July 25 Through August 9 , 2013 Discovery Channel Primetime Spotlight

th th July 25 through August 9 , 2013 Discovery Channel Primetime Spotlight

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SPOTLIGHT: UPCOMING PREMIERES/FINALES/SPECIALS See below for episode descriptions.

Premieres SAINT HOODS series premiere, August 2nd at 10PM ET/PT  Press Contact: Emily Robinson, [email protected], 212-548-5103  Press Web: http://press.discovery.com/us/dsc/programs/saint-hoods/ GOLD RUSH: SOUTH AMERICA, August 2nd at 9PM ET/PT  Press Contact: Paul Schur, [email protected], 240-662-3348 SHARK WEEK, 26th anniversary premieres on August 4th to August 9th  Press contact: Paul Schur, [email protected], 240-662-3348  Press Contact: Kate Aconfora, [email protected], 310-975-5902  Press Web: http://press.discovery.com/us/dsc/programs/shark-week-2013/ SHARK AFTER DARK, August 4th to August 8th at 11PM ET/PT  Press contact: Paul Schur, [email protected], 240-662-3348  Press Contact: Kate Aconfora, [email protected], 310-975-5902  Press Web: http://press.discovery.com/us/dsc/programs/shark-week-2013/

Finales FAST N’ LOUD, July 29th at 9PM ET/PT  Press contact: Sean Martin, [email protected], 212-548-5898  Press Contact: Emily Robinson, [email protected], 212-548-5103  Press Web: http://press.discovery.com/us/dsc/programs/fast-n-loud-season-two/ STREET OUTLAWS, July 29th at 10PM ET/PT  Press Contact: Sean Martin, [email protected], 212-548-5898  Press Web: http://press.discovery.com/us/dsc/programs/street-outlaws/ DEADLIEST CATCH, July 30th at 9PM ET/PT  Press Contact: Phil Zimmerman, [email protected], 310-975-5975  Press Web: http://press.discovery.com/us/dsc/programs/deadliest-catch/

Specials DEADLIEST CATCH: THE BAIT, July 30th at 8PM ET/PT  Press Contact: Phil Zimmerman, [email protected], 310-975-5975  Press Web: http://press.discovery.com/us/dsc/programs/deadliest-catch/ GOLD RUSH: THE DIRT, August 2nd at 8PM ET/PT  Press Contact: Paul Schur, [email protected], 240-662-3348 NAKED AND AFRAID: BARES ALL, August 3rd at 10PM ET/PT  Press Contact: Sean Martin, [email protected], 212-548-5898  Press Web: http://press.discovery.com/us/dsc/programs/naked-afraid/

NEW EPISODES *Please check your local listings for the most updated scheduling.

Thursday, July 25 9:30PM ET/PT – PROPERTY WARS Lou Makes a Deal: The buyers scramble to get to the first house today, but Scott won’t have time to inspect it. Lou fills in, but will he be able to tell if it’s a winner? Next, Doug and Scott duke it out until a little unexpected interference proves to be a game changer.  Press Contact: Kate Aconfora, [email protected], 310-975-5902  Press Contact: Mike Barrett, [email protected], 212-548-5217  Press Web: http://press.discovery.com/us/dsc/programs/property-wars/

10PM ET/PT – AIRPLANE REPO Armed and Airborne: Repo Pilot Kevin Lacey breaks through tight security in the dead of night to heist a King Air jet, but a pissed mechanic and unpaid pilot have other plans. Ken and Danny navigate treacherous waters of Florida swampland to rescue a float-plane but their heist runs afoul of an angry owner in an air-boat. Dare-devil repo man Mike Kennedy assembles an elite team to lift a $3 million dollar G2 Jet from a high-security airfield, but guard dogs, engine troubles and 7 pissed off cops aren’t going to make it easy.  Press Contact: Mike Barrett, [email protected], 212-548-5217  Press Web: http://press.discovery.com/us/dsc/programs/airplane-repo/

