The Fast History Of

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The Fast History Of (2022)

A super-charged romp through the histories of anything from iconic brands to enthralling topics like UFOs and The Secret Lives of Billionaires.

Series, 2022, Documentary, Society & Culture


The Fast History Of - TV Showtimes

Monday, February 2

5:50pm

The Fast History Of ‘Gum Masters’

SBS VICELAND HD

The Fast History Of

'Gum Masters'

SBS VICELAND HD, 5:50pm, Mon, 2 Feb 2026, 25 minutes

REPEAT

What costs around a nickel per stick and can help give you a million-dollar smile? Founded in 1891, Wrigley's is the world's most popular gum. And with sales of over 1.3 billion dollars a year, they rake in more than double their nearest competitor! But their journey to the top is full of even more surprises.

Series, United States, English, Documentary, Society & Culture, Season 1 Episode 4


6:15pm

The Fast History Of ‘Snack Saviors’

SBS VICELAND HD

The Fast History Of

'Snack Saviors'

SBS VICELAND HD, 6:15pm, Mon, 2 Feb 2026, 25 minutes

REPEAT

An ambitious and aggressive lawyer learns the baking business and forms Nabisco - the company that creates the world's most popular cookie; twice.

Series, United States, English, Documentary, Society & Culture, Season 1 Episode 1


Tuesday, February 3

5:50pm

The Fast History Of ‘Ketchup Kings’

SBS VICELAND HD

The Fast History Of

'Ketchup Kings'

SBS VICELAND HD, 5:50pm, Tue, 3 Feb 2026, 25 minutes

REPEAT

A once-jailed son of immigrants revolutionizes a two-thousand-year-old Chinese fish sauce into a brand-new condiment: the global phenomenon and icon, Heinz Ketchup.

Series, United States, English, Documentary, Society & Culture, Season 1 Episode 2


6:15pm

The Fast History Of ‘The Donut Revolution’

SBS VICELAND HD

The Fast History Of

'The Donut Revolution'

SBS VICELAND HD, 6:15pm, Tue, 3 Feb 2026, 25 minutes

REPEAT

When Bill Rosenberg founded Dunkin Donuts in 1950, he set out to serve the freshest and most delicious donuts and coffee the world had ever seen. In the process he revolutionized the game. From their battle with Krispy Kreme and Starbucks to how they really invented munchkins!

Series, United States, English, Documentary, Society & Culture, Season 1 Episode 3


Wednesday, February 4

5:50pm

The Fast History Of ‘Secrets Of The Sub’

SBS VICELAND HD

The Fast History Of

'Secrets Of The Sub'

SBS VICELAND HD, 5:50pm, Wed, 4 Feb 2026, 25 minutes

REPEAT

Since its founding in 1965, the brainchild of a nuclear physicist and a would-be-med student, Subway, has grown from a small storefront in Bridgeport, Connecticut, to the biggest chain restaurant on the planet. On Subway's rise to world domination, it will change how we eat, battle tenacious rivals, and face a career-ending controversy.

Series, United States, English, Documentary, Society & Culture, Season 1 Episode 5


6:15pm

The Fast History Of ‘Swoosh Dreams’

SBS VICELAND HD

The Fast History Of

'Swoosh Dreams'

SBS VICELAND HD, 6:15pm, Wed, 4 Feb 2026, 25 minutes

REPEAT

Did you know the phrase "Just Do It" was inspired by a serial killer's last words? Or that they created their waffle soles with a waffle iron? From their early days selling Japanese sneakers from the trunk of a car this is the incredible full story of Nike. Lace up for a wild ride; their highs and lows.

Series, United States, English, Documentary, Society & Culture, Season 2 Episode 11


Thursday, February 5

5:50pm

The Fast History Of ‘Superstore, The’

SBS VICELAND HD

The Fast History Of

'Superstore, The'

SBS VICELAND HD, 5:50pm, Thu, 5 Feb 2026, 25 minutes

REPEAT

Walmart grew from a humble discount store in rural Arkansas to the top Fortune 500 company in the world! With over 11,000 locations, they employ more people than the US Armed Forces. But did you know that Walmart's first attempt to expand nearly ended by exploding watermelons and donkey poop? Or, that Walmart once attempted to buy out a struggling startup called Amazon? Grab your shopping carts and get ready for the superstore-sized history of Walmart.

Series, United States, English, Documentary, Society & Culture, Season 2 Episode 10


6:15pm

The Fast History Of ‘The Burger Underdogs’

SBS VICELAND HD

The Fast History Of

'The Burger Underdogs'

SBS VICELAND HD, 6:15pm, Thu, 5 Feb 2026, 25 minutes

REPEAT

Colonel Sanders's one-time right-hand man opens a hamburger restaurant - and his brilliant innovations change the business, ultimately making Wendy's the No.2 burger chain in the world.

Series, United States, English, Documentary, Society & Culture, Season 2 Episode 13


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