The Final Report

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.

Where to Watch The Final Report • Season 1

8 Episodes

Waco Tragedy
E1
Waco TragedyA 1993 standoff between Branch Davidian cult members and U.S. government agents results in the deaths of many children and adults.
DC Sniper Case
E2
DC Sniper CaseRetrace 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.
Osama's Escape
E3
Osama's EscapeElusive al-Qaida leader Osama bin Laden escapes a barrage of bombs and gunfire during the battle at Tora Bora, Afghanistan, in 2001.
Iran Hostage Crisis
E4
Iran Hostage CrisisAt 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.
L.A. Riots
E5
L.A. RiotsIn 1992 Los Angeles, mobs loot stores, burn buildings and attack innocent bystanders after a jury acquits four police officers of beating a black motorist.
Jonestown Tragedy
E6
Jonestown TragedyIn 1978 Guyana, more than 900 members of Peoples Temple die after drinking beverages laced with cyanide.
Desert Storm
E7
Desert StormA 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.
Getting Gotti
E8
Getting GottiWhen John Gotti emerged as head of the Gambino crime family, the media took notice of this charismatic new boss who was tried several times but never convicted. NGC revisits Gotti's rise to power and why it took the feds so long to bring him down.