National Geographic Channel TV Guide — Thursday, 17 September 2026

Browse the full National Geographic Channel TV guide for Thursday, 17 September 2026. 21 programmes listed , including 6 tonight. US listings updated daily — scroll down to tonight's highlights or use the day tabs above to browse the weekly schedule.

Early Morning

1. 00:00 1h

   To Catch a Smuggler: Peru

   S1 · E20 · Suitcase Saturation Documentary

   Suitcase Saturation

   Officers arrest a man with cocaine-filled food packages. Meanwhile, an elderly woman is stopped with drugs embedded in her bag.

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2. 01:00 1h

   Coastguard Dutch Caribbean

   S1 · E5 · Caught at Sea Documentary

   Caught at Sea

   The Search and Rescue team assists a boy who may have broken his back and a boarding team intercepts a boat of refugees.

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3. 02:00 1h

   Coastguard Dutch Caribbean

   S1 · E1 · Boat Party Bust Documentary

   Boat Party Bust

   The Coastguards perform a routine drug check on a party boat; a difficult interception with a drug boat challenges the crew of HNLMS Holland.

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4. 03:00 1h

   Coastguard Dutch Caribbean

   S1 · E4 · Oil Tanker Emergency Documentary

   Oil Tanker Emergency

   As a Coastguard plane searches for a missing fisherman, the Coastguards trace smugglers tracks and stumble upon a remarkable discovery.

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5. 04:00 1h

   Coastguard Dutch Caribbean

   S1 · E2 · Anti-Drug Operation Documentary

   Anti-Drug Operation

   The Coastguards intercept a boat full of refugees and the Search and Rescue helicopter tries to rescue the crew of a sinking trimaran.

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6. 05:00 1h

   Coastguard Dutch Caribbean

   S1 · E6 · Drug Bust at Sea Documentary

   Drug Bust at Sea

   The Royal Navy orchestrates a spectacular drug bust, and the Coastguards investigate some suspicious-looking people in the marina.

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Morning

1. 06:00 1h

   Coastguard Dutch Caribbean

   S1 · E3 · SOS Rescue Documentary

   SOS Rescue

   The Search and Rescue Helicopter looks for a missing girl on Bonaire, and the Coastguards take on the fast boat drug smugglers.

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2. 10:00 1h

   Drain the Oceans

   S1 · E34 · Lost Giants Documentary

   Lost Giants

   The team examines some of the largest and most significant wrecks in the world by delving into the ocean's waters with the help of the latest technology.

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3. 11:00 1h

   Drain the Oceans

   S1 · E52 · The Gold Rush Science

   The Gold Rush

   Experts take a close look at long-lost ships on the ocean's floor to learn new details about the California and Klondike gold rushes.

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Daytime

1. 12:00 1h

   Drain the Oceans

   S1 · E30 · Thai Cave Rescue Documentary

   Thai Cave Rescue

   A new 3D survey of the Tham Luang cave system in Thailand offers details about how the 12 boys were rescued from the cave after being trapped there in 2018.

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2. 13:00 1h

   Drain the Oceans

   S1 · E28 · The Pacific Megawrecks Science

   The Pacific Megawrecks

   A high-tech expedition searches for the iconic lost wrecks of the Battle of the Pacific, which was the theater of WWII that was fought in the Pacific Ocean.

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3. 14:00 1h

   Drain the Oceans

   The Roman Empire Science

   The Roman Empire

   The unexpected story of how Rome dominated the world for 500 years by conquering the sea.

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4. 15:00 1h

   Drain the Oceans

   S3 · E27 · D-Day Science

   D-Day

   A survey of the World War II D-Day shipwrecks sheds light on the biggest amphibious invasion in history.

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5. 16:00 1h

   Drain the Oceans

   S1 · E46 · Japan's Surprise Attack Science

   Japan's Surprise Attack

   Experts use new technology to explore the Pacific Ocean so that they can learn detailed information about Japan's involvement in World War II.

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6. 17:00 1h

   Lost Treasures of Egypt

   S4 · E1 · Secrets of the Lost Pyramids Documentary

   Secrets of the Lost Pyramids

   Archaeologists study the mysterious pyramids that followed the Giza pyramids, and they unearth new tombs and chambers to uncover the beguiling story.

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Evening

1. 18:00 1h

   Lost Treasures of Egypt

   S3 · E9 · Tutankhamun's Death Science

   Tutankhamun's Death

   Archaeologists investigate the mysterious circumstances surrounding the death of King Tutankhamun to uncover the truth behind his demise.

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2. 19:00 1h

   Lost Treasures of Egypt

   S3 · E12 · Mummy Hunters Documentary

   Mummy Hunters

   Archaeologists investigate one of the great mysteries of ancient Egypt: the mummy; teams excavate buried tombs and make shocking new discoveries.

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3. 20:00 1h

   Lost Treasures of Egypt

   S4 · E4 · Rise of the Pyramids Documentary

   Rise of the Pyramids

   Archaeologists piece together how the pyramids evolved, unearthing exciting new evidence from the spectacular Red Sea coast to the remote desert.

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4. 21:00 1h

   Lost Treasures of Egypt

   S3 · E11 · Ramses: Egypt's Greatest Dynasty Documentary

   Ramses: Egypt's Greatest Dynasty

   Archaeologists investigate ancient Egypt's mightiest pharaoh, Ramses the Great; teams excavate buried tombs and make shocking new discoveries.

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5. 22:00 1h

   Lost Treasures of Egypt

   S4 · E3 · Rise of Cleopatra Documentary

   Rise of Cleopatra

   Archaeologists investigate Egypt's most famous female pharaoh, Queen Cleopatra, as they excavate ancient graves and search hidden tunnels for her tomb.

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6. 23:00 1h

   Lost Treasures of Egypt

   S4 · E2 · Alexander the Great Documentary

   Alexander the Great

   Archaeologists investigate Egypt's legendary pharaoh Alexander the Great, the teams explore catacombs and temples, searching for his legacy and his tomb.

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