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discovery+ and ID Highlights – Weeks of June 20 and June 27

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discovery+ and ID Highlights – Weeks of June 20 and June 27
Also on tap is the three-part series “Murdaugh Murders: Deadly Dynasty” on Sunday, June 19.
[via press release from Investigation Discovery]
discovery+ TRUE CRIME HIGHLIGHTS

Weeks of June 20 and June 27 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 an unprecedented 5,500 hours of the best mystery and suspense, boasting the largest library of true crime of any streaming service.

discovery+/ID CONCURRENT TRUE CRIME PREMIERES

MURDAUGH MURDERS: DEADLY DYNASTY

Three-Part Series Premieres Sunday, June 19 at 9/8c on ID and Available to Stream on discovery+

The powerful Murdaugh family has held sway over the South Carolina “low country” for a century – until now. Alleged murder, corruption, and deception are revealed. Meanwhile Alex Murdaugh, 4th generation of the legal dynasty, stands accused of enough financial crimes to sentence him to more than 700 years in prison… and the saga continues.

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.

· Alibi Premieres Monday, June 20 at 9/8c on ID and Available to Stream on discovery+

During an armed robbery, a father of three is fatally shot, but for 23 years, another family questions if the wrong man is behind bars.

· Valley of Death Premieres Monday, June 27 at 9/8c on ID and Available to Stream on discovery+

Five young people disappear over a span of four years in the rural area of Lewis-Clark Valley, along the Idaho-Washington border. Investigators search for links to the mysterious cases.

SEE NO EVIL

New Episodes Premiere Wednesdays at 10/9c on ID and Available to Stream on discovery+

SEE NO EVIL reveals how the deadliest crimes are solved by the only witnesses that never lie — and where murderers have no place to hide: surveillance cameras.

· Savage By Name Premieres Wednesday, June 22 at 10/9c on ID and Available to Stream on discovery+

On March 27, 2015, Tierra Hall says goodbye to her mother for the last time. 24 hours later, the teenager’s dead body is discovered outside an abandoned house. With few clues on the scene, can surveillance footage help police crack this brutal mystery?

· Rideshare Nightmare Premieres Wednesday, June 29 at 10/9c on ID and Available to Stream on discovery+

In 2019, after a night out with friends, college student Samantha Josephson climbs into a car she mistakes for her rideshare, never to be seen alive again. With little to go on, police must rely on CCTV footage to help pick up the killer’s trail.

· Smoke Shop Fugitive Premieres Wednesday, June 29 at 11/10c on ID and Available to Stream on discovery+

In May, 2019 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, a shooter opens fire on four teenagers in a parked car then escapes with the help of a getaway driver. With a devastated community desperate for justice, can surveillance video help police pick up the killer’s trail?

DEVIL IN THE WEB

Season Finale Premieres Thursday, June 23 at 10/9c on ID and Available to Stream on discovery+

You’d never allow a stranger inside your house or into your family’s private life but every time you go on the Internet, you may be doing just that. DEVIL IN THE WEB looks at the devastating effects of cybercrime on its victims. Criminals can use what we post to harass, humiliate and violate us – even to invade our world offline. And once this type of crime occurs, it’s nearly impossible to get justice – or get it to stop.

· *FINALE* Scammed On Premieres Thursday, June 23 at 10/9c on ID and Available to Stream on discovery+

CeCe bonds with a man she meets on a dating app. He soon asks her for money for his business, and she happily obliges. Cece ignores the red flags because she wants the story to be true, but instead, she becomes yet another victim of a romance scam.

AMERICAN MONSTER

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

If you looked into the eyes of a killer, would you know? Yet, on any street, behind any smile, lurks an AMERICAN MONSTER. Never-before-seen-video footage looks straight into the eyes of a killer, hidden in plain sight. Mom next door; dad across the street; the kid who never broke the rules. Anyone can be a MONSTER.

· It Was All Of Them Premieres Sunday, June 26 at 9/8c on ID and Available to Stream on discovery+

When divorced mom of four Krystal Humphus marries single dad Nathan Maddox, she is over the moon that she’s found a man who loves kids as much as she does. Little does she know, her dream of a big, blended family will soon turn into a nightmare.

