VICE Essentials

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  • Premiered: Jan 2014
  • Episodes: 103
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Season 1
1x64
Young and Gay in Putin's Russia
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Jan 13, 2014
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1x1
The War on Kids
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Feb 29, 2016
Krishna Andavolu travels to a small town in California, where he meets victims of a police initiative that entraps and arrests high-school students for petty drug offenses
1x2
Takanakuy: Fist Fighting in the Andes
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Mar 01, 2016
In the series premiere, host Thomas Morton travels to the Peruvian Andes, where he spars with locals in a traditional fight club. Also: a Chinese businessman who runs a secret Bitcoin .. show full overview
1x3
Stoned Moms
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Mar 01, 2016
Host Krishna Andavolu takes an all-American mother to Colorado, where marijuana entrepreneurs attempt to convince the mom that partaking in recreational use of the drug is no different than drinking a glass of wine.
1x4
Bare Knuckle
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Mar 01, 2016
Britain's bare-knuckle boxing subculture is examined.
1x5
Corruption, Cocaine and Murder in Trinidad
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Mar 01, 2016
Examining one of the consequences of income inequality in Trinidad, an oil-rich nation: an increase in gang violence and murders.
1x6
Cocaine & Crude: Mexican Drug Cartels Discover Oil
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Mar 01, 2016
Host Suroosh Alvi travels to Mexico in order to explore the government's efforts to combat illegal oil trading.
1x7
Suicide Forest
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Mar 01, 2016
An exploration of Japan's Aokigahara forest, a location that has become infamous for the multitude of suicides that occur there every year.
1x8
Darknet
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Mar 01, 2016
A look at a virtual black market that allows drugs and guns to be freely bought and sold. Also: the real life Walter White; a fighting ring for prison inmates in Thailand.
1x9
A Day in Slab City
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Mar 02, 2016
Host Ernie Quintero travels to Slab City in Southern California, an area that has become home to numerous squatters who wish to live an alternative lifestyle that allows them to stay off the grid.
1x10
Gay Conversion Therapy
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Mar 02, 2016
Gay-conversion therapy; an international art project that uses the moon as a canvas; and an MLB pitcher spends his off-season living in a van.
1x11
High Country
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Mar 02, 2016
Host Brian Anderson travels to Denver, where he explores the large-scale effects of the legalization of both medical and recreational marijuana.
1x12
Deportee Purgatory
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Mar 02, 2016
A visit to a Tijuana shantytown that's a temporary home for some folks deported from the U.S. Also: former sumo wrestlers; and tech enthusiasts who are trying to merge man and machine.
1x13
The VICE Guide to Karachi
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Mar 03, 2016
A tour of Karachi, Pakistan, which is considered one of the most dangerous cities in the world.
1x14
North Korean Labor Camps
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Mar 03, 2016
Shane Smith and Simon Ostrovsky travel to Siberia, where they meet with laborers from North Korea who are forced to work under harsh conditions with all payment being sent directly to the North Korean government.
1x15
Heimo's Arctic Refuge
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Mar 03, 2016
Thomas spends ten days with a frontiersman and his wife at the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, where he learns how to hunt, fish, trap and make moose tacos.
1x16
The Return of the Black Death
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Mar 04, 2016
Host Benjamin Shapiro travels to the island of Madagascar, where doctors and officials are working vehemently to contain the black plague.
1x17
A Crime Unpunished: Bangladeshi Gang Rape
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Mar 07, 2016
An examination of the rape problem in Bangladesh, where Islamic law makes it difficult for men to be held accountable for the crime. Included: remarks from the police, rapists and victims.
1x18
The Sapo Diaries
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Mar 07, 2016
Host Hamilton Morris travels to the Amazon in search of a frog that allegedly has hallucinogenic effects on people.
1x19
Kings of Cannabis
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Mar 07, 2016
Marijuana entrepreneurs hunt for high-quality seeds in Colombia; professional skateboarder Tony Trujillo makes Mission-style tacos; and the worst place to rent a home in the U.S. is explored.
