Biography: Season 20
Season 20 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- Directly follows the overarching narrative developments of Biography Season 19.
- Faction dynamics and core character alliances shift under escalating external stakes.
- Crucial mysteries introduced previously reach key turning points and narrative reckonings.
- Sets up serialized story arcs that build directly toward the climactic season finale.
Episode Guide
Season 20 Progress Shield
Chuck Norris
Sep 23, 2005 · 60 min
Chuck Norris is a martial artist, actor, and cultural icon whose name became synonymous with toughness and discipline. The episode traces Norris’s journey from a modest childhood i
General Douglas MacArthur: The Return of a Legend
Sep 30, 2005 · 60 min
General Douglas MacArthur was one of America’s greatest and most complex commanders, a warrior so tough and determined that he helped win World War II with a simple promise: “I sha
Albert Einstein
Oct 7, 2005 · 60 min
As one of the most important minds of all time, his name has become a universal synonym for genius. Born in Ulm, Germany, in 1879, Albert Einstein is perhaps best known for his gro
Ben & Jerry's
Oct 14, 2005 · 60 min
Ben & Jerry's ice cream is known as much for its rich, unusual flavors as for its unique approach to business, with good will, good times, and good ice cream as the cornerstone of
Bill Clinton: Hope, Charisma & Controversy
Oct 21, 2005 · 60 min
The first president to be born after WWII, he represented the strength and energy of a new generation. Although his term was marred by personal scandal and controversy, Bill Clinto
Catherine the Great
Oct 28, 2005 · 60 min
Born a minor German princess destined for an arranged marriage, Catherine II would rise to become one of the most powerful and influential rulers in world history. This compelling
Charles Darwin: Evolution's Voice
Nov 4, 2005 · 60 min
Charles Darwin's theory of evolution is one of the most important discoveries in the history of science. But in his quest for truth he had to battle prejudice ignorance and his own
J. Pierpont Morgan: Emperor of Wall Street
Nov 11, 2005 · 60 min
He single-handedly saved the U.S. from bankruptcy on two occasions but was often accused of being a monopolist. He wielded as much power as the president and turned Wall Street int
Mussolini: Italy's Nightmare
Nov 18, 2005 · 60 min
With pounding fists and brutal charisma, the enigmatic journalist Benito Mussolini seized power through a potent combination of terror and persuasion. Promising glory while crushin
Peter
Nov 25, 2005 · 60 min
Born as Simon, a humble fisherman from Galilee, Peter would become one of the most influential figures in the history of Christianity. This episode of Biography explores the life o
Peter the Great: The Tyrant Reformer
Dec 2, 2005 · 60 min
Towering over his people, he was a physical giant determined to shatter tradition and force his nation into the modern world. By the time Peter the Great was finished building citi
Pocahontas: Ambassador of the New World
Dec 9, 2005 · 60 min
She was a Native American princess who saved the life of English explorer Captain John Smith at the age of 12. Before her death at 22, she had single-handedly forged an improbably
Pontius Pilate
Dec 16, 2005 · 60 min
As the Roman governor of Judea, Pontius Pilate presided over one of the most consequential trials in human history. Remembered for his role in the condemnation of Jesus of Nazareth
Rasputin: The Mad Monk
Dec 23, 2005 · 60 min
He was an uneducated peasant who gained a reputation as a faith healer. His strange behavior and remarkable influence over the imperial family brought him notoriety and his death m
Saint Paul
Dec 30, 2005 · 60 min
Born Saul of Tarsus, he began as a fierce persecutor of Christians before undergoing one of history's most dramatic spiritual transformations. This inspiring episode of Biography e
Solomon
Jan 6, 2006 · 60 min
Wise, wealthy, and revered, King Solomon is remembered as one of the most celebrated rulers of the ancient world. This illuminating episode of Biography explores the life of the bi
The Hiltons
Jan 13, 2006 · 60 min
One of the wealthiest families in the country, the name Hilton resonates across America as they continue to pursue innovative business endeavors and dominate the headlines. In the
The Kellogg Brothers: Corn Flake Kings
Jan 20, 2006 · 60 min
They may have collaborated on the cornflake, but the Kellogg brothers could not have been less alike. One was an eccentric crusader for health, the other a shrewd businessman. John
William Shatner: Captain's Log
Jan 27, 2006 · 60 min
From humble beginnings in Montreal to commanding the bridge of one of television's most iconic starships, William Shatner has built one of the most recognizable careers in entertai
Al Qaeda
Feb 3, 2006 · 60 min
For many in the Western world, their name is unequivocally associated with terror, tragedy, and death. For many more, however, Al Qaeda signifies strength, power, and redemption. I
Frank Serpico: Honor Bound
Feb 10, 2006 · 60 min
He was an honest cop whose refusal to be complicit in the severe corruption of the New York City Police Department in the 1960s and '70s led him down a dark, dangerous path and nea
Gerald R. Ford: Healing the Presidency
Feb 17, 2006 · 60 min