· Broken Heart in Broken Arrow Premieres Sunday, July 3 at 9/8c on ID and Available to Stream on discovery+

21-year-old mom, Lauren Kidd, takes an unconventional route through life, but she always follows her heart. It leads her to love, a good job and great friends. The future should be bright, but there’s a darkness lurking that no one can stop.

ON THE CASE WITH PAULA ZAHN

Season Finale Premieres Sunday, July 3 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.

· *FINALE* Lost Life, Evidence Found Premieres Sunday, June 26 at 10/9c on ID and Available to Stream on discovery+

Puzzling clues and odd witness accounts create huge challenges for investigators trying solve a young girls murder. Will finding lost evidence be the key to identifying her killer?

EVIL LIVES HERE

New Season Premieres Sunday, July 3 at at 10/9c and Available to Stream on discovery+

People recount their horrifying true stories about living side-by-side with sociopathic friends or family who go on to commit heinous crimes.

· He Tied Me Up, Too Premieres Sunday, July 3 at 10/9c

When James Bergstrom’s wife, Linda, begins to suspect that his bondage fetish is becoming something more sinister, she can’t get anyone to believe her, but the more she learns about his behavior, the more she becomes determined to stop her husband.

INVESTIGATION DISCOVERY PREMIERES

The programs below will premiere on Investigation Discovery as follows:

FEAR THY NEIGHBOR

New Episodes Premiere Mondays at 10/9c on ID

Do you really know your neighbors? FEAR THY NEIGHBOR tells the chilling tales of those with the misfortune to unwittingly take up residence within a stone’s throw of a psycho or killer.

· Appalachian Vendetta Premieres Monday, June 20 at 10/9c

Once friendly neighbors on a mountain road become sworn enemies after one family calls police about a theft — violating the unspoken tradition of leaving authorities out of disputes. Years of conflict finally culminate with shots fired and a man dead.

· The Next Door War Premieres Monday, June 27 at 10/9c

An Army veteran delivers a parcel to his neighbor that lands in his mailbox mistakenly. Instead of receiving gratitude, he ignites a war between the two military men that spirals out of control until the feud finally ends in a hail of bullets.

BODY CAM

New Episodes Premiere Tuesdays at 9/8c on ID

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.

· Get Out Premieres Tuesday, June 21 at 9/8c

In Wisconsin, police respond to a burglary in progress, but the suspects flee. In Texas, a woman makes a desperate call to 911 from inside a burning building. Also, the streets turn deadly when the driver of a stolen vehicle tries to get away.

· In The Shadows Premieres Tuesday, June 28 at 9/8c

A chase leads police into the dangerous Ocala National Forest. Come nightfall, helicopter and K9 teams work together to find a known criminal hiding in a body of water. A spree of home invasions sees the perp vanish, escalating into a three-day manhunt.

I WENT UNDERCOVER

New Episodes Premiere Tuesdays at 11/10c on ID

Undercover work is an exciting, but risky part of law enforcement. However, when everyday citizens with no formal training go undercover, anything can happen. Doing the right thing has never been more dangerous.

· *FINALE* Flirting With Murder Premieres Tuesday, June 21 at 11/10c

A woman suspected of murdering her ex-husband starts flirting with the cop sent to bring her down. The two develop an unusually close relationship and begin plotting another murder. Just who is the cat and who is the mouse?

CRIMES GONE VIRAL

New Episodes Premiere Thursdays at 9/8c on ID

This series takes viewers inside the riveting stories behind shocking crimes that go viral. From business security and home surveillance cameras, to doorbell, taxi cab, motorcycle, police and cell phone cameras – someone is almost always watching. Gripping footage of kidnappings, break-ins, wild car chases, violent road rage incidents and other crimes rack up millions of views. CRIMES GONE VIRAL goes beyond the jaw-dropping footage to tell the full story.

· Terrified For Their Lives Premieres Thursday, June 23 at 9/8c

Cameras catch two terrifying invasions. First, a violent robbery puts a store clerk’s life in danger and police on edge. Then, a young woman is stalked in her own home by a creepy intruder, and there’s a frightening confrontation.

