Shows Like Shipping Wars

If you liked Shipping Wars (2012), 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.

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Highway Thru Hell (2012)
★ 7.3/10Also reality and documentary
Follow the operations of Jamie Davis Motor Truck, a heavy vehicle rescue and recovery towing company based in Hope, British Columbia focusing on the hardships of operating along the highways of the BC Interior…
2
The Incredible Dr. Pol (2011)
★ 8.3/10Also reality and documentary
Set in Central Michigan's farm country, this reality series follows the work done at Pol Veterinary Services. Specializing in large farm animals, Dr. Pol treats horses, pigs, cows, sheep, alpacas, goats, chickens and…
3
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.
4
Expedition Unknown (2015)
★ 8.1/10Also documentary and reality
The adventures of Josh Gates as he investigates unsolved iconic stories across the globe.
5
Bizarre Foods with Andrew Zimmern (2007)
★ 8.1/10Also documentary and reality
Bizarre Foods with Andrew Zimmern is a travel and cuisine television show hosted by Andrew Zimmern on the Travel Channel. The first season debuted on Monday, February 26, 2007 at 9pm ET/PT. Bizarre Foods focuses on…
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Who Do You Think You Are? (2010)
★ 6.9/10Also documentary and reality
From roots in the Deep South to the slums of New Jersey, "Who Do You Think You Are?" follows the journeys of some of the most well-known names in American popular culture. Watch as celebrities discover unknown details…
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Antiques Roadshow (1979)
★ 6.7/10Also documentary
Antiques Roadshow is a British television show in which antiques appraisers travel to various regions of the United Kingdom to appraise antiques brought in by local people. It has been running since 1979. There are…
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The Crocodile Hunter (1997)
★ 7.6/10Also documentary
Australian host Steve Irwin and his wife Terri run a wildlife refuge. Their shared passion is educating the world about wildlife, including the much feared crocodile and numerous venomous snakes. Steve's specialty is…
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The Reluctant Traveller with Eugene Levy (2023)
★ 7.5/10Also documentary
Award-winning actor and nervous explorer Eugene Levy steps out of his comfort zone for a whirlwind tour of the world's most beautiful and intriguing destinations.
10
Grand Designs (1999)
★ 7.2/10Also documentary and reality
British television series which features unusual and often elaborate architectural homebuilding projects.
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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.
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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…
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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…
14
The Curse of Oak Island (2014)
★ 7.2/10Also reality and documentary
Follow brothers Marty and Rick Lagina through their effort to find the speculated - and as of yet undiscovered - buried treasure believed to have been concealed through extraordinary means on Oak Island.
15
Antiques Roadshow (1997)
★ 7.4/10Also documentary
Based on the popular BBC series running since 1979, the PBS Antiques Roadshow combines history with discovery. Each year, the show visits a handful of cities to appraise items brought in by viewers. Are these items…
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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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Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives (2007)
★ 6.9/10Also documentary and reality
Host Guy Fieri takes a cross-country road trip to visit some of America's classic "greasy spoon" restaurants — diners, drive-ins and dives — that have been doing it right for decades.
18
Wheeler Dealers (2003)
★ 7.2/10Also reality and documentary
Experienced car dealer Mike Brewer is joined by multi-talented mechanics in a monumental motoring mission: to find and restore iconic cars to later sell for a profit at their LA-based shop. In the series, Mike has the…
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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…
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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.