TV on DVD New Releases August 23 2009
August 23, 2009 TV on DVD Releases
Welcome to the Augsut 18, 2009 edition of TV on DVD Releases. Below are this week's releases of television shows in DVD format. They are organized by genre and then alphabetically within the genre.
Animated TV Shows on DVD
Batman: The Brave and the Bold Volume 1 - This release is a one disc set following the typical formula of only releasing four episodes at a time of a show geared towards kids.
The Berenstain Bears: Halloween Treats - This release is a simple one disc release with a few Halloween themed episodes of The Berenstain Bears.
Bob the Builder: Call in the Crew - This release is an all new DVD of Bob the Builder. It features five episodes of the show. It comes with a toy vehicle.
Dungeon & Dragons: The Animated Series - This release is a 3 disc set of the 27 episodes in the Dungeons & Dragons animated series.
Dungeon & Dragons: The Beginning - This release is of just the first 9 episodes in the Dungeon & Dragons series.
Dora the Explorer: Dora's Halloween - This release is a Halloween themed episode of Dora the Explorer probably with some other non-Halloween bonus episodes. This is also being released packaged with Diego's Halloween.
Fireman Sam: Help is Here! - This release is a one disc release of Fireman Sam.
My Friend Rabbit: Carrotastic Fun - This release features six episodes of My Friend Rabbit.
One Piece: Season Two, Second Voyage - This release is two disc set of One Piece.
Yo Gabba Gabba! Halloween! - This release is a simple one disc release with four episodes of the Nick Jr. show.
The Zula Patrol: Moons Mayhem - This release features seven episodes of Zula Patrol. The bonus features include Sing along and sneak peak at zulaworld.com.
Comedy TV Shows on DVD
Corner Gas: Season 5 - This release is 3 disc set of the fifth season of Corner Gas.
Corner Gas: Season 6 - This release is a a 3 disc set of the sixth season of Corner Gas.
Here's Lucy: Season One - This release is a 4 disc set with the 24 episodes in the first season of Here's Lucy. The special features include Meet the Carters, Let's Talk to Lucy, Making the Main Title, Lucy at LAX, Lucy & Desi Jr. Screen Tests, Home Movies, The Lucille Ball-Desi Arnaz Show, Lucy the Model, Golfing with Gleason, The Chase, Slide Show, Production Files, and Here's Lucy and Other Promos.
Martin Lawrence Presents: 1st Amendment Standup Season 3 - This release is a two disc set.
Samantha Who: The Complete Second Season - This release is a three disc set of the second season of Samantha Who.
Scrubs: The Complete Eighth Season - This release is a 3 disc set of the eighth season of Scrubs. The bonus features include My Bahamas Trip, Bill Lawrence Answers Fan Questions, deleted scenes, bloopers, alternate lines, and webisodes.
Documentary & Reality TV Shows on DVD
70s Tech - This release is a History Channel documentary about the technology of the 1970s.
America Wild and Wacky: Sturgis - This is a Smithsonian Networks documentary about the motorcycle rally in Sturgis, South Dakota.
Ancient China: Masters of the Wind and Waves - This release is a History Channel documentary about the ancient Chinese nautical knowledge.
Ancient Egypt: Modern Medicine - This release is a History Channel documentary about the medicine use in Ancient Egypt and how it compare to modern medicine.
The Ancient Maya: Tools of Astronomy - This release is a History Channel documentary about the Mayan astronomers.
Ancient Mystery Moves - This release is a History Channel documentary about moving large items in ancient times.
Art of War - This release is a History Channel documentary about Sun Tzu's book.
Battle 360: Bloody Battle of Guadalcanal - This release is a History Channel documentary about the Battle of Guadalcanal.
Battle B.C.: The Complete Season One - This release is a two disc set featuring the recreation of historic battles. The episodes include "Moses: Death Chase," "Joshua: Epic Slaughter," "David: Giant Slayer," "Hannibal: The Annihilator," "Alexander: Lord of War," "Judgement Day at Marathon," "Ramses: Raging Chariots," and "Caesar: Super Siege."
Cults: Dangerous Devotion - This release is a History Channel documentary about cults.
The Da Vinci Detective - This release is a Smithsonian networks documentary.
Da Vinci and the Handgun - This release is a History Channel documentary about the invention of the hand gun.
Earth's Black Hole - This release is a History Channel documentary about the Bermuda Triangle.
Gangland: The Complete Season Four - This release is a three disc set.
Godspeed to Jamestown - This release is a History Channel documentary about the settlement of Jamestown.
The Great Indian War: 1540-1890 - This release is a five part documentary series.
Hardcore History: Combat Garage - This releae is a History Channel documentary about restoring tanks.
Haunted Histories: Collection Volume 4 - This release is a 5 disc set. It features Haunted Tombstone, Haunted Washington D.C., Haunted Savannah, Haunted Hawaii, and Haunted Chicago.
