th th September 8 through September 19 2013 Discovery Channel Primetime Spotlight
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SPOTLIGHT: UPCOMING PREMIERES/FINALES/SPECIALS See below for episode descriptions.
Specials *Please note the newly rescheduled special episode of JUNGLE GOLD: JUNGLE GOLD WILD RIDE special airs September 8th at 8PM ET/PT Press Contact: Laurie Goldberg, [email protected], 310-975-1631 Press Contact: Phil Zimmerman, [email protected], 310-975-5975 Press Contact: Kate Aconfora, [email protected], 310-975-5902 Press Web: http://press.discovery.com/us/dsc/programs/JungleGold/ 9/11 FIREHOUSE special airs September 11th at 8PM ET/PT Press contact: Sean Martin, [email protected], 212-548-5898 THE PRESIDENTS’ GATEKEEPERS specials airs September 11th and 12th at 9PM ET/PT Press Contact: Laurie Goldberg, [email protected], 310-975-1631 Press Contact: Paul Schur, [email protected], 240-662-3348
Finales *Please note the newly rescheduled season finale of JUNGLE GOLD: JUNGLE GOLD season finale airs September 8th at 9PM ET/PT Press Contact: Laurie Goldberg, [email protected], 310-975-1631 Press Contact: Phil Zimmerman, [email protected], 310-975-5975 Press Contact: Kate Aconfora, [email protected], 310-975-5902 Press Web: http://press.discovery.com/us/dsc/programs/JungleGold/ AMISH MAFIA season finale airs September 17th at 9PM ET/PT Press Contact: Laurie Goldberg, [email protected], 310-975-1631 Press Contact: Kate Aconfora, [email protected], 310-975-5902 Press Web: http://press.discovery.com/us/dsc/programs/amish-mafia/ ALASKAN STEEL MEN season finale airs September 13th at 10PM ET/PT Press Contact: Phil Zimmerman, [email protected], 310-975-5975 Press Web: http://press.discovery.com/us/dsc/programs/alaskan-steel-men/
NEW EPISODES *Please check your local listings for the most updated scheduling. Sunday, September 8 8PM ET/PT – JUNGLE GOLD WILD RIDE The production crew captures the untold story of the making of Jungle Gold featuring hostile confrontations, underground explosions, accidents in the jungle and torrential storms. Press Contact: Laurie Goldberg, [email protected], 310-975-1631 Press Contact: Phil Zimmerman, [email protected], 310-975-5975 Press Contact: Kate Aconfora, [email protected], 310-975-5902 Press Web: http://press.discovery.com/us/dsc/programs/JungleGold/
9PM ET/PT – JUNGLE GOLD It’s the season finale episode and Scott and George are all set to mine their Fahiakobo gold claim. But an attack by armed militia on a neighboring site forces them, along with the entire production crew, to make a dangerous emergency evacuation. Press Contact: Laurie Goldberg, [email protected], 310-975-1631 Press Contact: Phil Zimmerman, [email protected], 310-975-5975 Press Contact: Kate Aconfora, [email protected], 310-975-5902 Press Web: http://press.discovery.com/us/dsc/programs/JungleGold/
Monday, September 9 9PM ET/PT – FAST N’ LOUD Chopped Cabriolet and 'Vette Rescue: The crew help a widow by buying her husband's Ford '32 Cabriolet and many hot rod projects; they rescue an heirloom '62 Corvette from a garage falling down around it, but not all the family is pleased Richard has it. Richard makes a big announcement. 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 – TURN & BURN Memory Lane: No description available at this time. Press contact: Sean Martin, [email protected], 212-548-5898
Tuesday, September 10 9PM ET/PT – AMISH MAFIA The Last Supper: Family alliances are put to the test as Esther has to choose between John and Levi. The split between Merlin and his henchman Wayne takes a nasty turn. Jolin asserts his power over Paradise, imposing his own code of conduct on the people. Merlin turns to a unique Amish sect, but finds them even stranger than he imagined. Alan goes to the Bishop to share a dark secret about one of Levi’s men. Press Contact: Laurie Goldberg, [email protected], 310-975-1631 Press Contact: Kate Aconfora, [email protected], 310-975-5902 Press Web: http://press.discovery.com/us/dsc/programs/amish-mafia/
10PM ET/PT – TICKLE No episode description available at this time. Press Contact: Paul Schur, [email protected], 240-662-3348 Press Web: http://press.discovery.com/us/dsc/programs/TICKLE/
10:30PM ET/PT – PORTER RIDGE The Heat is On: When a police officer accidentally gets his unmarked car stripped at Country Auto, he leaves it behind for Terry and Danny Bob to fix, while Dirty Andy drives him to a theft call. Terry and Danny Bob quickly turn their test drive into a day full of joyriding, and Dirty Andy helps investigate a stolen lawnmower, while getting on the cop’s every last nerve. Press Contact: Emily Robinson, [email protected], 212-548-5103 Press Web: http://press.discovery.com/us/dsc/programs/porter-ridge/
