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Follow six determined men as they risk it all to mine for gold in the rugged wilderness of Alaska, facing the challenges of the economic meltdown. With high stakes and even higher rewards, watch as they battle the elements and each other in pursuit of the ultimate treasure.

The series explores how the FBI caught infamous criminal masterminds, with each closed-ended season following a different case. The first season focuses on the FBI agent, a highly specialized linguist, who using unconventional means brought Ted Kaczynski, aka the "Unabomber," to justice after nearly a 20-year manhunt. The show, said to be heavily serialized and darkly psychological in the vein of True Detective,would provide insight into the criminal and the case but also the psychological effects the cases have on the FBI agents assigned to hunt down the most dangerous criminals who often delve into a kind of madness of their own, becoming totally absorbed in the crimes and forced to live inside the darkest minds imaginable for years.

The series follows the chaotic and violent struggle to control wealth and power in the North American fur trade in the late 18th century. Told from multiple perspectives, the series takes place in a world where business negotiations might be resolved with close-quarter hatchet fights, and where delicate relations between native tribes and Europeans can spark bloody conflicts.

The Bering Sea holds the secret to Alaskan Gold, the highly lucrative and elusive... King Crab. With a new set of rules to abide by the ships and the crews will have new deadlines, more stress, and more dangerous conditions.

Just how hard IS it to find a needle in a haystack? Can you in fact go insane by having water drip on your forehead? These are just a few of the myths, urban legends, and improbable sayings that the MythBusters try to figure out.

Gold Rush fans are used to miners going to great lengths to strike it rich, but in Discovery's latest spin-off show, White Water, "Dakota Fred" Hurt and his son Dustin are headed deep beneath the water's surface. In the new reality series, which premieres in January, the father son duo return to McKinley Creek, Alaska, where they've enlisted a team of intrepid divers, mountaineers and bush mechanics to search for gold deep in one of Alaska's wildest creeks. The location, which only recently became available, is surrounded by white water rapids, forcing the guys to dive into raging torrents. Despite the danger, Fred and Dustin are determined to make a fortune, no matter the risk.

Between 1896 and 1899, more than 100,000 brave souls set out on a perilous journey into the frozen North on the legendary Klondike Gold Rush trail. Most never made it to the end. Killed or scared off by bears, treacherous terrain, raging torrents and temperatures below -40 degrees, only one in three completed the journey. Now Parker Schnabel of Discovery GOLD RUSH fame, will attempt to make this same journey and document it in Gold Rush: Parker's Trail.

Every summer, as the glacial ice melts around Nome Alaska, a handful of fortune seekers hunt for gold in the most unlikely of places: the bottom of the Bering Sea. Meet the salty and unique characters who dive to the frigid ocean floor, spending hours hunting gold from custom built, sometimes barely seaworthy rigs.

Each week on this show, a new pair of strangers will face the ultimate survival challenge: to survive together for 21 days in some of the world's harshest environments with no food, no water, no tools ... and no clothes.

Join adventurer Josh Gates on a quest to uncover the world's greatest mysteries. From lost treasures to ancient civilizations, he leaves no stone unturned. With his wit, charm, and expertise, Josh takes viewers on a thrilling ride as he travels the globe in search of answers. Get ready for an unforgettable adventure!

This is a spinoff featuring 12 former Naked and Afraid survivalists who are dropped for a potential 40 days and 40 nights.

Watch robots battle to destruction in an elimination style tournament to crown a champion. Designers build and operate their bots to win! Experience the thrill of BattleBots as designers unleash their destructive robots in a high-stakes competition. Who will be crowned the champion?

Embark on a breathtaking journey across the world's most faraway locales in this 11-part documentary series. Shot in HD and narrated by Sigourney Weaver. Experience the wonders of nature like never before with stunning visuals and captivating storytelling. Originally aired in the UK.

