January 19th through January 31st 2014 Discovery Channel Primetime Spotlight
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SPOTLIGHT: UPCOMING PREMIERES/FINALES/SPECIALS See below for episode descriptions.
Premieres KLONDIKE three-night mini-series, Monday, January 20th – Wednesday, January 22nd at 9PM ET/PT Press Contact: Laurie Goldberg, [email protected], 310-975-1631 Press Contact: Sean Martin, [email protected], 212-548-5898 Press Web: http://press.discovery.com/us/dsc/programs/klondike/
THE FIGHTERS series premiere, Thursday, January 23rd at 9PM ET/PT Press Contact: Kate Aconfora, [email protected], 310-975-5902 Press Contact: Kaitlyn Spinali, [email protected], 310-975-1607 Press Web: http://press.discovery.com/us/dsc/programs/fighters/
RODS N’ WHEELS series premiere, Monday, January 27th at 10PM ET/PT Press Contact: Phil Zimmerman, [email protected], 310-975-5975 Press Web: http://press.discovery.com/us/dsc/programs/rods-n-wheels/
Special Episodes GOLD RUSH: THE DIRT featuring interviews with cast members of KLONDIKE and GOLD RUSH gold miners, including Parker Schnabel, Monday, January 20th at 7PM ET/PT Press Contact: Paul Schur, [email protected], 240-662-3348 Press Web: http://press.discovery.com/us/dsc/programs/gold-rush/
Finales DUDE YOU’RE SCREWED season finale, Sunday, January 19th at 10PM ET/PT Press Contact: Sean Martin, [email protected], 212-548-5898 Press Web: http://press.discovery.com/us/dsc/programs/dude-youre-screwed/
ALASKA: THE LAST FRONTIER season finale, Sunday, January 26th at 10PM ET/PT Press Contact: Sean Martin, [email protected], 212-548-5898 Press Web: http://press.discovery.com/us/dsc/programs/alaska-last-frontier/
NEW EPISODES *Please check your local listings for the most updated scheduling.
Sunday, January 19 9PM ET/PT – ALASKA: THE LAST FRONTIER Circle of Life: Atz Lee and Eivin take a bushplane and brave bears on a remote island to hunt deer. Charlotte scrambles to save a cow that went down during birthing. A very pregnant Eve struggles with the chores while Eivin is away. Atz cleans his chimney Kilcher style. Press Contact: Sean Martin, [email protected], 212-548-5898 Press Web: http://press.discovery.com/us/dsc/programs/alaska-last-frontier/
10PM ET/PT – DUDE, YOU’RE SCREWED Deadly Inferno: Our Royal Air Force Extreme Survival Instructor, John, is gassed by the guys at his dentist appointment, extracted to the endless Canyon lands of Utah, dropped into a 200 foot drop crevasse, and forced to confront a devilish maze of claustrophobic dead end passages. Thunder rolls overhead – a grim harbinger of flash floods that can fill the slot canyon in a matter of minutes - while John stumbles across a mummified deer carcass. Will he be able to escape the rocky tomb before suffering the same fate as the deer? And even if he can get out of the maze, hundreds of miles of desert and desolation surround him. Will he be able to find civilization in time, or will he suffer a humiliating defeat? Press Contact: Sean Martin, [email protected], 212-548-5898 Press Web: http://press.discovery.com/us/dsc/programs/dude-youre-screwed/
Monday, January 20 7PM ET/PT – GOLD RUSH: THE DIRT Klondike: The miners sit down with Christo Doyle for a special episode of the Dirt featuring interviews with actors from the Klondike mini-series including Richard Madden and Abbie Cornish. Also included is an exciting exclusive sneak peek of Gold Rush. Press Contact: Paul Schur, [email protected], 240-662-3348 Press Web: http://press.discovery.com/us/dsc/programs/gold-rush/
8PM ET/PT – GOLD RUSH The Resurrection: Todd's 150 days is up and with no gold and just a few diamonds he faces eviction. Despite a big clean out, Parker modifies his plant to hit a million dollar season. Dustin finally gets real mining equipment up to Cahoon Creek to see if it holds big gold. Press Contact: Paul Schur, [email protected], 240-662-3348 Press Web: http://press.discovery.com/us/dsc/programs/gold-rush/
