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discovery+ Announces September Programming Slate

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discovery+ Announces September Programming Slate
“90 Day: The Single Life,” “House of Hammer,” “Kiddie Kai,” “Batali: The Fall of a Superstar Chef,” “Point of View: A Designer Profile: Joanna Gaines” and “Jack Osbourne’s Night of Terror: UFOs” are among the featured highlights.
[via press release from Discovery, Inc.]
discovery+ Announces September Programming Slate

Highlights Include House of Hammer, 90 Day: The Single Life, Kiddie Kai, Batali: The Fall of a Superstar Chef and Ghost Adventures

discovery +, the definitive non-fiction subscription streaming service from Warner Bros. Discovery, today announced new and original programming that will be available to stream in September.

90 Day: The Single Life – Debuts Monday, September 12

Now single, “90 Day Fiance” fan favorites are back and looking to find love once again. Tackling relationship challenges ranging from commitment-phobia to meddling matchmakers to ever-present ex-boyfriends, these six singles are diving back into the world of romance after their failed international relationships.

House of Hammer – Debuts Friday, September 2 (discovery+ original)

Over the course of generations, the men in the Hammer family have more secrets and scandals than any vault can contain. Armie Hammer’s alleged crimes are only the tip of the iceberg. Through a trove of archives and interviews from survivors and family members, the dark and twisted secrets of the Hammer family come to light. Behind the money and power lies a dysfunctional dynasty with its male characters exhibiting all the devastating consequences of privilege gone wild.

Kiddie Kai – Debuts Tuesday, September 6 (discovery+ original)

In the suburbs of Charlotte, North Carolina, there are dojos on every corner. For these families, martial arts is more than an after school activity, it is their way of life. While some seek out pastors, rabbis or priests for guidance, in this community, their sensei’s word is law. But in a town where every Dojo claims to be the best and every parent wants their kid to train with the best sensei, competition is fierce.

Batali: The Fall of a Superstar Chef – Debuts Thursday, September 22 (discovery+)

Featuring exclusive interviews and shocking revelations, this ground-breaking documentary exposes the disturbing underbelly of the restaurant industry through the dramatic story of Mario Batali, one of the most powerful and popular chefs in America. Behind the charisma and charm lurked a dark side that eventually caught up to him when multiple women came forward with horrific accounts of harassment and their powerlessness in fighting back.

Point of View: A Designer Profile: Joanna Gaines – Debuts Saturday, September 24

This profile features Joanna Gaines reflecting on her journey to becoming a designer and shares her new plans to restore the historic Cottonland Castle in Waco, Texas.

Jack Osbourne’s Night of Terror: UFOs – Debuts Saturday, September 3 (discovery+ original)

Jack Osbourne brings his friends, actors Jay Mewes and Jamie Kennedy, to the edge of the unknown in search of the truth behind UFOs. Their first stop: Utah’s Uinta Basin, which has been shrouded in mysteries for centuries, with stories of otherworldly visitors dating back to ancient times.

Additional titles premiering in September include:

Adventure & Exploration

Naked and Afraid: Brazil – Debuts Sunday, September 4 (discovery+ original)

Total strangers are given the challenge of surviving the wilderness for 21 days without anything, including their clothes.

Deadliest Catch: The Viking Returns – Debuts Tuesday, September 13

Captain Sig Hansen lures his family back to their ancestral homeland in Norway with ambitions of building a greater fishing empire than their forefathers could ever have imagined. But as daughter and co-captain Mandy struggles to start her own family, beginning anew in the land of their ancestors becomes an unexpected journey to rediscover their own heritage and cement the legacy they’ll pass down to the next generation of fishermen.

Beyond Oak Island Season 2 – Debuts Thursday, September 15

From pirates and outlaws to Aztec gold and sunken treasure ships, Marty and Rick Lagina dig deep into the many treasure quests across the globe as they reveal amazing new details and clues from past searches that may even advance the hunt.

Lifestyle

The Journey of India – Debuts Monday, September 19 (discovery+ original)

As India completes 75 years of being a nation, preserving precious traditions while hurtling towards modernity, a set of six films will celebrate the diversity she offers to the world – from faith and spirituality to action packed cinema, from progress in sustainability to intricate craftsmanship, from iconic cuisine to a rapidly growing industry.

Sister Wives – Debuts Sunday, September 11

For twelve years, dedicated fans have followed the highs and lows between Kody Brown and his four wives – Meri, Janelle, Christine and Robyn – as they’ve expanded their family and celebrated life’s big moments from birthdays to weddings and babies. This season takes a dramatic and emotional turn, as Christine leaves Kody and changes the dynamic of this polygamist family forever

Food

Halloween Baking Championship – Debuts Monday, September 12

Host John Henson is the caretaker of a haunted hotel and welcomes the competitors to an 8-week stay, unless their baked goods fail to impress the judges, in which case they will have to “check out.” Judges Stephanie Boswell, Carla Hall and Zac Young determine which baker earns the title of Halloween Baking Champion and an all-expense trip to the 10 most haunted hotels in America.

