National Geographic Channel TV Guide — Tuesday, 19 May 2026

Browse the full National Geographic Channel TV guide for Tuesday, 19 May 2026. 22 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

00:00 1h

Tucci in Italy

S1 · E4 · Abruzzo Documentary

Abruzzo

Stanley Tucci discovers some unexpected treats in this wildest of regions, revealing how the rugged terrain impacts its food and culture.

01:00 1h

Tucci in Italy

S2 · E3 · Le Marche Documentary

Le Marche

Stanley unearths culinary treasures in this lesser-known region on the Adriatic.

02:00 1h

Tucci in Italy

S2 · E4 · Sardinia Travel

Sardinia

Stanley immerses himself in the myths and mysteries of this wild island.

03:00 1h

Gordon Ramsay: Uncharted

S2 · E24 · Holy Mole Mexico True

Holy Mole Mexico

Chef Gordon Ramsay attempts to master ancient cooking secrets in Oaxaca, Mexico's culinary capital.

04:00 1h

Gordon Ramsay: Uncharted

S2 · E26 · Finland's Midnight Sun True

Finland's Midnight Sun

Chef Gordon Ramsay is in Finland in order to unlock the summer secrets of the land of the midnight sun.

05:00 1h

Gordon Ramsay: Uncharted

S2 · E15 · Texas Throwdown True

Texas Throwdown

In the wilds of the Lone Star State, Chef Gordon Ramsay learns the meaning of "Texas Tough."

Morning

06:00 49m

Gordon Ramsay: Uncharted

S2 · E21 · Lush and Wild Puerto Rico True

Lush and Wild Puerto Rico

Chef Gordon Ramsay discovers this island's cuisine bouncing back from devastating hurricanes.

06:49 11m

Lost Treasures of Egypt

Science

An international team of Egyptologists go up against agonizing heat and rough terrain on their quests using innovative technology and intuition on their quests.

10:00 1h

Extreme Catch

S1 · E1 · A Stormy Start Sports

A Stormy Start

Captain Bruce and the Wildcard crew target 45 tons of mackerel in four months.

11:00 1h

Extreme Catch

S1 · E2 · Shark Invasion Sports

Shark Invasion

The Wild Card crew heads into port with 10 tons of prized Spanish mackerel.

Daytime

12:00 1h

Extreme Catch

S1 · E3 · The Wildcard Erupts Sports

The Wildcard Erupts

The Wild Card crew breaks their losing streak, smashing their weekly target.

13:00 1h

Extreme Catch

S1 · E4 · Bruce's Big Gamble Sports

Bruce's Big Gamble

Bruce makes a gamble that may cost dearly or set them up for a dramatic victory.

14:00 59m

Extreme Catch

S1 · E5 · The Plan is Carnage Sports

The Plan is Carnage

After landing a record haul, the Wild Card crew faces a new set of challenges.

14:59 1h

Yukon Rescue

S1 · E3 · Open Water Documentary

Open Water

As winter tightens its icy grip, the small, isolated community of West Dawson is completely cut off from emergency services; Ray faces solo missions.

15:59 1h 1m

Yukon Rescue

S1 · E4 · Pressure Cooker Documentary

Pressure Cooker

The Dawson City Fire Department struggles in the absence of their chief; Ray is stuck in deep snow on a remote backroad; Colin races against an incoming storm.

17:00 1h

Yukon Rescue

S1 · E5 · The Hunt Documentary

The Hunt

The Yukon's Civil Air Search and Rescue Association battles flying conditions in their search for a historic missing plane that had 44 people on board.

Evening

18:00 1h

Yukon Rescue

S1 · E6 · Ice Jam Documentary

Ice Jam

The Dawson City Fire Department races to protect the town from devastating flash floods; officers track down a dangerous and destructive bison herd.

19:00 1h

Yukon Rescue

S1 · E7 · Ransacked Documentary

Ransacked

Conservation Officer Logan has a close call while investigating a case of poaching; an aggressive grizzly bear ransacks a trapper's remote cabin.

20:00 1h

Yukon Rescue

S1 · E8 · End of the Road Documentary

End of the Road

When a bear charges a group of researchers; a conservation officer deals with the potentially life-threatening situation; Ray takes on a challenging recovery.

21:00 1h

Northwoods Survival

S2 · E1 · Here We Go Again True

Here We Go Again

Margot, Matty, Billy, Emilie and Gilbert continue to work on their northern homes.

22:00 1h

Northwoods Survival

S2 · E2 · Breaking New Ground True

Breaking New Ground

The homesteaders race to finish their pre-season tasks before winter sets in.

23:00 1h

Life Below Zero

Total Overhaul True

Total Overhaul

As the residents cope with the challenges of living in the wilderness, they renovate their properties to improve their quality of life.

Early Morning

Morning

Daytime

Evening

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