· Fiery Attacks Premieres Thursday, June 30 at 9/8c

It’s a terrifying scene at a gas station when a man with a lighter douses everything with gasoline, threatening to ignite a potentially deadly inferno. Then, an employee bravely fights back when armed robbers hold him up.

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ID Takes an Exclusive Look Into the Alleged Crimes of Alex Murdaugh

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ID Takes an Exclusive Look Into the Alleged Crimes of Alex Murdaugh with the World Premiere of “Murdaugh Murders: Deadly Dynasty”
All three parts will air back-to-back on June 19 at 9:00/8:00c on ID and will be available stream the same day on discovery+.
[via press release from Investigation Discovery]
ID TAKES AN EXCLUSIVE LOOK INTO THE ALLEGED CRIMES OF ALEX MURDAUGH WITH THE WORLD PREMIERE OF “MURDAUGH MURDERS: DEADLY DYNASTY”

-All Three Parts Premiere Sunday, June 19 Beginning at 9/8c on ID –

– Available to Stream Same Day on discovery+ –

(New York, NY) – ID announced today the world premiere of the three-part docuseries MURDAUGH MURDERS: DEADLY DYNASTY, which provides a gripping, inside look into the headline-making tragedies surrounding the Murdaugh family and the alleged crimes of Alex Murdaugh that sent shockwaves through an idyllic South Carolina community. All three parts will air back-to-back on June 19th at 9/8c on ID and will be available stream the same day on discovery+. Leading into the premiere, ID will kick off a week-long Bad Dads Week stunt beginning Monday, June 13. Every night at 8/7c will feature twisted tales of sinister fathers – culminating with MURDAUGH MURDERS: DEADLY DYNASTY, one of the most tragic and heart wrenching tales involving a devious dad.

The gripping three-part special MURDAUGH MURDERS: DEADLY DYNASTY takes viewers through the investigation into the powerful family that reigned over the South Carolina low country region’s legal proceedings for nearly a century. The Murdaugh family’s alleged corruption, deception and crimes fall on a 4th generation family member who is now charged with enough crimes to land him more than 700 years in prison, if convicted. Offering a new perspective on the case, MURDAUGH MURDERS: DEADLY DYNSATY goes on the ground and inside South Carolina’s low country community to give a firsthand look into the heartbreaking tragedies and fascinating power dynamics at play. Featuring extensive interviews with those who knew the Murdaughs as well as dedicated local journalists, legal experts, and investigators who have looked into the alleged crimes, the docuseries provides a comprehensive, fresh look at the tragedies and corruption that span nearly a decade.

“From the moment the news of the boat crash that tragically took the life of Mallory Beach was reported, the list of criminal allegations against Alex Murdaugh and the Murdaugh family has extended to lengths no one could have imagined,” said Jason Sarlanis, President of Crime and Investigative Content, Linear and Streaming. “The story of Alex and his insidious actions is the ultimate capstone to our inaugural Bad Dads Week exploring the depravity that can ensue when toxic patriarchy is left unchecked.”

MURDAUGH MURDERS: DEADLY DYNASTY will premiere all three episodes on Sunday, June 19th starting at 9/8c on ID. Episodes will be available to stream the same day on discovery+.

· Pandora’s Box Premieres Sunday, June 19 at 9/8c

A Saturday night boat ride turns deadly for three young couples in coastal South Carolina, and triggers a shocking series of events that threaten the all-powerful Murdaugh dynasty.

· Something Wicked This Way Comes Premieres Sunday, June 19 at 10/9c

The double-murder of the wife and son of powerful attorney Alex Murdaugh stuns the community his family has presided over for almost a century. Secret evidence, cold cases and suspicions of cover-up add to attention and pressure on the legal dynasty.

· The Well of Evil Premieres Sunday, June 19 at 11/10c

A shooting exposes a web of lies as criminal charges accumulate against Alex Murdaugh in the aftermath of the unsolved murders of his wife and son. Allegations of conspiracy upend life in his South Carolina community amidst ongoing investigations.