Big Sky Kitchen with Eduardo Garcia – Debuts Sunday, September 18

Montana-based chef Eduardo Garcia invites viewers into his kitchen, where he prepares delicious home-cooked meals drawn from his unique Latin and Jewish heritage, using fresh, locally-sourced ingredients.

Halloween Wars – Debuts Sunday, September 18

Paranormal investigator Zak Bagans is back for another epic season of “Halloween Wars”as teams of cake, sugar, and pumpkin artists unite to prove their skills. This time, Bagans is introducing the teams to some of the most haunted places in the world to inspire edible Halloween creations that scare even host Eddie Jackson and judges, Shinmin Li and Aarti Sequeira. At stake is the title of Halloween Wars Champion and a trip to one of the most beautiful and haunted cities in the world – Paris, France.

Outrageous Pumpkins – Debuts Sunday, September 25

Seven fierce pumpkin carvers descend onto the pumpkin patch, determined to make Halloween history as they compete for the title of Outrageous Pumpkins Champion. Over the course of four grueling weeks, host Sunny Anderson puts the carvers’ skills to the ultimate test as they face hair raising challenges and build eye-popping pumpkin creations. In the end, judges Terri Hardin and Paul Dever will determine which carver will be the Outrageous Pumpkins Champion and take home the Outrageous Pumpkin Prize Belt.

Halloween Cookie Challenge – Debuts Monday, September 26

Rosanna Pansino and Jet Tila host the all-new “Halloween Cookie Challenge.”In each episode, five crafty bakers compete to deliver on the ultimate treat and prove their cookie-making skills by decorating decadent and show-stopping Halloween cookie creations for the ultimate prize: the title of Halloween Cookie Champion!

Bobby’s Triple Threat – Debuts Tuesday, September 27

In each episode, one extraordinarily talented and eager chef is challenged to go against the trio of culinary titans handpicked by Bobby Flay himself for a chance to take home $25,000. The stakes couldn’t be higher, as Bobby celebrates and tests the most talented chefs in America. This is Bobby’s game and Bobby’s chefs, and there’s only one rule: it’s all or nothing.

Home

Good Bones: Risky Business – Debuts Tuesday, September 6

In this six-part spin-off series, we return to Fountain Square, the neighborhood where it all started for Mina and Two Chicks, where Mina is pursuing a passion project: the historic Sanders House. At over 5,000 square-feet, it is four times the size of any renovation Mina has ever done. Now that it is back on the market, she has snapped it up and is committed to returning this historic home to its former glory.

Love it or List It – Debuts Monday, September 12

Homeowners decide that their houses don’t fit their lifestyle anymore, but whether they stay or go depends on experts Hilary Farr and David Visentin. Will they love their newly renovated home, or will they list it to buy another?

Paranormal & Unexplained

Shock Docs: The Visitors – Debuts Monday, September 5

In December 1985, best-selling author Whitley Strieber was abducted in the middle of the night and subjected to horrific experiments by otherworldly beings. For the first time in 30 years, Strieber returns to the remote cabin where it happened to find out if he can still make contact with the visitors.

Paranormal Caught on Camera – Debuts Thursday, September 8

Some of the most amazing, eye-opening and downright scary paranormal videos from around the world are featured as a panel of experts break down the footage and analyze what exactly the eyewitnesses captured.

Ghostober Preview Party – Debuts Monday, September 12

To celebrate, the Ghost Brothers, along with special guests Jason Hawes and Cindy Kaza, are throwing an office Halloween party featuring sneak peeks of the scary-good lineup of shows and specials for Ghostober this year!

Ghost Adventures – Debuts Thursday, September 15

Paranormal investigators Zak Bagans and Aaron Goodwin, along with AV techs Billy Tolley and Jay Wasley, travel to haunted destinations where they meet with eyewitnesses and experts to piece together the haunted history of each site.

Eli Roth Presents: My Possessed Pet – Debuts Friday, September 30

“Eli Roth Presents: My Possessed Pet” explores the true, terrifying tales of what happens when evil spirits, curses and demons take over family pets and turn them against their terrified owners.

True Crime

On the Case with Paula Zahn – Debuts Sunday, September 4

ID’s signature newsmagazine, “On the Case with Paula Zahn” celebrates an incredible milestone when its 25th season debuts with the series’ 350th episode on September 4. Led by Emmy(R) Award-winning journalist Paula Zahn, this series features riveting storytelling and original interviews that go beyond the headlines to reveal first-person accounts and expert insights of those connected to the cases, showcasing the full scope and impact of murder.

