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discovery+ and ID Highlights – Weeks of April 25 and May 2

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discovery+ and ID Highlights – Weeks of April 25 and May 2
Said offerings include the return of “See No Evil” on Wednesday, May 4.
[via press release from Investigation Discovery]
discovery+ TRUE CRIME HIGHLIGHTS

Weeks of April 25 and May 2 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

EVIL LIVES HERE: SHADOWS OF DEATH

New Episodes Stream on discovery+ And Premiere Sundays at 9/8c on ID

EVIL LIVES HERE: SHADOWS OF DEATH reveals how the impact of a crime changes people, and what follows that life-changing event. Anchored by intimate POV interviews, this original series explores how a crime forever alters the lives of those involved.

· No Promise for Tomorrow Premieres Sunday, May 1 at 9/8c

In Birmingham, Alabama, a landlord approaches his rental home to inspect a broken window when he suddenly hears a crying baby. What he discovers inside will haunt two families for the rest of their lives.

· The Only Witness Premieres Sunday, May 8 at 9/8c

After a savage beating that nearly kills a young mother, Omaha investigators learn that she’s not the only victim. They launch a relentless search for the killer and quickly realize their most crucial clue might die with their victim.

ON THE CASE WITH PAULA ZAHN

New Episodes Stream on discovery+ and Premiere Sundays at 10/9c on ID

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.

· Eyes in the Darkness Premieres Sunday, May 1 at 10/9c

The baffling murder of a beautiful young woman leads police to zero in on two potential suspects: her new boyfriend and an obsessed stalker.

· Shadowy Figures Premieres Sunday, May 8 at 10/9c

The search for a man who murdered a single mother might lead police to the perpretrator of a second brutal crime with chilling similarities.

SEE NO EVIL

New Episodes Stream on discovery+ And Premiere Wednesdays at 9/8c on ID

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.

· The Tragedy On Tennessee 14 Premieres Wednesday, May 4 at 9/8c

When someone murders a Tennessee State Trooper in the middle of the highway, investigators turn to his dashcam for answers. A manhunt quickly gets underway, but it takes even more surveillance video to pick up a killer’s trail and crack the case.

The programs below previously aired on discovery+ and will premiere on Investigation Discovery as follows:

THE CLEVELAND KIDNAPPINGS

2-Hour Special Premieres Monday, April 25 at 9/8c on ID

In Cleveland, Ohio, Gina DeJesus and Amanda Berry vanish months apart and mere blocks from each other. While their families rally together, they have no way of knowing that the girls – plus a third victim – suffer inside a house of horrors with no escape.

INVESTIGATION DISCOVERY PREMIERES

The programs below will premiere on Investigation Discovery as follows:

MURDER IN THE HEARTLAND

New Episodes Premiere Mondays at 9/8c 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.

· Whispered Warnings Premieres Monday, May 2 at 9/8c

The community of Kankakee, Illinois, comes together to aid police in uncovering the vile killer in the shooting death of an up-and-coming model, Sarah Washington.

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.

· Firing Line Premieres Tuesday, April 26 at 9/8c

In Florida, a suspect’s car going 45 miles per hour, drags a Pembroke Pines PD officer behind it. In Georgia, a domestic dispute turns into a shootout, leaving one officer fighting for his life. In Michigan, a routine traffic stop turns into a car chase.

· The End Of The Road Premieres Tuesday, May 3 at 9/8c

In Wisconsin, Rhinelander PD attempts to foil a murder for hire by going undecover and meeting the suspect as a hitman. In Colorado, law enforcement from two counties tries to stop a runaway semi-truck before it devastates the little town of Brush.

TRUE CONVICTION

New Episodes Premiere Tuesdays at 10/9c on ID

With more than two decades of experience in the judicial system, no one knows the delicate dance between arrest and conviction better than former Brooklyn homicide prosecutor Anna-Sigga Nicolazzi. In TRUE CONVICTION, she travels across the country to reveal how the nation’s top prosecutors tackled their toughest cases. Reviewing the crime with the detectives who were on the scene and connecting with those who were left behind, Nicolazzi reveals how homicides are solved on the street but won in the courtroom.