About INVESTIGATION DISCOVERY (ID)

Investigation Discovery (ID) is the leading crime and justice network on television, delivering the highest-quality programming to approximately 80 million U.S. households. Viewers can enjoy their favorite shows anytime, anywhere on discovery+, the definitive non-fiction, real-life subscription streaming service. ID’s true crime programming is also available via the network’s aggregated TV Everywhere offering, IDGO, where fans can access thousands of episodes from the Discovery family of networks. For exclusive web content and bonus material, fans can follow ID on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook or check out the network’s true crime blog, CrimeFeed. Investigation Discovery is owned by Warner Bros. Discovery, a leading global media and entertainment company available in more than 220 countries and territories and 50 languages whose portfolio also includes Discovery Channel, discovery+, CNN, CNN+, DC, Eurosport, HBO, HBO Max, Food Network, OWN, Investigation Discovery, TLC, Magnolia Network, TNT, TBS, truTV, Travel Channel, MotorTrend, Animal Planet, Science Channel, Warner Bros. Pictures, New Line Cinema, Cartoon Network, Adult Swim, Turner Classic Movies and others.



discovery+ and ID Highlights – Weeks of June 6 and June 13

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discovery+ and ID Highlights – Weeks of June 6 and June 13
New additions include the three-part series “Murdaugh Murders: Deadly Dynasty” on Sunday, June 19.
[via press release from Investigation Discovery]
discovery+ TRUE CRIME HIGHLIGHTS

Weeks of June 6 and June 13 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 an unprecedented 5,500 hours of the best mystery and suspense, boasting the largest library of true crime of any streaming service.

discovery+/ID CONCURRENT TRUE CRIME PREMIERES

PEOPLE MAGAZINE INVESTIGATES

Season Six Premieres Monday, June 6 at 9/8c on ID and is 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.

· Groene Family Massacre Premieres Monday, June 6 at 9/8c on ID and Available to Stream on discovery+

A savage killer goes on a homicidal rampage and then abducts two young siblings from their home in the middle of the night. But the children quickly decide they will do whatever is necessary to survive.

· Mother’s Orders Premieres Monday, June 13 at 9/8c on ID and Available to Stream on discovery+

A mother’s bond to her daughter is put to the ultimate test when one of them shoots a man dead.

SEE NO EVIL

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

SEE NO EVIL reveals how the deadliest crimes are solved by the only witnesses that never lie — and where murderers have no place to hide: surveillance cameras.

· Shaken and Disturbed Premieres Wednesday, June 8 at 9/8c on ID and Available to Stream on discovery+

In Alexandria, Virginia, Nancy Dunning, Ronald Kirby and Ruthanne Lodato are all fatally shot in broad daylight by a gunman knocking at the front door. Can detective use security footage to track down a demented killer before they strike again?

· Final Offer Premieres Wednesday, June 15 at 9/8c on ID and Available to Stream on discovery+

Single mom Laura Ackerson leaves for work one morning and never returns. With no leads, police turn to surveillance cameras to locate her. But the more footage they uncover, the more sinister the case becomes. Can they find Laura before it’s too late?

DEVIL IN THE WEB

New Episodes Premiere Thursdays at 10/9c on ID and Available to Stream on discovery+

You’d never allow a stranger inside your house or into your family’s private life but every time you go on the Internet, you may be doing just that. DEVIL IN THE WEB looks at the devastating effects of internet crime on its victims. Criminals can use what we post to harass, humiliate and violate us – even to invade our world offline. And once this type of crime occurs, it’s nearly impossible to get justice – or get it to stop.

· Reptile Cult Premieres Thursday, June 9 at 10/9c on ID and Available to Stream on discovery+

Online cult leader Sherry Shriner reaches her followers through YouTube videos and keeps them in line via her Facebook page. When a group member dies in a tragic shooting, attention turns to Sherry and the control she wields over her followers.

· Dangerous Game Premieres Thursday, June 16 at 10/9c on ID and Available to Stream on discovery+

Fourteen-year-old Aubrey Peal uses an app to find others interested in gaming. He strikes up an online friendship with a man named Jason, who claims he is suicidal. Concerned, Aubrey agrees to meet Jason, not realizing his evil intentions.

AMERICAN MONSTER

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

If you looked into the eyes of a killer, would you know? Yet, on any street, behind any smile, lurks an AMERICAN MONSTER. Never-before-seen-video footage looks straight into the eyes of a killer, hidden in plain sight. Mom next door; dad across the street; the kid who never broke the rules. Anyone can be a MONSTER.

