Series like Heavy Rescue: 401

Find more than 50 similar TV shows like Heavy Rescue: 401

Heavy Rescue: 401

Heavy Rescue: 401

Description: Because closure is not an option on Canada's busiest highways, it's up to the heavy rescue teams to keep them open through the worst of the winter driving season. This series, based on Discovery's hit `Highway to Hell', rides along with crews from multiple major tow operators, rescue, and maintenance crews day and night who keep Ontario's 400-series highways operating at any cost. From Sarnia eastbound to Toronto and north to Barrie, the cast of heroes work diligently to safeguard the country's most important trade route with the U.S. from grinding to a crippling halt through any weather condition.
Genre: Documentary
Year Released: 2016
Number of seasons: 4
Number of episodes: 47
First episode air date: October 10, 2016
Production Locations: Greater Toronto Area, Ontario, Canada; Sarnia, Ontario, Canada; Southern Ontario, Canada
Networks: The Weather Channel, Discovery Channel
Predecessor: Highway Thru Hell
Watch Trailer

Heavy Rescue: 401 similar series:

1


0

0
Murder Mountain

Murder Mountain
Plot: Exploring Humboldt's marijuana farms - both legal and illegal - and providing a glimpse into what it takes for an outlaw farmer to cross over to the legal market.
Watch Trailer

2


0

0
Fastest Car

Fastest Car
Plot: "Fastest Car" tries to find out if tricked-out "sleeper" cars can keep up with exotic supercars that are known for their speed. The sleeper cars are built and modified by true gearheads before being put to the test against the supercars that are piloted by drivers who put their street cred on the line...
Watch Trailer

3


0

0
Stranger Things

Stranger Things
Plot: In 1980s Indiana, a group of young friends witness supernatural forces and secret government exploits. As they search for answers, the children unravel a series of extraordinary mysteries.
Watch Trailer

4


0

0
Ask the StoryBots

Ask the StoryBots
Plot: The StoryBots are curious little creatures who live under our screens. The intrepid quintet of Beep, Bing, Bang, Boop and Bo of Team 341B go on an adventure to the human world to help answer kids' biggest questions.
Watch Trailer

5


0

0
Gigantosaurus

Gigantosaurus
Plot: Four curious young dinosaurs named Rocky, Bill, Tiny, and Mazu go on adventures while following their herd. Rocky is the courageous one, Bill is the most timid, Tiny is the smallest yet most playful, and Mazu is the most inquisitive. The four friends look at things such as mapping the stars and searching...
Watch Trailer

6


0

0
Space Force

Space Force
Plot: A group of people are tasked with establishing the U.S. Space Force.
Watch Trailer

7


0

0
Archibald's Next Big Thing

Archibald's Next Big Thing
Plot: Happy-go-lucky chicken Archibald may not remember to do his chores, but he never forgets to have fun because life's an adventure.
Watch Trailer

8


0

0
Win the Wilderness

Win the Wilderness
Plot: Follows six British couples as they compete for the ownership of an extraordinary home in the Alaskan wilderness. Situated over one hundred miles from the nearest road, the three storey property is the home and legacy of Duane and Rena Ose, the married couple who spent over thirty years building it....
Watch Trailer

9


0

0
Supercar Megabuild

Supercar Megabuild
Plot: Series showing the transformation of different vehicles into supercars.
Watch Trailer

10


0

0
Death by Magic

Death by Magic
Plot: Many magic tricks contain little or no harm for those performing them -- a deck of cards isn't very dangerous -- but others not only pose a threat to the performers, but have actually proved to be deadly in the past. It's the latter group of tricks that are featured on this show starring Drummond Money...
Watch Trailer

11


0

0
Flashpoint

Flashpoint
Plot: Inspired by the real-life Emergency Task Force of Toronto, Ontario, Canada, this taut police drama chronicles the efforts of the Strategic Response Unit (SRU), an elite and highly skilled group of cops charged with rescuing hostages, defusing bombs and breaking up gangs. The series title comes from...

12


0

0
The Boys

The Boys
Plot: Superheroes are often as popular as celebrities, as influential as politicians, and sometimes even as revered as gods. But that's when they're using their powers for good. What happens when the heroes go rogue and start abusing their powers? When it's the powerless against the super powerful, the Boys...

13


0

0
Chicago P.D.

Chicago P.D.
Plot: Detective Sergeant Hank Voight and his elite Intelligence Unit at the Chicago Police Department combat atrocious offences and bring criminals to justice.

14


0

0
Car SOS

Car SOS
Plot: The hosts, along with a special car restoration team, refurbish classic four-by-fours of several clients spread across the UK and Europe.

