The BEST episodes of Explorer season 2017
Every episode of Explorer season 2017, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Explorer season 2017!
Now in its third decade, National Geographic Explorer travels around the world exploring topical news stories. Hosted by Lisa Ling, Explorer visits locations with unique events and fascinating stories.
#1 - Yellow Brick Road
Season 2017 - Episode 13 - Aired 5/29/2017
Explorer investigates conflict gold in eastern Congo; host Ted Danson interviews Chelsea Clinton on The Clinton Foundation’s humanitarian efforts.
#2 - The Secrets of Christ's Tomb
Season 2017 - Episode 18 - Aired 12/10/2017
In this Nat Geo Explorer Special; we follow world leading experts on a quest to unlock the mysteries surrounding the Tomb of Christ. At the heart of the story a team of leading scientists use the latest scientific techniques to restore the edicule housing the tomb. Scientific tests indicate the remnants of the tomb dates to 4th century - a discovery that could revolutionise what we know about the tomb of Christ.
#3 - A Blow To The Header
Season 2017 - Episode 17 - Aired 6/26/2017
An interview with Rev. Jesse L. Jackson Sr.
#4 - The New Face of Crime
Season 2017 - Episode 16 - Aired 6/19/2017
A study of why some Afghan parents are dressing their girls as boys; and a profile of snowboarder Shaun White.
#5 - Cocaine of the Sea
Season 2017 - Episode 15 - Aired 6/12/2017
An investigation of the world's growing illegal-fish trade.
#6 - A New Normal
Season 2017 - Episode 14 - Aired 6/5/2017
Host Ted Danson discovers a town in Belgium with a radical approach to mental health. Plus, see why NASA’s newest “star” is a world-famous chef.
#7 - Grindr on the Ganges
Season 2017 - Episode 12 - Aired 5/22/2017
Join host Jeff Goldblum as Explorer travels to India to investigate that nation’s laws against homosexuality. Plus, author Stephen Dubner.
#8 - The Evaporated People
Season 2017 - Episode 10 - Aired 5/8/2017
In Japan, secretive companies known as "night movers" offers people an escape from shame. Explorer correspondent Bryan Christy travels to Japan to investigate. Plus Host Jeff Goldblum interviews fellow actor Sam Rockwell. Also a team of scientists dive beneath the Antarctic sea ice to study how the global increase in carbon dioxide levels is affecting life in the world's oceans. Tim Samueals takes a trip to Mexico and takes a look at the hottest Peppers.
#9 - How to Sell an Epidemic
Season 2017 - Episode 11 - Aired 5/15/2017
Join host Jeff Goldblum as Explorer takes you around the globe for an in-depth look at Big Pharma, prescription drugs and the opioid epidemic.
#10 - Drugs, Death and Duterte
Season 2017 - Episode 1 - Aired 3/6/2017
A report on the Philippines' controversial war on drugs; an interview with Ted Koppel; and the history of "grillz."
#11 - Lawless
Season 2017 - Episode 9 - Aired 5/1/2017
A dramatic look at Mexico’s violent war on drugs, an investigation into Oklahoma’s disappearing cattle, plus actor and activist Mandy Patinkin.
#12 - Do it for Japan
Season 2017 - Episode 8 - Aired 4/24/2017
A booming mobile-home market; Japan’s plan to increase population growth; an Iraqi grandmother fighting ISIS.
#13 - Secret War
Season 2017 - Episode 7 - Aired 4/17/2017
The U.S. dropped more than 2 million tons of bombs on Laos from 1964 to 1973 during the Vietnam War. That's equal to a planeload every 8 minutes for 9 years. How does a country recover? New hope for Vietnam War survivors; Neil deGrasse Tyson and Ron Howard; high-tech self-improvement.
#14 - Holy Rock
Season 2017 - Episode 6 - Aired 4/10/2017
Explorer heads to Jerusalem for an exclusive look at the opening of what is believed to be Jesus’ tomb. Plus, world-famous chef Tom Colicchio.
#15 - Iceland Saves the World
Season 2017 - Episode 5 - Aired 4/3/2017
Iceland’s gene pool could unlock the cure to diseases like Alzheimer’s; Ryan Duffy investigates the rhino horn black market; Dan Rather hosts.
#16 - Right to Life
Season 2017 - Episode 4 - Aired 3/27/2017
A look at El Salvador's strict reproductive laws; Scott Pelley discusses the state of the media.
#17 - Dalai Lama
Season 2017 - Episode 3 - Aired 3/20/2017
National Geographic interviews His Holiness the Dalai Lama; Nick Schifrin hosts an in-studio discussion on the intersection of science and religion.
#18 - Life on the Watchlist
Season 2017 - Episode 2 - Aired 3/13/2017
Explorer investigates the U.S. terrorist watch list, host Aasif Mandvi interviews Nobel Laureate Paul Krugman and outsourcing to India is examined.