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Moonshiners

Every spring, a fearless group of men and women venture deep into the woods of Appalachia, defying the law, rivals and nature itself to keep the centuries-old tradition of craft whiskey alive.
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Episodes

  1. S6 E1 - Whiskey Rebellion
    November 14, 2016
    43min
    TV-14
    It's moonshine season in Appalachia. Josh has hit the ground running, but working solo can lead to catastrophic results. Then, former outlaw Tim Smith is training his son J.T. to help run his legal outfit.
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  2. S6 E2 - Take Me To The River
    January 5, 2015
    43min
    TV-14
    Patti & David scramble to locate a clean water source for their operation. Mark Rogers ventures into unfamiliar territory to secure new buyers. Mark & Digger use an old moonshiner's trick to spook intruders from their still site.
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  3. S6 E3 - Hard Start
    November 28, 2016
    42min
    TV-14
    A catastrophe leaves Josh desperately in need of a helping hand, and Chico and Sondra's moonshine partnership puts a strain on their relationship. Meanwhile, an innovation on Mark and Digger's still attracts an unwanted visitor.
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  4. S6 E4 - Luck of the Irish
    December 5, 2016
    42min
    TV-14
    A rookie mistake could jeopardize Josh and Chuck's operation, and Tim travels across the Atlantic to teach an old Irish distillery a thing or two about making moonshine. Then, Mark and Digger's mash test is interrupted.
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  5. S6 E5 - Big River Redemption
    December 12, 2016
    42min
    TV-14
    Mark and Digger struggle with a special recipe for a shine legend, and Big Chuck attempts to redeem himself after destroying Josh's operation. Then, disaster strikes for Chico and Sondra.
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  6. S6 E6 - Making Spirits Bright
    December 19, 2016
    42min
    TV-14
    It's Christmas time in shine country, and Mark and Digger play Santa Claus for kids in need. Then, Patti and David make special treats for a festive holiday feast, and Bill and friends prepare for Christmas caroling.
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  7. S6 E7 - Whiskey Time Machine
    December 26, 2016
    42min
    TV-14
    Tim needs to challenge the laws of nature and time to rescue his operation, and Mark and Digger implement a high tech addition that could double their output. Then, Jeff and Lance make a once-banned liquor.
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  8. S6 E8 - Dog Days of Shining
    January 2, 2017
    42min
    TV-14
    Josh and Big Chuck attempt to revive their season with a new still site, and Mark and Digger are ready to put their still design to the test. Then, Mark and Mike take their first steps toward gaining a new territory.
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  9. S6 E9 - Smokey Mountain Gin
    January 9, 2017
    42min
    TV-14
    Tim Smith aims to put a whiskey time machine to the test. Chico and Sandra switch gears with a new recipe in hopes of jump starting their stalled season. Mark and Digger opt to experiment with distilling an old classic on their high-speed rig.
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  10. S6 E10 - Green Dragon
    January 16, 2017
    42min
    TV-14
    Circumstances could leave Josh and Chuck in trouble with the law. Then, money threatens to destroy Jeff, Mark and Lance's partnership, and Mark and Digger craft a special brew for a high-rolling customer.
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  11. S6 E11 - Big City Bootleg
    January 23, 2017
    42min
    TV-14
    Josh and Big Chuck go underground to build a new stash site, while Mark and Digger venture out of the Smokies and into the big city for the biggest sale of their careers. Meanwhile, Patti and David follow nature's harvest to make a sweet new brew.
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  12. S6 E12 - Big Wheels Keep on Turning
    January 30, 2017
    42min
    TV-14
    Mark and Digger bring in a moonshine legend to rev up production, and Josh and Chuck turn to an old power source to prolong their operation. Then, Tim puts dollars on the line to save his business.
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  13. S6 E13 - The Green Devil
    February 6, 2017
    42min
    TV-14
    Jeff and Lance attempt to salvage their absinthe recipe, while Mark puts his new partner to the test. Then, backbreaking labor and a lack of profit threaten Josh's operation, and Patti and David are without their key ingredient.
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  14. S6 E14 - Thunder Pumpkins
    February 13, 2017
    42min
    TV-14
    An ingredient has Josh and Chuck ready to quit the shine business, while Mark, Digger and J.B. run their signature spirit. Then, Tim puts his turbo-aged whiskey to the test, and Chico and Sondra have their sights on a new brew.
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  15. S6 E15 - Two Pot Bang Bang
    February 20, 2017
    42min
    TV-14
    Josh and Chuck struggle to finish winterizing their site, and Mark and Digger bring their two-pot still out of retirement. Then, delivering the goods could land Mark and Mike in the crosshairs of the law.
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  16. S6 E16 - Intruder Alert
    March 6, 2017
    42min
    TV-14
    Winter closes in and the shiners aim to finish their seasons strong. Mark and Digger clash with the law, and a breach from an intruder leaves Josh and Chuck deep in debt. Then, Chico and Sondra's still site is compromised.
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  17. S6 E17 - The Legend of Tim Smith
    March 13, 2017
    42min
    TV-14
    Tim Smith, who delivered his father's illegal shine recipe from the backwoods to American stores, reminisces about his humble beginnings. He visits the locations of his memories and offers a glimpse into his life as a moonshiner.
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  18. S6 E18 - Last Call
    March 13, 2017
    42min
    TV-14
    A legendary partnership comes to a bittersweet end as Jeff, Mark and Lance head their separate ways. Then, Tim gets to spend time with and old friend, and Patti and David end their season with a boatload of shine.
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Extras