· The No Body Homicide Premieres Tuesday, April 26 at 10/9c

The mysterious disappearance of Bruce Blackwood becomes a dominant missing persons case until a veteran investigator and a young prosecutor team up on a mission to deliver justice. It’s a tall order until a late night bombshell breaks the case wide open.

· *FINALE* Episode 408 Premieres Tuesday, May 3 at 10/9c

A young couple on an evening stroll with their young son is struck down in a hail of gunfire. Under the looming specter of a racially motivated hate crime, investigators race to find the gunmen and uncover a twister trail of lies and betrayal.

WHAT’S YOUR EMERGENCY?

New Episodes Premiere Wednesdays at 10/9c on ID

At a time when more and more people are coming face to face with problems attributed to an increasing crime rate, one service, more than any other, is feeling the strain… our emergency services. With funding on the decline, it’s still the police we turn to for help and they are answering the call even if it means putting their lives on the line.

· Family Feud Premieres Wednesday, April 27 at 10/9c

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· Cut to the Chase Premieres Wednesday, May 4 at 10/9c

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A TIME TO KILL

New Episodes Premiere Thursdays at 10/9c on ID

The key to solving the toughest homicides lies somewhere in the final hours of a victim’s life. In A TIME TO KILL, determined investigators must piece together events during this critical window to reconstruct the timeline, unlock the motive, and ultimately close in on the killer.

· The Mystery Passenger Premieres Thursday, April 28 at 10/9c

A loving couple vanishes from their Chehalis, Washington, home just days before Christmas. Police discover them shot to death on an old logging road, shocking the community. With few solid leads, the case remains, the case remains cold until a new cop takes a second look.

· A Brutal, Vicious, and Evil Murder Premieres Thursday, May 5 at 10/9c

Missy Atkin lies dead across her bed, hands tied behind her back. The crime scene is so disturbing officers fight back the tears as they collect evidence. The single mom has no known enemies, but at least one person harbors enough hate for her to kill.



discovery+ and ID Highlights – Weeks of October 4, October 11 and October 18

Posted on by Danielle Langer





discovery+ and ID Highlights – Weeks of October 4, October 11 and October 18
Newcomers to the streamer include “The Prison Breaker” and “Finding Andrea.”
[via press release from Investigation Discovery]
discovery+ & ID TRUE CRIME HIGHLIGHTS

Weeks of October 4, October 11 and October 18 2021

**All Air Dates Subject to Change

discovery+, the newly launched global streaming service, 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+ TRUE CRIME PREMIERES

THE PRISON BREAKER

All Four Episodes Begin Streaming Tuesday, October 5

For the first time in his own words, the true story of Richard Lee McNair, a small-town Airman who rises to infamy as America’s most cunning and elusive fugitive. With access to never-before-seen letters and exclusive interviews, Richard McNair’s friends and family, law enforcement, and journalists, explore the psyche of an escape artist who can’t stop running – even from himself.

· The Penpal Begins Streaming Tuesday, October 5

In his own words, the true story of fugitive Richard McNair. Richard McNair’s friends and family, the law enforcement officers whom he betrayed, and the journalists pursuing the truth, recall the dramatic 1988 arrest and flight of a young escape artist.

· The Prisoner Begins Streaming Tuesday, October 5

In his own words, the true story of fugitive Richard McNair. Richard McNair’s friends and family, the law enforcement officers whom he betrayed, and the journalists pursuing the truth, recall McNair’s 1992 jailbreak and his astonishing time on the run.

· The Fugitive Begins Streaming Tuesday, October 5

In his own words, the true story of fugitive Richard McNair. Richard McNair’s friends and family, the law enforcement officers whom he betrayed, and the journalists pursuing the truth, recall the 2006 escape that vaulted McNair to international infamy.

· The Escapist Begins Streaming Tuesday, October 5

In his own words, the true story of fugitive Richard McNair. Richard McNair’s friends and family, the law enforcement officers whom he betrayed, and the journalists pursuing the truth, recall McNair’s dramatic capture and the monstrous event that started it all.