· Dance With Me Premieres Sunday, June 12 at 9/8c on ID and Available to Stream on discovery+

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· An Uncomfortable Day Premieres Sunday, June 19 at 8/7c on ID and Available to Stream on discovery+

DESCRIPTION FORTHCOMING

MURDAUGH MURDERS: DEADLY DYNASTY

Three-Part Series Premieres Sunday, June 19 at 9/8c on ID and Available to Stream on discovery+

The powerful Murdaugh family has held sway over the South Carolina “low country” for a century – until now. Alleged murder, corruption, and deception are revealed. Meanwhile Alex Murdaugh, 4th generation of the legal dynasty, stands accused of enough financial crimes to sentence him to more than 700 years in prison… and the saga continues.

ON THE CASE WITH PAULA ZAHN

New Episodes Premiere Sundays 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.

· A Needle in the Mud Premieres Sunday, June 12 at 10/9c on ID and Available to Stream on discovery+

A young mother vanishes, leaving behind nothing but puzzling clues and disturbing questions. Will a needle in the mud reveal the truth behind her disappearance?

INVESTIGATION DISCOVERY PREMIERES

The programs below will premiere on Investigation Discovery as follows:

MURDER IN THE HEARTLAND

New Episodes Premiere Mondays at 8/7c on ID

MURDER IN THE HEARTLAND tells the complex and dramatic story of a murder in an entirely new way. Instead of a detective-led traditional whodunit story, each episode is told through the collective point-of-view of a Middle American town and its residents. Every story documents a town and people in the heart of the country, and the provocative crime that tore through it. What unravels over the course of the episode is that these townspeople are not only our storytellers, but they also hold the clues to the puzzle that has forever changed their lives and how they understand their home.

· Murder is Unpleasant Premieres Monday, June 6 at 8/7c

A roommate reports 22-year old Liz Syperda missing, shocking the community of Mount Pleasant, Iowa. Some wonder if Liz merely left town without telling anyone, but family and friends know something far more disastrous occurred.

FEAR THY NEIGHBOR

New Episodes Premiere Mondays at 10/9c on ID

Do you really know your neighbors? FEAR THY NEIGHBOR tells the chilling tales of those with the misfortune to unwittingly take up residence within a stone’s throw of a psycho or killer.

· Blizzard of Blood Premieres Monday, June 13 at 10/9c

A single woman and her two young sons believe they found a perfect new apartment, but their overbearing landlord and neighbor soon turns their idyllic situation into a living hell of arguments and intimidation that ultimately ends in bloodshed.

BODY CAM

New Episodes Premiere Tuesdays at 9/8c on ID

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.

· Red Alert Premieres Tuesday, June 7 at 9/8c

Police race to an armed robbery and face a hail of shotgun pellets. A gas explosion lifts a roof off an apartment building, engulfing officers in a fireball. In Georgia, a man fights for his life in a wrecked SUV.

The Sting Premieres Tuesday, June 14 at 9/8c

An information leads undercover FBI officers to a plot to murder lawmakers. A Florida man throws himself into alligator-infested waters to evade arrest, and in Phoenix, fire threatens to consume a driver trapped in a wrecked car.

I WENT UNDERCOVER

New Episodes Premiere Tuesdays at 11/10c on ID

Undercover work is an exciting, but risky part of law enforcement. However, when everyday citizens with no formal training go undercover, anything can happen. Doing the right thing has never been more dangerous.

· Family Business Premieres Tuesday, June 7 at 11/10c

Two old friends commiserate about their exes on social media, joking around about hiring a hitman. However, the joke turns deadly when an actual murder plot begins to formulate, leading to a secret conversation that reveals the hidden truth.

· No Turning Back Premieres Tuesday, June 14 at 11/10c

A love triangle ends in murder, but when secret tapes emerge, a tale of friendship, love and betrayal engulfs a small town and leaves everyone wondering just what happened, and why.

