Bob Hope... December 29, 2017 Explore Bob Hope’s life with unique access to his archives, legendary joke file, clips from his radio and TV shows and classic films (“My Favorite Blonde;” “Cat and the Canary”) and interviews with Conan O’Brien, Brooke Shields and others.

John Scheinfeld, Directed by

American Masters Tyrus September 08, 2017 Discover the art, life and enduring impact of renowned Chinese painter Tyrus Wong, the visual genius behind “Bambi” and “Rebel Without a Cause,” who once exhibited with Picasso and Matisse, via never- before-seen interviews, movie clips and art.

Pamela Tom, Directed by

Andre The Giant April 10, 2018

An engaging and often-poignant look at the life and career of professional wrestling’s most beloved legend, André René Roussimoff, a.k.a. “Andre the Giant.” Through interviews and never before seen footage, the film is a portrait of one of pop culture’s most recognizable, yet misunderstood, figures.

Jason Hehir, Directed by Andrew Lloyd Webber Tribute To A Superstar March 28, 2018 Entertainment legends come together to honor one of theatre’s most celebrated composers, Andrew Lloyd Webber, in a festive 70th birthday celebration. The evening will include conversation with Lloyd Webber along with Glenn Close, John Legend, and Lin-Manuel Miranda and an appearance by the Young People’s Chorus of New York City. Brad Lachman, Directed by

Baltimore Rising November 20, 2017 Baltimore Rising goes deep behind the scenes of a city on edge in the wake of Freddie Gray’s death in police custody, which sparked protests and riots. The film follows local activists, police officers, community leaders and gang affiliates as they fight for change and struggle to hold Baltimore together. Sonja Sohn, Directed by

Betting On Zero June 01, 2017 Controversial hedge fund titan Bill Ackman puts $1 billion dollars on the line in his crusade to expose Herbalife as a massive pyramid scheme. The withering crossfire that ensues ricochets across the media, in board rooms, and on the streets in this stirring picture of the American Dream gone wrong. Theodore Braun, Directed by

Biggie: The Life Of Notorious B.I.G. (Biography Presents) September 04, 2017 Biggie: The Life of Notorious B.I.G. is the first biography to be authorized by his estate. This documentary provides interviews with his widow, his mother, close friends and multiple cultural icons. Mark Ford, Directed by

Bill Nye Saves The World Extinction: Why All Our Friends Are Dying December 29, 2017 OK Go and Drew Carey help Bill explain extinction, and the panel reveals how scientists could one day bring extinct species back to life.

Liz Plonka, Directed by

Blue Planet II

The Deep January 27, 2018 The Deep goes into the unknown to discover an unimaginable abundance of life in the pitch-black darkness of the seabed. In Antarctica’s frigid waters, the team were the first humans to dive 3,280 feet in a deep manned submersible, to explore under icebergs the size of a city block.

Orla Doherty, Directed by Blue Planet II One Ocean January 20, 2018 One Ocean takes viewers on a journey from the intense heat of the tropics to the planet's frozen poles. Life has spread to almost every part of the ocean, but there are many different worlds within it, and each presents unique challenges.

Jonathan Smith, Directed by

Bobby Kennedy For President I'd Like To Serve April 27, 2018

After JFK's murder, Bobby runs for the U.S. Senate and commits to championing civil rights, fighting poverty and opposing the war in Vietnam.

Dawn Porter, Directed by

Charles Manson: The Final Words December 03, 2017 What began as exclusive interviews with Charles Manson over the last year of his life, results in a surprising and simpler alternative explanation to the infamous “Helter Skelter” murder theory and raises serious questions of whether the ends justify the means in order to convict a notorious villain. James Buddy Day, Directed by

Chef's Table

Corrado Assenza April 13, 2018 Inspired by the orchards and farms of his native Sicily, Corrado Assenza turns out rich gelatos, almond granitas, crispy cannoli and other delicacies.

Brian McGinn, Directed by

City Of Ghosts October 02, 2017

City of Ghosts is a real-life international thriller that follows the courageous story of "Raqqa is Being Slaughtered Silently," a group of Syrian citizen journalists risking their lives to covertly expose the human rights abuses committed by ISIS in their hometown.

Matthew Heineman, Directed by Cold Blooded: The Clutter Family Murders

Part 2 November 19, 2017

Focuses on the infamous crime that shocked the nation and was chronicled in Truman Capote’s seminal book, In Cold Blood, the brutal murder of four members of the Clutter family in their Kansas home seemingly without motive. The true crime documentary takes a fresh in-depth look at the legendary case.

Joe Berlinger, Directed by

CONAN Without Borders

CONAN Without Borders: Italy April 11, 2018 Conan takes a road trip through Italy, accompanied by his long-time producer and Italophile, Jordan Schlansky.

