National Geographic HD

United States United States

National Geographic HD airs documentary and factual programming across science, nature, history, and exploration. The channel’s content typically includes long-form documentaries, series on wildlife and ecosystems, and investigative reports on global cultures and environmental issues. Much of the programming originates from the National Geographic Society’s research and expeditions, with a focus on visual storytelling and field-based journalism. In the United States, the channel operates as a cable and satellite service, broadcasting in high definition. The schedule often includes natural history films, archaeological features, and technology-focused specials, though no specific shows or hosts are tied to this description.

Online access to the channel’s content is available through select streaming platforms that carry the live feed or offer on-demand episodes from recent seasons. TV guide listings for National Geographic HD are published by individual cable providers and vary by region and subscription package. The channel does not carry music videos, religious programming, shopping segments, or sports events. Its editorial focus remains on non-fiction storytelling grounded in scientific and cultural research, without promotional claims about audience size or industry position.

Schedule
Time and Water
03:00 - 04:56
Time and Water
Movie, Documentary
A writer says goodbye to Iceland's glaciers and his beloved grandparents.
Chris Hemsworth: A Road Trip to Remember
04:56 - 06:06
Chris Hemsworth: A Road Trip to Remember
Special, Documentary
Chris Hemsworth turns the spotlight away from himself and toward his father, Craig, who was diagnosed with Alzheimer's; Chris designs a road trip back in time, revisiting key places from their past to explore the science of social connection.
Hammerhead Sharks Up Close With Bertie Gregory
06:06 - 07:06
Hammerhead Sharks Up Close With Bertie Gregory
Special, Documentary
In Mexico's Pacific waters, Bertie Gregory goes in search of a predator, the hammerhead shark; once abundant here, hammerhead numbers have declined enough that encounters are now rare.
Sharks Up Close with Bertie Gregory
07:06 - 08:06
Sharks Up Close with Bertie Gregory
Special, Documentary, Animals
Bertie Gregory decides to journey to South Africa to go swimming and diving with some great white sharks.
Dolphins Up Close with Bertie Gregory
08:06 - 09:06
Dolphins Up Close with Bertie Gregory
Special, Documentary, Nature
Bertie is in the Azores to film a spectacular predator feeding frenzy.
Secrets of the Penguins
09:06 - 10:08
Secrets of the Penguins
Heart of the Emperors
Series, Reality, Nature
In Antarctica, emperor penguins reveal secret bonds they need to survive.
Secrets of the Penguins
10:08 - 11:10
Secrets of the Penguins
Rebels With a Cause
Series, Reality, Nature
In the Southern Ocean, courageous penguins break the rules to survive.
OceanXplorers
11:10 - 12:00
OceanXplorers
Hammerhead Highway
Series, Documentary, Nature, Science, Miniseries
The team is in the crystal-clear waters of Bimini in the Bahamas to witness the incredible journey of the great hammerhead shark; as the team follows the shark's migration, they discover the secrets of how these animals navigate the vast ocean.
Paid Programming
12:00 - 12:30
Paid Programming
Consumer, Shopping, Variety
Paid programming.
Paid Programming
12:30 - 13:00
Paid Programming
Consumer, Shopping, Variety
Paid programming.
Best Mattress Topper Ever!
13:00 - 13:30
Best Mattress Topper Ever!
Consumer
Back Pain? Hip? Sleep well thanks to this cooling topper!
Paid Programming
13:30 - 14:00
Paid Programming
Consumer, Shopping, Variety
Paid programming.
Bathroom Makeover
14:00 - 14:30
Bathroom Makeover
Consumer, Health, House/garden, Self improvement
Transform your bath affordably in just one day!
Inogen Portable Oxygen - No More Tanks!
14:30 - 15:00
Inogen Portable Oxygen - No More Tanks!
Health, Consumer, Science, Medical, Technology
Regain independence and enjoy greater mobility with the compact design and long-lasting battery of portable oxygen.
To Catch a Smuggler: Mediterranean
15:00 - 16:00
To Catch a Smuggler: Mediterranean
On Patrol 24/7
Series, Documentary, Crime
A suspicious speedboat immediately raises a red flag at headquarters.
To Catch a Smuggler: Mediterranean
16:00 - 17:00
To Catch a Smuggler: Mediterranean
Border Trouble
Series, Documentary, Crime
The customs surveillance team carries out a special operation.
To Catch a Smuggler: Mediterranean
17:00 - 18:00
To Catch a Smuggler: Mediterranean
Back on the Radar
Series, Documentary, Crime
The team chases a notorious drug trafficker who tries his luck again.
To Catch a Smuggler: Mediterranean
18:00 - 19:00
To Catch a Smuggler: Mediterranean
Under the Cover of Darkness
Series, Documentary, Crime
The Coastguard and other security teams battle enemies on all fronts.
To Catch a Smuggler: Mediterranean
19:00 - 20:00
To Catch a Smuggler: Mediterranean
Thrown Overboard
Series, Documentary, Crime
Divers abandon their anti-drug operation to attend to a potential drowning.
To Catch a Smuggler: Mediterranean
20:00 - 21:00
To Catch a Smuggler: Mediterranean
Land, Sea & Air Surveillance
Series, Documentary, Crime
A high-speed chase tests the limits of the Coastguard's fastest boats.
To Catch a Smuggler: Mediterranean
21:00 - 22:00
To Catch a Smuggler: Mediterranean
Search and Seize
Series, Documentary, Crime
The coastguard receives a call to help people stuck on a dangerous cliff.
To Catch a Smuggler: Mediterranean
22:00 - 23:00
To Catch a Smuggler: Mediterranean
Poachers
Series, Documentary, Crime
The Coastguard seizes a boat carrying over 3 tons of drugs.
To Catch a Smuggler
23:00 - 00:00
To Catch a Smuggler
Boatloads of Coke
Series, Documentary, Crime
CBP finds an SUV loaded with meth; AMO seizes nearly 2000 kilos of cocaine.