CRIMES GONE VIRAL

New Episodes Premiere Thursdays at 9/8c on ID

This series takes viewers inside the riveting stories behind shocking crimes that go viral. From business security and home surveillance cameras, to doorbell, taxi cab, motorcycle, police and cell phone cameras – someone is almost always watching. Gripping footage of kidnappings, break-ins, wild car chases, violent road rage incidents and other crimes rack up millions of views. CRIMES GONE VIRAL goes beyond the jaw-dropping footage to tell the full story.

· Brazen Bandits Premieres Thursday, June 9 at 9/8c

Thieves forget that most businesses keep security cameras rolling. In Texas, a band of robbers is dubbed “the inchworm bandits” when cameras catch them crawling across floors. In New York, a dognapper looks straight into the lens.

· I’ll Stop Him Premieres Thursday, June 16 at 9/8c

A man risks his own life to record a crime in progress and follow the criminals until police arrive. Then, a woman turns her own boyfriend into police when she realizes an innocent man has been charged with a crime he didn’t commit.

BAD DADS WEEK

A week-long stunt leading up to Father’s Day, featuring the most evil fathers in ID’s files. BAD DADS WEEK begins Monday, June 13 at 8/7c on ID and wraps up with the premiere of Murdaugh Murders: Deadly Dynasty premiering Sunday, June 19 at 9/8c on and Available to Stream on discovery+.

MONDAY

In Cold Blood Premieres Monday, June 13 at 8/7c on ID

A woman is shocked to discover her sister and nephew have been killed in cold blood and a daughter becomes a pawn in dark and brutal murder plot. Also, a prosecutor makes it his personal mission to bring a killer to justice.

TUESDAY

Ashes to Ashes Premieres Tuesday, June 14 at 8/7c on ID

After a tragic house fire in Texas, suspicion lands on John Hummel when his family’s brutally murdered bodies discovered in the ashes, and he doesn’t blink an eye. Now an inmate on death row, Hummel grants a final interview weeks before his execution.

WEDNESDAY

My Dad, The Serial Killer Premieres Wednesday, June 15 at 8/7c on ID

The daughter of one of America’s most notorious killers gives an exclusive interview, taking us on a journey into the eyes of a cold-blooded monster. Never-before-seen footage reveals the devastating double life of a murderer.

THURSDAY

In Name of the Father Premieres Thursday, June 16 at 8/7c on ID

Charles Sexton was taught that his father, Eddie, was God. He and his siblings were willing and loyal disciples, but as the family descends into madness, Charles discovers that in the Sexton family, crossing his family is deadly.

FRIDAY

Bloody Cargo Premieres Friday, June 17 at 8/7c on ID

On Easter Sunday 1990, Dennis Depue shoves his estranged wife down the stairs. He tells their three children he’s taking their three children to the hospital, but as he loads her into his van, his plans turn sinister.

SATURDAY

Driven to Murder Premieres Saturday, June 18 at 8/7c on ID

Two teenagers play with fire by entering into a secret relationship against a father intent on ending their storybook romance.

SUNDAY

MURDAUGH MURDERS: DEADLY DYNASTY

Three-Part Series Premieres Sunday, June 19 at 9/8c on ID and Available to Stream on discovery+

The powerful Murdaugh family has held sway over the South Carolina “low country” for a century – until now. Alleged murder, corruption, and deception are revealed. Meanwhile Alex Murdaugh, 4th generation of the legal dynasty, stands accused of enough financial crimes to sentence him to more than 700 years in prison… and the saga continues.



discovery+ Announces June Programming Slate

Posted on by Danielle Langer





discovery+ Announces June Programming Slate
Highlights include Always Proud Hub titles “Generation Drag,” “The Book of Queer” and “Trixie Motel,” a new season of “Love in Paradise: The Caribbean” and new Series “Hungry for Answers.”
[via press release from Discovery, Inc.]
DISCOVERY+ ANNOUNCES JUNE PROGRAMMING SLATE

Highlights Include Always Proud Hub Titles Generation Drag, The Book of Queer and Trixie Motel, a New Season of Love in Paradise: The Caribbean and New Series Hungry for Answers

New York, NY – May 26, 2022 – discovery+, the definitive non-fiction, real life subscription streaming service from Warner Bros. Discovery, today announced new and original programming that will be available in June. In honor of the legacy, triumphs and challenges of the LGBTQIA+ community, discovery+ unveiled the Always Proud Hub for Pride Month, with premieres including Generation Drag, The Book of Queer and Trixie Motel. Love in Paradise: The Caribbean returns for a new season with three new couples testing if love can last outside of the tropics. In Hungry for Answers, Caroline Randall Williams travels the country uncovering untold Black stories behind classic American food and spirits. Jack Osbourne and his friends go searching for answers to unexplained questions on two new titles, Jack Osbourne’s Night of Terror: Bigfoot and Fright Club. Premieres will also be available across True Crime, Documentaries and Magnolia.