Evil Lives Here: Shadows of Death – Debuts Sunday, September 4

“Shadows of Death” is the next evolution in true-crime storytelling. Exploring the endless reach of evil, the format explores three lives, impacted by one monstrous crime.

Murders at the Burger Joint – Debuts Monday, September 5

In 1978, four teenagers working at the Burger Chef in Speedway, Indiana are abducted and driven 20 miles away where they are all brutally murdered. The deaths shock the community and baffle police because there is no physical evidence or, it seems at first, no witnesses. A dedicated group of friends, family, and law enforcement remain obsessed with solving this horrendous crime.

Disappeared – Debuts Wednesday, September 7

A reinvention of the beloved franchise, “Disappeared” returns to shine a light on individuals who vanished seemingly without a trace, and aims to facilitate answers about the missing in order to bring closure to their loved ones.

For more information on discovery+, visit discoveryplus.com. You can follow discovery+ on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter.

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About discovery+

discovery+ is the definitive non-fiction, real life subscription streaming service from Warner Bros. Discovery. With the largest-ever content offering at launch, discovery+ features a wide range of exclusive, original series across popular passion verticals including lifestyle and relationships; home and food; true crime; paranormal; adventure and natural history; as well as science, tech and the environment, and a slate of high-quality documentaries. For more, visit discoveryplus.com, or find the discovery+ app on most mobile and connected TV devices.



discovery+ and ID Highlights – Weeks of August 29 and September 5

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discovery+ and ID Highlights – Weeks of August 29 and September 5
Said offerings include the landmark 25th season premiere of “On the Case with Paula Zahn” on Sunday, September 4.
[via press release from Investigation Discovery]
discovery+ TRUE CRIME HIGHLIGHTS

Weeks of August 29 and September 5 2022

**All Air Dates Subject to Change

discovery+ is the global streaming service which brings together all of Discovery’s brands and non-fiction content in one place to offer fans unlimited access to the largest collection of real-life entertainment in the world. Featuring a wide range of exclusive series across popular genres, discovery+ offers passion verticals for genre fans, from Animals to Paranormal, Food and Home. In the True Crime category alone, discovery+ contains over 6,000 hours of the best mystery and suspense, boasting the largest library of true crime of any streaming service.

discovery+ EXCLUSIVE

HOUSE OF HAMMER

*Premiere* Available to Stream September 2 Exclusively on discovery+

Debauchery. Deceit. Abuse. Addiction. Corruption. Over the course of generations, the men in the Hammer family have more secrets and scandals than any vault can contain. Armie Hammer’s alleged crimes are only the tip of the iceberg. Through a trove of archives and interviews from survivors and family members, the dark and twisted secrets of the Hammer family come to light. Behind the money and power lies a dysfunctional dynasty with its male characters exhibiting all the devastating consequences of privilege gone wild.

discovery+/ID CONCURRENT TRUE CRIME PREMIERES

PEOPLE MAGAZINE INVESTIGATES

New Episodes Premiere Mondays at 9/8c on ID and Available to Stream on discovery+

Ripped from the pages of one of the nation’s top weekly magazines, PEOPLE MAGAZINE INVESTIGATES goes beyond the headlines to uncover the heart-wrenching stories of lives and families ripped apart. The series takes viewers to the epicenter of America’s most compelling crimes, as PEOPLE’s renowned journalists divulge the shocking twists and surprising facts they learned while doggedly investigating each case.

· *Two-Hour Special* The Truth About Pam Premieres Monday, August 29 at 9/8c on ID and Available to Stream on discovery+

In 2011, a husband returns home to find his wife dead on the living room floor. He tells first responders she committed suicide, but it was murder. Police zero in on the husband and what unfolds is one of the most outrageous tales in recent history.

· *Finale* Candy and Betty Premieres Monday, September 5 at 9/8c on ID and Available to Stream on discovery+

When neighbors find a young teacher axed to death on Friday the 13th, a sleepy suburb fears a psychopath is loose. But the bloody crime scene leads police to a most unlikely suspect, unfolding a story people still have to see to believe 40 years later.

MURDERS AT THE BURGER JOINT

Premieres Monday, September 5 at 10/9c on ID and Available to Stream on discovery+

Speedway, Indiana is a vibrant town in America’s Heartland, famous for its fast food and fast cars. But in 1978, four teenagers working at the Burger Chef are abducted and driven 20 miles away where they are all brutally murdered. The deaths shock the community and baffle police because there is no physical evidence or, it seems at first, no witnesses. Was it a robbery gone wrong, a drug-related revenge kill, or something far darker? A dedicated group of friends, family, and law enforcement remain obsessed with solving this horrendous crime.

