Mike Rowe's The Story Behind The Story

Episodio 1

They Knew It When They Saw It

21 mins

An actor who never wanted to be a TV star somehow helped create one of television's most ubiquitous shows. Mike uncovers the unlikely story behind the icon and the cultural phenomenon he almost missed.

An actor who never wanted to be a TV star somehow helped create one of television's most ubiquitous shows. Mike uncovers the unlikely story behind the icon and the cultural phenomenon he almost missed.

Episodio 2

Road Trip

25 mins

Mike tells the surprising story of a woman who risked everything on a 120-mile journey to help save her husband's failing business. Then an expert reveals how her faith, partnership, and determination changed the world.

Mike tells the surprising story of a woman who risked everything on a 120-mile journey to help save her husband's failing business. Then an expert reveals how her faith, partnership, and determination changed the world.

Episodio 3

A Little Dab'll Do Ya

21 mins

A young woman trapped in unimaginable circumstances discovers that an unexpected talent is the key to survival. Mike tells the astonishing true story then is joined by the woman's son to explore her extraordinary legacy and the life it made possible.

A young woman trapped in unimaginable circumstances discovers that an unexpected talent is the key to survival. Mike tells the astonishing true story then is joined by the woman's son to explore her extraordinary legacy and the life it made possible.

Episodio 4

The One Percenters

24 mins

A handful of ordinary men risk everything they own for an idea that may never succeed. Mike tells the remarkable true story, then an expert explores the extraordinary sacrifices made in pursuit of an uncertain future.

A handful of ordinary men risk everything they own for an idea that may never succeed. Mike tells the remarkable true story, then an expert explores the extraordinary sacrifices made in pursuit of an uncertain future.

Episodio 5

It Might Be Worth Remembering

21 mins

A renowned professor’s carefully built reputation begins to crack after questions arise about his military past and a surprising claim about a Founding Father. Mike examines how stories can shape history—and our willingness to believe them.

A renowned professor’s carefully built reputation begins to crack after questions arise about his military past and a surprising claim about a Founding Father. Mike examines how stories can shape history—and our willingness to believe them.

Episodio 6

Oh Brother

24 mins

Two brothers clash over a bitter presidential election. "He's not my president," the younger insists. Mike tells the remarkable true story of a family divided by politics, then an expert explores how one family feud changed history forever.

Two brothers clash over a bitter presidential election. "He's not my president," the younger insists. Mike tells the remarkable true story of a family divided by politics, then an expert explores how one family feud changed history forever.

Episodio 7

On Thin Branches

22 mins

Mike tells the true story of how a mild-mannered middle-school band teacher terrified America. Afterwards, an expert joins Mike to explore how sound, suspense, and psychology work together to make fear unforgettable.

Mike tells the true story of how a mild-mannered middle-school band teacher terrified America. Afterwards, an expert joins Mike to explore how sound, suspense, and psychology work together to make fear unforgettable.

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Episodio 8

The Paint Salesman

21 mins

A young boy escapes an abusive home when his mother remarries a kind paint salesman who gives him a new name—and a new future. Mike tells the remarkable true story, then an expert explores how one act of love can change a life forever.

A young boy escapes an abusive home when his mother remarries a kind paint salesman who gives him a new name—and a new future. Mike tells the remarkable true story, then an expert explores how one act of love can change a life forever.

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Episodio 9

One Hell of a Toll

21 mins

After tragedy strikes a young wife inherits an impossible mission. As the human cost mounts, she refuses to quit, making a journey no one thought possible. Mike tells this astonishing true story, then an expert explores the hidden price of greatness.

After tragedy strikes a young wife inherits an impossible mission. As the human cost mounts, she refuses to quit, making a journey no one thought possible. Mike tells this astonishing true story, then an expert explores the hidden price of greatness.