Titles premiering in June include:

Lifestyle

· Generation Drag – Wednesday, June 1

From Executive Producer Tyra Banks, Generation Drag follows five tweens and teens as they and their families anticipate their biggest drag performance at Dragutante, a drag show designed as a platform for LGBTQ+ youth to express themselves. The show gives an intimate look at the lives of these families as they courageously support their kids who are navigating their true identities.

· The Book of Queer – Tuesday, June 2

The Book of Queer celebrates some of history’s most world-changing heroes, whose stories and contributions have been erased, marginalized or straightwashed throughout the years. Blending comedy with social impact, the series will use witty recreations to bring each of the stories to life with a modern tone and feature interviews with revered queer historians and experts who are as colorful as the rainbow flag. From Ancient Egypt to the Stonewall Riots, The Book of Queer will throw history a curveball by examining everything you thought you knew but didn’t. Celebrity narrators include Alex Newell, Dominique Jackson, Leslie Jordan, Margaret Cho and Ross Mathews.

Home

· Trixie Motel – Friday, June 3

Glamorous drag superstar, Trixie Mattel, expands her outrageously fun empire into the hospitality industry, erecting the “gaggiest, most iconic motel that has ever existed” in Trixie Motel. The technicolor eight-episode series follows Trixie, her life and business partner and property co-owner, David Silver, and her team as they tackle the massive overhaul of a ramshackle mid-century motel in Palm Springs, California. After spending nearly two million dollars to buy the dilapidated property, Trixie and David recruit a slew of spectacular helpers to complete the project in time to kick off Pride Month with a grand opening extravaganza. To help out with the epic undertaking, Trixie secures “free labor” from friends, including hospitality mogul Lisa Vanderpump, comedian Nicole Byer, actor and musician Zooey Deschanel, Property Brother Jonathan Scott, and drag queen/partner in crime Katya. More famous friends lend a hand during the season, including award-winning actor Leslie Jordan, musician and model Iggy Azalea, actor and television host Jonathan Bennett, and musician Belinda Carlisle.

Love & Relationships

· Love in Paradise: The Caribbean (season 2) – Friday, June 10

From the producers of 90 Day Fiance, the tropics will provide the backdrop for relationships in various phases – from a couple who met online but will now meet for the first time, holiday flings that turned serious and a vacation romance that turned into a pregnancy. Will meeting in paradise work out once the suntan fades? Love in Paradise: The Caribbean follows three new and two returning couples with so much at stake, they risk more than just a broken heart by putting their relationships with family and friends on the line. Tensions rise and secrets unfold as these couples attempt to join their vastly different lifestyles together and they realize that their compatibility during a short-lived vacation romance may not be suitable for a lasting connection.

Food

· Hungry for Answers – Wednesday, June 8

In Hungry for Answers, scholar, award-winning writer, restaurateur and cookbook author Caroline Randall Williams travels the country uncovering the often untold Black stories behind some of America’s classic and emblematic food and spirits. From the spicy, crisp flavors of Nashville Hot Chicken to the warm, dulcet taste of Tennessee Whiskey, Williams is out to uncover the origin stories of these quintessential American offerings, as well as surface the truth when it comes to the equity, or in most cases inequity, regarding the recognition and reward, for the true founding contributors throughout history. Hungry for Answers is a food show but it is not just a food show, it is a Black food show with an ambitious endeavor to serve up a healthy dose of history with each delicious bite and sip explored. Executive produced by Viola Davis and Julius Tennon’s JuVee Productions in partnership with B17 Entertainment.