IN PURSUIT WITH JOHN WALSH

New Episodes Premiere Wednesdays at 9/8c on ID and Available to Stream on discovery+

IN PURSUIT WITH JOHN WALSH carries forward John Walsh’s lifelong mission of tracking down fugitives from justice, finding missing children, and empowering the public to help support a more effective and accountable criminal justice system.

· Collateral Damage Premieres Wednesday, August 31 at 9/8c

John is in pursuit of suspect Jonathan Dorado, wanted for killing a woman and her unborn child in an act of misplaced gang revenge. Then, Cal hunts for Henry Houston, accused of conning a vulnerable woman and later killing her father in an altercation.

· New Episode Premieres Wednesday, September 7 at 9/8c

Description Forthcoming.

IN PURSUIT WITH JOHN WALSH: CAPTURED

One-Hour Special to Air Following the Second Week’s Premiere on August 31 at 10/9c on ID

This CAPTURED special recounts cases highlighting either homicides or sexual assault investigations in which the wanted fugitive has since been captured, thanks to vigilant viewers of IN PURSUIT.

DISAPPEARED

New Season Premieres Wednesday, September 7 at 10/9c on ID and Available to Stream on discovery+

A reinvention of the beloved franchise, capitalizing off of the success of the recently released podcast of the original series, the series shines a light on individuals who vanished seemingly without a trace and aims to facilitate answers about the missing in order to bring closure to their loved ones. Each episode of DISAPPEARED begins immediately before the individual vanishes and chronicles the search for clues hidden beneath seemingly everyday behavior that may indicate what happened to them. Presenting timely stories with urgency for the public to act, the families of the missing hope the series will elevate their loved one’s story and help decipher the truth of what really happened to them.

· *Premiere* Vanished in the Night Premieres Wednesday, September 7 at 10/9c on ID and Available to Stream on discovery+

On January 2, 2021, surveillance cameras record a young woman fighting with her friends outside a bar in Indianapolis, Indiana and two hours later, the cameras catch her walking by herself in a parking lot and disappearing into the night. Desperate for answers, Kirsten Brueggeman’s family shares her story and their plight to find her in the hopes that more people who know Kirsten’s story will be able to come forward with new information.

EVIL LIVES HERE: SHADOWS OF DEATH

New Season Premieres Sunday, September 4 at 9/8c on ID and Available to Stream on discovery+

Evil casts a shadow. That shadow spreads outward for years, even decades, after a crime. It consumes everyone in its path, pulling them into darkness. Can they find the light? Evil Lives Here: Shadows of Death explores the endless reach of evil, a reach that extends long after the act of evil itself. This original series highlights the struggle to survive as innocent people find themselves caught in the wake of death and evil.

· *Premiere* No Body Premieres Sunday, September 4 at 9/8c

In 2005, a woman failed to show up at a Motley Crue concert and was never seen again. To this day, her friends and family wait for her killer to visit her secret grave.

· The Dark Road Premieres Sunday, September 11 at 9/8c

After leaving a dorm party, a freshman coed vanishes into the night.

ON THE CASE WITH PAULA ZAHN

25th Season Premiere Begins Sunday, September 4 at 10/9c on ID and Available to Stream on discovery+

ON THE CASE WITH PAULA ZAHN takes viewers on a thrilling journey inside the most fascinating crime and mystery investigations. First person accounts, along with insight from experts, are featured as each case reaches its dramatic conclusion.

· *Premiere* From Zero to Murder Premieres Sunday, September 4 at 10/9c on ID and Available to Stream on discovery+

Police investigating the brutal murder of a young woman ask themselves a chilling question: Was the ambush-style shooting that ended the victim’s life actually a terrifying case of mistaken identity?

· Jenny’s Story Premieres Sunday, September 11 at 10/9c on ID and Available to Stream on discovery+

A savage homicide and its disturbing evidence devastates a teenager’s loving family and leaves a tight-knit community to wonder if their loved one could be next.

INVESTIGATION DISCOVERY PREMIERES

The programs below will premiere on Investigation Discovery as follows:

DEVIL IN SUBURBIA

New Episodes Premiere Tuesdays at 9/8c on ID

DEVIL IN SUBURBIA tells the stories of ordinary folks who confront the evil that was always right in front of them. Through the lens of home archives, we journey with our insiders into shocking crimes to reveal what was missed before tragedy changed everything.

· Under His Eye Premieres Tuesday, August 30 at 9/8c

Amina and Sarah Said long to live the life of a typical American teenager, much to the chagrin of their traditionalist father. When they push back against his rules, tensions simmer inside the family until coming to an explosive, tragic conclusion.