Mike Sweeney, Directed by

The Confession Tapes Down River September 08, 2017 A man drives his four children into a river, where they drown. He wearily confesses to doing it purposefully, but later contends it was an accident.

Kelly Loudenberg, Directed by

The Day I Met El Chapo

Face To Face October 20, 2017 Kate and Sean Penn travel to meet El Chapo at a secret location in Mexico, where a discussion about making a movie takes a sudden and shocking turn.

Carlos Armella, Directed by

The Defiant Ones Episode 3 July 11, 2017

Jimmy Iovine co-founds Interscope Records and signs edgy artists like Nine Inch Nails and Dr. Dre, whose 1992 album “The Chronic” helps ignite a national, political firestorm over gangster rap lyrics and free speech. Simultaneously, Dre, Snoop Dogg, and Tupac Shakur get in a violent feud with East Coast rivals.

Allen Hughes, Directed by Demi Lovato: Simply Complicated October 17, 2017

This documentary gives a look into Demi Lovato's life, one of the biggest pop stars in the world. It includes never before told stories that take you on a journey as she creates her most important body of work in music, and discovers her most authentic self.

Hannah Lux Davis, Directed by

Dirty Money Payday January 26, 2018 Behind the lavish lifestyle of race car driver Scott Tucker lay a secretive lending empire built on tribal perks and profits from poor customers.

Jesse Moss, Directed by

Elvis Presley: The Searcher April 14, 2018 A film taking the audience on a comprehensive journey from Elvis’ childhood through the final 1976 Jungle Room recording sessions. The film includes a look inside Graceland, and features more than 20 new, primary source interviews, plus never-before-seen photos and footage from private collections worldwide. Thom Zimny, Directed by

Eric Clapton: Life In 12 Bars February 10, 2018 Told through his own words and songs, Eric Clapton: Life in 12 Bars is a film about one of the great artists of the modern era.

Lili Fini Zanuck, Directed by

Evil Genius Part 3: The Suspects May 11, 2018 Two years after the heist, one of its possible architects has died, a witness steps forward, and the prime suspect reveals too much to her cellmates.

Barbara Schroeder, Directed by

The Final Year May 21, 2018 The Final Year offers a unique insiders’ account of President Barack Obama’s foreign policy team during its last year in office. Featuring unprecedented access inside the White House and State Department, the film reveals the inner workings of the Obama administration as it prepares to leave power after eight years.

Greg Barker, Directed by First In Human Prognosis August 24, 2017 All four patients meet with their doctors one last time to learn whether their experimental treatments were successful, and what the future holds for them.

John Hoffman, Directed by

Flint Town

The Rat Pack March 02, 2018 Chief Johnson's new team targeting high-crime areas takes action, to mixed response from the community. Dion and his mother close in on graduation.

Zackary Canepari, Directed by Drea Cooper, Directed by Jessica Dimmock, Directed by

The Fourth Estate First 100 Days May 27, 2018 As Donald J. Trump takes the oath of office, The New York Times’ New York and Washington bureaus prepare to cover an administration unlike any other. Tension boils over when the President calls the media “the enemy of the people.”

Liz Garbus, Directed by

Gaga: Five Foot Two September 22, 2017

Follow pop provocateur Lady Gaga as she releases a new album, preps for her Super Bowl halftime show, and confronts physical and emotional struggles. Chris Moukarbel, Directed by

I Am Not Your Negro (Independent Lens) January 15, 2018

In this documentary, the filmmaker envisions the book James Baldwin never finished. The result is a radical, up-to-the-minute examination of race in America, using Baldwin’s original words, spoken by Samuel L. Jackson, and a flood of rich archival material.

Raoul Peck, Directed by

Icarus August 04, 2017 In this documentary thriller, one man risks his safety to reveal the shocking details of Russia's alleged massive doping program for Olympic athletes. Bryan Fogel, Directed by If You're Not In The Obit, Eat Breakfast

June 05, 2017 Writer-comedian Carl Reiner asks, “What’s the secret to living into your 90s—and loving every minute of it?” Reiner chats with nonagenarians Mel Brooks, Dick Van Dyke, Kirk Douglas, Norman Lear, Betty White and admirers like Jerry Seinfeld about how the twilight years can be the happiest and most rewarding. Danny Gold, Directed by

In Search Of Israeli Cuisine

October 18, 2017 A portrait of the Israeli people told through food, conflict and all. Roger Sherman, Directed by

Into The Night: Portraits Of Life And Death March 26, 2018 Into the Night: Portraits of Life and Death, explores the various ways we think about death -- not death in general, but our own in particular. It is the great unanswered question. How do we live with death in our eye? Helen Whitney, Directed by

