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Todd Sampson's Why?

  • 2026
  • Returning Series
  • Documentary
  • 1 season

Todd Sampson explores the intriguing complexities of human behaviour, driven by a curiosity to unravel the mysteries behind our actions. Each episode embarks on a quest to understand the things people do.

Latest: Season 1 · 2026

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  1. E1. Donor Dads

    Feb 24, 2026 · 30m

    The complexities of unregulated sperm donation sees half brothers and sisters all around the world. We meet a father who has children in the hundreds. Many of the mothers can't afford IVF and instead choose to go down the private path to take away some of the anonymity and costs associated with donor clinics.

  2. E2. Doomsday Preppers

    Mar 3, 2026 · 29m

    At undisclosed locations around the world, 'preppers' are skilling up and hunkering down. They're getting ready for the end of days with purpose-built bunkers, stockpiled weapons, food stores and survival training. We meet a family preparing for the absolute worst.

  3. E3. Alien Church

    Mar 10, 2026 · 29m

    We meet devout members of the Aetherius Society, an international religion that believes life on Earth is guided by advanced extra-terrestrial civilisations existing in other realms on planets in our solar system.

  4. E4. BASE Jumpers

    Mar 17, 2026 · 29m

    How did risking your life become a hobby? Combine a healthy dose of social media, the addictive rush of adrenaline, and the rise in extreme sports, like free climbing and BASE jumping, and you might get close to an answer.