9PM ET/PT – KLONDIKE Part One: Based on actual events from the last great Gold Rush in history, a stampede of fortune seekers make their way to the Klondike boomtown of Dawson City, "The Paris of the North” where murder, revenge, riches and redemption await. Press Contact: Laurie Goldberg, [email protected], 310-975-1631 Press Contact: Sean Martin, [email protected], 212-548-5898 Press Web: http://press.discovery.com/us/dsc/programs/klondike/
Tuesday, January 21 9PM ET/PT – KLONDIKE Part Two: It’s every man for himself as food and supplies run low and winter takes hold of the Klondike. A murderer stalks the miners at their claims while Dawson is plagued by Typhus. Belinda double-crosses Bill in a bid to stay competitive with The Count. Press Contact: Laurie Goldberg, [email protected], 310-975-1631 Press Contact: Sean Martin, [email protected], 212-548-5898 Press Web: http://press.discovery.com/us/dsc/programs/klondike/
Wednesday, January 22 9PM ET/PT – KLONDIKE Part Three: Bill finds the murderer and seeks revenge while The Count sets his sights on Bill’s gold. The Tlingit descend on Dawson in a bloody nighttime raid. Bill and Meeker escape with their gold only to be confronted with death in the wilds. Press Contact: Laurie Goldberg, [email protected], 310-975-1631 Press Contact: Sean Martin, [email protected], 212-548-5898 Press Web: http://press.discovery.com/us/dsc/programs/klondike/
Thursday, January 23 9PM ET/PT – THE FIGHTERS Ready to Go: Legendary boxer Peter Welch and the top trainers from rival gyms around Boston start a new promotion to revive the sport. They choose two of their best fighters for the first bout. After a week of intense training the fighters finally face off in the ring with their futures at stake. Press Contact: Kate Aconfora, [email protected], 310-975-5902 Press Contact: Kaitlyn Spinali, [email protected], 310-975-1607 Press Web: http://press.discovery.com/us/dsc/programs/fighters/
10PM ET/PT – LONE TARGET Race to the Bridge: Ex-Navy SEAL Joel Lambert has just 36 hours to escape and evade Poland’s elite border guard, the Straz Graniczna. Over a distance of 25 kilometers, the border guard deploys all their assets, including thermal camera helicopters, ATV’s, motorcycles, tracking dogs and world class field units, in an attempt to intercept Joel before he reaches his extraction point. As the Straz Graniczna mobilizes dozens of troops, Joel is forced to utilize all of his deception tactics--not to mention, make his way down a 20 meter (70 foot) cliff, and risk a daring truck ride--to attempt to save himself in this battle of Polish pride vs. Joel’s rigorous training. Press Contact: Paul Schur, [email protected], 240-662-3348 Press Web: http://press.discovery.com/us/dsc/programs/lone-target/
Friday, January 24 9PM ET/PT – GOLD RUSH Please contact Paul Schur for an episode description. Press Contact: Paul Schur, [email protected], 240-662-3348 Press Web: http://press.discovery.com/us/dsc/programs/gold-rush/
10PM ET/PT – BERING SEA GOLD Backhoe Wars: While Hank tests Mother Nature by staying out dredging in the storm, Shawn races to bring his dredge home. Emily and Glen head far inland to river dredge. Her crew sews seeds of mutiny. Kris almost drowns from faulty equipment and Steve’s inattention. Press Contact: Phil Zimmerman, [email protected], 310-975-5975 Press Web: http://press.discovery.com/us/dsc/programs/bering-sea-gold/