Jane

March 12, 2018 Drawing from over 100 hours of never-before-seen footage, Jane tells the story of Jane, a woman whose chimpanzee research challenged the male-dominated scientific consensus of her time and revolutionized our understanding of the natural world. Brett Morgen, Directed by

Jeff Ross Roasts The Border: Live From Brownsville, Texas November 16, 2017 Comedian Jeff Ross explores the world surrounding the U.S.-Mexico border, speaking to undocumented immigrants, Dreamers, law enforcement agents, human traffickers and Trump supporters. Ross then performs at the foot of the border wall for the people of Brownsville, Texas as he takes on America’s complicated immigration policy. Stuart Miller, Directed by

Jim & Andy: The Great Beyond - Featuring A Very Special, Contractually Obligated Mention Of Tony Clifton November 17, 2017

Through the lens of his stunningly immersive performance as Andy Kaufman, Jim Carrey ponders the meaning of life, reality, identity and career. Chris Smith, Directed by John McCain: For Whom The Bell Tolls May 28, 2018 This is an improbable story of triumph, defeat and resilience, six decades of, in John McCain’s words, "imperfect service to my country," in which mistakes are redeemed by the risks taken and sacrifices made. It's a lesson in patriotism at a time when the meaning of that virtue is disputed. Peter Kunhardt, Directed by George Kunhardt, Directed by Teddy Kunhardt, Directed by

Jonestown: The Women Behind The Massacre February 26, 2018 This powerful special focuses on four women within Jim Jones’ inner circle and their influence on the 1978 Jonestown Massacre that left 918 people dead. It explores the dynamics of sex and power in The People’s Temple between Jones’ wife, secretaries and mistresses who planned the infamous mass murder/suicides. Nicole Rittenmeyer, Directed by

Jordan Klepper Solves Guns June 11, 2017 Jordan Klepper (The Opposition, The Daily Show) will solve America's gun divide...in one hour. On his heroic journey, Jordan finds he's not just solving "guns," he's solving AMERICA. (Also the gun debate is way more complicated and nuanced then he initially thought, and he's wrong about almost everything.) Todd Bieber, Directed by

King In The Wilderness

April 02, 2018 Through stories from friends and advisors, this film follows Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., after the passage of the Voting Rights Act in 1965 to his assassination in 1968, providing an intimate window into King’s character, as a man besieged on all sides, yet steadfast in his commitment to non-violence. Peter Kunhardt, Directed by

Long Strange Trip Act VI - It Becomes Everything June 02, 2017

Jerry will put up with the adulation until they "come for me with the cross and nails."

Amir Bar-Lev, Directed by

March Of The Penguins 2: The Next Step March 23, 2018 Return to the Antarctic to revisit the Emperor Penguins who call the frozen continent home. A decade after the first film, two months were spent in the Antarctic winter to show the astonishing lives of these mysterious creatures. Luc Jaquet, Directed by The Men Who Built America: Frontiersmen Into The Wilderness March 07, 2018 The Revolution begins, and the outbreak of war spreads beyond the colonies into the remote frontier; Daniel Boone's life-or-death struggle for the future of his settlement becomes a fight for the future of America.

John Ealer, Directed by

The Menendez Murders: Erik Tells All A Family With A Dirty Secret December 07, 2017

This series re-examines one of the most fascinating true crime tragedies of the past century through the lens of one of the convicted killers. It features new and exclusive in-depth interviews with Erik Menendez as well as never before seen photos, plus new interviews with prosecutors, family, friends and experts.

Nancy Saslow, Directed by Eamon Harrington, Directed by

Mister Rogers: It's You I Like March 06, 2018

Mister Rogers: It's You I Like celebrates Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood, the pioneering series that became an iconic and enduring children’s television production. The retrospective features interviews with celebrities who have been influenced and inspired by Fred Rogers. Cast members from the series also share their personal perspectives and insights. John Paulson, Directed by

My Next Guest Needs No Introduction With David Letterman President Barack Obama January 12, 2018 Former President Barack Obama reflects on political tensions and his family's life after the White House, and Dave visits Selma with Rep. John Lewis.

Michael Bonfiglio, Directed by

New Wave: Dare To Be Different

March 30, 2018 U2, Talking Heads, Duran Duran, Blondie and most top 80’s musical artists might be unknown if not for tiny radio station, WLIR. The biggest artists of the era tell how ‘LIR battled the FCC, record labels, mega-radio and the “rules” to create a musical movement that changed American culture forever. Ellen Goldfarb, Directed by The Number On Great-Grandpa’s Arm

January 27, 2018 The film features a conversation between a young boy and his 90-year-old great-grandfather, an Auschwitz survivor. Their exchange is woven with historical footage and hand-painted animation to tell a heartbreaking story of Jewish life in Eastern Europe, sharing memories and lessons from the Holocaust with a new generation. Amy Schatz, Directed by

Obey Giant November 11, 2017

Obey Giant takes us into the underground world of street art, profiling the rise of artist Shepard Fairey from his roots in punk rock and skateboarding, to presidential politics—through his iconic Obama “HOPE” poster and the controversy that surrounded it.

