Tom Kane
The Final Report (2006)
Season 1
The Final Report is a 2006 National Geographic Channel documentary television series about various historical events that occurred between the early 1970s and the 2000s.
Released Jan. 26, 2006
Episode 30 min
10+
S1E2 - DC Sniper Case
Retrace each step of the Washington, D.C. snipers as they stalked their prey, toyed with police and sent waves of fear through the community. Deconstruct the events of those frightful weeks and the intense police struggle to stop the killers.
Jan. 26, 2006, midnight
S1E4 - Iran Hostage Crisis
At the U.S. Embassy in Tehran, Iran, on November 4, 1979, 66 Americans are taken hostage and held captive for 444 days. The U.S. makes several unsuccessful attempts to secure the release of the hostages, including, imposing harsh economic sanctions, breaking diplomatic relations with Iran, and planning a military rescue mission. Finally, in January 1981, Algerian diplomats mediate an agreement between the U.S. and Iran, securing the freedom of the hostages.
Sept. 27, 2006, midnight
S1E6 - Jonestown Tragedy
In 1978 Guyana, more than 900 members of Peoples Temple die after drinking beverages laced with cyanide.
Oct. 11, 2006, midnight
S1E7 - Desert Storm
A look at the U.S. strategy for fighting the 1991 Persian Gulf War and whether changes could have been made then to avoid the current situation in Iraq.
Oct. 18, 2006, midnight
S1E1 - Waco Tragedy
A 1993 standoff between Branch Davidian cult members and U.S. government agents results in the deaths of many children and adults.
Jan. 26, 2006, midnight
S1E3 - Osama's Escape
Elusive al-Qaida leader Osama bin Laden escapes a barrage of bombs and gunfire during the battle at Tora Bora, Afghanistan, in 2001.
Aug. 29, 2006, midnight
S1E5 - L.A. Riots
In 1992 Los Angeles, mobs loot stores, burn buildings and attack innocent bystanders after a jury acquits four police officers of beating a black motorist.
Oct. 4, 2006, midnight
S1E8 - Getting Gotti
The FBI targets New York City Gambino crime-family boss John Gotti.
Nov. 22, 2006, midnight
Network: National Geographic
Episode Runtime: 30 min.
Season Runtime: 30 min.
Released: Jan. 26, 2006
Last Air Date: May 6, 2009, midnight
Status: Ended
Certification: TV-PG / 10+
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