Friday, July 26 9PM ET/PT – WARLOCKS RISING New Fights, Olds Battles: Troy puts his wallet and his pride on the line to convince the club to host a Warlocks backyard fight night. Slob and Kimmie decide to renew their vows for their 25th anniversary. And a Warlock pays the price for his lifestyle choice.  Press Contact: Emily Robinson, [email protected], 212-548-5103  Press Web: http://press.discovery.com/us/dsc/programs/warlocks-rising/

Sunday, July 28 10PM ET/PT – NAKED AND AFRAID Beware the Bayou: Billy Berger and Ky Furneaux are dropped in it up to their necks as they have to survive 21 days in the Louisiana swamp. They are washed out of their shelter by storms and have to tackle deadly snakes at every moment while avoiding the hungry alligators.  Press Contact: Sean Martin, [email protected], 212-548-5898  Press Web: http://press.discovery.com/us/dsc/programs/naked-afraid/

Monday, July 29 9PM ET/PT – FAST N’ LOUD (SEASON FINALE) Beards, Builds and Beers: Richard, Aaron, Sue and the Gas Monkey crew celebrate the end of the season by sharing their favorite moments, responding to viewer mail, and giving a special peek into what REALLY goes on in the garage when the Big Monkey isn't watching.  Press contact: Sean Martin, [email protected], 212-548-5898  Press Contact: Emily Robinson, [email protected], 212-548-5103  Press Web: http://press.discovery.com/us/dsc/programs/fast-n-loud-season-two/

10PM ET/PT – STREET OUTLAWS (SEASON FINALE) Interstate Showdown: The Red River Rivarly gets renewed in a battle between Texas vs. Oklahoma drivers. The winner lays claim to being the fastest state in the country. Meanwhile, Farmtruck and Asian take a roadtrip of their own into Texas to do some good old fashion ‘fishing.  Press Contact: Sean Martin, [email protected], 212-548-5898  Press Web: http://press.discovery.com/us/dsc/programs/street-outlaws/

Tuesday, July 30 8PM ET/PT – DEADLIEST CATCH: THE BAIT The Home Stretch: The captains prepare for the two-hour season finale of Deadliest Catch by discussing the biggest stories of the season and look ahead to next year. In this one-hour “pre-game” show, young gun Josh Harris makes a big announcement regarding his father’s old boat the Cornelia Marie while Jake Anderson reveals his future plans as a captain. Meanwhile Captains Keith and Scott Campbell Junior have a friendship-ending blowout and Sig and Edgar Hansen address their bitter battle that launched the season on the Northwestern.  Press Contact: Phil Zimmerman, [email protected], 310-975-5975  Press Web: http://press.discovery.com/us/dsc/programs/deadliest-catch/

9PM ET/PT – DEADLIEST CATCH (SEASON FINALE) Title TBA: In the season finale the younger generation is tested as the fleet races to finish a grueling Opilio season. Edgar’s second chance at the Northwestern’s helm is abruptly cut short. Jake Anderson takes the Kiska Sea’s wheel and finds danger in his path. A greenhorn’s gruesome injury becomes life threatening as a storm prevents rescue. An act of defiance on the Wizard turns brother against brother, while one Bering Sea veteran accepts defeat.  Press Contact: Phil Zimmerman, [email protected], 310-975-5975  Press Web: http://press.discovery.com/us/dsc/programs/deadliest-catch/

Thursday, August 1 9:30PM ET/PT – PROPERTY WARS Basement Surprise: There’s a new auction list in Phoenix, and Scott Menaged is on the hunt for his 100th rental property. At the first house of the day Scott wavers on whether or not to bid, but a special friend sent by bidder Lou Amoroso helps him make up his mind.  Press Contact: Kate Aconfora, [email protected], 310-975-5902  Press Contact: Mike Barrett, [email protected], 212-548-5217  Press Web: http://press.discovery.com/us/dsc/programs/property-wars/

10PM ET/PT – AIRPLANE REPO Narrow Escape: Repo cowboy Kevin Lacey places himself in the middle of a nasty divorce to repo a Citation 525 jet from a notorious Colorado airstrip, but a high-winds and a bad engine threaten to turn a fat payday into a smoking crater. Wild-man Mike Kennedy must battle bad fog, a hungry gator and a dozen drunken partyers to steal a float-plane from a young rich, Florida deadbeat. And cool Ken Cage and his muscle-bound partner Danny sneak through a town notorious for drug-runners to snatch a jet, but the 6’4”, 260 lb owner has no intention of giving the plane up without a fight.  Press Contact: Mike Barrett, [email protected], 212-548-5217  Press Web: http://press.discovery.com/us/dsc/programs/airplane-repo/

