The Best TV Shows on Investigation Discovery

Every Investigation Discovery Show Ranked From Best To Worst

Investigation Discovery has delivered an expansive roster of over 20 shows, dating from 2009 all the way to 2023. For top-tier entertainment, Investigation Discovery delivered On the Case with Paula Zahn and Who The (Bleep) Did I Marry? in 2009 and 2010. Stay up-to-date with over 20 of Investigation Discovery’s elite series, with our list refreshed for June 2025.

  • I Married a Mobster
    I Married a Mobster (2011)10.0

    I Married a Mobster is an American documentary television series on Investigation Discovery. The series debuted on July 13, 2011.

  • 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)8.7

    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.

  • Very Scary People
    Very Scary People (2019)8.4

    A chronicle of the twisted lives of some of the most frightening, diabolical characters in recent history. Each two-hour episode traces the heinous, criminal acts of these elusive miscreants and the eventual road to justice.

  • 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.

  • The Killer Beside Me
    The Killer Beside Me (2018)8.2

    The Killer Beside Me exposes the dark underbelly of workplace evil where rivalry, romance, and the abuse of power culminate in a brutal slaying. Each episode in this series retells the shocking events leading to a horrific murder. How well do we really know our co-workers?

  • Unusual Suspects
    Unusual Suspects (2010)8.0

    Unusual Suspects is an American documentary television series on Investigation Discovery. The series debuted on June 21, 2010. The series showcases many of the most shocking and difficult cases in law enforcement history, and also sheds light on the investigations that led to the arrest of the culprits.

  • 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.

  • See No Evil
    See No Evil (2015)8.0

    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.

  • Evil Lives Here
    Evil Lives Here (2016)7.9

    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?

  • Deadline: Crime with Tamron Hall
    Deadline: Crime with Tamron Hall (2013)7.8

    In each one-hour episode, Tamron Hall is joined by a core team of correspondents with extensive knowledge of law enforcement and a passion for storytelling. Series goes beyond the headlines to explore not only what happened, but why it happened, and how it was investigated.

  • American Monster
    American Monster (2016)7.8

    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.

  • The Coroner: I Speak for the Dead
    The Coroner: I Speak for the Dead (2016)7.6

    While detectives search for clues among the living, veteran Dauphin County, PA, coroner Graham Hetrick uncovers secrets of the dead. Each episode features a stylized re-enactment of a compelling homicide case taken directly from Hetrick's files. As viewers are led through a series of twists and turns, Hetrick peels back the layers of the investigation to reveal how the murder happened and who is to blame.

  • 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. .

  • Your Worst Nightmare
    Your Worst Nightmare (2014)7.4

    Spine-tingling crimes that take viewers on a ride of twists and turns, complete with jump-out-of-their-seats moments and chilling conclusions. This show uses classic suspense film techniques to follow some of the creepiest, most harrowing crimes ever committed, as these victims' darkest dreams become unfathomable realities.

  • 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.

  • Death by Fame
    Death by Fame (2023)6.5

    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.

  • Who The (Bleep) Did I Marry?
    Who The (Bleep) Did I Marry? (2010)6.4

    Pull back the curtain on bizarre double lives and see the real stories of men and women who thought they were happily married, until the day they uncovered a shocking secret about their spouse leading them to wonder who it is they really fell in love with.

  • Stalked: Someone's Watching
    Stalked: Someone's Watching (2011)6.0

    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.

  • Crimes Gone Viral
    Crimes Gone Viral (2020)6.0

    Gripping clips of kidnappings, break-ins, car chases, violent road rage incidents and other crimes rack up millions of views. But crimes gone viral goes beyond the jaw-dropping footage to tell the full story. Viral video of good samaritans who intervene to stop crimes, brave victims who fight back against their attackers, clever prison escapes and a shark heist.