15


0

0
Top Gear America

Top Gear America
Plot: This reimagined U.S. version of "Top Gear" gives a nod to its British roots while introducing new elements to the long-running franchise. In addition to reviewing exclusive and state-of-the-art vehicles, the series pays tribute to America's rich automotive history by reviewing culture-defining vehicles...
Watch Trailer

16


0

0
Flint Town

Flint Town
Plot: This docuseries takes a look at the state of policing in America through the experiences of the Flint (Mich.) Police Department. Flint is consistently among the country's most violent cities and its residents have little trust in law enforcement officials in the wake of the coverup of a citywide water...
Watch Trailer

17


0

0
Magic for Humans

Magic for Humans
Plot: Magician Justin Willman blends good-natured magic with grown-up laughs in this series that sends him out on the streets and into locations like schools to baffle unsuspecting people. He aims to wow the marks as he performs the tricks and illusions in front of them, with no camera tricks to assist him...
Watch Trailer

18


0

0
Trailer Park Boys: The Animated Series

Trailer Park Boys: The Animated Series
Plot: Trailer Park Boys: The Animated Series is a Canadian animated mockumentary television series created by John Paul Tremblay, Robb Wells, and Mike Smith. Wikipedia
Watch Trailer

19


0

0
Brainchild

Brainchild
Plot: From germs and emotions to social media and more, it's the science of the world explained in a way that's refreshingly relatable.
Watch Trailer

20


0

0
QB1: Beyond the Lights

QB1: Beyond the Lights
Plot: Follows three star high school quarterbacks as they play their final season before moving on to Division I college football.
Watch Trailer

21


0

0
The Grand Tour

The Grand Tour
Plot: Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May travel the globe as the hosts of this Amazon original series. At each location -- including Johannesburg, Lapland, Rotterdam, Stuttgart Whitby, Scotland, California, Nashville and Dubai -- the team films inside their giant traveling tent instead of a studio...
Watch Trailer

22


0

0
Top Gear

Top Gear
Plot: This fast-paced and stunt-filled motor show tests whether cars, both mundane and extraordinary, live up to their manufacturers' claims. The long-running show travels to locations around the world, performing extreme stunts and challenges to see what the featured cars are capable of doing. Celebrity...
Watch Trailer

23


0

0
The Mandalorian

The Mandalorian
Plot: A lone gunfighter makes his way through the outer reaches of the galaxy, far from the authority of the New Republic.
Watch Trailer

24


0

0
Cobra Kai

Cobra Kai
Plot: Thirty four years after events of the 1984 All Valley Karate Tournament, a down-and-out Johnny Lawrence seeks redemption by reopening the infamous Cobra Kai dojo, reigniting his rivalry with a now successful Daniel LaRusso.
Watch Trailer

25


0

0
The Witcher

The Witcher
Plot: The witcher Geralt, a mutated monster hunter, struggles to find his place in a world in which people often prove more wicked than beasts.
Watch Trailer

26


0

0
Below Deck

Below Deck
Plot: This reality series profiles a group of young people who work aboard yachts that measure well over 100 feet long. The crew members, known as yachties, live aboard the luxurious, privately owned vessels while making sure that their demanding clients' ever-changing needs are met. The yachties share a...

27


0

0
S.W.A.T.

S.W.A.T.
Plot: Sergeant Daniel and his team of officers in the Los Angeles police department fight hard-core criminals and strive to protect the public from danger.

28


0

0
Southern Survival

Southern Survival
Plot: The BattlBox crew tests out products designed to help people survive dangerous situations -- including natural disasters, explosions and intruders.
Watch Trailer

29


0

0
Storage Hunters

Storage Hunters
Plot: Shows about buying abandoned storage units have multiplied like those that depict life in a pawn shop -- they seem to be around every corner of the TV remote. TruTV jumps into the fray with "Storage Hunters," which follows the exploits of husband and wife team Brandon and Lori Bernier, the so-called...
Watch Trailer

30


0

0
Battlefish

Battlefish
Plot: The commercial fishing industry is a competitive one, as seen on various TV shows that document the crews' battles against nature and one another. With "Battlefish," the focus is on landing lucrative albacore tuna in waters off the Oregon coast. Crews aboard vessels that include the Judy S and Oppor...
Watch Trailer

31


0

0
Towies

Towies
Plot: Taking inspiration from real life situations, this series, part reality show and part soap opera, showcases the lives of a glamorous group of young people and puts the home county of Essex on the map. The show's main cast, who have jobs in various lines of work, enjoy the local nightlife and bars as...
Watch Trailer

32


0

0
72 Dangerous Animals: Latin America

72 Dangerous Animals: Latin America
Plot: You probably don't want to try to pet (or get close to) the creatures and critters featured in this series. Host Bob Brisbane takes a look at some of the region's most deadly animals -- six dozen of them to be precise -- that are located from the depths of the Amazon jungle to the peaks of Patagonia...