1x20
Swansea Love Story
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Mar 07, 2016
Four young heroin addicts are interviewed and provide a raw look at the harrowing drug epidemic in Swansea, Wales. Also: the man who claims to be the inspiration behind "The Wolf of Wall .. show full overview
1x21
Big Cats of the Gulf
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Mar 07, 2016
The exotic pet trade is explored via young men in the Middle East who raise wild cats of prey, and post pictures of them on social media, even though it's illegal.
1x22
Krokodil Tears
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Mar 07, 2016
Host Alison Severs travels to a war-torn town in Siberia, where a drug called Krokodil has turned many of its young residents into addicts.
1x23
The Vice Guide to North Korea
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Mar 08, 2016
Shane Smith disguises himself as a tourist in North Korea in order to gain a rare glimpse at the isolated nation. Also: inside the world of feeder fetishes; people who take sleep medication to reverse the effects of brain damage.
1x61
Sewers of Bogota
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Mar 14, 2016
Presented are interviews with young people in Bogota, Colombia who have fled underground to avoid deaths squads hired to kill them; an artist demonstrates telescopic photography; a teenager living in the Alabama wilderness is profiled.
1x62 Season finale
Brainwashed By Westboro Baptist Church
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Mar 14, 2016
Presented is a look at the Westboro Baptist Church through interviews with current and former members, who offer insight into the thinking and ideologies that are backed by the church that has become one of the most hated groups in America.
1x24
The Biggest Guns Money Can Buy
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Mar 25, 2016
Thomas goes carbo-loading with a Strongman and visits one of the largest gun shows in the United States.
1x25
The Legend of Cambo
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Apr 08, 2016
The story of a boy who fled to live in the backwoods of Alabama after his parents decided to divorce and ended up surviving alone in the wilderness for two years is chronicled.
1x26
The Millionaire Pitcher That Lives in a Van
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Apr 15, 2016
A visit with a major-league baseball pitcher who chooses to live in a van during the off-season.
1x27
Epicly Later'd: John Rattray
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Apr 21, 2016
Scottish skater John Rattray.
1x28
Draw on the Moon
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Apr 22, 2016
A look at an international art project that uses the moon as a canvas.
1x29
Wakaliwood
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Apr 23, 2016
A look at the flourishing film industry in Uganda.
1x30
Female Fighters of Kurdistan
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Apr 27, 2016
Thomas Morton travels to Kurdistan, where he meets with guerrilla groups made up of female soldiers fighting for their nation's freedom as well as gender equality.
1x31
Thai Prison Fights
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Apr 29, 2016
VICE travels to Thailand, where prison inmates are given a literal fighting chance.
1x32
Magic: The Gathering
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May 03, 2016
A firsthand look at the culture surrounding Magic: The Gathering, an enormously popular card game with more than 12 million players worldwide, and the competitive tournaments that many engage in.
1x33
The Real True Detectives
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May 03, 2016
Two Louisiana detectives who worked on a very disturbing case tell their tale, as Gianna Toboni investigates real events that may have inspired the popular television series "True Detective."
1x34
Arkansas: The Worst Place to Rent in America
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May 08, 2016
A look at the worst place to rent a home in the United States.
1x35
The Cannabis Republic of Uruguay
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May 10, 2016
Krishna discusses Uruguay's legalization of marijuana with the country's president. Also: sleeping pills as a remedy for brain damage; treating PTSD with virtual reality.
1x36
Venom Superman
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May 10, 2016
A man who habitually injects himself with snake venom to achieve a euphoric high and boost his immune system is spotlighted.
1x37
Larping Saved My Life
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May 12, 2016
A group of teenagers attend weekend live-action-role-playing retreats, where they are immersed in a fantasy world that allows them to live their dreams, make friends and improve their mental health.
1x38
Long Shot
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May 12, 2016
A profile of a Texas company that created a rifle that's capable of aiming on its own, which allows rookie shooters to hit targets farther than 1,000 yards away.
