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, April 19

John Barrymore

Episode 8

Commentary creates in-depth portraits.

Sunday, April 19

John Barrymore

Episode 8

Commentary creates in-depth portraits.

Sunday, April 19

Jeff Foxworthy: Stand-Up Guy

Episode 1

Commentary creates in-depth portraits.

Monday, April 20

John Barrymore

Episode 8

Commentary creates in-depth portraits.

Monday, April 20

Jeff Foxworthy: Stand-Up Guy

Episode 1

Commentary creates in-depth portraits.

Sunday, April 26

Queen Noor

Episode 97

American Lisa Halaby marries Jordan's King Hussein.

Sunday, April 26

The Real Rasputin

Episode 4

The real truth about the rise of Rasputin is stranger than the legend of the satanic monk.

Sunday, April 26

Slobodan Milosevic: Serbian Strongman

Episode 27

NATO goes to war to stop Slobodan Milosevic's ethnic cleansing of Kosovo.

Sunday, April 26

Caligula: Reign of Madness

Episode 25

Roman Emperor Caligula's reign is full of lunacy, murder and perverse sexuality.

Sunday, April 26

Queen Noor

Episode 97

American Lisa Halaby marries Jordan's King Hussein.

Sunday, April 26

Ivan the Terrible: Might and Madness

Episode 90

Russian Czar Ivan, the Terrible, conquers Kazan, Astrakhan and Siberia.

Sunday, April 26

Napoleon Bonaparte: The Glory of France

Episode 71

History judges Napoleon as warrior, statesman, genius and megalomaniac.

Sunday, April 26

The Real Rasputin

Episode 4

The real truth about the rise of Rasputin is stranger than the legend of the satanic monk.

Sunday, April 26

Slobodan Milosevic: Serbian Strongman

Episode 27

NATO goes to war to stop Slobodan Milosevic's ethnic cleansing of Kosovo.

Sunday, April 26

Caligula: Reign of Madness

Episode 25

Roman Emperor Caligula's reign is full of lunacy, murder and perverse sexuality.

Monday, April 27

Queen Noor

Episode 97

American Lisa Halaby marries Jordan's King Hussein.

Monday, April 27

Ivan the Terrible: Might and Madness

Episode 90

Russian Czar Ivan, the Terrible, conquers Kazan, Astrakhan and Siberia.

Monday, April 27

Napoleon Bonaparte: The Glory of France

Episode 71

History judges Napoleon as warrior, statesman, genius and megalomaniac.

Monday, April 27

The Real Rasputin

Episode 4

The real truth about the rise of Rasputin is stranger than the legend of the satanic monk.

Monday, April 27

Slobodan Milosevic: Serbian Strongman

Episode 27

NATO goes to war to stop Slobodan Milosevic's ethnic cleansing of Kosovo.

Monday, April 27

Caligula: Reign of Madness

Episode 25

Roman Emperor Caligula's reign is full of lunacy, murder and perverse sexuality.

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.

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Q&A

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

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How Jerry Lawler Became ‘The King’: Hulk Hogan & More Pay Tribute in ‘Biography: WWE Legends’ Sneak Peek (VIDEO)

Rey Mysterio 2022
Q&A

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

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‘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