Saturday, January 25 8PM ET/PT – MYTHBUSTERS Car Chase Chaos/Animal Antics: The MythBusters test car chase cliches: Can you really share driving, change places, or dump the driver while moving at speed? Also, from the meassge boards, the team tests some fan-suggested deterrents for driving away cats, bears, and snakes? Press Contact: Sean Martin, [email protected], 212-548-5898 Press Contact: Kate Aconfora, [email protected], 310-975-5902 Press Web: http://press.discovery.com/us/dsc/programs/mythbusters/
Sunday, January 26 9PM ET/PT – ALASKA: THE LAST FRONTIER Please contact Sean Martin for an episode description. Press Contact: Sean Martin, [email protected], 212-548-5898 Press Web: http://press.discovery.com/us/dsc/programs/alaska-last-frontier/
10PM ET/PT – ALASKA: THE LAST FRONTIER Please contact Sean Martin for an episode description. Press Contact: Sean Martin, [email protected], 212-548-5898 Press Web: http://press.discovery.com/us/dsc/programs/alaska-last-frontier/
Monday, January 27 9PM ET/PT – FAST N’ LOUD Troll’s Choice Rolls-Royce: When Richard "accidentally" buys $92K worth of cars at an auction, his bookkeeper sister insists he flip all five cars in one week. Some go more easily and profitably than others but it's a weirdly built Rolls Royce that even Aaron has a hard time fixing. Press Contact: Paul Schur, [email protected], 240-662-3348 Press Web: http://press.discovery.com/us/dsc/programs/fast-n-loud-season-two/
10PM ET/PT – RODS N’ WHEELS Little Deuce Coupe: In the birthplace of hot rod culture, friends Billy and Steve run Da Rod Shop and bring muscle cars back to their full glory. A car friend brings in his "Holy Grail" '32 Ford 3 Window. Sons Shane and Billy Jr. try to prove themselves with a Camaro flip. Press Contact: Phil Zimmerman, [email protected], 310-975-5975 Press Web: http://press.discovery.com/us/dsc/programs/rods-n-wheels/
Tuesday, January 28 9PM ET/PT – MOONSHINERS Aftershock: After eliminating the competition, Jeff and Mark look to cash in on one final run of the season. Tickle, Chico, and Tyler's still site is compromised. Mike looks to complete his New Orleans order, with shine from his rival, Darlene. Josh and Bill try to break even after losing shine from a gun- shot. Deputy Chuck closes in on a major moonshine bust. Press Contact: Laurie Goldberg, [email protected], 310-975-1631 Press Contact: Paul Schur, [email protected], 240-662-3348 Press Web: http://press.discovery.com/us/dsc/programs/moonshiners/
10PM ET/PT – BILLY BOB’S GAGS TO RICHES Meet Jonah White, hillbilly novelty king and owner of Billy Bob’s – a place where rednecks can pitch their best hillbilly inventions in hopes to strike it rich. After building an empire on his own invention - fake buck hillbilly teeth - Jonah has discovered over 300 products that are sold throughout the world and now, redneck inventors from all over are coming to pitch him their outrageous ideas. Jonah is always on the lookout for the next big, million dollar idea, but he doesn’t do it alone - he utilizes his ‘Redneck Think Tank’ to test, develop and come up with new products. Press Contact: Emily Robinson, [email protected], 212-548-5103
Friday, January 31 9PM ET/PT – GOLD RUSH Please contact Paul Schur for an episode description. Press Contact: Paul Schur, [email protected], 240-662-3348 Press Web: http://press.discovery.com/us/dsc/programs/gold-rush/
10PM ET/PT – BERING SEA GOLD Winter closes in, sending the gold dredgers sprinting down the season’s homestretch. Every moment counts, as rivals Shawn Pomerenke and Hank Schimschat clash over claim jumping, while Glenn LeBaron finally braves the waves with his ultimate underwater dredging machine. Eroica captain Emily Riedel spirals from the loss of her crew and a mutiny brewing on the Wild Ranger reaches boiling point. Press Contact: Phil Zimmerman, [email protected], 310-975-5975 Press Web: http://press.discovery.com/us/dsc/programs/bering-sea-gold/