THE CLEVELAND KIDNAPPINGS

Special Begins Streaming Tuesday, October 12

When Amanda Berry doesn’t make it home on the eve of her 17th birthday on April 21st, 2003, her mother knows something has to be wrong. Nearly one year later, 14-year-old Gina DeJesus goes missing only blocks away from where Amanda disappeared. As their families and the community search all over Cleveland, Ohio for a trace of both girls, they have no way of knowing that Amanda and Gina – plus a third victim named Michelle Knight – are suffering inside a house of horrors with no escape. Hear Michelle Knight and Gina DeJesus recount their story, in their own words.

FINDING ANDREA

Two New Episodes Begin Streaming Friday, October 15, with Episodes Dropping Weekly on Fridays

When single mother Andrea Knabel goes missing, the search for concrete facts surrounding her disappearance brings up even more questions from her family and close friends. As a fresh set of eyes takes over the case, shocking information about her life in the months before she vanished is brought to light, leading her loved ones to rethink everything. She was a woman who helped those in need, devoting her free time to finding missing people with an eclectic and loyal group of friends, but perhaps she was the one who needed saving all along.

· Local Mom Begins Streaming Friday, October 15

After single mom Andrea Knabel vanishes, her loved ones rally together to find answers. Soon, rumors and a social media frenzy overshadow the search until a prior video clip of Andrea reveals a small but significant clue that sparks even more questions.

· Undercover Begins Streaming Friday, October 15

The search for Andrea takes a dark turn when the volunteer group Missing in America begins to suspect one of their own. A fresh set of eyes joins the case and discovers a mysterious inconsistency in the timeline of the night Andrea went missing.

· Chameleon Begins Streaming Friday, October 22

Andrea’s family faces difficult possibilities regarding her disappearance. New details suggest Andrea had some serious personal struggles in the weeks before she vanished, leading many to wonder if this new layer could hold the key to finding her.

SECRETS, LIES AND PRIVATE EYES

New Episodes Streaming on discovery+ on Wednesdays

Now more than ever, ordinary people are choosing unconventional paths to justice. With police departments in turmoil and the role of law enforcement in question, citizens are hiring private investigators to find the answers they need. Missing persons, infidelities, cold cases and fraud fill their notebooks. SECRETS, LIES AND PRIVATE EYES follows four teams of PIs as they tackle these cases. Their role is exacting and yet deeply fulfilling. Their clients are desperate, troubled, and sometimes wacky, but their purpose is clear – to find the truth whatever it takes. Cops are no longer the only way to separate right from wrong. The PI is back.

· The Informant and the Train Begins Streaming Wednesday, October 6

With multiple sources naming their suspect, Alex and Jon discover evidence that may have been missed. They hope DNA will reveal the identity of their killer. Elsewhere, Sheila investigates a car hit by a train for proof of a possible murder plot.

COLD BLOODED ALASKA

New Episodes Streaming on discovery+ on Tuesdays

Within Alaska’s wild and harsh landscape lurk some of the most dangerous criminals in America. The 10-episode true crime series COLD BLOODED ALASKA uncovers Alaska’s most disturbing crimes and unpacks the extraordinary lengths law enforcement working in the Last Frontier must take to bring killers to justice.

· Break Out Hit Streaming on Tuesday, October 5

Nestled between mountains and ocean, the small picturesque town of Seward finds itself under siege when two convicted killers escape from Spring Creek, Alaska’s only high-security prison. Authorities race to track them down before they kill again.

· Snow Angel Streaming on Tuesday, October 12

As one family grieves their lost daughter, grief turns to anger as more Alaska Native women are murdered. Increasingly concerned that a serial murderer is targeting women of color, police must ensure the killer or killers don’t escape justice.

