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Follow Will Smith across all seven continents as he travels from Pole to Pole in 100 days. Each episode in the seven-part series takes viewers along on a new mission, from facing his livelong fear of spiders in the Amazon to searching for the secret to happiness in the Himalayas.
The first two episodes of Pole to Pole With Will Smith, a series five years in the making, premiere on National Geographic on Tuesday, Jan. 13, at 9 p.m. PT/ET — and for cord-cutters, Sling TV offers one of the most wallet-friendly ways to watch without traditional cable. See below for the episode release schedule, Sling’s package options and the most affordable way to get in on the action.
At a Glance:How to Watch Pole to Pole With Will Smith
How to WatchPole to Pole With Will Smith: Premiere Date, Episode Release Schedule, Stream Online
The first two episodes of the documentary series premiere on National Geographic on Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2026, at 9 p.m. PT/ET. Episodes three and four air during the same time slot on Jan. 20, and episodes five and six air at the same time on Jan. 27. The final episode will be broadcast at 9 p.m. PT/ET on Feb. 3.
Those without traditional cable can livestream the docuseries online with a live TV streaming service that carries the network, namely Sling TV’s Sling Select package, starting at $19.99 per month.
Beyond Nat Geo, other channels included in Sling Select are NFL Network, FS1, FOX News, VICE, GRIT and more. Plus, FOX, ABC and NBC access are available in select markets. See here for the full Select network lineup.
Other popular Sling packages include the Blue plan (starting at $45.99 per month) and the Orange plan (starting at $50.99 per month or $4.99 for a 1-Day Pass). For the best bang for your buck, new customers can sign up for Sling’s Orange & Blue plan, which is currently half off for the first month: $33 for the first month and $65.99 monthly thereafter. Generally speaking, Sling Blue is the best option for sports and family channels, and Sling Orange is the best option for news, entertainment and local channels.
Please note: Pricing and channel availability depends on your local TV market. Learn more about Sling TV here.