1x39
Epicly Later'd: Alex Olson
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May 14, 2016
Pro skateboarder Alex Olson sits down for an interview with his father.
1x40
Swazi Gold
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May 17, 2016
Hamilton Morris travels to Africa in search of a rare strain of marijuana. Also: a firsthand look at the Gathering of the Juggalos, a unique music festival.
1x41
Boy Racer
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May 17, 2016
An investigation of the underground street-racing scene in the U.K.
1x42
Cleveland Strangler
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May 18, 2016
The story of a serial killer who murdered 11 women in Cleveland between 2007 and 2009 and the city's flawed justice system.
1x43
Iceman
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May 19, 2016
A man from Holland who has trained his mind to help him withstand extreme temperatures and improve his endurance is featured. Also: the ongoing water issues plaguing Detroit are highlighted.
1x44
The Cut That Heals
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May 23, 2016
The story of a woman undergoing a unique surgical procedure to reverse female circumcision is chronicled.
1x45
A Good Day to Die
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May 24, 2016
A company in South Korea that provides people with near-death experiences to help them appreciate life in a country with the highest suicide rate in the world is spotlighted.
1x46
Samburu: Land of No Men
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May 24, 2016
Michelle De Swarte travels to a village in Kenya that is soley inhabited by women. Also: a skeptic who works to disprove paranormal sightings.
1x47
The Escobar Effect
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May 25, 2016
A look at Pablo Escobar's enduring impact on the cocaine trade in Peru and Colombia. Also: chef Matty Matheson makes the ultimate lasagna.
1x48
Epicly Later'd : Ed Templeton
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May 26, 2016
A profile of Ed Templeton, a California skateboarder who became a sponsored pro in 1990 and has since made a name for himself through his board company, Toy Machine, and his visual-art exhibitions.
1x50
Epicly Later'd: Ali Boulala
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May 26, 2016
The story of a Swedish skateboarder who achieved pro-circuit fame as a teen, but ultimately ended his career and the life of a friend due to his drug and alcohol addictions.
1x53
The Mobile Love Industry
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Jun 01, 2016
Host Karley Sciortino meets the creators of popular matchmaking apps. Also: a look at the world of feeder fetishists.
1x52
Maternity Leave
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Jun 07, 2016
A look at maternity-leave policies throughout the world, including an investigation into why the U.S. is one of the only countries that does not guarantee paid maternity leave.
1x49
Drunken Horse Racing
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Jun 08, 2016
Drunken horse racing in Guatemala; a Turkish cult leader with a radical view of Islam and beauty-obsessed followers; trying on power suits in Burbank.
1x51
The New King of Coke
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Jun 10, 2016
A look at the Peruvian government's efforts to combat cocaine production. Also: Gianna Toboni gets a firsthand look at the kitchen and food at Guantanamo Bay.
1x54
Climbing Lebanon
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Jun 14, 2016
Professional rock climber Sam Elias travels to Lebanon, where he reunites with his extended family and scales a tremendously difficult mountain route.
1x55
Life After Food
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Jun 14, 2016
Profiling the creator of Soylent, a powdered meal-replacement drink that some consider the diet of the future.
1x56
The Unicorn Life
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Jun 15, 2016
A profile of the leader of the U.K.'s Unicorn Movement that advocates for polyamorous relationships. Also: profiling a Ukrainian Internet celebrity who claims to be an alien.
1x57
Inhuman Kind
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Jun 16, 2016
An exploration into how rapidly advancing robot technology could shape the world's future. Also: a look at the government crisis in Berlin resulting from lack of housing and the influx of refugees.
1x58
Debt Collector
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Jun 22, 2016
A day in the life of one of the most feared debt collectors in the U.K. is chronicled. Also: two filmmakers who are leading a cinematic revolution in Iraq are profiled.
1x59
How to Make Mission Style Tacos With Tony Trujillo
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Jun 23, 2016
Professional skateboarder Tony Trujillo cooks Mission-style tacos.
1x60
The Pizza King
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Air date
Jul 02, 2016
Chronicling the life of a man who eats pizza for every meal of the day.

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