Top Guns: The Next Generation
National Geographic Running
In the high-octane world of the U.S. Navy's toughest fighter pilot school, students face six months of grueling aerial tests, and not all will pass.
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Seasons & Episodes
Season 1
6 episodes
E01
Strike
Wed, Sep 17 2025 1:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
A challenging start to training sees students face their first high-speed bombing dives, leaving one student considering their future.
E02
Catching the Wire
Wed, Sep 24 2025 1:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
Landing on an aircraft carrier is a must-pass test, but the precision flying proves tough for many of the students.
E03
Attack Attack!
Wed, Oct 1 2025 1:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
The students start the iconic dogfighting phase to learn how to attack in battle. One student has a crunch meeting with senior staff.
E04
Fight's On!
Wed, Oct 8 2025 1:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
Defensive dogfighting proves the toughest test yet, as the students must avoid being shot down by their battle-hardened instructors.
E05
Head-to-Head
Wed, Oct 15 2025 1:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
With the finish line in sight, the students face their final and biggest test yet, as they go head-to-head in a dogfight against an instructor.
E06
Last Chance
Wed, Oct 22 2025 1:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
The remaining students must dogfight an instructor to earn their wings; past failures mean it's their last chance to get it right.