Discovery Channel HD
USA
Discovery Channel HD zeigt Non-Fiction-Programme mit Schwerpunkt auf Wissenschaft, Technologie, Natur und Ingenieurwesen. Das US-amerikanische Programm umfasst Dokumentarserien zu Themen wie Weltraumforschung, Tierverhalten, forensische Ermittlungen und Großbauprojekte. Der Sender sendet außerdem Survival-Inhalte sowie historische Sendungen über Militärtechnik oder Naturkatastrophen. Viele Formate begleiten reale Experten – Ingenieure, Biologen oder Mechaniker – bei komplexen Aufgaben oder Feldforschung. Der HD-Kanal liefert schärfere Bilder für Naturaufnahmen und detaillierte technische Abläufe.
Zuschauer können den Sender landesweit über Kabel- und Satellitenabos empfangen. Einige Episoden und ganze Serien sind auf Abruf bei teilnehmenden TV-Anbietern oder über die hauseigene Streaming-Plattform verfügbar, die einen Login eines Pay-TV-Kontos erfordert. Die TV-Programmhinweise für Discovery Channel HD variieren je nach Region und Anbieter, sodass die genaue Zusammenstellung von Dokumentationsblöcken oder Marathon-Events von lokalen Sendeplatzvereinbarungen abhängt.
Programm
00:00 - 01:00
Contraband: Seized at the Airport
The Call of Duties
Series, Reality
Officers find chessboards loaded with more than 32 pieces; a couple who claimed only half the purchases they made abroad face a hefty fine and having their items seized; two travelers attempting to avoid immigration questions get caught.
01:00 - 02:00
Contraband: Seized at the Airport
It's Not Supposed to Be Sticky
Series, Reality
While officers inspect a cargo shipment for illegal marijuana, an X-ray reveals some lewd contents; a character attracts officers' attention for bringing medications they suspect he intends to sell at an alternative lifestyle festival.
02:00 - 03:01
Contraband: Seized at the Border
The Car-tell
Series, Reality, Documentary
Every year, CBP officers process thousands of vehicles. Some look ordinary, and others are built to deceive -- because at the border, four wheels and an engine could be a cover for contraband.
03:01 - 04:02
120 Hours Behind Bars
Utah County Jail
Series, Documentary
In Utah County, Sheriff Mike Smith runs a behavior-based jail, where good conduct earns inmates greater privileges and access to programs built to break the cycle of recidivism.
04:02 - 05:02
120 Hours Behind Bars
Indian River County Jail
Series, Documentary
On Florida's Treasure Coast, home to some of the priciest real estate in the state, Indian River County Jail serves the people who wealth left behind. Deputies invest in programs, mentorship and second chances to keep them from coming back.
05:02 - 06:00
120 Hours Behind Bars
Butler County Jail
Series, Documentary
Inside Butler County Jail, a six-term sheriff and his seasoned staff confront an opioid crisis; as drugs flood the facility, officers work to dismantle the supply ring and maintain order.
06:00 - 07:01
Contraband: Seized at the Border
The Car-tell
Series, Reality, Documentary
Every year, CBP officers process thousands of vehicles. Some look ordinary, and others are built to deceive -- because at the border, four wheels and an engine could be a cover for contraband.
07:01 - 08:02
120 Hours Behind Bars
Utah County Jail
Series, Documentary
In Utah County, Sheriff Mike Smith runs a behavior-based jail, where good conduct earns inmates greater privileges and access to programs built to break the cycle of recidivism.
08:02 - 09:02
120 Hours Behind Bars
Indian River County Jail
Series, Documentary
On Florida's Treasure Coast, home to some of the priciest real estate in the state, Indian River County Jail serves the people who wealth left behind. Deputies invest in programs, mentorship and second chances to keep them from coming back.
09:02 - 10:00
120 Hours Behind Bars
Butler County Jail
Series, Documentary
Inside Butler County Jail, a six-term sheriff and his seasoned staff confront an opioid crisis; as drugs flood the facility, officers work to dismantle the supply ring and maintain order.
10:00 - 11:00
Street Outlaws: Locals Only
Scoot Over, Scott
Series, Competition Reality, Documentary, Auto racing, Reality
Locals race in Alabama for $5,000; the winner goes up against Scott Taylor, but when he surprises everyone by bringing his small-tire car, the negotiations get trickier.
11:00 - 12:00
Moonshiners
The Curse of Oaked Bourbon
Series, Reality, Crime
After tasting their best barrel yet, Mark and Digger make a run to rival $2,000 bourbon; Tickle makes a daring deal selling shine at a wrestling match to reopen his restaurant; Mike faces the prospect of Richard's revenge.
