Brian Unger

Every shape on the map tells a story about our past. Why does Oklahoma have a panhandle? Because of shifting borders for slavery. Why does Missouri have a boot? Because of a massive earthquake. History goes beyond the observable in How the States Got Their Shapes to reveal America’s unique geography, political and social history.

The unorthodox, piano-playing stand-up star Zach Galifianakis makes a splash on the scene and serves up a healthy dose of his signature wit.

Alex Riley, in 1991, 2017 and 2042, reinvents himself as inventor and father—from Chicago to Los Angeles—with family and friends pushing him forward.