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VICE Essentials

Season 1 2014 - 2016

  • 2016-02-29T21:00:00Z on VICE TV
  • 1h
  • 2d 16h (64 episodes)
  • United States
  • English
A series of VICE documentaries that explore cultures of the world through immersive journalism.

65 episodes

Series Premiere

2016-02-29T21:00:00Z

1x01 The War on Kids

Series Premiere

1x01 The War on Kids

  • 2016-02-29T21:00:00Z1h

Krishna Andavolu travels to a small town in California, where he meets victims of a police initiative that entraps and arrests high-school students for petty drug offenses

In the series premiere, host Thomas Morton travels to the Peruvian Andes, where he spars with locals in a traditional fight club. Also: a Chinese businessman who runs a secret Bitcoin mine; and how rapper Riff Raff gained 30 pounds of muscle in one month.

2016-03-01T21:00:00Z

1x03 Stoned Moms

1x03 Stoned Moms

  • 2016-03-01T21:00:00Z1h

Host Krishna Andavolu takes an all-American mother to Colorado, where marijuana entrepreneurs attempt to convince the mom that partaking in recreational use of the drug is no different than drinking a glass of wine.

2016-03-01T21:00:00Z

1x04 Bare Knuckle

1x04 Bare Knuckle

  • 2016-03-01T21:00:00Z1h

Britain's bare-knuckle boxing subculture is examined.

Examining one of the consequences of income inequality in Trinidad, an oil-rich nation: an increase in gang violence and murders.

Host Suroosh Alvi travels to Mexico in order to explore the government's efforts to combat illegal oil trading.

2016-03-01T21:00:00Z

1x07 Suicide Forest

1x07 Suicide Forest

  • 2016-03-01T21:00:00Z1h

An exploration of Japan's Aokigahara forest, a location that has become infamous for the multitude of suicides that occur there every year.

2016-03-01T21:00:00Z

1x08 Darknet

1x08 Darknet

  • 2016-03-01T21:00:00Z1h

A look at a virtual black market that allows drugs and guns to be freely bought and sold. Also: the real life Walter White; a fighting ring for prison inmates in Thailand.

2016-03-02T21:00:00Z

1x09 A Day in Slab City

1x09 A Day in Slab City

  • 2016-03-02T21:00:00Z1h

Host Ernie Quintero travels to Slab City in Southern California, an area that has become home to numerous squatters who wish to live an alternative lifestyle that allows them to stay off the grid.

2016-03-02T21:00:00Z

1x10 Gay Conversion Therapy

1x10 Gay Conversion Therapy

  • 2016-03-02T21:00:00Z1h

Gay-conversion therapy; an international art project that uses the moon as a canvas; and an MLB pitcher spends his off-season living in a van.

2016-03-02T21:00:00Z

1x11 High Country

1x11 High Country

  • 2016-03-02T21:00:00Z1h

Host Brian Anderson travels to Denver, where he explores the large-scale effects of the legalization of both medical and recreational marijuana.

2016-03-02T21:00:00Z

1x12 Deportee Purgatory

1x12 Deportee Purgatory

  • 2016-03-02T21:00:00Z1h

A visit to a Tijuana shantytown that's a temporary home for some folks deported from the U.S. Also: former sumo wrestlers; and tech enthusiasts who are trying to merge man and machine.

2016-03-03T21:00:00Z

1x13 The VICE Guide to Karachi

1x13 The VICE Guide to Karachi

  • 2016-03-03T21:00:00Z1h

A tour of Karachi, Pakistan, which is considered one of the most dangerous cities in the world.

2016-03-03T21:00:00Z

1x14 North Korean Labor Camps

1x14 North Korean Labor Camps

  • 2016-03-03T21:00:00Z1h

Shane Smith and Simon Ostrovsky travel to Siberia, where they meet with laborers from North Korea who are forced to work under harsh conditions with all payment being sent directly to the North Korean government.

2016-03-03T21:00:00Z

1x15 Heimo's Arctic Refuge

1x15 Heimo's Arctic Refuge

  • 2016-03-03T21:00:00Z1h

Thomas spends ten days with a frontiersman and his wife at the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, where he learns how to hunt, fish, trap and make moose tacos.

Host Benjamin Shapiro travels to the island of Madagascar, where doctors and officials are working vehemently to contain the black plague.

An examination of the rape problem in Bangladesh, where Islamic law makes it difficult for men to be held accountable for the crime. Included: remarks from the police, rapists and victims.

2016-03-07T21:00:00Z

1x18 The Sapo Diaries

1x18 The Sapo Diaries

  • 2016-03-07T21:00:00Z1h

Host Hamilton Morris travels to the Amazon in search of a frog that allegedly has hallucinogenic effects on people.

2016-03-07T21:00:00Z

1x19 Kings of Cannabis

1x19 Kings of Cannabis

  • 2016-03-07T21:00:00Z1h

Marijuana entrepreneurs hunt for high-quality seeds in Colombia; professional skateboarder Tony Trujillo makes Mission-style tacos; and the worst place to rent a home in the U.S. is explored.