· The Hunter Streaming on Tuesday, October 19

In the summer of 2016 a serial killer hunts the night time streets of Anchorage. This meticulous killer doesn’t leave a trace and will not hesitate to execute witnesses. As the bodies start to mount up, it will take the combined efforts of Anchorage PD and the FBI to bring this murderer to justice. But they better move quickly because this murderer kills every thirty days and the clock is ticking…

CONCURRENT discovery+ AND ID PREMIERES

IN PURSUIT WITH JOHN WALSH

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

ID and victims’ rights advocate John Walsh are teaming once again to hunt down persons of interest and find missing children with IN PURSUIT WITH JOHN WALSH. 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 PURSUIT relies on leads from viewers who may have seen something that would help authorities, with all calls and online tips vetted by experts and followed up on by the appropriate authorities, including local law enforcement, FBI, and the U.S. Marshals. In partnership with the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC), the series also features two missing children each hour, providing age-progression photos when possible and descriptions in the hopes that viewers can provide new leads to their whereabouts.

· Bad Blood Streams on Wednesday, October 6; Premieres on ID at 10/9c

When a couple is murdered, police suspect vengeful relative Kevin Anderson, and John aids the hunt for this fugitive of justice. Later, Cal helps police track down Martin Munoz, accused of heinous sexual assaults against his own daughters.

· Stolen Futures Streams on Wednesday, October 13; Premieres on ID at 10/9c

John joins the hunt for Adarus Black, who allegedly killed a young woman in broad daylight. Later, Cal’s in San Diego to help track down Michael Pratt, whose pornography ring allegedly ensnared over 100 women using fraud, coercion, and possibly force.

· Abuses of Power Streams on Wednesday, October 20; Premieres on ID at 10/9c

John is in pursuit of fugitive Jason Hines, accused of sexually abusing multiple minors, and possibly involved in his wife’s disappearance. Later, a slew of women allege they were sexually assaulted by chiropractor Steven Clifford, on the run since2002.

EVIL LIVES HERE

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

EVIL LIVES HERE explores the true, heart-stopping stories of people who shared a home and a life with a loved one who would become a killer. With exclusive interviews and never-before-told accounts of the years and critical moments leading up to these vicious acts, the series showcases the devastating and often undiscussed consequences on the people who have nurtured, loved, and raised a murderer.

· We All Die Tonight Begins Streaming on Sunday, October 10; Premieres on ID at 9/8c

Christina Gaines goes on a date with Patrick Fowler, a supposed “perfect gentleman.” She soon discovers Patrick’s true nature and realizes she’s been duped. Now that Christina is in his grasp, she must find a way to avoid becoming his next victim.

· He Fed Them to Gators Streaming on Sunday, October 17; Premieres on ID at 9/8c

Craig Lester Thrift brags about getting away with murder, but everyone thinks he is kidding. Robyn Barry knows Thrift better than anyone, and she begins to suspect he isn’t joking. Someone needs to believe her before Thrift makes her his next victim.

ON THE CASE WITH PAULA ZAHN

New Episodes Stream on discovery+ and Premiere on ID Sundays at 10/9c

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.

· Web of Torment Begins Streaming on Sunday, October 10; Premieres on ID Sunday, October 17 at 10/9c

The abduction of a young mother from a crowded hospital parking lot is the beginning of a terrifying mystery that will torment her loved ones for decades.

· Unthinkable Harm Begins Streaming on Sunday, October 17; Premieres on ID Sunday, October 24 at 10/9c

When a teenager is found savagely stabbed to death in her home, police hope a trail of blood found at the crime scene will lead them to her killer.

· Gone in a Blink Begins Streaming on Sunday, October 24; Premieres on ID Sunday, October 31 at 10/9c

A teenager waiting for her friends to give her a ride home from work suddenly disappears. When her friends arrive, they find terrifying evidence of her abduction.

AMERICAN MONSTER

Two New Episodes Stream Sunday October 24 on discovery+ with Episodes Dropping Weekly Sundays on discovery+ & Premiering Sundays at 9/8c on ID

If you looked into the eyes of a killer, would you know? In AMERICAN MONSTER, viewers find out. 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.