James Moll, Directed by

OHNI Case Files Serbia Part One August 30, 2017 The surgical team at Osborne Head and Neck Institute face the most challenging cases of their careers. Watch as they take on impossible odds to help give people back their lives.

Aimee Galicia Torres, Directed by

One Of Us

October 20, 2017

In the wake of trauma and abuse, three Hasidic Jews face ostracism, anxiety and danger as they attempt to leave their ultra-Orthodox community. Rachel Grady, Directed by Heidi Ewing, Directed by

One Strange Rock Home May 28, 2018 After three missions and 665 days in space, NASA astronaut Peggy Whitson returns to planet Earth. She encounters fresh air, blue skies, warm sun and, of course, gravity. There’s no place like home. Or is there? Just how strange is our rock and is it really unique in the universe?

Alice Jones, Directed by

Operation Odessa March 31, 2018

This is a true crime documentary featuring a Russian mobster, a Miami playboy and a Cuban spy who sold a Soviet submarine to a Colombian drug cartel for $35 million. Following three friends who hustled the Russian mob, the Cali cartel and the DEA for the score of a lifetime.

Tiller Russell, Directed by Paradox

March 23, 2018

Neil Young and his band of outlaws sow seeds of strange mischief and musical wonder under Western skies in this dreamlike film. Daryl Hannah, Directed by

Poetry In America

I Cannot Dance Opon My Toes April 01, 2018

“I cannot dance opon my Toes – ” Emily Dickinson writes, “No Man instructed me.” Join actor Cynthia Nixon, cellist Yo-Yo Ma, dancer and choreographer Jill Johnson, and poet Marie Howe in an exploration of the challenges of art, and the price of audience, across time, space, and artistic medium.

Elisa New, Directed by

The Putin Interviews

Part 4 June 15, 2017

Unprecedented access to Russian president Vladimir Putin conducting interviews over two years. Putin and Stone discuss cyberwarfare and the need for regulations, Julian Asange, Stalin, U.S interference in Russian elections, and the ever-burning question if Russia interfered in the 2016 Presidential Election.

Oliver Stone, Directed by

The Radical Story Of Patty Hearst

Part Five: The Conversion February 25, 2018 The transformation of Patty Hearst from kidnapped heiress to terrorist is a saga of privilege, celebrity and violence that gripped the nation. Over forty years later, this six-part documentary series includes unprecedented firsthand accounts that shed light on one of the most bizarre stories in modern American history.

Pat Kondelis, Directed by

Rapture

Nas & Dave East: The Bridge March 30, 2018 Nas and Dave East look back on their roots in the outer boroughs of New York and reflect on the freedom and power music has brought them.

Sacha Jenkins, Directed by Robert Kirkman's Secret History Of Comics (AMC Visionaries)

The Color Of Comics December 04, 2017

A group of artists left Marvel to create Milestone Comics, the first African American comic company. They closed when the industry fell, but they’re re-opening bigger than ever.

Daniel Junge, Directed by

Robert Kirkman's Secret History Of Comics (AMC Visionaries)

The Trials Of Superman November 20, 2017 Jerry Siegel and Joe Schuster created Superman, a hero like nothing the world had ever seen. But a bad contract meant they spent their lives fighting for money & recognition.

Rory Karpf, Directed by

Robert Kirkman's Secret History Of Comics (AMC Visionaries) The Truth About Wonder Woman November 13, 2017 The creator of Wonder Woman, Professor William Marston, led a controversial life that included an experimental S&M relationship between him, his wife and his student.

Jesse James Miller, Directed by

Rolling Stone: Stories From The Edge

November 06, 2017 - November 07, 2017

Rolling Stone: Stories From the Edge chronicles the last 50 years of American music, politics and popular culture through the story of the magazine. Drawing on interviews with some of Rolling Stone’s greatest writers, the documentary looks at how the magazine defined the zeitgeist and endured for a half-century.

Alex Gibney, Directed by Blair Foster, Directed by

Rotten

Garlic Breath January 05, 2018 Cooking shows turned the humble garlic bulb into a multibillion-dollar crop. But a lawsuit raises troubling questions about top suppliers.

David Mettler, Directed by Seeing Allred February 09, 2018

Explore the public and private sides of feminist firebrand attorney Gloria Allred, who's battled some of the biggest names in politics and business.

