Discovery Channel TV Guide — Thursday TV Listings & Schedule

Browse the full Discovery Channel TV guide for Thursday, 27 August 2026. 29 programmes listed , including 6 tonight. US listings updated daily — scroll down to tonight's highlights or use the day tabs above to browse the weekly schedule.

Early Morning

00:00 1h

How to Catch a Dirtbag

S1 · E1 · The Tesla Terrorizer Drama

The Tesla Terrorizer

A woman is caught on camera shamelessly defecating on a car; A man makes off with a tow truck.

01:00 1h

Expedition X

S7 · E2 · Episode 2 True

Episode 2

The team travels to Nottingham, home to the legend of Robin Hood. Their search leads them to Sherwood Forest and a seeming encounter with the restless dead.

02:00 1h

Expedition X

S7 · E3 · Episode 3 True

Episode 3

Phil and Heather continue their investigation into the dark legend of Robin Hood in Nottingham, England.

03:00 1h

How to Catch a Dirtbag

S1 · E4 · The Mystery Pistol Packer Drama

The Mystery Pistol Packer

Tizzy tries to identify a man filmed pulling a gun on skateboarders.

04:00 1h

How to Catch a Dirtbag

S1 · E1 · The Tesla Terrorizer Drama

The Tesla Terrorizer

A woman is caught on camera shamelessly defecating on a car; A man makes off with a tow truck.

05:00 1h

Harpoon Hunters

S1 · E1 · One Man, One Spear Entertainment

One Man, One Spear

A crew of four harpooners hunt Atlantic bluefin tuna in Cape Cod; Niko attempts to prove his boating skills; Joe focuses on the hunt to support his family.

Morning

06:00 1h

Gold Rush: White Water

S7 · E6 · Fred's Golden Gift Entertainment

Fred's Golden Gift

The loss of legendary gold miner Dakota Fred Hurt has the miners reeling, but their determination as they push on to honor Fred's legacy pays off.

07:00 1h

Mysteries of the Abandoned

S9 · E17 · Ruins of Variety Theater Science

Ruins of Variety Theater

A theater that once hosted entertainment for generations lies derelict in Cleveland, and experts find a record-smashing metal concert was its downfall.

08:00 1h

Mysteries of the Abandoned

Urban Ruins of Varosha Science

Urban Ruins of Varosha

A desolate city district lies in Eastern Cyprus, and experts believe that amidst the derelict buildings are the remains of an opulent resort town.

09:00 1h

Mysteries of the Abandoned

Castle of the Nazi Occult Science

Castle of the Nazi Occult

Exploring a ruined castle in the dense forests of the Czech Republic, a derelict experts believe once played host to Nazi experiments with the occult.

10:00 1h

Mysteries of the Abandoned

S10 · E9 · The Montauk Conspiracy Science

The Montauk Conspiracy

Experts descend on an abandoned military base on Long Island, where conspiracies of a secret government program continue to swirl.

11:00 1h

Mysteries of the Abandoned

S10 · E11 · Hell Island Science

Hell Island

Professionals descend on a beautiful island off the coast of Brazil, once a penal colony that played host to a shocking uprising among the prisoners there.

Daytime

12:00 30m

Caught!

S1 · E6 · Stadium Smackdowns Documentary

Stadium Smackdowns

Video evidence of brawls during sporting events, including playoffs, concerts and even peewee league games.

12:30 30m

Caught!

S1 · E33 · DIY Disasters Documentary

DIY Disasters

Many people claim to be do-it-yourselfers but if they're causing chainsaw mishaps and beehive blunders, sometimes it's best to leave it to the pros.

13:00 30m

Caught!

S1 · E35 · Fightin' 9 to 5 Documentary

Fightin' 9 to 5

From contractor showdowns and unexpected explosions to battling coworkers, a workday can feel like an epic rollercoaster ride.

13:30 30m

Caught!

S1 · E1 · Heists Documentary

Heists

Footage of Jewel thieves using unusual methods to score big, including savage assaults on ATM machines with heavy machinery.

14:00 30m

Caught!

S1 · E5 · Raids and Busts Documentary

Raids and Busts

Footage of specialized units catching elusive criminals in the act, including smuggling busts, catching counterfeiters and foiling hostage takers.

14:30 30m

Caught!

S1 · E21 · Caught in the Act Documentary

Caught in the Act

Video footage shows how pickpockets and thieves make their moves and how they flee or get caught.

15:00 30m

Caught!

S1 · E27 · High Crimes Documentary

High Crimes

Officers put their lives on the line when they encounter individuals under the influence, vicious drug dealers, and other drug-related incidents.

15:30 30m

Caught!

Don't Mess With Mother Nature Documentary

Don't Mess With Mother Nature

Mother Nature's wrath is captured on camera as well as hilarious wild animal encounters.

16:00 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.

16:30 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.

17:00 1h

Filthy Fortunes

S2 · E10 · Treasure Hunting Reinvented Entertainment

Treasure Hunting Reinvented

At a hoard Matt's been circling for years, a genius inventor's pinball and jukebox collection could bring big sales, but only if it's intact.

Evening

18:00 1h

Filthy Fortunes

S2 · E9 · Mold Money, Mold Problems Entertainment

Mold Money, Mold Problems

A hoard in D.C. with Kobe Bryant and Michael Jordan memorabilia might be swallowed up by mold. The three-story home is so packed, the front door won't open.

19:00 1h

Filthy Fortunes

Cold Hard Crash-Out Entertainment

Cold Hard Crash-Out

A massive 7-acre, snow-covered hoard pushes Matt to the brink. When it takes the team a full day just to unclog the driveway, Matt's deep in the red.

20:00 1h

Filthy Fortunes

S2 · E4 · Barnstorming for Dollars True

Barnstorming for Dollars

The team pulls 50,000 pounds of trash from a hoarder's Tennessee farmhouse. A safe could hold a generational jewelry collection. A comic sells for $15,000.

21:00 1h

Filthy Fortunes

S2 · E8 · Mega Bites for Mega Bucks Entertainment

Mega Bites for Mega Bucks

In a house packed with oddities, Matt finds megalodon teeth, tribal masks and Civil War bullets. The team struggles to make the kitchen functional again.

22:00 1h

Filthy Fortunes

Santa's Fury Road to Riches Entertainment

Santa's Fury Road to Riches

Matt scrambles to clear a bat-infested barn and turn a sea of Santa Clauses into big money. Matt finds a lost cache of rare coins.

23:00 1h

Filthy Fortunes

S2 · E3 · Matt's Michigan Magic Entertainment

Matt's Michigan Magic

A widower's home is packed with belongings that his family will no longer visit. Matt's team scrambles to sell boats, motorcycles, and barbershop equipment.

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