Smithsonian Channel announces three network series renewals

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Smithsonian Channel (PSKY) announced renewals for three returning series on Jan. 22, 2026: How Did They Build That? (season 5, Curve Media), How Did They Fix That? (season 5, Attraction) and Ice Airport Alaska (season 7, Rare TV). The renewals cover construction and repair-focused factual series hosted by Jay Ellis and Mike Davidson, plus observational footage of operations at Ted Stevens International Airport in Anchorage, Alaska. Each entry lists the production company and upcoming season number.

The lineup emphasizes engineering, heavy-equipment repair and airport operations themes and names the season counts and producers for investor and viewer reference.

Lineup includes How Did They Build That?, How Did They Fix That? and Ice Airport Alaska

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NEW YORK, Jan. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Smithsonian Channel today announced new seasons of three top network series. Viewers will soar to new heights in Ice Airport Alaska while getting an inside look at the construction and maintenance of humanity's greatest engineering achievements in How Did They Build That?, hosted by Jay Ellis, and How Did They Fix That?

Full details on the Smithsonian Channel renewals below:

How Did They Build That?

• Production Company: Curve Media
• Season Number: Five
• Description: Across the globe, radical architects, ingenious engineers, and skilled builders are creating structures so outrageous, they defy logic...and often even gravity.

How Did They Fix That?

• Production Company: Attraction
• Season Number: Five
• Description: How Did They Fix That? is a hands-on repair adventure series following host Mike Davidson and the hard hat heroes who face extreme challenges to keep the world's biggest machines up and running – no job is too tough!

Ice Airport Alaska

• Production Company: Rare TV
• Season Number: Seven
• Description: Witness wild weather, emergency landings, and animal invaders at Ted Stevens International Airport in Anchorage, Alaska one of the world's busiest cargo airports.

About Curve Media
Visit https://curvemedia.com/

About Attraction
Visit https://attraction.ca/en/productions

About Rare TV
Visit https://www.rare-tv.com/

About Smithsonian Channel
Smithsonian Channel is part of Paramount's TV Media Group, a flagship division of Paramount, a Skydance Corporation (Nasdaq: PSKY). The Group encompasses the Company's broadcast and cable television businesses, delivering world-class entertainment, news, and sports across every platform. Its powerhouse portfolio includes CBS Television Network, CBS News, CBS Stations, CBS Sports, and CBS Media Ventures, alongside a collection of iconic brands including BET, Comedy Central, MTV, and Nickelodeon. The Group is also home to award-winning studios – CBS Studios, See It Now Studios, BET Studios, and Nickelodeon TV Animation Studios – which produce original series and beloved programming that connect with audiences across platforms globally.

For more information, visit https://www.paramount.com.

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FAQ

Which Smithsonian Channel shows were renewed on Jan. 22, 2026 for PSKY?

How Did They Build That? (season 5), How Did They Fix That? (season 5) and Ice Airport Alaska (season 7).

What season will How Did They Build That? be in after the Smithsonian Channel renewal?

The series was renewed for season 5 and is produced by Curve Media.

Who hosts How Did They Fix That? and what season was announced for PSKY?

Host Mike Davidson leads the show, which was renewed for season 5 and produced by Attraction.

What does the renewed Ice Airport Alaska (PSKY) cover and which season was announced?

Ice Airport Alaska documents operations at Ted Stevens International Airport in Anchorage and was renewed for season 7 (producer: Rare TV).

Which production companies are tied to the Smithsonian Channel renewals for PSKY?

Curve Media for How Did They Build That?, Attraction for How Did They Fix That?, and Rare TV for Ice Airport Alaska.

Are there any new financial or scheduling details for PSKY tied to these renewals?

No financial figures or release dates were provided in the announcement; only season numbers and production companies were listed.