Sophie Sartain, Directed by Roberta Grossman, Directed by

SPHERES: Songs Of Spacetime May 17, 2018

Dive into the heart of a black hole and uncover the hidden songs of the cosmos. In this interactive VR experience narrated by Jessica Chastain, the Nobel prize-winning discovery of gravitational waves transforms how we see the Universe.

Eliza McNitt, Directed by

Spielberg

October 07, 2017 Spielberg pulls back the curtain on the remarkable career of filmmaker Steven Spielberg. Featuring interviews with Spielberg, family members, friends and colleagues, the film is a portrait, combining personal narrative with an in-depth exploration of Spielberg’s creative process and craftsmanship. Susan Lacy, Directed by

StarTalk With Neil deGrasse Tyson

Frank Oz And The Science Of Puppeteering February 04, 2018

Neil deGrasse Tyson interviews puppeteer Frank Oz, then discusses puppets in pop culture with Adam Conover and Charles Liu.

Peter Fackler, Directed by

The Story Of Diana

August 09, 2017 - August 10, 2017 Marking the 20th anniversary of the tragic passing of the Princess of Wales, The Story of Diana examines the complex and enduring power of an icon through the voices of her friends, her public, and the rapt media who followed her every move. Rebecca Gitlitz, Directed by

Strong Island

September 15, 2017 The nature of loss, reasonable fear and racial violence converge in this documentary exploring the murder of Yance Ford's brother. Yance Ford, Directed by Tickling Giants December 18, 2017

This is the story of Bassem Youssef, an Egyptian political satirist known as "The Jon Stewart of Egypt," showcasing a celebration of free speech in the face of a repressive regime.

Sara Taksler, Directed by

Tiny Shoulders: Rethinking Barbie April 27, 2018

Tiny Shoulders: Rethinking Barbie surveys 60 years of women in culture through the lens of this 11.5 inch, Zelig-like plastic icon. Featuring interviews with Gloria Steinem, Roxane Gay, Peggy Orenstein, Mattel insiders and cultural historians, the documentary reveals the progression and regression in the fight for gender equality. Andrea Blaugrund Nevins, Directed by

Too Funny To Fail

October 21, 2017 A look behind one of the most spectacular failures in television history, the creators, network execs, and cast (including then unknowns Steve Carell, Stephen Colbert) recount the strange and hilarious history of The Dana Carvey Show, the irreverent primetime sketch comedy show that aired for only seven episodes.

Josh Greenbaum, Directed by

The Trade Episode 101 February 02, 2018

In Mexico, Don Miguel struggles to keep control of local poppy fields. Back in Ohio, Detective Mark Edwards orchestrates a traffic stop to close in on a local heroin dealer. In Atlanta, Skyler moves back home to get clean, but a relapse threatens to tear his family apart.

Matthew Heineman, Directed by

Ugly Delicious

Fried Chicken February 23, 2018

Dave learns the tricks to making Nashville hot chicken, scopes out KFC's China menu and delves into the loaded history of soul food.

Morgan Neville, Directed by The Vietnam War Episode 8: "The History Of The World" (April 1969-May 1970) September 26, 2017 With morale plummeting in Vietnam, President Nixon begins withdrawing American troops. As news breaks of an unthinkable massacre committed by American soldiers, the public debates the rectitude of the war, while an incursion into Cambodia reignites antiwar protests with tragic consequences.

Ken Burns, Directed by Lynn Novick, Directed by

Waco: Madman Or Messiah

January 28, 2018 - January 29, 2018 From archives of never-before broadcast audio and rare footage, recovered from 247 FBI negotiation tapes, this is the definitive account of David Koresh and the Branch Davidians in the years leading up and including the 51-day standoff with the FBI in 1993 which ended in tragedy in Mount Carmel, TX. Christopher Spencer, Directed by

Wait For Your Laugh

May 01, 2018 The untold story of fame, love, tragedy & 90 years of American entertainment through the eyes of the woman who did it all - Rose Marie. Jason Wise, Directed by

Wasted! The Story Of Food Waste

May 28, 2018 Every year, 1.3 billion tons of food is wasted. $218 billion worth of food goes untouched, yet 800 million people around the globe are starving… Wasted! follows the world’s most influential chefs and innovators in their fight to solve one of the greatest problems of the 21st Century. Anna Chai, Directed by Nari Kye, Directed by

What Haunts Us May 14, 2018

The 1979 class of Porter Gaud School in Charleston, SC graduated 49 boys. Within the last 35 years, six of them have committed suicide. Paige Goldberg Tolmach dives into her past in order to uncover the surprising truth and finally release the ghosts that haunt her hometown to this day.