A gold mining veteran with more than 40 years of mining under his belt, Freddy Dodge has earned the name "Gold Guru." After proving himself to be an invaluable gold recovery expert on GOLD RUSH, Freddy is taking his tool belt on the road to stop struggling mine owners from striking out.

Dave Turin spent years working alongside Todd Hoffman and earned the nickname "Dozer Dave" after spending countless hours bulldozing in the quest for gold. After his departure from GOLD RUSH, people around the country started reaching out to Dave, asking for his help resurrecting their failing mines. Now, Dave is planning a spectacular return to gold mining, as he searches for a lost and abandoned mine to resurrect, and chase the gold the old-timers left behind. Using his expertise, and the backing of financiers, Dave is on a mission to become his own mine boss and make his fortune

There are some places on earth where the land just seems different, and Blind Frog Ranch in eastern Utah is one of those places. Locals say the land is cursed. That it's trying to hold on to something. From Aztec treasure to caverns of gold and silver to lost Mormon mines, legends surround Duane Ollinger's 160-acre ranch in Utah's Uintah Basin. But Duane isn't concerned with the lore. After discovering a system of seven underground caves that run through his property, he is singularly focused on finding what's hidden in them - no matter what the cost.

In "Expedition X," the search for adventure continues with Gates as well as scientist Phil Torres and paranormal researcher Jessica Chobot, who will investigate reports of supernatural encounters, mysterious creatures, and astonishing extraterrestrial phenomena. Other adventures will include trekking through the remote jungles of Cambodia in search of a legendary ape-man or exploring the secrets of the world's largest cave system.

In the heart of Appalachia, a group of moonshiners continue a generations-old tradition of crafting the smoothest, most potent spirits. Follow their journey as they navigate the dangers and challenges of the illegal moonshine trade, all while preserving a piece of their heritage.

Join the Brown family, living off the grid in Alaska's rugged wilderness. Naturalist Billy Brown and his wife Ami teach their seven children to thrive in the wild. Follow the family's daily challenges and adventures as they hunt, fish, and build their own homes. Discover the beauty and danger of living in the Alaskan bush.

For the first time ever, survivalists will compete head-to-head through a grueling, multiphase challenge and have their primitive skills tested for the chance to win $100,000. The competition is fierce, as survivalists can use any means necessary - even sabotage - to take home the grand prize. At the end of 45 days, only one can be crowned the Last One Standing.

In each episode, motor mastermind Richard Rawlings and mechanical prodigy Aaron Kaufmann search the far flung corners of Texas and surrounding states for forgotten and derelict classic cars to buy and restore at their Gas Monkey Garage in Dallas, Texas.

In the last decade, two million Americans have attempted to leave behind civilization in favor of life off-the-grid - but most have failed. For the hundreds of families who decide to become homesteaders, the learning curve is a steep one. Now comes "Homestead Rescue". Struggling homesteaders across the country are turning expert homesteader Marty Raney-along with his daughter Misty Raney, a farmer, and son Matt Raney, a hunter and fisherman-to teach them the necessary skills to survive the wilderness. The stakes are high, but the Raney family is determined to prepare these families for nature's worst and set them up for success. Each family faces the ultimate decision: will they tough out their first year or pack up and return to civilization?

Host Mike Rowe takes a look at different dirty jobs with a hands on approach. The show tackles everything from pigeon feces removal to household clean up after a sewer back up.

This show follows Mike Brewer, an ex-car salesman and Ed China, a mechanic and engineer as they find the perfect cars to restore and work on them until they are ready to be sold again.

When winter hits hard and the gold-rich ground freezes over, one mining season ends, and the fight for the next one begins. Soaring gold prices have sparked a land grab, sending some miners scrambling to hunt down new gold rich claims while others set out to build a new arsenal of earth moving machines. To be successful, they'll have to fight through arctic conditions with subfreezing temperatures and piles of snow that make even the simplest task, nearly impossible. The spring could bring the biggest gold hauls ever if they find the right ground and build a bulletproof battle plan. If they don't, the miners risk losing it all.