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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. S7 E1 - Snake Bitten

    November 13, 2017
    42min
    TV-14
    The demand for white lightning is higher than ever. Tim Smith has a visitor from his outlaw past, and Mark and Digger get a sign from above in Tennessee. Then, Josh's favorite still hand has a brush with death.
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  2. S7 E2 - Shine in the Sky

    November 27, 2017
    42min
    TV-14
    Josh anxiously waits to hear Cutie Pie's fate, and Mark and Digger struggle with an experimental three-pot still. Then, Chico and Sondra build a still high in the trees, and Jeff and Lance try to reclaim their customer base.
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  3. S7 E3 - Lightning Strikes

    November 27, 2017
    42min
    TV-14
    Josh hopes to take on a partner, while Mark and Digger erect the cornerstone of their massive three-pot still. Then, Patti and David hunt for clean swamp water, and Mike works solo to fulfill an order.
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  4. S7 E4 - Pony Express

    December 4, 2017
    42min
    TV-14
    Mark and Digger are ready to test out their three-pot still, and Chico and Sondra employ a four-legged still hand. Then, Josh rides under the radar in South Carolina, and Tim hopes to teach J.T. about his backwoods roots.
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  5. S7 E5 - Second Chances

    December 11, 2017
    42min
    TV-14
    Mark and Digger seek redemption on their three-pot still, and Tim enlists Tickle as J.T.'s moonshine mentor. Then, Patti and David build a second still, and Lance tries to regain Jeff's trust running solo.
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  6. S7 E6 - Legends of the Shine

    December 18, 2017
    42min
    TV-14
    Mark and Digger test yeast strains, while Tim and J.T. visit moonshine legends. Then, Mark Rogers sets up a new still site without a partner, and Chico and Sondra start their season with a run of strawberry banana brandy.
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  7. S7 E7 - Pass the Juice

    December 25, 2017
    42min
    TV-14
    Mike brings back an old family shine recipe, and J.T. is eager to start running on his own. Then, Mark and Digger try to troubleshoot a stalled fermentation, while Patti and David deal with a deadly intruder at their still site.
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  8. S7 E8 - Stash and Grab

    January 8, 2018
    42min
    TV-14
    Mark and Digger recruit a retired shiner, while Josh and Chuck run an old family recipe. Then, Lance enlists the help of a bootlegger to move his product, and Sondra has to think fast when a sale goes awry.
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  9. S7 E9 - Arrested Development

    January 8, 2018
    42min
    TV-14
    Tickle mentors J.T. at Belmont Farm, while Mark and Digger receive an impossible shine order. Then, Patti and David secure their still site after spotting a deadly intruder, and Lance and Jeff's bootlegger goes missing.
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  10. S7 E10 - Skins in the Game

    January 15, 2017
    42min
    TV-14
    Tim tries a centuries-old method for finding water, while Mark and Digger source ingredients for a unique liquor that could make their season. Mark and Mike reunite as pressure mounts, and Chico and Sondra risk it all in Kentucky.
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  11. S7 E11 - Blowing Your Cover

    February 5, 2018
    42min
    TV-14
    Mark and Digger prepare for the first run of hillbilly grappa, while Patti and David bootleg on the bayou. At Belmont Farm, an experimental shine recipe mashes in, and Mike seeks out a new still hand in Tennessee.
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  12. S7 E12 - Highway to Hell

    February 5, 2018
    42min
    TV-14
    Josh embarks on a harrowing cross-country delivery. Then, rain threatens the final run of a special seasonal shine recipe, and America's first "Shiner in Chief" inspires a top dollar batch of malted rye whiskey.
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  13. S7 E13 - From the Flames

    February 12, 2018
    42min
    TV-14
    Josh must make good with a biker gang after a trailer fire leaves them empty-handed, and Tickle is tempted to return to illegal shine. Then, a sassafras shine experiment puts a massive waterborne delivery at risk.
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  14. S7 E14 - High and Dry

    February 19, 2018
    42min
    TV-14
    Josh becomes a mad moonshine scientist as he approaches a massive sale, and Mark and Digger scramble to complete a challenging run. Then, Mark risks a solo run, and Patti and David hit the Gulf for their biggest sale yet.
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  15. S7 E15 - Lighted Up

    March 5, 2018
    42min
    TV-14
    Mark and Digger confront a shiner who's been edging into their territory, and Josh makes a split-second decision when he encounters the law. Then, Lance hopes a big sale could rectify past bootlegging blunders.
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  16. S7 E16 - Not a Crook

    March 19, 2018
    42min
    TV-14
    Tim considers a permanent role for Tickle at the distillery, while Sondra convinces Chico to try a unique recipe. Then, Lance surprises Jeff with an unorthodox moonshine ingredient, and Patti and David risk a supersized mega run.
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  17. S7 E17 - Foraging for a Long Winter Ahead

    March 19, 2018
    42min
    TV-14
    In Tennessee, Mike sets himself up for a career high with a run of specialty liquor, but faces a devastating setback. Then, Sondra takes the reigns, and Mark Rogers tampers with his final run in an attempt to cash out.
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  18. S7 E19 - Nail in the Coffin

    March 26, 2018
    42min
    TV-14
    Backwoods rivalries reach the breaking point! Cops stop Mark and Digger during their last big bootleg, and Josh risks a $20,000 sale with an unreliable biker gang. Then, Mike lights the fuse on an Appalachian turf war.
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Extras