Paige Goldberg Tolmach, Directed by

Whitney: Can I Be Me August 25, 2017

Whitney: Can I Be Me offers an uncensored look into Six-time Grammy® winner Whitney Houston’s life and how her death impacted those around her and the world of music.

Nick Broomfield, Directed by Wild Wild Country

Part 3 March 16, 2018 Sheela emerges as a provocative spokeswoman. As Election Day approaches, the Rajneeshees recruit thousands of homeless people to fortify their ranks.

Chapman Way, Directed by Maclain Way, Directed by

Wormwood Chapter 3: The Forbidden Threshold December 15, 2017 One trip to New York morphs into two when Frank suffers a setback on the way home. Decades later, an apprehensive Eric checks into room 1018A.

Errol Morris, Directed by

The Zen Diaries Of Garry Shandling

March 26, 2018 - March 27, 2018

The Zen Diaries of Garry Shandling features conversations with the legendary comedian’s family and friends, personal journals, private letters and candid home audio and video that reveal his brilliant mind and restless soul.

Judd Apatow, Directed by

End of Category Outstanding Directing For A Reality Program

The Amazing Race

It’s Just A Million Dollars, No Pressure February 21, 2018 In the Amazing Race finale teams travel seven thousand miles from Hong Kong to San Francisco, competing in challenges in Aberdeen Harbor and on the Bay Bridge, culminating in a final brain-bending task on board the iconic USS Hornet where one team wins the million-dollar prize.

Bertram van Munster, Directed by

America's Got Talent Episode 1223 September 19, 2017 In the final performance episode for Season 12 of AGT, the top 10 finalists competed in a two-hour live telecast for the $1 million grand prize. The episode featured comedian Preacher Lawson, singing ventriloquist Darci Lynne, and dance group Light Balance, while attracting the most votes ever in AGT history.

Russell Norman, Directed by

America's Next Top Model

Beauty Is Raw February 20, 2018 The models bare it all in a nude photoshoot unlike ever before. Later, the contestants create an anti- bullying PSA for the National Crime Prevention Council (NCPC) which triggers deep, dark secrets from each of the models' pasts.

Tony Croll, Directed by

American Idol May 21, 2018

With one jaw-dropping act after another, American Idol celebrated the finale with performances by special guests and the Idol judges. With their eye on the crown, Top 3 finalists Maddie Poppe, Caleb Lee Hutchinson & Gabby Barrett sang from their hearts resulting in Maddie Poppe as the next American Idol.

Phil Heyes, Directed by

American Ninja Warrior

Daytona Beach Qualifiers June 26, 2017 American Ninja Warrior travels to Daytona Beach, Florida where competitors tackle six obstacles including the brand new Rolling Pin and Wingnuts. Veteran American Ninja Warrior fan-favorites Jessie Graff, Drew Drechsel, and JJ Woods return. NASCAR driver Ben Kennedy also takes on the course for the first time.

Patrick McManus, Directed by The Bachelor

Season Finale March 05, 2018

The live three-hour television event will begin with America watching along with the studio audience as Arie Luyendyk Jr.'s journey to find love comes to its astonishing conclusion. The Bachelor prepares to make one of the most difficult choices of his life, Becca K. or Lauren B...

Ken Fuchs, Directed by

Beat Bobby Flay

Feeling Bleu October 19, 2017

In this episode, Iron Chef Alex Guarnaschelli and comedian Bobby Moynihan team up, but beating Bobby Flay is no joking matter. They're bringing in Beantown chef Marcellus Coleman and Bobby's number one fan, Lionel Haeberle, to slay the Flay.

Peter J. Babington, Directed by

Better Late Than Never

Sweden: I'm A Viking! January 01, 2018 Searching Terry's Viking roots uncovers a "Viking Island" that leads to a series of challenges. But it's not all fun and games when the friends are confronted with the world's smelliest dish and an etiquette class that turns into a disaster. George gets the surprise of a lifetime.

Neil P. Degroot, Directed by

Black Card Revoked Big Boy, Donnell Rawlings, Rotimi April 05, 2018 Tony Rock quizzes three contestants, assisted by celebrities Big Boy, Donnell Rawlings, and Rotimi, about their knowledge of black culture to determine if their Black Card should be kept or revoked.

Hans van Riet, Directed by

Celebrity Family Feud

June 11, 2017

Celebrity Family Feud, with Steve Harvey, kicks off season three with Amy Schumer vs. Kelly Clarkson and Chrissy Metz vs. Steve Irwin's family. Celebrity Family Feud is the primetime game show where celebrities and their families compete to win money for their favorite charities.

Ken Fuchs, Directed by Coach Snoop

Love Of The Game February 02, 2018

Players J-Roc and Aaron talk about the pain of losing family members. Snoop's Steelers travel to Dallas to face one of the top teams in the nation.

