Shows Like Gordon's Great Escape

If you liked Gordon's Great Escape (2010), a reality and documentary series, here are 20 shows with a similar feel, based on TMDB's recommendations. Each one links to its cast, trailer and where it's streaming.

1
Somebody Feed Phil (2018)
★ 7.3/10Also documentary and reality
"Everybody Loves Raymond" creator Phil Rosenthal travels the globe to take in the local cuisine and culture of Bangkok, Lisbon, Mexico City and more.
2
Gordon Ramsay: Uncharted (2019)
★ 7.5/10Also documentary
Follow Gordon Ramsay as he meets with indigenous people around the globe to learn about the cultures, dishes and flavors unique to each location. Each episode concludes with Ramsay challenging himself with a local food…
3
Down to Earth with Zac Efron (2020)
★ 7.7/10Also documentary
Actor Zac Efron journeys around the world with wellness expert Darin Olien in a travel show that explores healthy, sustainable ways to live.
4
Mountain Men (2012)
★ 6.5/10Also reality and documentary
Profiles of some of the men who choose to live off the grid in the unspoiled wilderness, where dangers like mudslides, falling trees and bears are all part of everyday life.
5
Destination Fear (2019)
★ 8.4/10Also reality and documentary
You saw him on Ghost Adventures, now, Dakota Laden takes his sister and best friend on a cross-country road trip to visit the most haunted locations in America.
6
Survivorman (2005)
★ 7.8/10Also documentary and reality
In this harrowing reality series, “Survivorman” Les Stroud travels to far-flung locales with little more than the clothes on his back and 50 pounds of camera equipment to battle - and try to survive - insanely harsh…
7
Long Way Round (2004)
★ 8.2/10Also documentary and reality
In 2004 Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman embarked on an epic challenge to bike 20,000-miles across 12 countries and 19 time zones in just 115 days. Watch as two friends ride around the world together and, against all…
8
Life Below Zero (2013)
★ 7.3/10Also reality and documentary
Viewers go deep into an Alaskan winter to meet six tough and resilient residents as they try to stay one step ahead of storms and man-eating beasts to make it through to spring. The closest neighbor to Sue Aikens is…
9
Stanley Tucci: Searching for Italy (2021)
★ 7.1/10Also reality and documentary
Stanley Tucci travels across Italy to discover the secrets and delights of the country’s regional cuisines.
10
Paranormal Caught on Camera (2019)
★ 8.2/10Also documentary and reality
Some of the most amazing, eye-opening and downright scary paranormal videos from around the world are featured as a panel of experts break down the footage and analyze what exactly the eyewitnesses captured.
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Beyond Belief: Fact or Fiction (1997)
★ 7.3/10Also documentary and reality
Can you tell the difference between fact and fiction? Several stories of strange, mysterious and incredible occurrences are chronicled during each episode. It is up to the viewer to decide which stories actually…
12
Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders: Making the Team (2006)
★ 7.9/10Also reality and documentary
Reality show following the auditioning process and making of the annual Dallas Cowboys Cheerleading Squad.
13
Disney Gallery / Star Wars: The Mandalorian (2020)
★ 7.4/10Also documentary
Executive producer Jon Favreau invites the cast and crew of The Mandalorian to share an unprecedented look at the making of the series. Each chapter explores a different facet of the first live-action Star Wars…
14
History's Greatest Mysteries (2020)
★ 7.7/10Also documentary
Investigates a wide range of historically compelling topics and the mysteries surrounding each including the Titanic, D.B. Cooper, Roswell, John Wilkes Booth, and more. Fresh, new evidence and perspectives will be…
15
Long Way Home (2025)
★ 7.9/10Also documentary
Best friends Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman gear up for their fourth Long Way series—this time going from Ewan's home in Scotland to Charley's in England. They'll take the scenic route, of course, through 17…
16
Top Gear (1978)
★ 8/10Also documentary
Motoring programme featuring reviews of and reports about cars of all types.
17
MegaStructures (2004)
★ 7.5/10Also documentary
MegaStructures is a documentary television series appearing on the National Geographic Channel in the United States and the United Kingdom, Channel 5 in the United Kingdom, France 5 in France, and 7mate in Australia…
18
Chef's Table: Pizza (2022)
★ 7/10Also documentary
Dig into the best pizzas from around the world, prepared by renowned chefs who bake passion, creativity and hard work into every slice.
19
Marvel Studios Legends (2021)
★ 7.4/10Also documentary
Revisit the epic heroes, villains and moments from across the MCU in preparation for the stories still to come. Each dynamic segment feeds directly into the upcoming series — setting the stage for future events. This…
20
American Experience (1988)
★ 6.5/10Also documentary
TV's most-watched history series brings to life the compelling stories from our past that inform our understanding of the world today.