The BEST episodes of Biography season 2005

Every episode of Biography season 2005, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Biography season 2005!

The life stories of various historical figures and celebrities are told.

Last Updated: 2/10/2024Network: A&EStatus: Ended

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#1 - The Google Boys

Season 2005 - Episode 19 - Aired 4/16/2005

Google's meteoric rise to internet stardom is one of the great business sagas of our time. The sons of college professors, Larry Page and Sergey Brin - two brainy Stanford University grad students who founded the company - say their goal was to make the entire world's information searchable and instantly accessible. At last count, they were answering 200 million queries a day. As with the invention of the internet, it's changing our lives in ways we couldn't imagine. Google became the world's number one search engine because it returned better, more relevant search results faster than the competition. How it does that is a secret, but enough is known among search engine experts to unlock some of the mysteries of this conceptually simple yet infinitely complex software.

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#2 - Chuck Norris

Season 2005 - Episode 1 - Aired 9/23/2005

A look at the actor who parlayed his martial arts skills into a successful acting career. We visit Chuck on the set of his new TV movie, Walker, Texas Ranger, giving Chuck the opportunity to return to the Cordell Walker role he played on TV for eight years. Chuck talks about his difficult childhood, his brother's death in Vietnam, his rise to the top of the karate world and friendship with Bruce Lee, and his divorce and remarriage.

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Ray Romano becomes the highest-paid actor per episode in TV history

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#7 - Arthur Shawcross

Season 2005 - Episode 23 - Aired 7/29/2005

Known as The Genesee River Killer, Shawcross was born on June 6, 1945 in Maine. After dropping out of school, Shawcross enlisted in the Army and fought in the Vietnam War.

A profile of Greek shipping magnate Aristotle Onassis (1906-75) also examines the lives of his family members, including his wives, Athina Livanos and Jackie Onassis; and his children, Alexander and Christina.

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#13 - Lech Walesa

Season 2005 - Episode 29 - Aired 6/12/2005

Lech Walesa heads the Solidarity movement that topples communism in Poland.

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#14 - Frida Kahlo

Season 2005 - Episode 30 - Aired 6/28/2005

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#15 - Ben & Jerry

Season 2005 - Episode 31 - Aired 11/26/2005

With flavor names like Phish Food and Karamel Sutra, Ben & Jerry's Homemade ice cream has built a reputation over the years as a fun-loving company with a unique and creative approach to business. When Ben Cohen and Jerry Greenfield met in gym class in 1963, they realized that they shared two important qualities: a hatred for running and a love for food. They also agreed that it was no fun being in business just to earn a living--they wanted to enjoy themselves too. So in 1977 they turned to ice cream making by enrolling in a $5 correspondence course to learn the craft. Their recipe was a sophisticated concoction: a blend of fresh Vermont milk, cream and generous portions of whatever ingredients took their fancy.

Profiling frontierswoman Calamity Jane (1852-1903), born Martha Jane Cannary.

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#20 - Charles Darwin Evolution's Voice

Season 2005 - Episode 16 - Aired 11/4/2005

He had to battle prejudice, ignorance and his own fear in his search for the truth. More than any other scientist, he changed mankind's view of the world and our place in it. Charles Darwin's theory of evolution stands as one of the most important discoveries in the history of science. Yet in his lifetime, Darwin was reluctant to reveal what he had learned for fear that it would make him and his family despised outcasts. He was right to worry; more than a century later, there are those who cannot accept his findings. At the time, they were viewed by many as heresy. From his historic voyage on the Beagle to his personal anguish over publicizing his findings, this is a fascinating profile of the life and times of the great naturalist. Excerpts from his journals detail his discoveries while leading scientists and scholars, including the author of Charles Darwin: Evolution of a Naturalist, shed light on his private life, public persona and monumental legacy.

The Swedish pop group ABBA (Agnetha F ltskog, Bj rn Ulvaeus, Benny Andersson, and Anni-Frid Lyngstad) had a string of hits in the 70's and 80's before breaking up in 1982. Throughout much of the world, especially Europe and Australia, the ABBA phenomenon never went away, with repackaged hits compilations and live collections continuing to hit the charts long after the group's demise. Their music was revitalized and introduced to a new generation yet again with the premiere of Mamma Mia, a global smash-hit musical based on their catchy tunes. It remains a top draw on Broadway today, proving that truly outstanding music never loses its charm.

Writer: Jonathan Hirsch, Agnes Nixon

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#24 - Solomon

Season 2005 - Episode 12 - Aired 4/7/2006

Story of the third king of Israel who is known for his great wisdom. When his reign began, he asked the Lord for the wisdom to rule well, and God granted him his wish, as well as riches and honor. Solomon built the first Temple and helped the Israelites to enjoy a long period of security and prosperity, but was often distracted by his reputed 700 wives and 300 concubines.

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#25 - Pontius Pilate

Season 2005 - Episode 11 - Aired 12/15/2005

Pontius Pilate, the governor of Judea during the time of the crucifixion of Jesus, is profiled.