Rory Karpf, Directed by Jeff Cvitkovic, Directed by

Dancing With The Stars

Season Finale November 21, 2017

The three finalists advance to the final stage of the competition, and a Season 25 champion is crowned in night two of the season finale.

Phil Heyes, Directed by

Dope

Is It Dangerous? Absolutely, It's Dangerous December 22, 2017 As Memorial Day weekend approaches in Chicago, cops strive to get weapons off the street while drug dealers prepare for an influx of buyers.

Ben Reid, Directed by

Ellen's Game Of Games Say Hello To My Little Friends January 02, 2018

In Ellen DeGeneres’s new game show contestants play "Blindfolded Musical Chairs," "Don't Leave Me Hanging," "Danger Word," and "Say What!?” The winner of each round moves on to "Know or Go" and the person who wins that game advances to "Hot Hands" for a chance to win $100,000.

Russell Norman, Directed by

Floribama Shore

Eat, Pray, Party! November 27, 2017

Panama City Beach is the backdrop for a group of 8 young Southerners who decide to spend the summer avoiding their real life responsibilities in hopes of finding love, a little extra cash and friends who will become their chosen family.

Jack Cannon, Directed by Food Network Star Who Wants A Pilot August 06, 2017

The three remaining finalists learn that a previously eliminated finalist is reentering the competition. They then must cook the dish for the privilege of making a pilot. Former Food Network Star winner Eddie Jackson is back to help select the three finalists, who then shoot pilots directed by Guy Fieri!

Steve Hryniewicz, Directed by

Forged In Fire

International Championship October 03, 2017

Four bladesmiths from around the globe compete in the first International Championship. With national pride at stake, each smith must put blood and sweat into forging a blade in their signature style. Only two advance and recreate the Spadroon for a chance to become the Forged In Fire International Champion.

Alfonso Trinidad, Directed by

Garage Squad

Malibu Mayhem October 25, 2017

A father-son (Dave-Brandon) planned to renovate a 1968 Chevy Malibu once Brandon returned from Iraq. Brandon intended to gift the finished car purchased during marine training to his father. Brandon passed due to the effects of PTSD, and Garage Squad helped Dave finish the project to honor his son's legacy.

Ted Lega, Directed by

The Grand Tour The Falls Guys December 15, 2017

Jeremy and James May race to find the fastest way from the Big Apple to Niagara Falls on public transportation, dragging an injured Richard Hammond. Jeremy tests the Mercedes-AMG GT R at the Eboladrome, cricketer Kevin Pietersen goes against baseball's Brian Wilson in a Celebrity Face Off.

Phil Churchward, Directed by

$100,000 Pyramid

Leslie Jones vs LL Cool J, Tom Bergeron vs. Jennifer Nettles June 11, 2017

Celebrity battles include actress Leslie Jones vs. rapper and actor LL Cool J, and TV personality Tom Bergeron vs. country music star Jennifer Nettles.

Rich DiPirro, Directed by Iron Chef Gauntlet

Resourcefulness April 04, 2018

The seven chefs show their resourcefulness using a single protein as many ways possible in Alton Brown's Chairman's Challenge. When one chef takes too many risks and another isn't risky enough, one ends up in the bottom. Then, two chefs fight to avoid elimination in a fishy Secret Ingredient Showdown.

Eytan Keller, Directed by

Jersey Shore Family Vacation

The Ring April 05, 2018

Ronnie and Deena’s unresolved issues resurface and the family is complete with the arrival of The Situation.

Jack Cannon, Directed by

Lip Sync Battle

Kathy Bates vs. Tone Bell February 22, 2018 Two-time Golden Globe, two-time Emmy and Academy Award winner Kathy Bates battles her Disjointed co-star Tone Bell on the Lip Sync Battle stage.

Beth McCarthy-Miller, Directed by

Lip Sync Battle

Lip Sync Battle Live: A Michael Jackson Celebration January 18, 2018

This live, one-hour episode of Lip Sync Battle features epic, larger than life performances by Neil Patrick Harris, Hailee Steinfeld, Taraji P. Henson and Laverne Cox showcasing some of Michael Jackson's greatest hits. The series is hosted by LL COOL J with colorful commentary by Chrissy Teigen.

Glenn Weiss, Directed by

Live PD

Episode January 12, 2018 January 12, 2018

An intense standoff in the Nevada desert between deputies and a man attempting “suicide by cop” concludes with a highly unpredictable outcome.

John Gonzalez, Directed by Martha & Snoop's Potluck Dinner Party

Happy Birthday, Snoop! October 16, 2017

It’s a new season and Jamie Foxx, Patti Labelle and Charlie Wilson join Martha and Snoop for a very special occasion… Snoop’s birthday! There is singing, helium and even a hilarious serenade from Martha. It’s a birthday Snoop will never forget.

