Thursday, August 27th TV listings for Discovery HD (US) - Eastern
Mysteries of the Abandoned The Montauk Conspiracy
Conspiracies swirl around an abandoned military base in Long Island, where it's alleged that covert government experiments took place underground; experts discuss the critical role that the base played in defending America's coastline.
Mysteries of the Abandoned Hell Island
On a picturesque island off the coast of Brazil, this penal colony was once the site of a dramatic prisoner uprising; among the ruins lies the story of the violent rebellion and the recapturing of the island by military forces.
Caught! Stadium Smackdowns
Around the world, wherever there's a playoff, a concert, even a peewee league game, there will be fists flying -- from angry fans in the stands to parents screaming on the sidelines.
Caught! DIY Disasters
Many people between the ages of 25 and 45 who get caught in chainsaw mishaps, beehive blunders and more, learn why it's best to leave it to the pros.
Caught! Fightin' 9 to 5
The average person spends nearly 90,000 hours of their life at work; from contractor showdowns and unexpected explosions to battling coworkers, a workday feels like an epic rollercoaster ride.
Caught! Heists
Jewel thieves use their imagination for huge scores; ATMs face brutal assaults from heavy machinery to get to the loot inside; during a daring attempt to rob an armored car, one driver becomes a hero.
Caught! Raids and Busts
Elusive criminals evade the law, but relentless specialized units track them down on the streets, in the skies and across the seas -- busting smugglers, counterfeiters and hostage takers with cameras catching every moment.
Caught! Caught in the Act
Criminals and reprobates worldwide sneak into pockets, purses and beds; while some get away with their crimes, others are caught in the act, which leads to surprise arrests, fistfights and passionate acts of revenge.
Caught! High Crimes
In the United States, a whopping 250,000 federal prison sentences annually are fueled by drugs and alcohol; from big-shot drug dealers to inebriated road warriors, law enforcement is guarding people against danger.
Caught! Don't Mess With Mother Nature
A coast-to-coast adventure guided by Mother Nature; discovering America's diverse landscapes, mountains, and shorelines -- all while battling the elements and experiencing hilarious encounters with its wild creatures along the way.
Caught! Life in the Fast Lane
An adrenaline-fueled journey across the nation to dive into America's road adventures.
Caught! Walk on the Wild Side
Hilarious clips showing that everyone has a wild side; people recording some unexpected events.
Filthy Fortunes 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; removing a 1980s waterbed costs time and money.
Filthy Fortunes Mold Money, Mold Problems
A hoard featuring 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; Matt hunts for a serviceman's foreign currency collection.
Filthy Fortunes Cold Hard Crash-Out
A massive seven-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.
Filthy Fortunes 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.
Filthy Fortunes 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; after low-ball offers, Matt scrambles and lands his biggest payday yet.
Filthy Fortunes Santa's Fury Road to Riches
Matt scrambles to clear a bat-infested barn and turn a sea of Santa Clauses into big money; while tackling jobs in Michigan and Massachusetts, Matt finds a lost cache of rare coins; a '64 Plymouth Fury could be a score if the owner decides to sell.
Filthy Fortunes Matt's Michigan Magic
A widower's home is so dangerously packed and impassable that his family will no longer visit.
Filthy Fortunes From Rats to Riches
Matt's team goes full hazmat suit to tackle a rat-infested hoard that is rumored to have cash hidden in every room, if the rats haven't eaten it already; the team also hunts for vintage Playboys, a rare samurai sword and original G.I. Joe toys.
Filthy Fortunes 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; after low-ball offers, Matt scrambles and lands his biggest payday yet.
Filthy Fortunes Santa's Fury Road to Riches
Matt scrambles to clear a bat-infested barn and turn a sea of Santa Clauses into big money; while tackling jobs in Michigan and Massachusetts, Matt finds a lost cache of rare coins; a '64 Plymouth Fury could be a score if the owner decides to sell.
Filthy Fortunes Matt's Michigan Magic
A widower's home is so dangerously packed and impassable that his family will no longer visit.
Filthy Fortunes From Rats to Riches
Matt's team goes full hazmat suit to tackle a rat-infested hoard that is rumored to have cash hidden in every room, if the rats haven't eaten it already; the team also hunts for vintage Playboys, a rare samurai sword and original G.I. Joe toys.
This Is Mark Rober Elephant Toothpaste
Mark features some of his biggest, craziest and most visual experiments ever, and highlights his relationship with a young man who motivated his second world record attempt.
Gold Rush: White Water Unfinished Business
After a record find, Dustin knows many more of those six-ounce nuggets are within reach, leading him into a rematch with the site that defeated him last season; to reach those life-changing nuggets means tackling their biggest engineering feat yet.
Homestead Rescue: Intervention Wylde Mountain Reckoning
In Montana, the Raneys intervene with a family on winter's doorstep; they must scramble to expand their shelter and food storage before being snowed in for good; a surprising revelation in the middle of the rescue threatens to upend the Raneys' plan.
Homestead Rescue: Intervention Alaska Winter-vention
The Raneys intervene to save an Alaskan family exiled to tents by a mold-infested cabin; facing bears, an arsenic-laced spring, and staring down a seven-month winter, they have one shot to make the homestead livable.