· No Son of Mine Premieres Tuesday, September 6 at 9/8c

In rural Kentucky, police receive a distressing call about the brutal killing of a family in their home. Authorities learn the victim’s son is the sole survivor of the attack by a disgruntled ex-handyman, but his recollection of the murder doesn’t add up.

REASONABLE DOUBT

New Episodes Premiere Tuesdays at 10/9c on ID

REASONABLE DOUBT features retired homicide detective, Chris Anderson, and criminal defense attorney, Fatima Silva, as they re-examine controversial murder cases to help the desperate families of those convicted decide if it’s time to appeal or accept the guilty verdict once and for all.

· Bringing a Gun to a Fist Fight Premieres Tuesday, August 30 at 10/9c

In 2009, Joel Atkin makes a fateful wrong turn, sparking a petty argument that leaves one man dead and Atkin in Prison for murder. Joel’s family believes it was self-defense and hopes Chris Anderson and Fatima Silva will join their fight to free him.

· Murder Without Motive Premieres Tuesday, September 6 at 10/9c

After a ten-year investigation, police suddenly charge Russell Holbrook with the murder of Melissa Howard. Russell vigorously proclaims his innocence, but the jury doesn’t buy it. His daughter hopes Chris Anderson and Fatima Silva will believe her dad.

STILL A MYSTERY

New Season Premieres Sunday, September 4 at 11/10c on ID and Available to Stream on discovery+

Just because a case is closed doesn’t mean the truth has been revealed. Suicide or murder? Runaway or kidnapping? Accidental or premeditated? Each episode of STILL A MYSTERY re-examines a single crime case where unanswered questions still remain. Through original interviews with law enforcement, family members and private investigators, news footage and social media, STILL A MYSTERY dissects the evidence and presents new theories in a quest to uncover the truth.

· *Premiere* Taken Before Graduation Premieres Sunday, September 4 at 11/10c

Weeks before graduation, officers find a Georgia high school senior’s strangled body in flames, sparking a decades-long quest for justice. In South Carolina, a promising college student disappears after scouting bachelor party locations with a friend.



“House of Hammer” Docuseries Offers an Explosive Inside Look

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“House of Hammer” Docuseries Offers an Explosive Inside Look at the Downfall of Armie Hammer and Reveals a Legacy of Dark Secrets Hidden Within the Hammer Dynasty
The highly anticipated discovery+ docuseries chronicling the deeply troubling accusations leveled against critically acclaimed actor Armie Hammer and the dark, twisted legacy of the Hammer dynasty, will be available to stream on Friday, September 2.
[via press release from Discovery, Inc.]
“HOUSE OF HAMMER” DOCUSERIES OFFERS AN EXPLOSIVE INSIDE LOOK AT THE DOWNFALL OF ARMIE HAMMER AND REVEALS A LEGACY OF DARK SECRETS HIDDEN WITHIN THE HAMMER DYNASTY

-All three parts will premiere Friday, September 2 on discovery+-

(New York, N.Y.) – HOUSE OF HAMMER, the highly anticipated discovery+ docuseries chronicling the deeply troubling accusations leveled against critically acclaimed actor Armie Hammer and the dark, twisted legacy of the Hammer dynasty, will be available to stream on Friday, September 2. Featuring exclusive access and shocking revelations, the documentary takes viewers inside the Hammer family’s dark power plays over the course of three revealing hours.

“The accusations of rape and abuse brought against Armie Hammer in the last few years are just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to the Hammer family. With HOUSE OF HAMMER, we witness truly disturbing details and sinister secrets that money and power couldn’t hide forever,” said Jason Sarlanis, President of Crime and Investigative Content, Linear and Streaming. “This documentary provides an important platform for the incredibly courageous women who came forward to share their stories, and we hope their courage inspires others to continue meaningful conversations around abuse in our society.”

Hammer’s meteoric rise to fame came crashing down as victims came forward with disturbing stories of bondage, cannibalism fantasies, branding and that was just the beginning. The rape and abuse allegations brought against Armie Hammer in 2021 shocked Hollywood insiders and fans across the globe. This docuseries begins in 2020 at the peak of Hammer’s rise to fame. Featuring exclusive revelations from Armie’s aunt, Casey Hammer, and multiple survivors of Armie’s alleged abuse, the docuseries brings to light the dark secrets – ranging from accusations of violence and abuse to political manipulation and financial fraud – hidden within one of America’s most prominent families.

Each episode will shine a light on a depraved pattern of abuse that extends far beyond the accusations brought against the disgraced actor. Coupled with a trove of incredible archival footage, HOUSE OF HAMMER weaves together a chilling story of the dysfunction and wickedness that grow behind decades of power and money.

