1. The Civil War
IMDb 9.01990 · 1 season
A comprehensive and definitive history of the American Civil War.
Where to watch The Civil WarAll the best Documentary TV Shows Streaming on Tubi in November 2026
We found 124 documentary TV shows streaming on Tubi in Australia as of November 2026. These are the best of them, ranked by IMDb score, plus the newest additions.
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What Australians are streaming most on Tubi, from JustWatch's seven-day popularity ranking.
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2. The World from Above
IMDb 9.02010 · 12 seasons
The World from Above is a unique continuing series of aerial programmes offering an entirely different view of the world. From 10,000ft, down to just a few feet the stabilised high definition aerial camera seeks out the beautiful, as well as the dramatic, on journeys across very different parts of the world including...
Where to watch The World from Above
3. The French Chef
IMDb 8.91963 · 10 seasons
One of the first cooking shows on American television, created and hosted by Julia Child on public television to introduce the French way of cooking. It emphasized fresh ingredients, many of which were unfamiliar to Americans. Based on the books she co-authored, entitled Mastering the Art of French Cooking.
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4. Forensic Files
IMDb 8.81996-2011 · 14 seasons
Forensic Files profiles intriguing crimes, accidents, and outbreaks of disease from around the world. Follow coroners, medical examiners, law enforcement personnel and legal experts as they seek the answers to baffling and mysterious cases, which have been ripped from the headlines. Forensic Files puts a new spin on...
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5. Homicide Hunter: Lt Joe Kenda
IMDb 8.82011 · 9 seasons
A non-fiction investigative series of murder cases told through the personal experience of retired detective, Lieutenant Joe Kenda. Through re-enactments, discussions with investigation teams, and interviews with victims' families and other involved persons, the show highlights Kenda's successes with his 400 homicide...
Where to watch Homicide Hunter: Lt Joe KendaOnly on Tubi: 67 documentary TV shows you will not find on another service
Best rated first. These stream on Tubi and on no other service in Australia; renting or buying on a store does not count.
Which service has the most documentary TV shows in Australia?
Documentary TV shows on each streaming service in Australia, from the daily JustWatch catalogue feed, November 2026. Stores and rentals are not counted.
- 2. Netflix548
- 3. Binge436
- 4. Disney+289
- 6. HBO Max211
- 7. DocPlay193
- 8. Tubi124
- 9. 9Now111
- 12. Stan72
Documentary TV shows on Tubi: questions answered
How many documentary TV shows are on Tubi in Australia?
124 documentary TV shows are on Tubi in Australia as of November 2026, counted from the daily Australian catalogue feed we use for every page on CompareTV. The number moves as titles arrive and leave.
What is the best documentary TV show on Tubi?
By IMDb score, The Civil War (1990) is the best rated documentary title on Tubi in Australia right now (IMDb 9.0), followed by The World from Above (2010) (IMDb 9.0) and The French Chef (1963) (IMDb 8.9). The full top list is above.
What are the most popular documentary TV shows on Tubi this week?
Toxic, Air Disasters and Crime Scene Solvers are the documentary TV shows Australians are streaming most on Tubi this week, from JustWatch's seven-day popularity ranking for Australia.
Which streaming service has the most documentary TV shows in Australia?
Foxtel Now has the most, with 613 documentary TV shows, ahead of Netflix with 548. Tubi is number 8 of the 12 services we compare, with 124. Rentals and stores like Apple TV (iTunes) and Google Play are not counted.
Which documentary TV shows can you only watch on Tubi?
67 documentary TV shows stream on Tubi and on no other service in Australia, including Unsolved Mysteries, Victorian Farm and Wild at Heart. Rentals and purchases on stores are not counted as another home.
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