The Best TV Shows on Investigation Discovery

Every Investigation Discovery Show Ranked From Best To Worst

Peruse our comprehensive roster of Investigation Discovery’s top shows, encompassing over 20 distinct series as of July 2026. Among Investigation Discovery’s finest offerings are Deadly Women and On the Case with Paula Zahn, which debuted in 2005 and 2009, respectively. Boasting a rich catalog, Investigation Discovery features more than 20 shows, with broadcasting dates ranging from 2005 to 2026.

  • Evil, I
    Evil, I (2012)9.0

    Sourcing the most intimate and incriminating thoughts from the dark recesses of a murderer’s mind, see real homicide investigations through the eyes of horrific serial murderers, with insight from tragic family members and detectives on the case.

  • 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.

  • 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?

  • Homicide Hunter: American Detective
    Homicide Hunter: American Detective (2021)8.0

    Joe Kenda trades in his own case files to bring viewers astounding investigations from across the country, with each episode featuring a different homicide detective whose tireless efforts helped put a killer behind bars and bring justice for the victim.

  • 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.

  • Disappeared
    Disappeared (2010)7.9

    Disappeared is a gripping series that focuses on missing person cases. Each hour delves into one story, tracing the time immediately before the individual vanished for critical clues about the disappearance.

  • 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

    Body cameras capture the life-or-death decisions made by police officers, from domestic disputes to traffic stops gone dangerously awry.

  • Evil Lives Here: My Child the Killer
    Evil Lives Here: My Child the Killer (2026)7.7

    Follows parents confronting the unthinkable truth that their child has grown into a monster who committed horrifying crimes, featuring first-person interviews.

  • Fatal Vows
    Fatal Vows (2012)7.4

    When marriages fall apart, divorce can turn ugly - even deadly. From blushing brides turned cold-blooded killers to smitten grooms with shocking dark sides, the criminal psychology behind deadly divorces is examined. Guiding viewers through actual stories of love gone wrong are psychotherapist Stacy Kaiser and forensic psychologist Dr. Brian Russell, who analyze each couple to better understand how the marriage turned from flawed to fatal. .

  • 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.

  • Dead Silent
    Dead Silent (2016)6.9

    A snap of a twig. A rustling leaf. In the woods, myth, urban legend, and horror collide with real-life killers. Transporting viewers into a vortex of dark mystery and psychological terror, each episode tells the true story of a crime set in a desolate location.

  • Death by Fame
    Death by Fame (2023)6.8

    Death by Fame goes behind the scenes to uncover the sinister side of fame and reveal the shocking true stories behind the rise, fall and murder of some of Hollywood's most promising stars.

  • Stalked: Someone's Watching
    Stalked: Someone's Watching (2011)6.7

    It may seem like it, but victims of stalking are not just celebrities and those in the public eye; the widely-misunderstood crime affects millions of people in the United States each year, people who are in perpetual fear for their lives; criminal psychologist Dr. Michelle Ward -- a stalking victim herself -- presents stories of the crimes and explores the twisted psychology of those who committed them; victims and their families also recount their personal experiences and provide firsthand insight into effective steps they took to protect themselves; Dr. Ward offers practical tips that viewers can use to keep themselves safe.

  • Blood Relatives
    Blood Relatives (2012)6.7

    From the outside, families seem like harmonious units in loving homes. But you don't necessarily know what secrets families are hiding from the outside world. Narrated by actress Brenda Strong, the voice of Desperate Housewives character Mary Alice Young, this series explores families hiding the most extreme of family secrets: murder. Each episode explores a death in a family, unravelling the motives of the family members, all of whom are potential suspects - and potential victims.

  • I (Almost) Got Away With It
    I (Almost) Got Away With It (2010)6.4

    Murders, drug dealers, bank robbers or jail escapees. The stories are different, but the motive is always the same: to stay out of prison. See what pushed these fugitives to their crimes, how they changed their identities, evaded the law and - almost - got away with it.

  • Big Girls Wanted: Escaping Pearadise
    Big Girls Wanted: Escaping Pearadise (2026)2.5

    Pearadise promised safety and a utopia for plus‑size women. The sisterhood turns dark as allegations of assault and coercion spread among the women.