· He Was Her Everything & Unlucky in Love Begins Streaming on Sunday, October 24; Unlucky in Love Premieres on ID Sunday, October 24 at 9/8c

· With Honors Begins Streaming on Sunday, October 24; He Was Her Everything Premieres on ID Sunday, October 24 at 9/8c

INVESTIGATION DISCOVERY PREMIERES

The programs below will premiere on Investigation Discovery as follows:

A TIME TO KILL

New Episodes Premiere Thursdays at 9/8c

The key to solving the toughest homicides lies somewhere in the final hours of a victim’s life. In A TIME TO KILL, determined investigators must piece together events during this critical window to reconstruct the timeline, unlock the motive, and ultimately close in on the killer.

· Secrets of a Soccer Mom Premieres Thursday, October 7 at 9/8c

Divorced soccer mom Paige Birgfeld’s disappearance catapults her ex-husbands to the top of the suspect list – but when one of them provides a tantalizing clue about Paige’s risky secret life, the number of potential culprits explodes.

· The Business of Murder Premieres Thursday, October 14 at 9/8c

A St. Charles, Missouri, businessman dies violently at work, and police suspect it was a business deal gone bad. Then they discover several insurance policies plus a secret double life, and their investigation veers into a whole different lane.

· Dark Side of the Coin Premieres Thursday, October 21 at 9/8c

Gary and Jan Tyrrell are avid collectors of gold and silver coins and artifacts. Then they turn up dead, and investigators must find out exactly who knew about their expensive hobby – and who would be willing to kill for it.

SIGNS OF A PSYCHOPATH

New Episodes Premiere Tuesdays at 10/9c

Psychopaths live among us. They can be friends, family members, coworkers, or even lovers. Trying as they may to impersonate normal humans, there are always signs that reveal their true nature: calculating, narcissistic — and sometimes, murderous.

· You Met the Angel of Death Premieres Tuesday, October 5 at 10/9c

When a graduate student suddenly goes missing, the family he’s staying with immediately contacts the police. Then, just days later, a horrific discovery forces investigators to face a rare kind of monster.

· I’m Just a Sick Monster Premieres Tuesday, October 12 at 10/9c

An officer responds to a 911 call placed by a robber on the lam who feels compelled to turn himself in. However, when the officer arrives at the scene, the criminal confesses to much more than breaking and entering.

· She Isn’t Acting Dead Enough Premieres Tuesday, October 19 at 10/9c

A man crashes into the back of a woman’s vehicle early one morning. Officers respond to the scene only to find her car abandoned. Witnesses point to the other driver, and detectives are horrified to discover a sadistic psychopath who admits to murder.

DETECTIVE DIARIES

New Episodes Premiere Mondays at 9/8c

The DETECTIVE DIARIES takes us inside the investigative minds of five American detectives as they reexamine the harrowing cases that defined their careers. From hunting killers who hid in the shadows for decades, to taking on a political machine with more than blood on its hands, to reliving the same murder through three different victims in a row, every crime turns the story back on each detective, triggering memories of painstaking investigations, forcing them to come to terms with old wounds, and revealing what drives them to stand strong in the fight for justice.

· Guilty Until Proven Innocent Premieres Monday, 10/4 at 9/8c

Testing his faith and his character, civil trial lawyer John Raley takes on the first criminal case of his career to free an innocent man from prison. This seven-year endeavor puts him face to face with a corrupt district attorney’s office, helps him catch the killer of two long forgotten cold cases that haunted the Austin area, and in the end, exonerated Michael Morton of his wife’s murder after spending 24 years behind bars.

· The Phantom of La Palma Premieres Monday, 10/11 at 9/8c

In La Palma, California, veteran cop Jim Engen and rookie detective Paul Bracciodieta set out to solve the 1974 cold case murder of Annie Ross. This crime has plagued police for decades, but Jim and Paul’s bond leads to a promising break in the case.

· The Witching Hour Premieres Monday, 10/18 at 9/8c

With retirement looming ever closer, Arlington P.D. Detective Byron Stewart races to save his legacy on the force by solving his final case, the unexplained double homicide of an elderly Vietnamese couple left for dead in their apartment.

STILL A MYSTERY

New Episodes Premiere Wednesdays at 9/8c

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.

