The Best Egypt TV Shows

What it's about: Cleopatra, the famed Egyptian Queen born in 69 B.C., is shown to have been brought by Roman ruler Julius Caesar at age 18. Caesar becomes sexually obsessed by the 18 year old queen, beds her, and eventually has a son by her. However, his Roman followers and his wife are not pleased by the union. In fact, as Caesar has only a daughter by his wife, he had picked Octavian as his successor.

Where to Watch: 2 episodes (100%) are available to watch free online (PlutoTV, Plex & The Roku Channel). 2 episodes (100%) are available to rent or buy from $1.99 on 1 service (Prime Video).

What it's about: The story of the Egyptian Pharaoh, one of the most renowned leaders in human history. This ambitious special-event series tells the story of Tut’s rise to power and his struggle to lead Egypt to glory, while his closest advisers, friends and lovers scheme for their own nefarious interests. “Tut” opens up a fascinating window into a world filled with heart-breaking romance, epic battles, political backstabbing, conspiracy, jealousy, and even murder — proving his world was not far removed from our own — and that his reign as the youngest Egyptian king played out as a real-life drama for the ages.

Where to Watch: 1 episodes (25%) are available to watch free online (Spike). 3 episodes (75%) are available to rent or buy from $3.99 on 5 services (iTunes, Google Play & 3 others).

What it's about: The Mummy: The Animated Series is an animated television series produced by Universal Animation Studios to capitalize on the success of The Mummy. It premiered on Kids' WB! On the The WB network on September 29, 2001. It is set sometime between 1920 and 1934. The characters and plot were derived from the film, but the series could not replicate its success, efforts to make it consistent with real-world features were almost non-existent as, for example, Lake Titicaca is described as both puma-head shaped and as being found below the ruins of Macchu Picchu. The poor quality of the animation disappointed fans of the special effects-laden movie. It was retooled and rechristened The Mummy: Secrets of the Medjai for its second season, which began on February 15, 2003. Although the quality is considered to have improved between the first and second seasons, the show failed to find an audience and was cancelled on June 7, 2003. Reruns of the show aired on Toon Disney. The entire series was released on DVD in America R1 in three volumes on July 22, 2008.

Where to Watch: 26 episodes (100%) are available to watch free online (Peacock).

What it's about: The remarkable story of the chance meeting that transformed penniless, ostracised archaeologist Howard Carter into a household name following his discovery of the tomb of the boy-king, Tutankhamun.

Where to Watch: 4 episodes (100%) are available to stream on a subscription service (BritBox). 4 episodes (100%) are available to rent or buy from $1.99 on 5 services (iTunes, Google Play & 3 others).

What it's about: In the Beginning is a 2-part biblical television miniseries directed by Kevin Connor. It stars Martin Landau and Jacqueline Bisset and it premiered on NBC on November 12, 2000.

Where to Watch: 2 episodes (100%) are available to rent or buy from $1.99 on 1 service (Prime Video).

What it's about: Experts dive deep into the secrets of Ancient Egypt, and use cutting-edge archaeological technology to reveal the hidden truths that could potentially answer questions that have befuddled Egyptologists for generations.

Where to Watch: 14 episodes (100%) are available to stream on a subscription service (Philo, fuboTV & Discovery+). 8 episodes (57%) are available to stream on a TV everywhere service (Science). 11 episodes (79%) are available to rent or buy from $1.99 on 4 services (Google Play, Prime Video & 2 others).

What it's about: In search of the actual source of the Nile

Where to Watch: 4 episodes (100%) are available to stream on a subscription service (AcornTV). 2 episodes (50%) are available to rent or buy from $1.99 on 1 service (Prime Video).

What it's about: Chasing Mummies: The Amazing Adventures of Zahi Hawass is a reality television series which is airing on The History Channel in the United States. Produced by Boutique TV, this series depicts the adventures of archaeologist and Egyptologist Dr. Zahi Hawass and his discoveries in Egypt as he is followed by young archeological fellows and a camera crew. The series began on Wednesday, 14 July 2010 and aired Wednesdays at 10pm on the History Channel. The shows illustrates the complexities in the almost never-ending quest to preserve and discover artifacts from ancient Egypt.

Where to Watch: 10 episodes (100%) are available to rent or buy from $1.99 on 2 services (iTunes & Prime Video).

What it's about: Alastair Sooke tells the story of Ancient Egyptian art through 30 extraordinary masterpieces.

Where to Watch: 3 episodes (100%) are available to stream on a subscription service (Discovery+).

What it's about: Documentary telling the stories of the men and women who travelled across Egypt to uncover the earliest Christian texts.

Where to Watch: 2 episodes (100%) are available to stream on a subscription service (Paramount+, fuboTV & Smithsonian Earth).

What it's about: This documentary series brings to life Egypt’s great pyramid builders and traces one remarkable century of epic construction at Giza, shining a light on the personal stories of individuals who took part in the construction of the pyramids and the Great Sphinx.

Where to Watch: 6 episodes (100%) are available to rent or buy from $1.99 on 1 service (Prime Video).

What it's about: Joann explores how Ancient Egypt's extraordinary story fits together.

Where to Watch: 4 episodes (100%) are available to stream on a popular subscription service (Prime Video).