Taboo

Overview

Taboo, a documentary series that debuted in 2002 on the National Geographic Channel, delves into the world's most controversial rituals and traditions. Each hour-long episode examines a particular subject, such as marriage or initiation rites, highlighting the varying perceptions and practices across different cultures. By focusing on misunderstood, stigmatized, or contentious activities and roles, the show seeks to educate viewers about the complexities of these societal norms, often considered forbidden or illegal in certain contexts.

Episodes

• 1
  

  Food

  Sep 30, 2002
• 2
  

  Healers

  Oct 07, 2002
• 3
  

  Tatoo

  Oct 14, 2002
• 4
  

  Voodo

  Oct 21, 2002
• 5
  

  Witchcraft

  Oct 28, 2002
• 6
  

  Marriage

  Nov 04, 2002
• 7
  

  Drugs

  Nov 11, 2002
• 8
  

  Evil Spirits

  Nov 18, 2002
• 9

  Sexuality

  Nov 25, 2002
• 10

  Death

  Dec 02, 2002
• 11

  Tests of Faith

  Dec 09, 2002
• 12

  Bloodsports

  Dec 16, 2002
• 1

  Episode 1

  Aug 06, 2008
• 7

  Extreme Eats

  Sep 10, 2008
• 5

  Strange Love

  A man in the U.S. develops a deep affection for a sex doll. Meanwhile, in Australia, a couple maintains their loyalty by engaging intimately with othe...

  Sep 02, 2010
• 5

  Extreme Collectors

  Throughout history, people have showcased their interests and identities through their collections. However, when a collection shifts from a healthy p...
• 7

  Nasty Jobs

  In the shadows of every community, there are individuals engaged in unimaginable occupations. These workers encounter a variety of unpleasant sights, ...
• 8

  Weird Weddings

  A unique wedding event unfolds as couples tie the knot at a nudist gathering. In a whimsical turn, two dogs participate in a grand ceremony of their o...
• 9

  Strange Passions

  In today’s society, outdated stereotypes are evolving. The conventional notion of heterosexual monogamy and marriage has transformed, giving rise to...
• 11

  Extreme Bodies

  Extreme body modifications often elicit shock and skepticism. Consider Elaine Davidson, who holds the title of the most pierced woman in the world wit...
• 12

  Changing Gender

  The episode explores the topic of gender transition through the lens of a married couple who both changed their genders after finding love with each o...
• 13

  Weird Collections

  Dug, who has a foot fetish, boasts an impressive collection of over 300 pairs of shoes and more than 5 million foot photographs. Unlike typical collec...
• 14

  Private Passions

  Aloma and Matthew, who follow a fruitarian lifestyle, scavenge for their meals in city dumpsters. Meanwhile, Liliane, who enjoys puppy play, takes her...
• 18

  Devils and Demons

  In Phoenix, Arizona, a fierce struggle for the souls of the allegedly possessed unfolds, led not by priests but by five teenage girls. Meanwhile, in C...