Friday, August 2 8PM ET/PT – GOLD RUSH: THE DIRT Description TBA  Press Contact: Paul Schur, [email protected], 240-662-3348

9PM ET/PT – GOLD RUSH: SOUTH AMERICA (SERIES PREMIERE) Peruvian Gold: After quitting mining in the Klondike, Todd sets his sights on South America and flies his crew to Peru. But to find rich gold ground to mine, they must overcome dense jungle, lethal roads, and turf wars with local miners on their epic journey.  Press Contact: Paul Schur, [email protected], 240-662-3348

10PM ET/PT – SAINT HOODS (SERIES PREMIERE) Rival Crews: Three Boston bookie crews vie for customers and ultimate power in the lucrative but illegal business of sports gambling. The Southie crew, the largest and strongest of the three, takes in bets from all over the region thanks to an intricate organization of agents, collectors, enforcers and lieutenants, all of who ultimately report to boss Pat Nee. When the neighboring Roslindale crew roughs up a kid from their territory, Southie realizes they must flex their muscles or risk losing their dominant status. Meanwhile, the Dorchester crew must track down and punish a bettor who refuses to pay up.  Press Contact: Emily Robinson, [email protected], 212-548-5103  Press Web: http://press.discovery.com/us/dsc/programs/saint-hoods/

Saturday, August 3 10PM ET/PT – NAKED AND AFRAID Bares All: Description TBA  Press Contact: Sean Martin, [email protected], 212-548-5898  Press Web: http://press.discovery.com/us/dsc/programs/naked-afraid/

Sunday, August 4 8PM ET/PT – SHARK WEEK – AIR JAWS: COUNTDOWN TO SHARK WEEK 2013 Air Jaws programming has pushed and expanded our understanding of Great Whites sharks and has become one of the iconic SHARK WEEK programs. In AIR JAWS: COUNTDOWN TO SHARK WEEK 2013, a documentary crew goes behind the scenes to see how Air Jaws has changed what we know about these incredible creatures and to give SHARK WEEK viewers a sneak peek into the next Air Jaws special, Finding Colossus, which will air during SHARK WEEK 2014.  Press contact: Paul Schur, [email protected], 240-662-3348  Press Contact: Kate Aconfora, [email protected], 310-975-5902  Press Web: http://press.discovery.com/us/dsc/programs/shark-week-2013/

9PM ET/PT – SHARK WEEK – MEGALODON: MONSTER SHARK LIVES Discovery brings SHARK WEEK viewers on a search for a massive killer Great White shark responsible for a rash of fatalities off the coast of South Africa. One controversial scientist believes that the shark responsible could be Megalodon, a 60-foot relative of the Great White that is one of the largest and most powerful predators in history. Our oceans remain 95% unexplored, and this massive prehistoric predator has always been shrouded in secrecy, but after a rash of newly discovered evidence, authorities are forced to investigate and hunt for the predator long thought to be extinct. A crew of scientists and shark experts examine evidence and fearlessly seek answers to the many questions surrounding one of the last great mysteries of the deep ocean while creating the largest chum slick in history.  Press contact: Paul Schur, [email protected], 240-662-3348  Press Contact: Kate Aconfora, [email protected], 310-975-5902  Press Web: http://press.discovery.com/us/dsc/programs/shark-week-2013/

11PM ET/PT – SHARK AFTER DARK SHARK AFTER DARK is Discovery’s first ever late-night live talk show that will be featured each evening during SHARK WEEK. Comedian Josh Wolf will lead viewers through an hour-long celebration of all things shark-related that will include celebrity guests, shark experts and shark attack survivors, among others. Wolf will also look back at some of the highlights from the past 26 years of SHARK WEEK, and look ahead to give viewers a sneak peek at the next day’s SHARK WEEK programs. The show will also give viewers the first opportunity to interact live on-air every night with tweets, questions to the shark experts and more.  Press contact: Paul Schur, [email protected], 240-662-3348  Press Contact: Kate Aconfora, [email protected], 310-975-5902  Press Web: http://press.discovery.com/us/dsc/programs/shark-week-2013/