Documentaries

· Dr. Delirium & The Edgewood Experiments – Thursday, June 9

From 1955 to 1975, the United States Army Chemical Corps conducted classified human subject research on thousands of soldiers at the Edgewood Arsenal facility in Maryland. The purpose was to evaluate the impact of potent, mind-altering chemical warfare agents on military personnel as an alternative to traditional mortal combat. Today, many of those soldiers believe that the military broke the law and engaged in a decades-long cover-up to hide the truth about what really happened to them at Edgewood Arsenal. Through shocking, never-before-seen footage of the drug experiments, along with exclusive, first-hand accounts from both the mastermind behind the research and the soldiers who participated in it, Dr. Delirium & The Edgewood Experiments will uncover the true story of one of the most bizarre and controversial chapters in recent American history.

Paranormal & Unexplained

· Jack Osbourne’s Night of Terror: Bigfoot – Sunday, June 26

For years, Jack Osbourne and his friend, actor Jay Mewes, have been curious about the existence of the legendary creature known as Sasquatch, Yeti or most commonly, Bigfoot. Now, they’re venturing into a remote region of northern Idaho, the site of the most reported Bigfoot sightings over the last half century, to figure out for themselves if Bigfoot is truly an undiscovered creature of North America’s wilderness, or simply an age-old legend run wild.

· Fright Club – Thursday, June 30

Jack Osbourne and the Ghost Brothers – Dalen Spratt, Marcus Harvey and Juwan Mass – are back with their hilarious and spooky competition to creep each other out with the craziest, most mind-blowing paranormal videos they can find. They’ll talk with the witnesses who captured the footage and get insight from other experts before voting on each episode’s “Nightmare” clip. This season, a few familiar faces join the party to share videos, insight and their own paranormal stories.

True Crime

· My Daughter Joined a Cult – Thursday, June 9

This mind-bending series charts the rise, fall and alleged crimes of a controversial cult leader, Nithyananda, through the eyes of abused survivors, former devotees and most importantly, a father trying to save his daughter from the cult’s clutches.

· Murdaugh Murders: Deadly Dynasty – Sunday, June 19

The powerful Murdaugh family has held sway over the South Carolina “low country” for a century – until now. Alleged murder, corruption, and deception are revealed. Meanwhile Alex Murdaugh, 4th generation of the legal dynasty, stands accused of enough financial crimes to sentence him to more than 700 years in prison… and the saga continues.

· Estonia (season 2) – Sunday, June 19

When Estonia: The Find That Changes Everything was released, it set off a political earthquake. The discovery of new, previously unreported, holes in the wreck of Estonia caused headlines across the world, and the public outcry that followed intensified the pressure on the involved governments to act. Both the survivors and the next-of-kin felt hopeful that their unanswered questions would finally be answered. These follow-up episodes look at the public discourse and the government response in the aftermath of the documentary and revisit key characters as well as new sources to learn of their reaction to the developments of the case. Additionally, the episodes follow the trial where journalist Henrik Evertsson and ROV-operator Linus Andersson are indicted for breaching the grave peace treaty at the site of the wreck. Meanwhile, two competing expeditions to the wreck create an avalanche of new information and data in the case, leading to new theories and findings. Scientists across the world investigate the incoming findings, and make their recommendations for the biggest official investigation of the wreck. Will it be the final journey down to Etonia, and what will they find?

Magnolia

· Silos Baking Competition – Sunday, June 12

Home bakers travel to Waco, TX, for a friendly competition that celebrates the joy that comes from time spent in the kitchen. The bakers are challenged to perfect a favorite recipe for a chance to have their treat featured at Magnolia’s Silos Baking Co.

· Making Modern with Brooke and Brice (season 2) – Monday, June 13

Married duo Brooke and Brice Gilliam have flipped the script on traditional home renovation roles – with Brooke as the builder and Brice as the designer. As more clients seek out their work, they take a leap of faith to launch a home remodeling business.

· Magnolia Table with Joanna Gaines (season 6) – Friday, June 17

Infused with her warmth and passion for all things family, Joanna Gaines spends time in the kitchen sharing her favorite recipes, where they come from and why she finds herself returning to them time and time again.

· Where We Call Home (season 2) – Friday, June 17

Homeowners and designers reveal how commercial properties and unconventional spaces were reimagined into modern homes.

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