2016-03-07T21:00:00Z

1x20 Swansea Love Story

1x20 Swansea Love Story

  • 2016-03-07T21:00:00Z1h

Four young heroin addicts are interviewed and provide a raw look at the harrowing drug epidemic in Swansea, Wales. Also: the man who claims to be the inspiration behind "The Wolf of Wall Street"; how to make ribs in a back alley with chef Matty Matheson.

2016-03-07T21:00:00Z

1x21 Big Cats of the Gulf

1x21 Big Cats of the Gulf

  • 2016-03-07T21:00:00Z1h

The exotic pet trade is explored via young men in the Middle East who raise wild cats of prey, and post pictures of them on social media, even though it's illegal.

2016-03-07T21:00:00Z

1x22 Krokodil Tears

1x22 Krokodil Tears

  • 2016-03-07T21:00:00Z1h

Host Alison Severs travels to a war-torn town in Siberia, where a drug called Krokodil has turned many of its young residents into addicts.

Shane Smith disguises himself as a tourist in North Korea in order to gain a rare glimpse at the isolated nation. Also: inside the world of feeder fetishes; people who take sleep medication to reverse the effects of brain damage.

Thomas goes carbo-loading with a Strongman and visits one of the largest gun shows in the United States.

2016-04-08T20:00:00Z

1x25 The Legend of Cambo

1x25 The Legend of Cambo

  • 2016-04-08T20:00:00Z1h

The story of a boy who fled to live in the backwoods of Alabama after his parents decided to divorce and ended up surviving alone in the wilderness for two years is chronicled.

A visit with a major-league baseball pitcher who chooses to live in a van during the off-season.

Scottish skater John Rattray.

2016-04-22T20:00:00Z

1x28 Draw on the Moon

1x28 Draw on the Moon

  • 2016-04-22T20:00:00Z1h

A look at an international art project that uses the moon as a canvas.

2016-04-23T20:00:00Z

1x29 Wakaliwood

1x29 Wakaliwood

  • 2016-04-23T20:00:00Z1h

A look at the flourishing film industry in Uganda.

Thomas Morton travels to Kurdistan, where he meets with guerrilla groups made up of female soldiers fighting for their nation's freedom as well as gender equality.

2016-04-29T20:00:00Z

1x31 Thai Prison Fights

1x31 Thai Prison Fights

  • 2016-04-29T20:00:00Z1h

VICE travels to Thailand, where prison inmates are given a literal fighting chance.

2016-05-03T20:00:00Z

1x32 Magic: The Gathering

1x32 Magic: The Gathering

  • 2016-05-03T20:00:00Z1h

A firsthand look at the culture surrounding Magic: The Gathering, an enormously popular card game with more than 12 million players worldwide, and the competitive tournaments that many engage in.

2016-05-03T20:00:00Z

1x33 The Real True Detectives

1x33 The Real True Detectives

  • 2016-05-03T20:00:00Z1h

Two Louisiana detectives who worked on a very disturbing case tell their tale, as Gianna Toboni investigates real events that may have inspired the popular television series "True Detective."

A look at the worst place to rent a home in the United States.

Krishna discusses Uruguay's legalization of marijuana with the country's president. Also: sleeping pills as a remedy for brain damage; treating PTSD with virtual reality.

2016-05-10T20:00:00Z

1x36 Venom Superman

1x36 Venom Superman

  • 2016-05-10T20:00:00Z1h

A man who habitually injects himself with snake venom to achieve a euphoric high and boost his immune system is spotlighted.

2016-05-12T20:00:00Z

1x37 Larping Saved My Life

1x37 Larping Saved My Life

  • 2016-05-12T20:00:00Z1h

A group of teenagers attend weekend live-action-role-playing retreats, where they are immersed in a fantasy world that allows them to live their dreams, make friends and improve their mental health.

2016-05-12T20:00:00Z

1x38 Long Shot

1x38 Long Shot

  • 2016-05-12T20:00:00Z1h

A profile of a Texas company that created a rifle that's capable of aiming on its own, which allows rookie shooters to hit targets farther than 1,000 yards away.

1x39 Epicly Later'd: Alex Olson

  • 2016-05-14T20:00:00Z1h

Pro skateboarder Alex Olson sits down for an interview with his father.

2016-05-17T20:00:00Z

1x40 Swazi Gold

1x40 Swazi Gold

  • 2016-05-17T20:00:00Z1h

Hamilton Morris travels to Africa in search of a rare strain of marijuana. Also: a firsthand look at the Gathering of the Juggalos, a unique music festival.

2016-05-17T20:00:00Z

1x41 Boy Racer

1x41 Boy Racer

  • 2016-05-17T20:00:00Z1h

An investigation of the underground street-racing scene in the U.K.

2016-05-18T20:00:00Z

1x42 Cleveland Strangler

1x42 Cleveland Strangler

  • 2016-05-18T20:00:00Z1h

The story of a serial killer who murdered 11 women in Cleveland between 2007 and 2009 and the city's flawed justice system.