As the 38th U.S. president, Gerald Ford holds the unique position of being the only person to serve as both vice president and president without ever being elected. Sometimes calle
Jane Austen
Feb 24, 2006 · 60 min
In six extraordinary works, she cast her ironic yet sympathetic eye on the privileged life of Georgian England. While Jane Austen's books have been in print continuously for over t
The Brontë Sisters
Mar 3, 2006 · 60 min
Their names are synonymous with some of English literature's most timeless and celebrated novels. However, the real-life story of the famous Brontë sisters is steeped in even great
The Home Depot
Mar 10, 2006 · 60 min
Founded in 1978 in Atlanta, Georgia, The Home Depot is today the largest home‑improvement retailer in the world, with stores in all 50 states, as well as in Canada and Mexico. Envi
Thomas Edison: Father of Invention
Mar 17, 2006 · 60 min
Without the success of his innovative and groundbreaking inventions, modern-day life as we know it would be wholly unimaginable. Thomas Alva Edison rightly earned a place among the
Woodrow Wilson: Reluctant Warrior
Mar 24, 2006 · 60 min
He revolutionized American foreign affairs with his strong leadership during World War I, but his questionable domestic policies made him one of the most controversial U.S. preside
Howard Schultz and Starbucks
Mar 31, 2006 · 60 min
Howard Schultz transformed a small Seattle coffee retailer into one of the most recognizable brands in the world. This inspiring episode of Biography examines the life of the entre
Solomon and Sheba: An Epic Love Story
Apr 7, 2006 · 60 min
The son of David and Bathsheba, Solomon was a 12-year-old prodigy when he ascended to the throne of Israel. When asked by God what he needed to rule, Solomon requested the ability
Weird Al Yankovic
Apr 14, 2006 · 60 min
From accordion-playing teenager to pop culture icon, "Weird Al" Yankovic turned musical parody into an art form and built one of the most unusual careers in entertainment history.
Bill Gates: The Sultan of Software
Apr 21, 2006 · 60 min
From a precocious young programmer to the architect of the personal computer revolution, Bill Gates changed the way the world works, communicates, and does business. This episode o
Caroline Kennedy: The Next Generation
Apr 28, 2006 · 60 min
The eldest child of John F. Kennedy and Jackie, she is American royalty. But her life has been shaped by tragedy - the assassination of her father when she was six years old, and t
David Ben-Gurion: Lion of Judah
May 5, 2006 · 60 min
From the struggle to establish a homeland for the Jewish people emerged one of the twentieth century's most determined and influential leaders. This episode of Biography, David Ben
Ian Fleming
May 12, 2006 · 60 min
Born into privilege but driven by imagination and adventure, Ian Fleming created one of the most enduring characters in popular culture: James Bond. This fascinating episode of Bio
Lucky: The Story of Charles Lindbergh
May 19, 2006 · 60 min
Celebrated the world over for his triumphant flight across the Atlantic, Charles Lindbergh was the epitome of the American hero. But personal tragedy and a controversial ideology b
Ted Kennedy: Tragedy, Scandal, and Redemption
May 26, 2006 · 60 min
Born into a family of great wealth and privilege "Ted" was the 9th - and final - child of Rose and Joseph Kennedy patriarchs of the closest thing America had to a "Royal Family." A
The Apostles
Jun 2, 2006 · 60 min
Chosen by Jesus from among ordinary men, the Apostles became the founders of a movement that would change the course of history. This compelling episode of Biography explores the l
The Harry Potter Kids
Jun 9, 2006 · 60 min
They were virtually unknown when they were cast in the first Harry Potter movie in 2000, but Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, and Rupert Grint have since become worldwide stars. When
Barack Obama
Jun 16, 2006 · 60 min
When he called himself "a skinny kid with a funny name" at the 2004 Democratic National Convention, his star was already rising. By the time he triumphed in the 2004 Illinois Senat
George Washington: American Revolutionary
Jun 23, 2006 · 60 min
A man of passion, intensity, and purpose, George Washington remains one of the most celebrated men in American history. Our glorified image of Washington, however, reveals little a
Wall Street
Jun 30, 2006 · 60 min
Wall Street has long been the symbol of American capitalism, a place where fortunes are made, markets rise and fall, and financial power shapes the global economy. Biography explor
Jeff Dunham: Birth of a Dummy
Jul 7, 2006 · 60 min
From a childhood fascination with ventriloquism to sold-out arenas around the world, Jeff Dunham transformed a classic stage art into a modern comedy phenomenon. This entertaining
Kate Middleton: Uncommon Bride
Jul 14, 2006 · 60 min
From a middle-class upbringing to life within the British royal family, Kate Middleton's journey captivated the world. This episode of Biography, Kate Middleton: Uncommon Bride, ex
Pippa Middleton: Her Life
Jul 21, 2006 · 60 min
Thrust into the international spotlight during one of the most celebrated royal weddings in modern history, Pippa Middleton quickly became a subject of worldwide fascination. This
Under 21 and Filthy Rich
Jul 28, 2006 · 60 min
From young entrepreneurs to heirs of vast fortunes, some of the world's wealthiest young people inherited opportunities most can only imagine. This eye-opening episode of Biography