· Southern Secrets Premieres Wednesday, October 13 at 9/8c

When two women die suddenly under mysterious circumstances, authorities initially suspect suicide. But both of their families believe it was murder, and are trying to figure out who is responsible.

· She Turns Up Dead Premieres Wednesday, October 20 at 9/8c

A mother of two and a young woman planning a career in science both die under mysterious circumstances, and two families embark on quests for justice.

The programs below previously aired on discovery+ and will premiere on Investigation Discovery as follows:

WHERE MURDER LIES

New Episodes Premiere Wednesdays at 11/10c

Everyone is hiding something. It may be a harmless secret, or it might be something far more serious: a terrible betrayal of trust or a shocking indiscretion. Some of these come out over time, while others stay hidden forever. But sometimes, an event is so horrific, so cataclysmic, that everyone’s truths are laid bare. WHERE MURDER LIES gradually exposes murder investigations one truth after another, revealing the sinister underbelly beneath seemingly placid communities.

· A Legacy In Question Premieres Wednesday, October 6 at 11/10c

The 7-11 ranch in Colorado has been in the Rudibaugh family for decades. But when Jake – the next in line to inherit the ranch – goes missing in 2015, a three-year investigation uncovers family lies, greed, and deceit.

THE DEADLY TYPE WITH CANDICE DELONG

New Episodes Premiere Thursdays at 10/9c

Candice DeLong investigates the unbelievable personality traits that have triggered homicides that are all too real, going inside the hunt for a killer as detectives race to build a psychological profile of the perp amid a growing chorus of suspects.

· The Obsessive Premieres Thursday, October 7 at 10/9c

Most people like attention, but the obsessive kind can be suffocating. Too much devotion from the wrong person can lead to jealousy, controlling behavior, and even violence. Candice reveals how to avoid the danger zone between love and obsession.

· The Survivor Premieres Thursday, October 14 at 10/9c

People like to think that in life-or-death situations, they’d find the power to save themselves. But a few are certain they have a basic instinct to survive, even if it means sacrificing loved ones. Candice says specific behaviors give away The Survivor.

· The Deluded Premieres Thursday, October 21 at 10/9c

Those who suffer from a delusional disorder rarely seek help because the delusion is their reality. Anyone who stands in the way could be in danger. Candice examines cases where fallacies ended in disaster and reveals how to recognize deluded people.

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discovery+ Announces October Programming Slate

Posted on by Danielle Langer





discovery+ Announces October Programming Slate
All month long, new Ghostober Halloween-themed series and specials will premiere across categories including Paranormal and Unexplained, Home, and True Crime, making discovery+ the streaming home for Halloween.
[via press release from Discovery, Inc.]
DISCOVERY+ ANNOUNCES OCTOBER PROGRAMMING SLATE

discovery+ Will Premiere the Critically-Acclaimed Documentary Introducing, Selma Blair Following the Actress’ Journey with Multiple Sclerosis

Additional Highlights Include Ghostober Halloween-Themed Programming Across Categories

New York, NY – September 21, 2021 – discovery+, the definitive non-fiction, real life subscription streaming service from Discovery, Inc., today announced new and original programming that will be available in October. All month long, new Ghostober Halloween-themed series and specials will premiere across categories including Paranormal and Unexplained, Home, and True Crime, making discovery+ the streaming home for Halloween. Zak Bagans and his crew investigate haunted locations, towns and artifacts in two new series, Ghost Adventures: Goldfield Hotel and The Haunted Museum. In House Haunters, actor Anthony Anderson teams up with his mom and the producers of Impractical Jokers in a hidden camera real estate and home renovation prank series. Additionally in October, discovery+ will premiere the critically-acclaimed documentary Introducing, Selma Blair, which tells the moving story of the actress’ challenging battle with Multiple Sclerosis.

discovery+ features a partnership with Verizon that gives their customers with select plans up to 12 months of discovery+ on Verizon. discovery+ is also available on platforms and devices from Amazon, Apple, Google, Microsoft, Roku and Samsung.