Monday, August 5 9PM ET/PT – SHARK WEEK – RETURN OF JAWS Another first this year is Shark Cam, a robot submarine that is used to track sharks in a new and exciting way. This SHARK WEEK special includes spectacular footage of Shark Cam following Great White sharks living and hunting off the shores of Cape Cod, the setting for the Jaws film franchise. Footage of a 17- foot Great White is seen at close range over a five hour period as the shark hunts seal colonies, comes close to shore in less than four feet of water and takes a chilling interest in one specific area.  Press contact: Paul Schur, [email protected], 240-662-3348  Press Contact: Kate Aconfora, [email protected], 310-975-5902  Press Web: http://press.discovery.com/us/dsc/programs/shark-week-2013/

10PM ET/PT – SHARK WEEK – VOODOO SHARKS We investigate Bull Shark populations that have moved beyond oceans and U.S. coasts to the bayous of Louisiana. Nicknamed ‘Voodoo Sharks’ by local shrimp fishermen, these Bull Sharks have the extraordinary ability to live in both salt and fresh water environments and they show up by the hundreds in the bayous of Louisiana. There are many a fishermen who have encountered these dominant and startling predators in the shallow Louisiana waters. But while Bull Sharks in the Bayou are a known phenomenon, locals tell of an even larger shark lurking in swamps. Is this phantom shark the stuff of Cajun legend, or do these waters hold a brand new species?  Press contact: Paul Schur, [email protected], 240-662-3348  Press Contact: Kate Aconfora, [email protected], 310-975-5902  Press Web: http://press.discovery.com/us/dsc/programs/shark-week-2013/

11PM ET/PT – SHARK AFTER DARK See August 4th for description.  Press contact: Paul Schur, [email protected], 240-662-3348  Press Contact: Kate Aconfora, [email protected], 310-975-5902  Press Web: http://press.discovery.com/us/dsc/programs/shark-week-2013/

Tuesday, August 6 9PM ET/PT – SHARK WEEK – I ESCAPED JAWS I ESCAPED JAWS is another SHARK WEEK first as we utilize riveting real shark attack footage captured by eye-witnesses to examine harrowing first-hand accounts from everyday people who stared into the jaws of a shark and survived. These survivors used their wits and experience and all lived to share their chilling stories. Shannon Ainslie faced three Great White sharks throughout his lifetime, and Nicole Moore, a nurse, lost her arm in an attack while vacationing in Mexico and saved her own life by instructing those on the beach on how to treat her wounds. Australian Navy Diver Paul de Gelder relied on his experience as a diver to survive after a shark bit off both his arm and leg.  Press contact: Paul Schur, [email protected], 240-662-3348  Press Contact: Kate Aconfora, [email protected], 310-975-5902  Press Web: http://press.discovery.com/us/dsc/programs/shark-week-2013/

10PM ET/PT – SHARK WEEK – SPAWN OF JAWS This special follows a team of scientists on the brink of a revolutionary breakthrough that for the first time will allow us to understand the mysterious life cycle of the Great White shark. Using state of the art tracking technology, they will search for the elusive Great White breeding grounds, in hopes to protect the area and re-populate their numbers.  Press contact: Paul Schur, [email protected], 240-662-3348  Press Contact: Kate Aconfora, [email protected], 310-975-5902  Press Web: http://press.discovery.com/us/dsc/programs/shark-week-2013/

Wednesday, August 7 9PM ET/PT – SHARK WEEK – TOP TEN SHARKDOWN This special updates the international shark attack files for the 21st century and takes a close look at the sharks you don't want to meet this summer -- and the ones you're most likely to encounter. From the weird - the feisty cookie cutter, which bites cookie-shaped circles out of its prey; to the macabre, like the Sand Tiger, whose cannibalistic young devour each other in the womb, to the infamous – Great Whites, Tiger Sharks and Bull Sharks – TOP TEN SHARKDOWN ranks these amazing predators.  Press contact: Paul Schur, [email protected], 240-662-3348  Press Contact: Kate Aconfora, [email protected], 310-975-5902  Press Web: http://press.discovery.com/us/dsc/programs/shark-week-2013/