HOUSE OF HAMMER is directed by Elli Hakami and Julian P. Hobbs for discovery+. Casey Hammer serves as a consultant.

About discovery+

discovery+ is the definitive non-fiction, real life subscription streaming service from Warner Bros. Discovery. With the largest-ever content offering at launch, discovery+ features a wide range of exclusive, original series across popular passion verticals including lifestyle and relationships; home and food; true crime; paranormal; adventure and natural history; as well as science, tech and the environment, and a slate of high-quality documentaries. For more, visit discoveryplus.com, or find the discovery+ app on most mobile and connected TV devices.



ID and discovery+ Offer up a Gripping True Crime Slate

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ID and discovery+ Offer up a Gripping True Crime Slate with Powerful New Series & Specials, Reboots of Fan-favorite Classics, Returning Hit Series, and Podcasts Among Its Expansive Array of Offerings
The network brings back classic series “Who the (Bleep) Did I Marry?” and “Disappeared” and announces nine returning series.
[via press release from Investigation Discovery]
ID and discovery+ Offer up a Gripping True Crime Slate With Powerful New Series & Specials, Reboots of Fan-favorite Classics, Returning Hit Series, and Podcasts Among Its Expansive Array of Offerings

New specials include HOUSE OF HAMMER (wt), MENENDEZ BROTHERS: MISJUDGED?, WHO KILLED BIGGIE AND TUPAC? (wt) and GABBY PETITO: AN ID MURDER MYSTERY

ID Brings Back Classic Series WHO THE (BLEEP) DID I MARRY? and DISAPPEARED and Announces Nine Returning Series

ID, the leading true crime and justice network and discovery+, the premier streaming destination for true crime and the largest library of mystery and investigative content, announced today a jam-packed slate of gripping new programming. Over the span of 2022-23 upfront season, ID will premiere more than 450 hours of premium specials, brand new series and reboots of beloved classics. ID and the discovery+ podcast team will also add multiple series to its growing footprint of original podcasts in the booming true crime space.

“We are thrilled to continuously innovate in the crime and justice space by challenging the traditional true crime storytelling format to create impactful, original programming across our ID linear network, discovery+ and podcasts that not only captivates audiences but illuminates figures, cases and forensic revelations that we know our fans care about,” said Jason Sarlanis, President of Crime and Investigative Content, Linear and Streaming. “That’s why I am so excited to unveil an incredible, expansive slate of programming that’s an impressive combination of fascinating new series and specials, countless hours of fresh episodes from our returning hit series, reboots of series that are near and dear to our ID Addicts, and new podcast content. We are delighted to bring our audiences even more of the content they love.”

Kicking off the slate, ID will sizzle this summer with four blockbuster specials revisiting some of the most headline-making cases of the 1990s. Over the month of August, ID offers a nostalgic look at crimes of the decade with 11 brand new hours of appointment viewing: a fresh look at the shocking trial of Erik and Lyle Menendez for the murder of their parents in MENENDEZ BROTHERS: MISJUDGED?; a portrait of the illicit student-teacher relationship that gripped news stations with MARY KAY LETOURNEAU: NOTES ON A SCANDAL; a deep dive into a deadly feud between hip hop legends in WHO KILLED BIGGIE AND TUPAC? (wt); and a revisitation to the murder trial of British au pair Louise Woodward in THE KILLER NANNY. The month-long nostalgic dive into these controversial and heartbreaking cases will kick off the first Sunday in August on ID.

Premieres of new programming continue into 2022 with the long-anticipated debut of the exclusive discovery+ special HOUSE OF HAMMER (wt), which chronicles the deeply troubling accusations leveled against Oscar-nominated actor Armie Hammer and the dark, twisted legacy of the Hammer family dynasty. New series launching in 2022 include MURDERER NEXT DOOR, and WILD WICKED WEST (wt) as well as reboots of the classic ID love-gone-wrong series WHO THE (BLEEP) DID I MARRY? and the beloved missing persons series DISAPPEARED, both back by fervent viewer demand.

To commemorate Domestic Violence Awareness Month in October, ID will use its platform to bring awareness to domestic violence survivors and advocates, and provide resources for potential victims. This slate of powerful programming will be anchored by the premiere of GABBY PETITO: AN ID MURDER MYSTERY, which presents a thoughtful investigation into the disappearance and tragic death of Gabby Petito that gripped the nation last year.

Signature returning series this upfront season include: AMERICAN DETECTIVE WITH LT. JOE KENDA, IN PURSUIT WITH JOHN WASLH, UNDERCOVER UNDERAGE, EVIL LIVES HERE, REASONABLE DOUBT, MURDER UNDER THE FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS, PEOPLE MAGAZINE INVESTIGATES and ON THE CASE WITH PAULA ZAHN, among others.

