Experience

Animal Planet Heroes: Hurricane Rescues and Animal Planet Heroes: Hurricane Reunions: Two one-hour specials chronicling animal rescue efforts in the aftermath of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita.

Debate: 13-part series, hosted by Lauren Ashburn, took on controversial issues of the day and posed them before dueling high-profile guests.

USA TODAY’s Weight-Loss Challenge: This eight-part series profiled six overweight Americans challenged to shed pounds on six different diet plans.

Soul of a Champion: 11-part series takes a unique and in-depth look at what drives sports champions, defining what separates these athletes from others with the same physical skills.

City Limits Fishing: Six-part weekly series, which explores some of the best places to catch limits of fish within city limits.

10 Great Reasons: Eight-part weekly series. This countdown show paid tribute to acts, stars, and topics related to contemporary pop music, focusing on music you genuinely love but may be just a tad embarrassed to admit.

Gotta Get Gold: Ten-part series, previewing Olympic athletes. Focusing on the most intense sports of the summer.