Discovery Channel TV Guide — Thursday, 16 July 2026

Browse the full Discovery Channel TV guide for Thursday, 16 July 2026. 30 programmes listed , including 12 tonight. US listings updated daily — scroll down to tonight's highlights or use the day tabs above to browse the weekly schedule.

Early Morning

00:01 59m

Expedition Unknown

S2 · E2 · Genghis Khan's Tomb Documentary

Genghis Khan's Tomb

Josh chronicles his adventure into the heart of Mongolia, intrigued by the fabled lost tomb of the great warrior and conqueror, Genghis Khan.

01:00 1h

Expedition Unknown

S17 · E3 · Death Jars of Laos Travel

Death Jars of Laos

In the jungles of Laos, Josh must detonate unexploded ordnance from the Vietnam War before he can search for a lost culture's burial jars.

02:00 1h 1m

Expedition Unknown

S17 · E4 · Sunken City of Pirates Travel

Sunken City of Pirates

A sonar survey reveals a submerged pirate lair located off the coast of Jamaica. Josh dives in to hunt for the $50M stolen treasure of the pirate, Black Bart.

03:01 1h

Mystery at Blind Frog Ranch

S6 · E8 · Episode 8 True

Episode 8

Duane Ollinger, a treasure hunter who believes a large fortune of gold is buried underneath his Utah property, seeks a cache of buried valuables.

04:01 59m

Expedition Unknown

S2 · E2 · Genghis Khan's Tomb Documentary

Genghis Khan's Tomb

Josh chronicles his adventure into the heart of Mongolia, intrigued by the fabled lost tomb of the great warrior and conqueror, Genghis Khan.

05:00 1h

Hustlers Gamblers Crooks

S2 · E3 · Cocaine Pizza Documentary

Cocaine Pizza

A father and son use their pizzeria shop to sell drugs; a bookkeeper steals money; a thief with amazing escaping capabilities is dubbed Spiderman.

Morning

06:00 1h

Gold Rush

S15 · E17 · Rogue Foremen Entertainment

Rogue Foremen

Brannan voices his complaints about the lack of equipment to Kevin; Tony confronts Mike about the side dumper; Parker gets monster dirt haulers.

07:00 1h

Contraband: Seized at the Border

S1 · E7 · Seven Million Dollar Seizure True

Seven Million Dollar Seizure

Officers discover drug trafficking, fraudulent documents and illegal merchandise at Brownsville; authorities nab $7 million in marijuana inside carpet rolls.

08:00 1h

Contraband: Seized at the Border

S1 · E9 · Blood is Thicker Than Water True

Blood is Thicker Than Water

Officers discover a woman smuggling Tramadol and Xanax is part of a bigger drug ring; officers arrest a crosser after discovering cocaine in her vehicle.

09:00 1h

Contraband: Seized at the Border

S2 · E6 · The Fresh Hot Chili Peppers True

The Fresh Hot Chili Peppers

A woman attempts to smuggle dirty money back into Mexico; clothing van hides a less savory cargo; a man hides prescription pills in cleaver spot.

10:00 1h

Contraband: Seized at the Border

S2 · E8 · All in the Family True

All in the Family

Cartel money is found stashed in a truck; an intoxicated minor needs treatment; a man tries to enter the United States with a fake visa.

11:00 1h

Contraband: Seized at the Border

S8 · E8 · Episode 7 True

Episode 7

Following the men and women of America's Customs and Border Protection Agency as they patrol the U.S.-Mexico border for terrorists, drugs and illegal weapons.

Daytime

12:00 1h

120 Hours Behind Bars

S1 · E1 · Washington Parish, Louisiana Documentary

Washington Parish, Louisiana

Louisiana's Washington Parish Jail is spiraling into chaos. The new sheriff struggles to bring stability and control while facing the mistakes of the past.

13:00 1h

120 Hours Behind Bars

S1 · E6 · Bristol County Jail Documentary

Bristol County Jail

In Bristol County Jail, half of the cells don't lock, and staff must manage a high-risk population without the facility slipping into chaos.

14:00 1h

120 Hours Behind Bars

S1 · E7 · Butler County Jail Documentary

Butler County Jail

Inside Butler County Jail, a six-term sheriff and his seasoned staff confront an unrelenting opioid crisis and officers work to dismantle the supply ring.

15:00 2h

120 Hours Behind Bars

S1 · E8 · Washoe County Jail Documentary

Washoe County Jail

Inside one of Nevada's busiest jails, deputies battle a non-stop surge of arrests driven by Reno's 24/7 crime and a major trafficking corridor.

17:00 30m

Caught!

S1 · E2 · Driving Disasters Documentary

Driving Disasters

Footage of roadway and waterway disasters caught on tape, including a sailboat crashing into a pier and a woman stealing a cop car.

17:30 30m

Caught!

S1 · E17 · Roadway Ridiculousness Documentary

Roadway Ridiculousness

Video footage of road-related mishaps, including teens stealing police cars and taxi drivers fighting off assailants with extreme driving.

Evening

18:00 30m

Caught!

S1 · E25 · Prisoners Gone Wild Documentary

Prisoners Gone Wild

Surveillance cameras capture prisoners from all around the world attempting their brave escape.

18:30 30m

Caught!

S1 · E15 · Grand Theft Viral Documentary

Grand Theft Viral

Footage of criminals' clever plans going wrong caught on tape, including a carjacker's port-a-potty misadventure.

19:00 30m

Caught!

S1 · E39 · Stunts Gone Wrong Documentary

Stunts Gone Wrong

People take advantage of every element, especially fire, water, ice and air, when performing dangerous stunts and concocting crazy contraptions.

19:30 30m

Caught!

S1 · E36 · Holidays from Hell Documentary

Holidays from Hell

Holidays highlight unique traditions, but when clashing personalities and a lot of alcohol are mixed, mayhem and memorable stories are sure to follow.

20:00 30m

Caught!

S2 · E10 · Nude, Crude and Unscrewed Documentary

Nude, Crude and Unscrewed

A lack of respect for the law and social norms becomes troublesome for people who make obscene attire or just plain wrong choices.

20:30 30m

Caught!

S2 · E1 · Tased and Confused Documentary

Tased and Confused

Police takedowns can be risky, especially when criminals are armed, that's why officers rely on non-lethal tactics like tasers, bean bag rounds and K-9 units.

21:00 30m

Caught!

S1 · E8 · Weekend Warriors Documentary

Weekend Warriors

Video footage of people going wild on the weekends, including raucous house parties, late-night dinners and big fights.

21:30 30m

Caught!

S1 · E4 · Travel Hell Documentary

Travel Hell

Footage of conflicts erupting on planes, trains and automobiles, including high-altitude meltdowns and wild rides in the travel world.

22:00 30m

Caught!

Leave It to the Professionals Documentary

Leave It to the Professionals

A look at wild backyard builds, clumsy individuals and uncontrollable machinery.

22:30 30m

Caught!

Life in the Fast Lane Documentary

Life in the Fast Lane

An adrenaline-fueled journey across the nation to dive into America's road adventures.

23:00 30m

Caught!

S1 · E11 · Walk on the Wild Side Documentary

Walk on the Wild Side

Cameras capture hilariously wild footage; unexpected events are caught on film.

23:30 30m

Caught!

It Seemed Like a Good Idea Documentary

It Seemed Like a Good Idea

Footage of random and spur-of-the-moment stunts from around the nation.

Early Morning

Morning

Daytime

Evening

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