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Play S1 E1Across nine episodes, the series chronicles some of the most recent devastating disasters - including the Maui wildfires, the Amtrak 501 derailment, Superstorm Sandy, and the sinking of the Costa Concordia - through firsthand accounts from survivors and rare archival footage.
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Miniseries
9 episodes
- 1. Joplin TornadoWhen a monstrous tornado strikes Joplin, Missouri, families and strangers alike are thrown into a desperate fight for survival in the deadliest U.S. twister in over 60 years.CC43minJul 7, 2025
- 2. Maui WildfiresAs flames overtake Lahaina, terrified residents and tourists flee to the ocean in a desperate attempt to survive Hawaii's deadliest wildfire.CC43minJul 14, 2025
- 3. Hurricane IanAs Hurricane Ian devastates Fort Myers Beach, three groups of residents who chose to stay face the deadliest storm to hit Florida in generations and endure harrowing consequences.CC43minJul 21, 2025
- 4. The Derailment of Amtrak 501When a speeding train derails on its inaugural run, passengers are thrust into chaos and forced to find the will to survive amid one of the most shocking rail disasters in recent memory.CC43minJul 28, 2025
- 5. Montecito MudslideIn the dark of night, Montecito, California, residents must outrun a deadly wall of mud triggered by torrential rains after a major wildfire, as homes vanish and lives hang in the balance.CC43minAug 4, 2025
- 6. Fort Worth PileupA brutal winter freeze turns a Texas highway into a deadly trap, where drivers and first responders fight to survive a massive, fast-moving pileup.CC43minAug 11, 2025
- 7. Kentucky FloodsWhen unprecedented floods rip through eastern Kentucky, families are forced to cling to rooftops and trees in a frantic effort to escape the raging waters.CC43minAug 18, 2025
- 8. Superstorm SandyAs Superstorm Sandy crashes into the East Coast, a city braces for chaos and ordinary people find extraordinary courage as they face unprecedented threats from wind, fire and flood.CC43minAug 25, 2025
- 9. The Sinking of Costa ConcordiaA luxury cruise turns into a nightmare as passengers scramble to escape a sinking ship in one of the most shocking maritime disasters of the 21st century.CC43minSep 1, 2025
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Across nine episodes, the series chronicles some of the most recent devastating disasters - including the Maui wildfires, the Amtrak 501 derailment, Superstorm Sandy, and the sinking of the Costa Concordia - through firsthand accounts from survivors and rare archival footage.
Creators and cast
- Created by
- Chris Cassel, Liz Cole, Elizabeth Fischer, Andy Berg
- Studio
- NBC News Studios