Wednesday, September 11 8PM ET/PT – 9/11 FIREHOUSE For the first time on national television, 9/11 FIREHOUSE documents the inspirational and heroic story of the FDNY firefighters from “Ten House” who were the first to enter the Twin Towers – and the last to leave – during the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks against the United States. This documentary tells the true story of the firefighters from Ladder 10 and Engine 10 whose bravery saved hundreds of civilians’ lives. Watch as the surviving firefighters recall their pivotal role at Ground Zero and how “Ten House” became a symbol of refuge and safety during one of the darkest days in America history. Press contact: Sean Martin, [email protected], 212-548-5898
9PM ET/PT –THE PRESIDENTS’ GATEKEEPERS For the first time ever, all 20 living White House Chiefs of Staff come together in Discovery Channel’s THE PRESIDENTS’ GATEKEEPERS, a television event where each White House Chief of Staff shares their previously untold stories. This two day special which airs on Sept 11 and 12 at 9PM, spans nine administrations and 50 years. Considered the second most powerful – and the toughest – job in Washington, D.C., the White House Chief of Staff is the person the president counts on to transform his agenda into reality. Press Contact: Laurie Goldberg, [email protected], 310-975-1631 Press Contact: Paul Schur, [email protected], 240-662-3348
Thursday, September 12 9PM ET/PT – THE PRESIDENTS’ GATEKEEPERS In the second episode of this 2-night special, the chiefs of staff must be ready for anything: from containing scandals to managing first ladies to weighing the risks of trying to kill Osama Bin Laden. Press Contact: Laurie Goldberg, [email protected], 310-975-1631 Press Contact: Paul Schur, [email protected], 240-662-3348
Friday, September 13 10PM ET/PT – ALASKAN STEEL MEN Fire and Ice: Dennis and Scottie rush to Anchorage to fix a floating barge that has been struck by a large chunk of ice and is quickly leaking... Back in Kodiak, Cooper gets his first lead assignment, working with temperamental skipper. Press Contact: Phil Zimmerman, [email protected], 310-975-5975 Press Web: http://press.discovery.com/us/dsc/programs/alaskan-steel-men/
Monday, September 16 9PM ET/PT – FAST N’ LOUD KC's beloved but broken down ’55 Ford Customline gets new life, but can Richard flip it to Shark Tank's Mark Cuban? George Foreman takes off with Richard's prize Mustang while Richard and Dennis haggle with a WW2 vet over a 38 Aston Martin and some Nashes. 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 – TURN & BURN The Thunderbird Rises Again: No description available at this time. Press contact: Sean Martin, [email protected], 212-548-5898
Tuesday, September 17 9PM ET/PT – AMISH MAFIA Sacrificial Lamb: After the Church strikes back, Levi looks take revenge. Merlin looks to seal an alliance with the Kentucky Amish, one that could swiftly put him on top. The Ohio Church chooses a new head of Amish Aid. One of the group faces prison. Merlin’s alliance with the Kentucky Amish is sealed, positioning Merlin for a major power grab. Press Contact: Laurie Goldberg, [email protected], 310-975-1631 Press Contact: Kate Aconfora, [email protected], 310-975-5902 Press Web: http://press.discovery.com/us/dsc/programs/amish-mafia/
10PM ET/PT – TICKLE No episode description available at this time. Press Contact: Paul Schur, [email protected], 240-662-3348 Press Web: http://press.discovery.com/us/dsc/programs/TICKLE/
10:30PM ET/PT – PORTER RIDGE Car Crush Party: Terry has a chance to buy his dream car, a legendary ’72 Cutlass, from his father-in-law and in an attempt to raise some quick cash he gets a car crusher to agree to come that day, only if Terry can provide fifty cars to crush. But when he comes up short on junk cars to crush, he has to resort to drastic measures. Also, Dirty Andy learns that Kayla has some negotiating talent and gets her to help him sell some merchandise. Press Contact: Emily Robinson, [email protected], 212-548-5103 Press Web: http://press.discovery.com/us/dsc/programs/porter-ridge/
Thursday, September 19 10PM ET/PT – AIRPLANE REPO Flying Blind: Repo Man Ken Cage attempts to nab two high-end yachts in two days. Kevin Lacey’s favor for a friend turns into a white-knuckle landing under darkening Texas skies in a plane with no radio, on a runway with no lights. Press contact: Sean Martin, [email protected], 212-548-5898 Press Web: http://press.discovery.com/us/dsc/programs/airplane-repo/