Descriptions for all programming listed below:

Specials

MENENDEZ BROTHERS: MISJUDGED?

August

Thirty years ago, the nation watched every moment of the Menendez Brothers’ dramatic trial in real time on Court TV. Now, thanks to TikTok and social media, an entirely new generation is learning their story for the very first time. Details of the murder were seared into our collective memory: the 911 call, the crime scene photos, the Rolexes. The media narrative – that two Beverly Hill boys killed their parents out of greed and allegedly concocted a fantastic account to get out of it – remains a national punchline. But now, three decades later, as Gen Z discovers the case, they see the story of two boys who suffered horrific abuse at the hands of their mother, father… and the media. Did we get it all wrong?

WHO KILLED BIGGIE AND TUPAC? (wt)

August

25 years of contempt, controversy, and conspiracy all lead to the same single question: who killed Biggie and Tupac? Now, with exclusive interviews and unique insight into both shootings, this series offers up answers from the key players involved. Who do you believe is telling the truth?

MARY KAY LETOURNEAU: NOTES ON A SCANDAL

August

With all the ingredients of a Hollywood movie, this sex scandal shocked, enthralled, and enraged 1990s America. 34-year-old elementary school teacher, Mary Kay Letourneau, who was married with 4 kids, began an affair in 1997 with her 12-year-old student, Vili Fualauu. They not only didn’t deny the outrageous behavior, but they would also eventually embrace the love affair that included French-kissing on school grounds, trysts in her van, and even sexual rendezvous in her family home. The question on everyone’s mind was: Is this true love, or is Mary Kay Letourneau a pedophile, guilty of child rape?

THE KILLER NANNY

August

The murder trial of British au pair Louise Woodward was televised live in the UK transfixing viewers and splitting public opinion about whether she was guilty or innocent. Twenty-five years later evidence is reexamined with unprecedented access to witnesses, the defense team, the prosecution, and members of the jury who decided her fate.

HOUSE OF HAMMER (wt)

Debauchery. Deceit. Abuse. Addiction. Corruption. Over the course of five generations, the men in the Hammer family have more secrets and scandals than any vault can contain. Armie Hammer’s alleged crimes are only the tip of the iceberg. Through a trove of archive and interviews from survivors and family members, the dark and twisted secrets of the Hammer family come to light. Behind the money and power lies a dysfunctional dynasty with its male characters exhibiting all the devastating consequences of privilege gone wild.

GABBY PETITO: AN ID MURDER MYSTERY

October

On the one-year anniversary of Gabby Petito’s disappearance and eventual death which caused a media firestorm comes a thought-provoking special to break down the harsh realities of her fatal relationship with Brian Laundrie.

New Series and Reboots

DISAPPEARED

Capitalizing on the success of ID’s DISAPPEARED podcast comes a television re-invention of the beloved franchise. After growing demand from devoted fans, ID reboots its missing persons series to help shine a light on more individuals who vanished seemingly without a trace, and whose loved ones are still searching for answers. The series aims to bring answers for the missing and closure to their loved ones – sometimes with devastating results.

WHO THE (BLEEP) DID I MARRY?

One of ID’s iconic series is back to reveal stories of happily ever after gone terribly wrong. Following the success of the recently released podcast, WHO THE (BLEEP) DID I MARRY? returns to ID after a seven year hiatus with a modern-day makeover. All-new episodes highlight manipulative and dangerous criminals who use their charm to cheat, steal, and lure unsuspecting victims into romantic relationships – ultimately leaving a wake of devastation … and even death.

WILD WICKED WEST (wt)

Set in an epic landscape where traditions of blood and vengeance run deep as the canyons and murder is still solved the old school way, this gripping series reveals the most compelling murders committed in some of the wildest and most remote towns in the western US. With few or no witnesses, no CCTV and oftentimes a dead phone signal, these can be the hardest cases for cops to crack.

MURDERER NEXT DOOR

These are stories of ordinary folks who confront the evil that was always right in front of them. Through the lens of home archive, we journey with our insiders into shocking crimes to reveal what was missed before tragedy changed everything.

Returning Series

IN PURSUIT WITH JOHN WALSH

After an incredibly successful 36 episodes with 36 featured fugitives found or brought to justice, ID and victims’ rights advocate John Walsh are teaming up to hunt down persons of interest and find missing children with the fourth season of IN PURSUIT WITH JOHN WALSH. In the series, John Walsh and his son, Callahan Walsh, introduce ID’s active and engaged audience to unsolved violent crimes that urgently need to be closed. In partnership with the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC), the series also features two missing children each hour in the hopes that viewers can provide new leads to their whereabouts.