Ivan Dudynsky, Directed by

MasterChef

Vegas Deluxe & Oyster Shucks August 16, 2017

The Top 12 face a team challenge that tasks them with serving 50 entertainment and hospitality VIPs at Caesars Palace.

Brian Smith, Directed by

MasterChef Junior

No Sugar, Sugar March 02, 2018 The junior home cooks face a mystery box challenge that tasks them with making desserts using natural sweeteners other than sugar.

Brian Smith, Directed by

Match Game February 07, 2018

Hosted by Alex Baldwin, Match Game returns with four contestants vying to match the answers of Lynda Carter, Taye Diggs, Colton Haynes, Cheryl Hines, Caroline Rhea, and Sam Richardson in a rousing game of fill-in the missing blank and a chance to win $25,000.

Ron De Moraes, Directed by

Model Diaries Holly Barker November 14, 2017

On this episode of Model Diaries, we follow Holly Barker from sunrise to sunset. What does she eat to keep in shape? How does she exercise? What kinds of beauty secrets can she divulge? Model Diaries brings viewers into the sensational and exciting world of modeling with never-before-seen footage.

Rocco Leo Gaglioti, Directed by Nailed It!

Head Under Water March 09, 2018

Two daunting desserts -- a chocolate-filled "hot tub" and an open-mouthed shark cake -- have the hapless home cooks struggling to stay afloat.

Paul Starkman, Directed by

Penn & Teller: Fool Us

Something Fishy This Way Comes August 17, 2017

Magicians from around the world perform their own tricks in an attempt to fool the masters, Penn & Teller. Shot at the Rio Hotel in Las Vegas… live on tape.

Dennis Rosenblatt, Directed by

RuPaul's Drag Race 10s Across The Board March 22, 2018

Christina Aguilera stunts on the mainstage. Plus, fan favorite queens from the past decade of Drag Race return as 14 new queens compete to become America’s Next Drag Superstar and win $100,000. The first challenge is to create million dollar looks from thrift store supplies.

Nick Murray, Directed by

Shark Tank Episode 903 October 01, 2017

Things get fiery in the Tank when Sir Richard Branson vents his frustration with Mark Cuban in a shocking, never-before-seen way. A recycled skateboard deck; a revolutionary aerial sports product; a cool new way to enjoy camping; and a 5-minute meditation app are featured.

Ken Fuchs, Directed by

Siesta Key

Chloe At Crossroads September 25, 2017

Things heat up with Juliette and Garrett just as Alex starts to pull away from Kelsey. Alex tries to make things right with Chloe while Brandon and Madisson take their relationship to the next level. Pauly catches a break with a major gig.

Hisham Abed, Directed by Somebody Feed Phil

Saigon January 12, 2018

A tasty trip to Saigon kicks off with pho and banh mi. Phil gets up at dawn to harvest lotus stems and learns how real Vietnamese coffee is made.

John Bedolis, Directed by

Spartan: Ultimate Team Challenge

Qualifiers - Night 2 June 19, 2017

People from all walks of life form teams made up of friends, family and co-workers and must work together on the most demanding obstacle course for the chance to win $250,000.

Kent Weed, Directed by

To Tell The Truth

June 21, 2017 Alongside host Anthony Anderson, To Tell the Truth returns with superstar panelists Justin Long, Arielle Kebbel, Nikki Glaser, and Kal Penn. The group deciphers who’s “truly” the only person to bike to the South Pole, a “Doggy Designer to the Stars,” or Pop icon Usher’s choreographer. Ivan Dudynsky, Directed by

Top Chef

This Is Not Glamping January 04, 2018

In a competition first, Tom surprises the chefs with a twist that changes the game. The chefs are sent camping to make a 5-star meal. With only a few heat sources and limited ingredients, the chefs get resourceful. Naomi Pomeroy joins the judges in the beautiful but chilly Colorado Mountains.

Ari Boles, Directed by

The Voice

Live Top 11 Performances November 27, 2017

The Top 11 artists perform for their coaches, Miley, Jennifer, Adam and Blake - and America's votes. For the first time ever, artists perform songs selected by fans using The Voice App.

Alan Carter, Directed by The Wall

Jakia & Shana January 15, 2018 Cousins Jakia and Shana battle the Wall in hopes of winning big for their grandmother, who has inspired them to dedicate their lives to giving back to their community.

Michael Dempsey, Directed by

World Of Dance

The Qualifiers 1 June 01, 2017

The best dancers in the world battle for a $1 million prize before judges Jennifer Lopez, NE-YO, Derek Hough and host/mentor Jenna Dewan Tatum.

Alex Rudzinski, Directed by

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