Titles premiering in October include:

Paranormal and Unexplained – Ghostober!

· Ghost Adventures: Goldfield Hotel – Friday, October 1

The Ghost Adventures crew heads back to Goldfield, Nevada, to settle – once and for all – a mysterious evil feud that’s been cast over the town. In a highly personal and emotionally charged investigation, Zak Bagans, Aaron Goodwin, Billy Tolley and Jay Wasley revisit the haunted town and hotel where their journey began.

· The Haunted Museum – Saturday, October 2

The creepy collection of haunted artifacts housed inside Zak Bagans’ Haunted Museum are getting the spotlight in The Haunted Museum, a new horror film anthology series produced in collaboration with filmmaker Eli Roth. The series presents frightening and hellish tales inspired by the spooky relics on display in Zak Bagans’ Las Vegas museum.

· Eli Roth Presents: A Ghost Ruined My Life – Friday, October 8

From master of horror Eli Roth, A Ghost Ruined My Life shares the shocking stories of hauntings that have left emotional (and sometimes physical) scars on those unlucky enough to have experienced them. Equal parts terrifying and evocative, every hour-long episode will expose viewers to the real-life stories of survivors who have been dragged through hell and back.

· Jack and Kelly Osbourne: Night of Terror – Sunday, October 24

Jack Osbourne introduced his sister, Kelly, to the paranormal last year and turned her skepticism into a curiosity of the unknown. Now, he’s bringing her to the queen of all haunted locations – the RMS Queen Mary. Since it shut down to the public in early 2020 when the Coronavirus pandemic struck, the hallowed halls of this once-elegant ocean liner have grown silent – but hardly empty. Jack and Kelly come aboard to investigate the infamous ghost ship alone.

· The Curse of the Highgate Vampire – Friday, October 29

A gang of paranormal thrill seekers get locked inside Highgate cemetery, overnight, where they stumble across horrifying and bone-chilling paranormal evidence that triggers an insatiable obsession to find out about the infamous hauntings of Highgate.

· Ghost Hunters – Sunday, October 31

The revival of the series that started it all is here! Ghost Hunters comes exclusively to discovery+ with a brand-new season featuring original team leader Jason Hawes, joined by Steve Gonsalves, Dave Tango and Shari DeBenedetti. A special Halloween event kicks off the new run, as the TAPS team take back the paranormal reins in epic haunted locations.

Home

· House Haunters – Thursday, October 7

Emmy(R) nominated actor and producer Anthony Anderson, star of the ABC sitcom Black-ish, along with his mom and co-host of ABC’s To Tell the Truth, Doris Bowman, will combine their love of all things home – and mischief – to host the new discovery+ series House Haunters. During this hidden camera real estate and home renovation prank series from the producers of Impractical Jokers, Anthony and Doris will take over properties and devise hilarious gags for unsuspecting house hunters, real estate agents, handymen – and even a few HGTV stars, including Nate Berkus and Jeremiah Brent (The Nate & Jeremiah Home Project) and Brian and Mika Kleinschmidt (100 Day Dream Home). Throughout House Haunters, with dozens of hidden cameras in place and working from a nearby unmarked van, Anthony and Doris will scheme to scare, startle and surprise visitors to the homes – executing humorous high jinks with creepy dolls come to life, mysterious pests on the loose, home decor that has a mind of its own or seemingly haunted spaces.

Documentaries

· Crutch – Thursday, October 14

Crutch chronicles the gravity-defying life of Bill Shannon, an internationally renowned artist, break-dancer and skate punk – on crutches. The film follows Shannon’s extraordinary journey: the history of his medical odyssey and his struggles with chronic pain, the evolution of his crutch dancing and skating, his rise to become a globally-known performance artist, and his transformation from angry skate punk to an international hero.

· Introducing, Selma Blair – Thursday, October 21

Introducing, Selma Blair is a deeply intimate and powerful feature of one woman’s journey of personal acceptance and resilience, which follows the singular actress as she reckons with the next chapter of her life after being diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis. The film explores complex issues ranging from dissecting deep-rooted myths about beauty, and the collective fear around disability and mortality. Complete with her trademark wit and humor, the documentary follows Blair as she reconciles a journey of monumental transition.

