About this season
Taboo is a documentary television series that premiered in 2002 on the National Geographic Channel. The program is an educational look into "taboo" rituals and traditions practiced in some societies, yet forbidden and illegal in others. Each hour long episode details a specific topic, such as marriage or initiation rituals, and explores how such topics are viewed throughout the world. Taboo generally focuses on the most misunderstood, despised, or disagreed-upon activities, jobs, and roles.
Episodes (12)
1. Food
Aired 30 September 2002 • 45 min
2. Healers
Aired 7 October 2002 • 45 min
3. Tatoo
Aired 14 October 2002 • 25 min
4. Voodo
Aired 21 October 2002 • 45 min
5. Witchcraft
Aired 28 October 2002 • 45 min
6. Marriage
Aired 4 November 2002 • 45 min
7. Drugs
Aired 11 November 2002 • 45 min
8. Evil Spirits
Aired 18 November 2002 • 45 min
9. Sexuality
Aired 25 November 2002 • 45 min
10. Death
Aired 2 December 2002 • 45 min
11. Tests of Faith
Aired 9 December 2002 • 45 min
12. Bloodsports
Aired 16 December 2002 • 45 min