Bonus

The Fast and the Fearless
The Fast and the Fearless
42minTV-14
While tinkering on a 1950 Packard, Mark and Digger reminisce about the automobile's effect on the moonshining business. They look back on some of the series' greatest hits as related to the automobile.
While tinkering on a 1950 Packard, Mark and Digger reminisce about the automobile's effect on the moonshining business. They look back on some of the series' greatest hits as related to the automobile.
While tinkering on a 1950 Packard, Mark and Digger reminisce about the automobile's effect on the moonshining business. They look back on some of the series' greatest hits as related to the automobile.
Tale of Tickle
Tale of Tickle
42minTV-14
Pittsylvania County's most wanted, Steven Ray Tickle, takes a trip down memory lane remembering the people and events that shaped his life and led him to become the model backwoods shiner and outlaw he is today.
Pittsylvania County's most wanted, Steven Ray Tickle, takes a trip down memory lane remembering the people and events that shaped his life and led him to become the model backwoods shiner and outlaw he is today.
Pittsylvania County's most wanted, Steven Ray Tickle, takes a trip down memory lane remembering the people and events that shaped his life and led him to become the model backwoods shiner and outlaw he is today.
Mark Rogers: Last of the Mountain Men
Mark Rogers: Last of the Mountain Men
42minTV-14
Mark Rogers lives off the land and survives today's world by hunting, fishing and making liquor. He heads into the mountains to track a black bear and to dig ginseng, a rare medicinal root that he wants to infuse with moonshine.
Mark Rogers lives off the land and survives today's world by hunting, fishing and making liquor. He heads into the mountains to track a black bear and to dig ginseng, a rare medicinal root that he wants to infuse with moonshine.
Mark Rogers lives off the land and survives today's world by hunting, fishing and making liquor. He heads into the mountains to track a black bear and to dig ginseng, a rare medicinal root that he wants to infuse with moonshine.
Moonshiners on Moonshining
Moonshiners on Moonshining
42minTV-14
The moonshiners are reminiscing about classic moments during their time making moonshine and taking a look back at some of the most memorable moments in moonshiners' history.
The moonshiners are reminiscing about classic moments during their time making moonshine and taking a look back at some of the most memorable moments in moonshiners' history.
The moonshiners are reminiscing about classic moments during their time making moonshine and taking a look back at some of the most memorable moments in moonshiners' history.

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Subtitles
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Directors
Dean BushalaNoah DanoffBrian Garton
Producers
Bill Howard
Cast
Jeremy Schwartz
Studio
Discovery Channel
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