Smithsonian HD Network

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Smithsonian HD Network presents documentary and factual programming drawn from the institution’s archives and research. The channel focuses on American history, natural sciences, space exploration, and cultural heritage, often featuring archival footage and expert commentary. Programs cover topics such as military technology, paleontology, aviation, and the lives of U.S. presidents. The network’s content is produced in high definition and avoids commercial interruptions during many of its documentary blocks. It is available through cable and satellite providers across the United States.

Viewers can access the channel’s schedule through their local TV guide or the network’s website, which lists upcoming programs by date and time. Some episodes are also available for streaming on demand through participating cable platforms. The network does not air movies, music videos, or live sports. Its programming is designed for an audience interested in educational content and institutional storytelling, without reliance on reality series or shopping segments.

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Air Disasters
17:00 - 18:00
Air Disasters
Dead of Winter
Series, Documentary, Aviation
An investigation into Continental Airlines Flight 1713, which crashed on takeoff from Denver during a snowstorm in 1987, changes commercial flight forever.
Air Disasters
18:00 - 19:00
Air Disasters
Deadly Descent
Series, Documentary, Aviation
When an airbus A330 loses both engines, its pilots must think of a solution before they crash into the South China Sea.
Air Disasters
19:00 - 20:00
Air Disasters
Deadly Detail
Series, Documentary, Aviation
After a seemingly routine landing, a Boeing 737 erupts in flames, putting 165 debarking passengers and crew in jeopardy.
How Did They Fix That?
LIVE 20:00 - 21:00
How Did They Fix That?
Snowbird Ski Resort
Series, Documentary
Mike Davidson embarks with the team to one of the most extreme, avalanche-prone ski mountains in the world: Snowbird; they battle to keep the steep and deep slopes safe with shovels, snowcats and even a WWII Howitzer.
How Did They Fix That?
21:00 - 22:00
How Did They Fix That?
Extreme Heights: Rope Access Repairs
Series, Documentary
Mike pushes himself to the limit to work with an elite team of high ropes techs on fixes hundreds of feet in the air; starting 45 stories up on the side of a skyscraper, then working and dangling on the edge.
How Did They Fix That?
22:00 - 23:00
How Did They Fix That?
Philadelphia Transit
Series, Documentary
In Philadelphia, Mike is on streets, in tunnels, on tracks and in trolley restoration garages; he is working shoulder-to-shoulder with the team that keeps one of America's largest and oldest mass transit systems running smoothly and on time.
How Did They Fix That?
23:00 - 00:00
How Did They Fix That?
Water Bombers: Fixing Aerial Firefighters
Series, Documentary
With wildfire season ahead, Mike works with an aerial firefighting company as they fix and convert aircraft into firefighting machines, including the transformation of a 1960's C130 plane from aged military aircraft into a stateofthe art waterbomber.
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