The Best TV Shows on Investigation Discovery

Every Investigation Discovery Show Ranked From Best To Worst

Investigation Discovery has over 20 shows broadcast from as early as 2005 and as recent as 2026. Notable series such as Deadly Women and Cold Blood from Investigation Discovery first graced the screens in 2005 and 2008. Our curated list, current as of September 2026, showcases over 20 of Investigation Discovery’s highest-rated series.

  • Toxic
    Toxic (2025)9.0

    Elizabeth Chambers, the ex-wife of Armie Hammer, is aiming to get to the root of traumatic relationships, including her own. She draws from her experience and background as an investigative journalist to delve into the dark and twisted side of relationships. Through conversations with survivors from across the country, Chambers brings viewers into the raw and real stories of those affected by destructive relationship dynamics, showcasing the lasting trauma and tragedy that can result from unhealthy relationships.

  • Homicide Hunter: Lt Joe Kenda
    Homicide Hunter: Lt Joe Kenda (2011)8.9

    A non-fiction investigative series of murder cases told through the personal experience of retired detective, Lieutenant Joe Kenda. Through re-enactments, discussions with investigation teams, and interviews with victims' families and other involved persons, the show highlights Kenda's successes with his 400 homicide case history and 92 percent solution rate.

  • People Magazine Investigates
    People Magazine Investigates (2016)8.6

    Uncover the heart-wrenching true stories behind crimes that transcended headlines and became part of popular culture. Exclusive first hand interviews reveal shocking twists, new evidence, and unexpected resolutions.

  • On the Case with Paula Zahn
    On the Case with Paula Zahn (2009)8.3

    Award winning journalist Paula Zahn unravels shocking crimes interviewing those closest to the case including lawyers, the victim's family, detectives and the convicted murderer themselves.

  • Web of Lies
    Web of Lies (2014)8.1

    The internet is no longer a place you log on and visit; it's where you live. The home of true crime is now online. The internet is the Wild West. And if you're not careful, you too could be caught in a Web of Lies.

  • See No Evil
    See No Evil (2015)8.1

    Every second of every day, millions of Americans are caught on CCTV. Living in a surveillance society means everyday actions are caught on camera, mostly of honest citizens going about their daily lives. But a few are guilty of unspeakable crimes. Video doesn't discriminate; criminals also end up on film. See no Evil is a groundbreaking series that presents dramatic stories about how real crimes are solved with the aid of surveillance cameras. Police reveal how CCTV footage has unlocked the answer to cases that otherwise might have remained unsolved- leaving dangerous killers at large. The series features real footage and dramatic reconstruction, combined with first-hand testimony from police, witnesses, and families.

  • Fear Thy Neighbor
    Fear Thy Neighbor (2014)8.0

    These are the terrifying tales of the unwanted neighbors who turn home sweet home into home sweet hell. A look inside the lives of horrific neighborly disputes and what happens when a simple issue turns into the worst night of a family's life. Do you really know who lives next door? This true-crime series tells the chilling tales of those with the misfortune to unwittingly take up residence within a stone’s throw of a psycho or killer.

  • Evil Lives Here
    Evil Lives Here (2016)8.0

    The true stories of people who lived with a killer. How well do you really know your family? Would you recognize the warning signs? Or would you become entangled in evil?

  • The Killer Closer
    The Killer Closer (2018)8.0

    In the shadow of the Hollywood sign on the outskirts of Los Angeles are the city's roughest neighborhoods. In the late 1990s, LAPD's Foothill Homicide Unit investigated hundreds of murders, but only Detective Lindy Gligorijevic was dubbed "the killer closer". Driven by the need to give her victims a voice, Detective Gligorijevic revisits her most shocking cases with the Foothill Homicide Unit. Detailing how she solved each crime, and revealing how she convinced the most cold-blooded killers to confess, Detective Gligorijevic knows she can't bring closure to someone who's lost a loved one to murder, but she'll stop at nothing to get them justice.

  • Deadly Women
    Deadly Women (2005)7.9

    This compelling series investigates the motives and m.o. of female murderers. While males are often driven by anger, impulse and destruction, women usually have more complex, long-term reasons to kill.

  • Swamp Murders
    Swamp Murders (2013)7.9

    Swamps, bogs, marshes, bayous and riverbeds can be murky, dark, crazy places, but when a body pops up, things get downright mysterious. Through stylish recreations, Swamp Murders will bring the viewer into the the subculture that's captivating America.

  • Body Cam
    Body Cam (2018)7.8

    An up-close and personal look at the front line of policing, using real footage from police body cameras. Life on patrol can be anything but routine.

  • Signs of a Psychopath
    Signs of a Psychopath (2020)7.8

    This harrowing half-hour archive series revisits some of the most brutal killers in modern history, reviewing news footage and the words of the killers themselves to see which terrifying traits each killer exhibited. What are the signs...of evil?

  • The Playboy Murders
    The Playboy Murders (2023)7.6

    Investigating murders that intersect with Playboy, exposing the pitfalls of fame for those appearing on their pages and forcing audiences to question everything they thought they knew about one of America's most recognizable publications.

  • In Pursuit with John Walsh
    In Pursuit with John Walsh (2019)7.5

    Victims' rights activist John Walsh and his son, Callahan, showcase time-sensitive, unsolved cases in desperate need of attention, mobilizing the public to engage in the pursuit of justice.

  • American Monster
    American Monster (2016)7.4

    Monsters can be found lurking behind any innocent smile and on any street corner in America. Never-before-seen-video footage stares straight into the eyes of these killers who hide in plain sight. Anyone can be a monster.

  • OJ Unseen: Exploitation of Evil
    OJ Unseen: Exploitation of Evil (2026)7.0

    A decade after O.J. Simpson was controversially acquitted of the murders of his ex-wife Nicole Brown Simpson and her friend Ron Goldman, he attempted to rebrand himself as a reality TV star with the hidden camera prank PPV special Juiced.

  • Cold Blood
    Cold Blood (2008)6.8

    Combining the thrill of a mystery with the visceral experience of true crime drama, Cold Blood presents competing versions of what may have happened, and reenacts the events from different perspectives as new evidence comes to light.

  • Evil Twins
    Evil Twins (2012)6.7

    Channeling sibling rivalries and deadly childhood pacts, this series follows true-crime mysteries surrounding cases of these double-duty archetypes.

  • Cold Hearted
    Cold Hearted (2018)N/A

    Being in love can make you feel like you're on top of the world. But what happens when that love turns cold as ice? These real-life stories of obsessions, affairs, and love triangles gone wrong show how even devoted lovers can become Cold Hearted.