2016-05-19T20:00:00Z

1x43 Iceman

1x43 Iceman

  • 2016-05-19T20:00:00Z1h

A man from Holland who has trained his mind to help him withstand extreme temperatures and improve his endurance is featured. Also: the ongoing water issues plaguing Detroit are highlighted.

2016-05-23T20:00:00Z

1x44 The Cut That Heals

1x44 The Cut That Heals

  • 2016-05-23T20:00:00Z1h

The story of a woman undergoing a unique surgical procedure to reverse female circumcision is chronicled.

2016-05-24T20:00:00Z

1x45 A Good Day to Die

1x45 A Good Day to Die

  • 2016-05-24T20:00:00Z1h

A company in South Korea that provides people with near-death experiences to help them appreciate life in a country with the highest suicide rate in the world is spotlighted.

2016-05-24T20:00:00Z

1x46 Samburu: Land of No Men

1x46 Samburu: Land of No Men

  • 2016-05-24T20:00:00Z1h

Michelle De Swarte travels to a village in Kenya that is soley inhabited by women. Also: a skeptic who works to disprove paranormal sightings.

2016-05-25T20:00:00Z

1x47 The Escobar Effect

1x47 The Escobar Effect

  • 2016-05-25T20:00:00Z1h

A look at Pablo Escobar's enduring impact on the cocaine trade in Peru and Colombia. Also: chef Matty Matheson makes the ultimate lasagna.

A profile of Ed Templeton, a California skateboarder who became a sponsored pro in 1990 and has since made a name for himself through his board company, Toy Machine, and his visual-art exhibitions.

2016-06-08T20:00:00Z

1x49 Drunken Horse Racing

1x49 Drunken Horse Racing

  • 2016-06-08T20:00:00Z1h

Drunken horse racing in Guatemala; a Turkish cult leader with a radical view of Islam and beauty-obsessed followers; trying on power suits in Burbank.

1x50 Epicly Later'd: Ali Boulala

  • 2016-05-26T20:00:00Z1h

The story of a Swedish skateboarder who achieved pro-circuit fame as a teen, but ultimately ended his career and the life of a friend due to his drug and alcohol addictions.

2016-06-10T20:00:00Z

1x51 The New King of Coke

1x51 The New King of Coke

  • 2016-06-10T20:00:00Z1h

A look at the Peruvian government's efforts to combat cocaine production. Also: Gianna Toboni gets a firsthand look at the kitchen and food at Guantanamo Bay.

2016-06-07T20:00:00Z

1x52 Maternity Leave

1x52 Maternity Leave

  • 2016-06-07T20:00:00Z1h

A look at maternity-leave policies throughout the world, including an investigation into why the U.S. is one of the only countries that does not guarantee paid maternity leave.

2016-06-01T20:00:00Z

1x53 The Mobile Love Industry

1x53 The Mobile Love Industry

  • 2016-06-01T20:00:00Z1h

Host Karley Sciortino meets the creators of popular matchmaking apps. Also: a look at the world of feeder fetishists.

2016-06-14T20:00:00Z

1x54 Climbing Lebanon

1x54 Climbing Lebanon

  • 2016-06-14T20:00:00Z1h

Professional rock climber Sam Elias travels to Lebanon, where he reunites with his extended family and scales a tremendously difficult mountain route.

2016-06-14T20:00:00Z

1x55 Life After Food

1x55 Life After Food

  • 2016-06-14T20:00:00Z1h

Profiling the creator of Soylent, a powdered meal-replacement drink that some consider the diet of the future.

2016-06-15T20:00:00Z

1x56 The Unicorn Life

1x56 The Unicorn Life

  • 2016-06-15T20:00:00Z1h

A profile of the leader of the U.K.'s Unicorn Movement that advocates for polyamorous relationships. Also: profiling a Ukrainian Internet celebrity who claims to be an alien.

2016-06-16T20:00:00Z

1x57 Inhuman Kind

1x57 Inhuman Kind

  • 2016-06-16T20:00:00Z1h

An exploration into how rapidly advancing robot technology could shape the world's future. Also: a look at the government crisis in Berlin resulting from lack of housing and the influx of refugees.

2016-06-22T20:00:00Z

1x58 Debt Collector

1x58 Debt Collector

  • 2016-06-22T20:00:00Z1h

A day in the life of one of the most feared debt collectors in the U.K. is chronicled. Also: two filmmakers who are leading a cinematic revolution in Iraq are profiled.

Professional skateboarder Tony Trujillo cooks Mission-style tacos.

2016-07-02T20:00:00Z

1x60 The Pizza King

1x60 The Pizza King

  • 2016-07-02T20:00:00Z1h

Chronicling the life of a man who eats pizza for every meal of the day.

2016-03-14T20:00:00Z

1x61 Sewers of Bogota

1x61 Sewers of Bogota

  • 2016-03-14T20:00:00Z1h

Presented are interviews with young people in Bogota, Colombia who have fled underground to avoid deaths squads hired to kill them; an artist demonstrates telescopic photography; a teenager living in the Alabama wilderness is profiled.

Presented is a look at the Westboro Baptist Church through interviews with current and former members, who offer insight into the thinking and ideologies that are backed by the church that has become one of the most hated groups in America.

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