Biography

Biography - A&E

A&E

News Show

1987

TVPG

Documentary

Biography

History

World history

In-depth profiles of major figures throughout history, from current pop-culture favorites to criminals to historical figures.

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1987– News Show 33 Seasons

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Upcoming TV Airings

The airings below are based on a generic national schedule. Times and dates can vary by TV provider.

Sunday, May 3

Daniel Boone

Episode 47

Daniel Boone blazes the Wilderness Trail from Virginia to Kentucky.

Sunday, May 3

Wild Bill Hickok: Gentleman of the Old West

Episode 180

Wild Bill Hickok has varied adventures before being killed at a poker game.

Sunday, May 3

Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid

Episode 165

Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid and their famous gunfight in Bolivia.

Sunday, May 3

Lewis & Clark: Explorers of the New Frontier

Episode 63

Jefferson commissions Meriwether Lewis and William Clark to explore the Louisiana Purchase.

Sunday, May 3

Hatfields & McCoys: An American Feud

Descendants tell of the 1878 Hatfield-McCoy feud, which claimed 12 lives.

Sunday, May 3

Daniel Boone

Episode 47

Daniel Boone blazes the Wilderness Trail from Virginia to Kentucky.

Sunday, May 3

George Armstrong Custer: America's Golden Cavalier

Episode 82

Re-enactments, photographs and scenic footage profile Gen. George Custer.

Sunday, May 3

Wild Bill Hickok: Gentleman of the Old West

Episode 180

Wild Bill Hickok has varied adventures before being killed at a poker game.

Sunday, May 3

Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid

Episode 165

Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid and their famous gunfight in Bolivia.

Sunday, May 3

Lewis & Clark: Explorers of the New Frontier

Episode 63

Jefferson commissions Meriwether Lewis and William Clark to explore the Louisiana Purchase.

Sunday, May 3

Hatfields & McCoys: An American Feud

Descendants tell of the 1878 Hatfield-McCoy feud, which claimed 12 lives.

Monday, May 4

Daniel Boone

Episode 47

Daniel Boone blazes the Wilderness Trail from Virginia to Kentucky.

Monday, May 4

George Armstrong Custer: America's Golden Cavalier

Episode 82

Re-enactments, photographs and scenic footage profile Gen. George Custer.

Monday, May 4

Wild Bill Hickok: Gentleman of the Old West

Episode 180

Wild Bill Hickok has varied adventures before being killed at a poker game.

Monday, May 4

Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid

Episode 165

Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid and their famous gunfight in Bolivia.

Monday, May 4

Lewis & Clark: Explorers of the New Frontier

Episode 63

Jefferson commissions Meriwether Lewis and William Clark to explore the Louisiana Purchase.

Monday, May 4

Hatfields & McCoys: An American Feud

Descendants tell of the 1878 Hatfield-McCoy feud, which claimed 12 lives.

Thursday, May 7

FDR: The War Years

Episode 216

Franklin Delano Roosevelt; international policies; Stalin and Churchill; Yalta conference.

Thursday, May 7

FDR: The War Years

Episode 216

Franklin Delano Roosevelt; international policies; Stalin and Churchill; Yalta conference.

Friday, May 8

FDR: The War Years

Episode 216

Franklin Delano Roosevelt; international policies; Stalin and Churchill; Yalta conference.

Sunday, May 10

Mary Kay

Episode 77

Mary Kay Ash achieves success in the world of cosmetics.

Sunday, May 10

Reese Witherspoon

Episode 38

Actress Reese Witherspoon ("Walk the Line," "Legally Blonde," "Election").

Sunday, May 10

Meredith Vieira

Episode 25

Along with the highs of her career, Meredith has also been in the center of controversy.

Sunday, May 10

Anne Rice: Vampires, Witches and Best Sellers

Episode 162

Best-selling author Anne Rice writes of vampires.

Sunday, May 10

Mary Kay

Episode 77

Mary Kay Ash achieves success in the world of cosmetics.

Sunday, May 10

Hedda Hopper: Hollywood's Gossip Queen

Episode 110

Hollywood gossip columnist Hedda Hopper uses her column to blacklist enemies.

Sunday, May 10

Gloria Vanderbilt: An Heir of Style

Episode 104

Gloria Vanderbilt establishes a fashion empire.

Sunday, May 10

Reese Witherspoon

Episode 38

Actress Reese Witherspoon ("Walk the Line," "Legally Blonde," "Election").

