Moonshiners

Scheduling Insights - Seasonal Series

Moonshiners has maintained a steady Annual rhythm for 13 years, typically returning in November. Since its 2011 debut, the series has become a Discovery Channel institution, surpassing 200 episodes and spawning a robust franchise of spin-offs including Master Distiller. It serves as a cornerstone of the network’s unscripted programming, anchoring the late-year schedule to capitalize on the peak winter viewing season for its core demographic. The production has shown remarkable resilience, maintaining its primary cast of Appalachian distillers while evolving its format to include historical context and competitive elements over more than a decade of continuous broadcasting.