Science TV Guide — Saturday, 16 May 2026

Browse the full Science TV guide for Saturday, 16 May 2026. 25 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

00:01 59m

What on Earth?

America's Secret Apocalypse Science

America's Secret Apocalypse

Shifting sands in New Mexico reveal six enormous circles that are perfect in shape and reveal the last vestiges of a secret government experiment.

01:00 1h

What on Earth?

S9 · E8 · Horror of Dead Man's Island Science

Horror of Dead Man's Island

The ruins of an enormous ship emerging from a mysterious island tell a bloody history of a violent massacre that claimed the lives of many Vikings.

02:00 1h

What on Earth?

Viking Warrior Invasion Science

Viking Warrior Invasion

Strange circular structures in the wilderness could be the ancient burial sites of Vikings after an invasion that marked a turning point in British history.

03:00 59m

What on Earth?

America's Secret Apocalypse Science

America's Secret Apocalypse

Shifting sands in New Mexico reveal six enormous circles that are perfect in shape and reveal the last vestiges of a secret government experiment.

03:59 1h 1m

What on Earth?

Mystery of Apache Mountain Science

Mystery of Apache Mountain

Mysterious stone structures are scattered across impossibly high elevations in the mountains of Arizona which are the only remnants of an Apache fortification.

05:00 1h

Forbidden History

S1 · E4 · The Mystery of the Giants True

The Mystery of the Giants

Jamie Theakston exposes truths behind myths, conspiracy theories, old riches and war secrets, featuring an investigation into whether giants walked the earth.

Morning

06:00 1h

What on Earth?

S7 · E7 · Temple of the Island Eater Documentary

Temple of the Island Eater

The ruins of a structure sit near the Hawaiian coast and investigators uncover evidence that this temple could have been used to worship a wrathful god.

07:00 1h

MythBusters

Unfinished Business True

Unfinished Business

Hosts Jamie Hyneman and Adam Savage take on four fan favorites, performing experiments involving video games, grenades, spy cars and firearms.

08:00 1h

MythBusters

Dangerous Driving True

Dangerous Driving

Hosts Jamie Hyneman and Adam Savage test out the controversy behind whether or not hands-free driving is a likely solution to operating a vehicle.

09:00 1h

MythBusters

Blow It Out the Water True

Blow It Out the Water

Hosts Adam Savage and Jamie Hyneman take on a memorable scene featured in "Breaking Bad" with actor Jonathan Banks to test if it will truly hold up.

10:00 1h

Secrets in the Ice

S2 · E7 · Buried Secrets of Mount Cook Documentary

Buried Secrets of Mount Cook

Climbers encounter the remains of two human bodies high atop New Zealand's Mount Cook, and an old mystery reignites that could rewrite mountaineering history.

11:00 30m

Tomorrow's World Today

S1 · E2 · The Energy of the Sun Science

The Energy of the Sun

Host George Davison searches for energy sources to power his Park of the Future, and he looks to find the greenest sources possible, starting with solar power.

11:30 30m

How It's Made

S31 · E1 · Basque Pelota Balls; Pallet Trucks; Dumplings; Brass Faucets Science

Basque Pelota Balls; Pallet Trucks; Dumplings; Brass Faucets

An inside look into the technical process behind how Basque pelota balls, pallet trucks, dumplings and brass faucets are made is provided.

Daytime

12:00 1h

Secrets in the Ice

S2 · E4 · Siberia's Frozen Necropolis Documentary

Siberia's Frozen Necropolis

Researchers find a mummy buried in a strange way; a polar exploration vehicle goes missing in Antarctica; a glacier cave on Mt. St. Helens is explored.

13:00 1h

Secrets in the Ice

S2 · E1 · Revenge of the Ice Mummy Documentary

Revenge of the Ice Mummy

Climbers find the mummified remains of a man in a pinstripe suit preserved in ice on Mexico's highest peak, and experts investigate its origin.

14:00 1h

Secrets in the Ice

S2 · E9 · Mystery of Mummy Cabin Documentary

Mystery of Mummy Cabin

Archaeologists examine a rock formation in the Altai Mountains of Russia, unearthing an ancient log cabin and the mummified remains of two bodies.

15:00 1h

Secrets in the Ice

S2 · E8 · Riddle of Whale Bone Alley Documentary

Riddle of Whale Bone Alley

A team of researchers stumble upon a bizarre discovery when they find tall, curved posts protruding from the Arctic ice on remote Yttygran Island, in Russia.

16:00 1h

Secrets in the Ice

S2 · E5 · Secrets of the Ice Arsenal Documentary

Secrets of the Ice Arsenal

Archaeologists find a massive object made of metal on a secluded island in the Bering Sea; researchers find the mysterious remains of a WWII submarine.

17:00 1h

Extreme Ice Machines

S1 · E8 · Hi-Tech Mega Marvels Science

Hi-Tech Mega Marvels

An innovative drone travels deep into hard-to-reach mountains during search-and-rescue missions; an ice machine helps keep flights running on time in Toronto.

Evening

18:00 1h

Extreme Ice Machines

S1 · E6 · Giants of the North Science

Giants of the North

Tourists use custom-built rovers to gain exclusive observation access to polar bears; a Twin Otter aircraft delivers supplies to remote villages in dire need.

19:00 1h

Extreme Ice Machines

S1 · E5 · US Army Super Helicopter Science

US Army Super Helicopter

The United States' Army's rescue efforts in the worst conditions are aided by a helicopter custom-made to handle extreme environments.

20:00 1h

Extreme Ice Machines

S1 · E2 · Goliath Below Zero Science

Goliath Below Zero

Experts utilize innovative, all-terrain engineering to gain access to a dangerous job site covered in deep snow, featuring special insider access.

21:00 1h

Extreme Ice Machines

S1 · E4 · Arctic's Toughest Science

Arctic's Toughest

An all-terrain vehicle navigates dangerous land, snow and water conditions in the Arctic; a machine protects a highway in an area prone to avalanches.

22:00 1h

Extreme Ice Machines

S1 · E1 · Monster of the Arctic Science

Monster of the Arctic

An amphibious mega machine is used when melting ice puts a town in jeopardy of flooding; the Canadian Air Force delivers supplies and personnel in the Arctic.

23:00 1h

Extreme Ice Machines

S1 · E3 · Subzero Special Ops Science

Subzero Special Ops

Military search and rescue efforts, which rely on a specialized helicopter, are examined; a gigantic snow blower helps keep trains operational.

Early Morning

Morning

Daytime

Evening

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