Best TV Show Non-Fiction - 2009

Some of the greatest television shows are as awesome as they are because they aren't constricted by complicated storylines. Be it a global exploration, an inside look at family, or even that reality show that makes you question whether or not you're witnessing the fall of humanity, non-fiction television gives us the opportunity to see the world in greater detail. And luckily for you, Clicker has an amazing selection of non-fiction programming so you can amplify your world in whichever way you choose -so why wait? Check out our Clicker Award winners below!
Intervention
Intervention is an A&E reality TV show where the show follows individuals with addictions that are taking over their life. The participants agree to be a part of a documentary about their addiction, though behind the scen...
2009 Winner
Project Runway
Project Runway is a fashion based television competition whose contestants are designers from various backgrounds, originally on Bravo and now airing on Lifetime. Starting at 12 competitors, the progressive elimination for...
2009 Finalist
The Rachel Maddow Show
MSNBC's The Rachel Maddow Show is a politically based news and opinion program hosted by radio host and Rhodes Scholar, Dr. Rachel Maddow, PhD.
2009 Finalist
NOVA
"Nova" is an award winning science documentary series produced by WGBH Boston for PBS. For over 30 years "Nova" has explored scientific topics such as storm chasing, volcano eruptions, and string theory. These in-depth l...
2009 Finalist
Pawn Stars
Pawn Stars is a History Channel reality TV show about Gold & Silver Pawn Shop, a Las Vegas family owned pawn shop started by Richard Harris and now run by his son Rick "The Spotter" Harris. The show follows the interactio...
2009 Finalist
Hoarders
Hoarders is an A&E TV show that takes a fascinating look at people who's obsessive compulsive hoarding has led to a house full of clutter. The series examines the struggles and treatment of these individuals in their pers...
Jersey Shore
Jersey Shore is an MTV reality TV show where eight young people show what the Jersey shore and the word Guido are all about. The cast move in together in a beach house at summer hot spot Seaside Heights on the Jersey shor...
Dancing With The Stars
Dancing With The Stars is ABC's reality dance competition, where a cast of celebrities like Mario Lopez, Shawn Johnson, and Kate Gosselin are teamed up with ballroom dance pros like Cheryl Burke, Julianne Hough, Derek Houg...
48 Hours
48 Hours Mystery is a CBS true crime documentary television series, featuring investigations into unsolved crimes, reports on current trials, and footage from courtroom proceedings. 48 Hours takes a closer look into the he...
60 Minutes
60 Minutes is a weekly investigative news magazine premiering each Sunday on CBS. Each episode contains several stories presented by different reporters on a range of topics including investigative pieces, current events, ...
Secrets of the Dead
Secrets of the Dead is a historical documentary TV series produced for PBS that follows a team of investigators as they explore what today scientists have classified as the great mysteries or unexplained events of history....
Biography
Biography presents in-depth documentaries about important figures, past and present. Since 1962, Biography episodes have presented honest and compelling portraits of people from all walks of life. From popular entertainers...
Nightline
Nightline is ABC’s award-winning, late-night television news program that is currently hosted by the outstanding team of Cynthia McFadden, Terry Moran, and Martin Bashir. The show was created when then president of ABC, Ro...
Glenn Beck
Glenn Beck is Fox News Channel's cable opinion show hosted by controversial radio and TV host, political commentator, author, and overall media personality Glenn Beck. The show airs weekdays at 5pm eastern, and in March o...
Charlie Rose
Charlie Rose is the PBS interview TV show by 60 Minutes correspondent Charlie Rose, where he interviews public figures, thinkers, writers, athletes, science experts, entertainers, businessmen, and other newsworthy people. ...
American Greed
American Greed is an original business documentary television series from CNBC that examines the some of the biggest corporate and white collar crimes in the United States. Companies such as Tyco, Enron, HealthSouth, and W...
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