10PM ET/PT – SHARK WEEK – GREAT WHITE SERIAL KILLER Natural history producer Jeff Kurr returns to SHARK WEEK after 2011’s Emmy®-nominated Ultimate Air Jaws and 2012’s Air Jaws Apocalypse in GREAT WHITE SERIAL KILLER. Kurr sets out to examine two fatal shark attacks near Vandenberg Air Force base in California and uses evidence found at both sites to try to determine if one shark was responsible for both attacks.  Press contact: Paul Schur, [email protected], 240-662-3348  Press Contact: Kate Aconfora, [email protected], 310-975-5902  Press Web: http://press.discovery.com/us/dsc/programs/shark-week-2013/  11PM ET/PT – SHARK AFTER DARK See August 4th for description.  Press contact: Paul Schur, [email protected], 240-662-3348  Press Contact: Kate Aconfora, [email protected], 310-975-5902  Press Web: http://press.discovery.com/us/dsc/programs/shark-week-2013/

Thursday, August 8 9PM ET/PT – SHARK WEEK – SHARKPOCALYPSE Following one of the most fatal years of shark encounters closely followed by the media, SHARKPOCALYPSE examines the alarming trend of sharks moving in closer to shorelines and debates whether there is a connection between declining shark populations and the increase in shark attacks. Hosted by Andy Casagrande and Devon Massyn, SHARKPOCALYPSE gets you up close and personal with the Great White invasion.  Press contact: Paul Schur, [email protected], 240-662-3348  Press Contact: Kate Aconfora, [email protected], 310-975-5902  Press Web: http://press.discovery.com/us/dsc/programs/shark-week-2013/

10PM ET/PT – SHARK WEEK – ALIEN SHARKS (WT) This special follows American and Japanese scientists as they descend into the deepest and darkest unexplored oceans on earth in search of some of the more incredible and bizarre sharks on the planet, from the Goblin shark to the elusive, giant Megamouth shark.  Press contact: Paul Schur, [email protected], 240-662-3348  Press Contact: Kate Aconfora, [email protected], 310-975-5902  Press Web: http://press.discovery.com/us/dsc/programs/shark-week-2013/

Friday, August 9 8PM ET/PT – SHARK WEEK – GREAT WHITE GAUNTLET The coast of South Australia is a place like no other. It is home to a Great White feeding ground that is one of the most dangerous places in the world. Known in local legend as the Great White Gauntlet, this deadly stretch of waters holds a prize bounty for divers: a rare sea snail called the abalone which is worth thousands on the international market. Abalone diving can be both lucrative and dangerous because it happens in one of the most deadly shark feeding grounds in the world where the Great White sharks prowl. This special takes a closer look at the real-life dangers these divers encounter every day.  Press contact: Paul Schur, [email protected], 240-662-3348  Press Contact: Kate Aconfora, [email protected], 310-975-5902  Press Web: http://press.discovery.com/us/dsc/programs/shark-week-2013/

9PM ET/PT – GOLD RUSH: SOUTH AMERICA Chilean Gold: The Hoffman crew flies to Chile in hopes of getting a slice of the country’s 3,750 tons of untapped gold reserves. They prospect on a remote beach and high in the Andes Mountains, pushing the crew to its limits.  Press Contact: Paul Schur, [email protected], 240-662-3348

10PM ET/PT – SAINT HOODS Kojack Box: The Boston sports world is abuzz with excitement as the local hockey team prepares for a big playoff game. After having their “rent” raised by the dominant Southie crew, the Roslindale crew must take in enough action on the game to be able to pay Southie and ultimately stay in business. Meanwhile, Southie’s leader, Pat Nee, asks his crew to retrieve a very sensitive item that could potentially bring his whole operation down if it falls into the wrong hands. And the Dorchester crew’s Tin Man finally lets his anger issues get the best of him.  Press Contact: Emily Robinson, [email protected], 212-548-5103  Press Web: http://press.discovery.com/us/dsc/programs/saint-hoods/