Discovery Channel TV Guide — Friday, 17 April 2026

Early Morning

00:00 30m

S2 · E4

A Spanish driver returns from Tangiers driving a banned car

A Spanish driver returns from Tangiers driving a banned car. A Madrid Airport a hairy discovery in a passenger's suitcase arouses suspicion

00:30 30m

Border Control: Spain

S2 · E5

A tragedy lands at Barcelona Airport which shocks and repels officers

A shipment of animal feed from South America delivers a collection of questionable bags. A tragedy lands at Barcelona Airport which shocks and repels officers

01:00 2h

Naked and Afraid

S12 · E10 · Like, Subscribe, Survive

Five social media influencers attempt to survive on a remote island in Thailand.

In a first, five social media influencers will attempt to use their primitive skills to survive for 14 days on a rugged, remote island in Thailand.

03:00 1h

Gold Divers

S12 · E13 · Out of Their Depths - Part 1

Part one of two. A potential disaster plagues the Kellys, prompting a bail-out

Part one of two. A potential disaster plagues the Kellys, prompting a bail-out from Chris McCully. Shawn and Vernon try their luck in deeper waters

04:00 1h

Moonshiners

S10 · E21 · Mark and Digger's Big Test

Mark and Huck decide to move their moonshine operation deeper into the woods

Mark and Huck decide to move their moonshine operation deeper into the woods. Meanwhile, Mike and Jerry work hard to fix their leaky still

05:00 30m

Teleshopping

Generic

Home shopping

Buying goods from the comfort of home

05:30 30m

Teleshopping

Generic

Home shopping

Buying goods from the comfort of home

Morning

06:00 30m

How It's Made

S2 · E3 · Jet Skis/Office Furniture/Wine/Ice Skates

Jet skis, office furniture, wine and ice skates

The processes involved in making jet skis, office furniture, wine and ice skates, and how methods have evolved over the years with changes in technology

06:30 30m

How It's Made

S2 · E4 · Winter Jackets/Animation/Mushrooms/Gold Rings

Winter jackets, animation, mushrooms and gold rings

The ways in which winter jackets, animation, mushrooms and gold rings are produced, and how technology has altered their production over the years

07:00 1h

Tanked

S7 · E15 · Anthony Davis' High Brow Tank

Anthony Davis brings Wayde and Brett on board to transform a room

NBA superstar Anthony Davis brings Wayde and Brett on board to transform an entire room into an aquarium

08:00 1h

Tanked

S7 · E14 · Adrian Peterson's MVP Tank

NFL player Adrian Peterson orders a classy aquarium

NFL player Adrian Peterson visits the boys to order a classy aquarium he plans to make more precious than his trophy cabinet back home

09:00 1h

America's Backyard Gold

S1 · E6 · Big Dollar Beaches

Dave shows where the gold is in Oregon, and how to get it

Dave heads to the state of Oregon. From the Rogue River rapids to the sands of the Pacific coastline, he shows where the gold is and how to get it

10:00 1h

America's Backyard Gold

S1 · E5 · Wild West Gold

Dave journeys to the Black Hills of South Dakota where gold has replenished

Dave journeys to the Black Hills of South Dakota where gold has replenished in the waterways, giving better access to everyday miners for the first time in years

11:00 1h

Building Off the Grid

S7 · E4 · Georgia Mountain Watchtower

A Georgia couple tackle their watchtower guest house in the Blue Ridge Mountains

A Georgia couple faces the challenges of building 30 feet off the ground as they tackle their watchtower guest house in the Blue Ridge Mountains

Daytime

12:00 1h

Building Off the Grid

S7 · E5 · Idaho Underground Home

A family sets out to build an underground home in Idaho

A family sets out to build an underground home in Idaho. Before they even pour concrete, they face a decision that will make or break their build

13:00 1h

Dr Jeff: Rocky Mountain Vet

S4 · E18 · The Road Home

Dr Jeff treats a stray dog suffering from a broken leg

At the International Training Centre, Dr Jeff treats a stray dog suffering from a broken leg, while Hector babysits the boss's pooch Fred

14:00 1h

Dr Jeff: Rocky Mountain Vet

S4 · E19 · Care for Bear

The vets treat a cat that has been mysteriously losing weight

The vets care for a cat in Denver that has been mysteriously losing weight. A dog is treated for injuries after being hit by a car

15:00 30m

How It's Made

S20 · E8 · Prams/Wood Flutes/Bicycle Tyres/Factory-Built Homes

Wood flutes, bicycle tyres and factory-built homes

A look at how prams, wood flutes, bicycle tyres and factory-built homes are made

15:30 30m

How It's Made

S20 · E9 · Thinning Shears/Wagon Wheels/Toaster Pastries/Violin Bows

Wagon wheels, violin bows and thinning shears

A look at how items such as wagon wheels, violin bows and thinning shears are made, and how processes have been enhanced over time

16:00 30m

How It's Made

Iron Bathtubs/Hopi Kachina Dolls/Mine Truck Engine/Memory Cards

Iron bathtubs, Hopi Kachina dolls, mine truck engines and memory cards

The manufacture of iron bathtubs, Hopi Kachina dolls, mine truck engines and memory cards

16:30 30m

How It's Made

S20 · E11 · Oil and Encaustic Paints/Marine Plywood/Cycling Shoes

Oil and encaustic paints, marine plywood and cycling shoes

More everyday items are put under the microscope as the series reveals how oil and encaustic paints, marine plywood and cycling shoes are made

17:00 2h

Alaska: Homestead Rescue

S5 · E16 · Land of Fire and Ice

The Raneys battle still-frozen ground to secure water and food stores

A single mum is unprepared for winter in Interior Alaska. Facing summer wildfires, the Raneys battle still-frozen ground to secure water and food stores

Tonight's Highlights

19:00 1h

Wheeler Dealers

S17 · E10 · VW Golf Cabriolet

Elvis convinces Mike to buy a bargain VW Golf convertible

Elvis convinces Mike to buy a bargain VW Golf convertible, but its bright colour is divisive, and it is also rusty, filthy with a busted convertible roof

20:00 1h

Gold Rush

S16 · E20 · Musical Washplants

Parker brings Sluicifer out of retirement for a big week

Parker brings Sluicifer out of retirement for a big week. Rick prays that Vegas Valley still pays out big. Kevin staffs up for the final push.

21:00 1h

Expedition X

S6 · E15 · Terror Below Deck

Phil Torres and Heather Amaro board the USS Hornet, a haunted WWII aircraft carrier

Phil Torres and Heather Amaro board the USS Hornet, a haunted WWII aircraft carrier, and explore its eerie decks guarded by sailors beyond the grave.

22:00 1h

Conspiracies & Coverups

S1 · E2 · Jersey Drone Panic

Investigating conspiracy theories around mysterious craft in New Jersey's skies

Andrew Bustamante chases conspiracy theories around mysterious craft in New Jersey's skies, to reveal the real force behind the sightings that sent locals into a panic.

23:00 1h

Expedition Bigfoot

S4 · E5 · Low Tide, High Danger

Ronny and Mireya launch a sound trap

After being stalked and hearing strange whistles, Ronny and Mireya launch a sound trap. Bryce learns a witness was withholding terrifying information

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