· Fergie’s Killer Dresser: The Jane Andrews Story – Saturday, October 23

In 2000, former royal dresser Jane Andrews’ murder of Tom Cressman shocked and fascinated Britain. She was portrayed as a jealous obsessive who couldn’t take the rejection of her wealthy lovers, but with new doubts, would she be tried differently today?

· Hatton Gardens – Saturday, October 23

Through unseen police surveillance footage and secretly recorded conversations, viewers can discover the untold story of the police investigation into the Hatton Garden Heist, one of the biggest jewel heists in British history.

True Crime

· The Prison Breaker – Tuesday, October 5

The Prison Breaker tells the true story of one of the most brilliant escape artists of all time, Richard Lee McNair. Thought to be the only person ever to have broken out of jail, state penitentiary and federal penitentiary, McNair is a three-time escape artist who is famous for mailing himself to freedom. Now, with the help of the journalist who spent 13 years building a relationship with McNair, this four-hour documentary uses hundreds of letters, personal photos and videos, and exclusive interviews for a deep dive into the mind of a criminal genius. corded phone calls, and exclusive interviews for a deep dive into the mind of a criminal genius.

· The Cleveland Kidnappings – Tuesday, October 12

When Amanda Berry doesn’t make it home on the eve of her 17th birthday on April 21st, 2003, her mother knows something has to be wrong. Nearly one year later, 14-year-old Gina DeJesus goes missing only blocks away from where Amanda disappeared. As their families and the community search all over Cleveland, Ohio for a trace of both girls, they have no way of knowing that Amanda and Gina – plus a third victim named Michelle Knight – are suffering inside a house of horrors with no escape. Hear Michelle Knight and Gina DeJesus recount their story, in their own words.

· Finding Andrea – Friday, October 15

When single mother Andrea Knabel goes missing, the search for concrete facts surrounding her disappearance brings up even more questions from her family and close friends. As a fresh set of eyes takes over the case, shocking information about her life in the months before she vanished is brought to light, leading her loved ones to rethink everything. She was a woman who helped those in need, devoting her free time to finding missing people with an eclectic and loyal group of friends, but perhaps she was the one who needed saving all along.

· The Men Who Sold the World Cup – Sunday, October 17

This two-part film tells the definitive, unbelievable story of how the Greatest Show on Earth was sold to the highest bidders. The awarding of the World Cup to countries around the world has been infested with bribery, corruption, global politics, backroom deals and greed. It all came to a head when the 2022 World Cup was awarded to Qatar – a desert nation with baking summer temperatures, zero world-class stadiums, a population mostly indifferent to soccer… and lots of money. With exclusive interviews, the documentary reveals the truth behind the selling of the world’s biggest sporting event to the highest bidders and how the crooked, crazy characters who stalked the corridors of FIFA were eventually evicted from their seats of power and lives of luxury.

Magnolia Network

· Extraordinary Stories Behind Everyday Things – Friday, October 1

Offering an in-depth look at how iconic American-made products are created, this series celebrates the ingenuity, passion and creativity of the people who proudly stand behind these timeless classics.

· In With the Old – Friday, October 1

Designers, builders and old-home enthusiasts in small towns and big cities across America reimagine and transform abandoned structures by preserving their historical integrity while giving them new purpose.

· First Time Fixer – Friday, October 8

First-time house renovators take their home renovation dreams into their own hands and experience the risk and reward that comes with trying something new.

Immersions

· World of Wow: Space Out – Monday, October 18

Travel through the outer cosmos in Space Out, the latest episode discovery+ Immersions: World of Wow. With an original score by award-winning composer, Ben Wexler, audiences can experience the universe’s most breathtaking phenomena like never before.

· Tour of Terror – Monday, October 25

This Halloween, immerse yourself in some of the world’s spookiest sites in this Tour or Terror. Helmed by award-winning filmmaker and YouTuber, Dan Mace, audiences will embark on a firsthand excursion into the world of the paranormal.

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