12:00 - 13:00
Moonshiners: Master Distiller
American Agave
Series, Reality, Arts/crafts
By law, tequila and mezcal can only be made in Mexico, but outlaw distillers follow their own set of rules; three of the best bring American ingenuity to a 500-year-old recipe, but only one will be named Master Distiller.
13:00 - 14:00
Moonshiners: Master Distiller
Firehouse Flameout
Series, Reality, Arts/crafts
Three firefighters famous for their shine compete to run their best off-duty recipes; veteran firemen Tim and Mark taste the results and, along with Digger, pay tribute to the history between the brotherhoods of firefighting and moonshining.
14:00 - 15:00
Moonshiners: Master Distiller
Still Builder Showdown
Series, Reality, Arts/crafts
In the first-ever combo competition, three craftsmen-distillers compete to build working stills from raw sheet copper while mashing in a run of liquor from scratch ingredients; with catastrophic failure at stake, winning comes down to the final jar.
15:00 - 16:00
Sin City Tow
Car Sharks
Series, Reality
Tow truck drivers hunt for illegally parked cars in Las Vegas; a driver gambles and accepts payment in casino chips; an urgent tow is needed at a drive-through wedding chapel; a big rig tow leads to a tense standoff; a tow truck driver is attacked.
16:00 - 17:00
Sin City Tow
Bachelor Party Foul
Series, Reality
Sparks fly at a strip club when TW's tow interrupts a bachelor party; Jeremy and Elmer join forces to tow an untouchable car, which leads to a standoff with the angry owners; A car owner gives Pineapple a kinky proposition.
17:00 - 18:00
Sin City Tow
Formula One Frenzy
Series, Reality
It's a race for the most tows as thousands of fans descend on Las Vegas for the Formula One Grand Prix; TW subdues a raunchy party while Shawn confronts a racegoer carrying a big wrench; Elmer's frustrations with The Tow Truck Company come to a head.
18:00 - 19:00
Sin City Tow
Mutiny At TTC
Series, Reality
Tensions run high on the streets of Las Vegas as the year comes to a close; Elmer has a blowout with his boss; Pineapple rips into a new driver over their worst tow ever; Nick deals with a raging customer.
19:00 - 19:30
Caught!
SWAT Teams Unleashed
Series, Crime, Reality
Witnessing elite police units execute daring raids and high-stakes takedowns nationwide; from Florida's fiery standoffs to tense hostage crises, experience the relentless courage of these specially-trained officers.
19:30 - 20:00
Caught!
Security Cam Chaos
Series, Crime, Reality
Security cameras in front yards, backyards, storefronts and street corners capture crimes, mishaps and earth-shattering moments like break-ins. When lives are at risk, it is up to local law enforcement and communities to save the day.
20:00 - 20:30
Caught!
Retail Fails
Series, Crime, Reality
Shopping trips are part of everyone's daily routines, but if tensions flare between angry customers and fed-up workers, it can result in more than just damaged goods.
20:30 - 21:00
Caught!
Service Without a Smile
Series, Crime, Reality
Serving others is a noble cause, unless it's in the service industry; between bad customers and broken machines, it can be a total nightmare.
21:00 - 21:30
Caught!
Who Let the Cons Out?
Series, Crime, Reality
Convicts making last efforts to break free when their hands are tied; whether a crook on trial or an inmate with a corrections officer, handcuffs, cops and prison walls won't stop these guys from their escaping attempts.
21:30 - 22:00
Caught!
Tased and Confused
Series, Crime, Reality
Police takedowns can be risky business, especially when criminals are armed and dangerous; that's why officers rely on non-lethal tactics like tasers, bean bag rounds, and K-9 units to subdue suspects when things get a little too close for comfort.
22:00 - 22:30
Caught!
It Seemed Like a Good Idea
Series, Crime, Reality
A journey across America, where some stunts and moments unfold in unexpected places; adventures and escapades that redefine the boundaries of possibility.
22:30 - 23:00
Caught!
Leave It to the Professionals
Series, Crime, Reality
Amateurs attempt outrageous activities; hilarious stunts, spills, and thrills gone wrong showcase backyard engineering, clueless humans and uncooperative machinery.
23:00 - 00:00
Moonshiners
Confiscated Copper Conundrum
Series, Reality, Crime
When police raid his underground still site, Josh joins Tickle and Henry in a shine run for a stock car legend; Mark and Digger contend with a rotten-egg taste in their blueberry brandy; Amanda and Kelly try to stop bears from doing what bears do in the woods.