ON THE CASE WITH PAULA ZAHN

ON THE CASE WITH PAULA ZAHN takes viewers on a thrilling journey inside the most fascinating crime and mystery investigations. First person accounts, along with insight from experts, are featured as each case reaches its dramatic conclusion.

PEOPLE MAGAZINE INVESTIGATES

New Season Returns Monday, June 6

Ripped from the pages of one of the nation’s top weekly magazines, PEOPLE MAGAZINE INVESTIGATES goes beyond the headlines to uncover the heart-wrenching stories of lives and families ripped apart. The series takes viewers to the epicenter of America’s most compelling crimes, as PEOPLE’s renowned journalists divulge the shocking twists and surprising facts they learned while investigating each case.

AMERICAN DETECTIVE WITH LT. JOE KENDA

With a 92% solve rate, Joe Kenda is one of the most successful homicide detectives in the country. His impressive career was profiled in nine seasons of ID’s hit series HOMICIDE HUNTER: LT. JOE KENDA, and now he’s back to tip his cap to the other great men and women who answered the call. In AMERICAN DETECTIVE, Kenda trades in his own case files to bring viewers astounding investigations from across the country, with each episode profiling a different detective whose tireless efforts helped bring justice for the victim.

REASONABLE DOUBT

Retired homicide detective Chris Anderson and defense attorney Fatima Silva re-examine controversial murder cases to ensure that the right person is behind bars for the crime committed. The due process-duo return to look at 10 new cases with an objective lens, hopeful to uncover the truth behind questionable courtroom convictions. Their investigation culminates in an emotional reckoning with families, either offering hope for an appeal, or acceptance of their loved ones’ guilty verdict.

UNDERCOVER UNDERAGE

This intense docuseries follows the work of child advocate Roo Powell – a 39-year-old mother of three – who poses online as underage decoys to identify dangerous internet child predators. Through her organization SOSA (Safe from Online Sex Abuse), Roo and her team work in collaboration with law enforcement to detect offenders who prey on unsuspecting kids. UNDERCOVER UNDERAGE follows the team in real-time as they transform Roo into a teen persona and work to confirm the true identities of the men who reach out to her.

EVIL LIVES HERE

If the person closest to you were the devil in disguise, would you see the signs? EVIL LIVES HERE features intimate and unbelievable first-hand accounts from people whose loved ones have committed some of the most horrifying crimes imaginable. Each season takes viewers through the terror, pain, and lingering trauma that comes hand-in-hand with living in close proximity to evil.

BODY CAM

Raw, intense, and action-packed, BODY CAM uses body cam footage to show the dangerous, fast-moving situations officers face and the life-or-death decisions they must make in the blink of an eye.

MURDER UNDER THE FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS

Across the country, high school football unites small-town communities. But when a heinous murder shatters that Friday night dream world, the crime ripples beyond those immediately impacted, and the community will never be the same again.

In addition, ID’s extensive slate of true crime podcasts will continue to grow with a number of new, returning and ongoing podcasts, including:

New Podcasts

HOT & DEADLY

Debuts Thursday, June 16

Danger lurks between the marshy swamps down South and across the open road, never missing a beat, even in the dead of summer. Each episode examines a gripping story, from the murder of a former biker gang to a missing bank president discovered duct-taped to a chair in a swamp, listeners will hear from investigators and family members closest to the cases. HOT & DEADLY features audio from three hit ID shows: SWAMP MURDERS, HIGHWAY TO HELL and SOUTHERN FRIED HOMICIDE.

DEADLIEST DECADE

Debuts in August

Featuring stories from ID’s hit TV series of the same name, THE DEADLIEST DECADE journeys back in time to recount murder investigations through the lens of nostalgia. We get a snapshot of the national mood, the major news stories of the time, and the pop culture trends. But the cozy spell of treasured pastimes is quickly broken with the occurrence of a shocking murder.

Returning Podcasts

MIND OF A MONSTER

New Season Begins in July

In this season of MIND OF A MONSTER, criminal psychologist Dr. Michelle Ward takes us to Washington State in the 1970s to investigate two of the most prolific serial killers in U.S. history – Ted Bundy and the so-called Green River Killer, Gary Ridgway. Both use deception to prey on young women and utilize the vast terrain to dump their bodies. And they did it almost 100 times between them – maybe more.

Ongoing current podcasts include DISAPPEARED, WHO THE (BLEEP) DID I MARRY?, NIGHTMARE NEXT DOOR, and SCORNED: LOVE KILLS.

To keep up to date on all exciting ID programming in store for 2022, exclusive web content, and bonus material, ID addicts and true crime fans can follow ID on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook or check out the network’s true crime blog, CrimeFeed.

About Investigation Discovery (ID)

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