33


0

0
72 Dangerous Animals: Asia

72 Dangerous Animals: Asia
Plot: From fangs to claws to venomous stings, these animals all wield deadly weapons but one is crowned the fiercest of all.
Watch Trailer

34


0

0
King Fishers

King Fishers
Plot: Fishermen around the world compete to provide the ultimate fishing experience and make the most impressive catch during the activity.
Watch Trailer

35


0

0
Banged Up Abroad

Banged Up Abroad
Plot: The film-maker sheds light on the life situations of people who have been arrested while travelling abroad, usually for trying to smuggle illegal drugs out of a particular country.
Watch Trailer

36


0

0
You vs. Wild

You vs. Wild
Plot: In this interactive series, viewers make key decisions to help Bear Grylls survive, thrive and complete missions in the harshest environments on Earth.
Watch Trailer

37


0

0
Alaska's Grizzly Gauntlet

Alaska's Grizzly Gauntlet
Plot: Survivalist Les Stroud is dropped into extreme environments handpicked by local wilderness guides to see what Mother Nature does to survive.
Watch Trailer

38


0

0
Blown Away

Blown Away
Plot: A group of artisans from across North America compete in a glass-blowing competition for a residency at the Corning Museum of Glass.
Watch Trailer

39


0

0
Ice Road Rescue

Ice Road Rescue
Plot: Thord Paulsen and his colleagues must fight against snow and icy winds as they rescue cars and trucks on Norway's slippery mountain roads.
Watch Trailer

40


0

0
Lenox Hill

Lenox Hill
Plot: The lives of four doctors as they navigate the highs and lows of working at Lenox Hill Hospital in New York City.
Watch Trailer

41


0

0
World's Toughest Race: Eco-Challenge Fiji

World's Toughest Race: Eco-Challenge Fiji
Plot: Highlights of the 300-mile endurance trek, in which competitors travel by foot, kayak, horse and mountain bike, among other means.
Watch Trailer

42


0

0
Fearless

Fearless
Plot: Emma, a human rights solicitor, is convinced that Kevin Russell, who was convicted of the murder of a schoolgirl 14 years ago, is innocent. She embarks on a tiresome journey to get him acquitted.
Watch Trailer

43


0

0
Rust Valley Restorers

Rust Valley Restorers
Plot: A crew of car lovers at a garage in the Rocky Mountains transforms abandoned heaps of rust into collectible classics.
Watch Trailer

44


0

0
72 Dangerous Places to Live

72 Dangerous Places to Live
Plot: Earth is often dangerous but what is it like to live in one of the riskiest places in the world? Combining footage with first-hand accounts of those affected this series explores what it is like to be faced with the brunt of nature's fury.
Watch Trailer

45


0

0
Nurses Who Kill

Nurses Who Kill
Plot: True crime series documenting the murderous actions of some of the world's most infamous nurses. Featuring never-before-seen evidence and interviews with leading journalists, psychologists and medical professionals, the show analyses a number of high-profile cases involving killers such as Beverley...
Watch Trailer

46


0

0
The Confession Tapes

The Confession Tapes
Plot: When is a confession not a confession? When it's involuntary, coerced or downright false. Those are the claims made by the subjects featured in this true-crime series. Each episode goes inside a case in which a murder suspect made a confession but later backtracked. Episodes include interviews with...
Watch Trailer

47


0

0
Car Masters: Rust to Riches

Car Masters: Rust to Riches
Plot: Restoring and flipping cars can be a lucrative business for firms that do it. One such company is Gotham Garage, which is at the center of this series. Owner Mark Towle leads a colorful crew, which overhauls an eclectic collection of cars with the goal of trading their way up to a showstopper that...
Watch Trailer

48


0

0
Aussie Gold Hunters

Aussie Gold Hunters
Plot: Three teams of gold prospectors risk their dreams and futures in pursuit of the ultimate golden reward in Western Australia.
Watch Trailer

49


0

0
Hyperdrive

Hyperdrive
Plot: Executive producer Charlize Theron describes "Hyperdrive" as "`American Ninja Warrior' meets `Fast & Furious."' That's her pitch for the Netflix original series that puts elite street racers into supercharged custom cars that allow them to test their limits. The drivers take their cars to one of the...
Watch Trailer

50


0

0
Inside West Coast Customs

Inside West Coast Customs
Plot: Auto customizer Ryan Friedlinghaus takes an unorthodox approach when it comes to managing his family of artisans and technicians at West Coast Customs. But time and again the shop's famed design team comes up with a car build that has street edge and craftsmanship. This series takes viewers inside WCC...
Watch Trailer