Sunday, May 10

Meredith Vieira

Episode 25

Along with the highs of her career, Meredith has also been in the center of controversy.

Sunday, May 10

Anne Rice: Vampires, Witches and Best Sellers

Episode 162

Best-selling author Anne Rice writes of vampires.

Monday, May 11

Mary Kay

Episode 77

Mary Kay Ash achieves success in the world of cosmetics.

Monday, May 11

Hedda Hopper: Hollywood's Gossip Queen

Episode 110

Hollywood gossip columnist Hedda Hopper uses her column to blacklist enemies.

Monday, May 11

Gloria Vanderbilt: An Heir of Style

Episode 104

Gloria Vanderbilt establishes a fashion empire.

Monday, May 11

Reese Witherspoon

Episode 38

Actress Reese Witherspoon ("Walk the Line," "Legally Blonde," "Election").

Monday, May 11

Meredith Vieira

Episode 25

Along with the highs of her career, Meredith has also been in the center of controversy.

Monday, May 11

Anne Rice: Vampires, Witches and Best Sellers

Episode 162

Best-selling author Anne Rice writes of vampires.

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‘Biography: WWE Legends’: Mark Henry Reflects on Inspiring Journey & Hall of Fame Career

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Q&A

‘Biography: Rock Legends’: Twisted Sister’s Dee Snider Gets Candid About Toxic Relationships with Bandmates & Wife

Rhea Ripley and Charlotte Flair

Charlotte Flair & Rhea Ripley Talk Tough Ahead of ‘WrestleMania’ 39 Showdown

Jerry Lawler at WWE SummerSlam
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Rey Mysterio 2022
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Rey Mysterio on His A&E ‘Biography’ & Being WWE’s Biggest Underdog Success

The Bella Twins
Q&A

The Bella Twins Reflect on Their WWE Impact Ahead of A&E ‘Biography’

Norm Macdonald Has a Show

Norm Macdonald’s Last Act, Teddy Roosevelt Rides Again, the First Alaskans, Bobby Brown and Origins of Hip Hop

Steve Austin

A&E Announces Multi-Year WWE Expansion, Including New Series ‘WWE Rivals’

Bobby Brown at the 2021 American Music Awards

A&E ‘Biography’ to Spotlight Bobby Brown for New Event & Docuseries

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Q&A

WWE Legend Booker T on How He Changed the Game (VIDEO)

Steve Austin
Preview

Lords of the Ring! ‘Biography’ Shares Secrets of 8 WWE Legends

Eliza Taylor as Clarke in The 100

Ask Matt: Death on ‘The 100,’ ‘Transplant,’ ‘Hot Bench’ and Syndication Shuffles & More

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Worth Watching: The Early Days of MTV, ‘Star Trek’ Day, ‘Transplant’ Welcomes the New Doc

MTV's Original VJs in 1983 - Alan Hunter, J.J. Jackson, Nina Blackwood, Martha Quinn, and Mark Goodman

‘Biography: I Want My MTV’ Delivers ‘Intense’ Nostalgia

Ozzy Osbourne

Worth Watching: Big Cat Week, Travel the ‘Devil’s Road,’ Ozzy Osbourne’s ‘Nine Lives’

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Q&A

Jack Osbourne on Telling His Dad’s Story Through A&E’s ‘Biography’

The Voice Season 18

Worth Watching: Music Galore (Kenny Rogers ‘Biography,’ James Taylor on ‘The Voice,’ ‘Songland’ Returns, ‘Bachelor’s Musical Spinoff), ABC’s ‘Baker and Beauty’

BIOGRAPHY DOLLY DOLLY PARTON 2020

A&E’s ‘Biography’ Explores Dolly Parton’s Influence on Country & Pop Artists

Making It - Season 2

Worth Watching: ‘Prodigal Son’ Cliffhanger, Garth Brooks ‘Biography,’ Return of ‘Making It’

Garth Brooks
Q&A

‘The Road I’m On’: Garth Brooks Previews His Very Personal A&E ‘Biography’ 

John F. Kennedy Jr. And Carolyn Bessette Kennedy
Preview

‘Biography: JFK Jr.—The Final Year’ Examines His Struggles Before Death

Farrah Fawcett

A&E Biography Celebrates American Icons Farrah Fawcett & John F. Kennedy Jr.

Chris Farley, Self Assignment, January 1, 1996

A&E ‘Biography’ Spotlights Chris Farley and More Comedy Greats