How Bruce Lee Changed the World - This release is a history channel documentary about Bruce Lee.
How the Earth was Made: The Series - This release is a 7 disc set of the 13 episodes of the How the Earth was Made series.
Inside Planet Earth - This release is a Discover Channel documentary. The bonus features include Amazing Earth.
It Came From Outer Space - This release is a History Channel documentary about space age innovations.
JFK & the Crisis Crusader - This release is a History Channel documentary about the Cuban Missile Crisis.
Military Combat Megaset - This release is a History Channel documentary about military battles recreated. It is a 14 disc set.
Monte Cassino - This release is a History Channel documentary about the 1943 battle related to the Italian monastery.
Mysteries of the Garden of Eden - This release is a History Channel documentary about paradise lost and where they think it might be.
The Private Voice of Hitler - This release is a History Channel documentary that uses technology to help lip read silent films of Hitler.
The Real Sorcerer's Stone - This release is a History Channel documentary about the alchemists of the Middle Ages.
Really Big Bridges - This release is a History Channel documentary about hypothetically moving a big bridge.
The Russian Navy - This release is a History Channel documentary about the history of the Russian Navy.
The Spear of Christ - This release is a History Channel documentary about the 2,000 year history of the Spear of Christ.
Sub Salvage - This release is a History Channel documentary about raising a civil war sub and rescuing people on a sub.
Truck Stops - This release is a History Channel documentary about truck stops.
USS Constellation: Battling for Freedom - This release is a History Channel documentary about trying to stop the smuggling of slaves from Africa.
War Stories - This release is a Smithsonian Networks documentary of stories from soldiers.
Wine - This release is a History Channel documentary about wine in history.
World's Strongest - This release is a History Channel documentary about how strong various things are.
Wreckreation Nation - This release is 3 disc set of a Discovery Channel show.
Drama TV Shows on DVD
The Adventures of Robin Hood: The Complete Fourth Season - This release is a two disc set of the show's final season. A eleven disc set of the complete series is also being released on the same day.
Booker - This release is a four disc set of the 22 episodes in the series.
Californication: The Complete Second Season - This release is a two disc set of the second season of Californication. This season has 12 episodes.
Destination Matters - This release is the pilot episode of the show.
House, M.D.: Season Five - This release is a five disc set of the fifth season of House, M.D. This season has 24 episodes.
Life: Season Two - This release is a 5 disc set of the second season of Life. This season has 21 episodes.
Life with Derek: The Complete Second Season - This release is a two disc set of the second season of Life With Derek.
Lie to Me: Season One - This release is a 3 disc set of the first season of Lie to Me. This season has 13 episodes. The bonus features include the "The Lightman Group Lie Detection Tutorials" featurette. This is also being released in Blu-Ray format.
Mistral's Daughter - This release is a 3 disc set of the mini series.
NCIS: The Complete Sixth Season - This release is a 6 disc set of the sixth season of NCIS. This season is the longest to date of the series with 25 episodes.
New Tricks: Season One - This release is a 3 disc set of the first season of New Tricks.
One Tree Hill: The Complete Sixth Season - This release is a 7 disc set of the sixth season of One Tree Hill. The sixth season has 24 episodes.
Sonny With a Chance: Sonny's Big Break - This release features four episodes of the show. The bonus features include the Mackenzie Falls Season Finale Short, Sonny in the Middle bonus episode, and Demi Lovato's audition.
The Suite Life on Deck: Anchors Away! - This release is a 1 disc set of probably four episodes of The Suite Life on Deck.
thirtysomething: The Complete First Season - This release is a 6 disc set of the first season of thirtysomething. This season has 21 episodes. The bonus features include "From thirtysomething to Forever: Making thirtysomething" featurette, "Couples & Friends" featurette, "Cultural Impact" featurette, "A Conversation Between Marshall Herskovitz and Edward Swick," and audio commentaries.
T.V. Sets: Crime and Punishment - This release contains four show. It includes Dexter, Hawaii Five-O, Dexter, and The Streets of San Francisco.
The Untouchables: Season 3 Volume 1 - This release is a partial release of the third season of The Untouchables. This collection includes 16 episodes of the show.
Wanted Dead or Alive: The Complete Series - This release is an 11 disc set. The bonus features include "The Art of the Replica," "The Mare's Leg," "Reckles," "The Women of Wanted: Dead or Alive," and "Winchester: A Weapon of Legend."
Wiseguy: The Complete First Season - This release is a 4 disc set of the first season of Wiseguy. This season has 22 episodes.
Science Fiction TV Shows on DVD
Smallville: The Complete Eighth Season - This release is a six disc set of the eighth season of Smallville. This season has 22 episodes. This is also being released in Blu-Ray format.
T.V. Sets: Beyond the Ordinary - This release features an episode of four different Sci Fi shows. The included shows are Star Trek, Medium, The 4400, and Joan of Arcadia.