Bonus

Mark and Digger: Legends and Legacy

Mark and Digger: Legends and Legacy

42minTV-14
Mark and Digger give exclusive insight into the early days of their partnership, lessons from legendary old-timer Popcorn Sutton and how they continue to honor their heritage with innovative still designs and recipes.
Mark and Digger give exclusive insight into the early days of their partnership, lessons from legendary old-timer Popcorn Sutton and how they continue to honor their heritage with innovative still designs and recipes.
Mark and Digger give exclusive insight into the early days of their partnership, lessons from legendary old-timer Popcorn Sutton and how they continue to honor their heritage with innovative still designs and recipes.
Survival Guide

Survival Guide

42minTV-14
Moonshiner Mark Rogers, the last American mountain man, is heading back out into the wilderness with only the clothes on his back, a very sharp knife and his cousin, Chuck, who wants a crash course in how to make moonshine.
Moonshiner Mark Rogers, the last American mountain man, is heading back out into the wilderness with only the clothes on his back, a very sharp knife and his cousin, Chuck, who wants a crash course in how to make moonshine.
Moonshiner Mark Rogers, the last American mountain man, is heading back out into the wilderness with only the clothes on his back, a very sharp knife and his cousin, Chuck, who wants a crash course in how to make moonshine.
Diesel Fuel with Mark Ramsey

Diesel Fuel with Mark Ramsey

5min16+
Gerad the bartender is joined by 'shiner Mark Ramsey at the bar to create unique spins on two legendary flavors.
Gerad the bartender is joined by 'shiner Mark Ramsey at the bar to create unique spins on two legendary flavors.
Gerad the bartender is joined by 'shiner Mark Ramsey at the bar to create unique spins on two legendary flavors.
Feasts with Side of Moonshine

Feasts with Side of Moonshine

5min7+
Preparing the perfect Christmas feast is an important part of every holiday season. We're celebrating the most memorable feasts -- Moonshiner style.
Preparing the perfect Christmas feast is an important part of every holiday season. We're celebrating the most memorable feasts -- Moonshiner style.
Preparing the perfect Christmas feast is an important part of every holiday season. We're celebrating the most memorable feasts -- Moonshiner style.
Dynamite Gold Rush with Tickle

Dynamite Gold Rush with Tickle

5min16+
Tickle and Gerad the bartender experiment with Tickle's dynamite cinnamon 'shine to build some delicious mixed drinks.
Tickle and Gerad the bartender experiment with Tickle's dynamite cinnamon 'shine to build some delicious mixed drinks.
Tickle and Gerad the bartender experiment with Tickle's dynamite cinnamon 'shine to build some delicious mixed drinks.
Shark Shot: Mark and Digger

Shark Shot: Mark and Digger

4min16+
Mark, Digger and Gerad the bartender work together to create two delicious peppermint moonshine cocktails that are perfect for the holidays.
Mark, Digger and Gerad the bartender work together to create two delicious peppermint moonshine cocktails that are perfect for the holidays.
Mark, Digger and Gerad the bartender work together to create two delicious peppermint moonshine cocktails that are perfect for the holidays.
Naked in Manhattan with Digger

Naked in Manhattan with Digger

4min16+
Digger and Gerad the bartender team up to try out some delicious cocktails using Digger's rye apple and hazelnut rum 'shines.
Digger and Gerad the bartender team up to try out some delicious cocktails using Digger's rye apple and hazelnut rum 'shines.
Digger and Gerad the bartender team up to try out some delicious cocktails using Digger's rye apple and hazelnut rum 'shines.
Appalachian Gift Giving Guide

Appalachian Gift Giving Guide

6min7+
Our 'shining Santas know that giving to others is the best way to spread Christmas cheer. Check out their best gift-giving moments!
Our 'shining Santas know that giving to others is the best way to spread Christmas cheer. Check out their best gift-giving moments!
Our 'shining Santas know that giving to others is the best way to spread Christmas cheer. Check out their best gift-giving moments!
Deck the Halls with 'Shine

Deck the Halls with 'Shine

6min7+
Sometimes, just preparing for the holidays can be the best part. As the Christmas season nears, we take a look back at the most extravagant holiday decoration displays in Moonshiners history.
Sometimes, just preparing for the holidays can be the best part. As the Christmas season nears, we take a look back at the most extravagant holiday decoration displays in Moonshiners history.
Sometimes, just preparing for the holidays can be the best part. As the Christmas season nears, we take a look back at the most extravagant holiday decoration displays in Moonshiners history.
Jar Full of Christmas

Jar Full of Christmas

6min7+
Revisit Christmases past with the Moonshiners crew and check out their creative holiday spins on their favorite drinks.
Revisit Christmases past with the Moonshiners crew and check out their creative holiday spins on their favorite drinks.
Revisit Christmases past with the Moonshiners crew and check out their creative holiday spins on their favorite drinks.
Loonshine with Tim Smith

Loonshine with Tim Smith

4min16+
Tim Smith joins Gerad the bartender at the bar to try a brand-new moonshine cocktail called Loonshine.
Tim Smith joins Gerad the bartender at the bar to try a brand-new moonshine cocktail called Loonshine.
Tim Smith joins Gerad the bartender at the bar to try a brand-new moonshine cocktail called Loonshine.
Mark Rogers: The Will to Survive

Mark Rogers: The Will to Survive

42minTV-14
Mark Rogers, the last American mountain man and Appalachian moonshiner is heading back out into the wilderness with only with the clothes on his back, a very sharp knife, and his cousin Chuck who wants a crash course in how to make moonshine.
Mark Rogers, the last American mountain man and Appalachian moonshiner is heading back out into the wilderness with only with the clothes on his back, a very sharp knife, and his cousin Chuck who wants a crash course in how to make moonshine.
Mark Rogers, the last American mountain man and Appalachian moonshiner is heading back out into the wilderness with only with the clothes on his back, a very sharp knife, and his cousin Chuck who wants a crash course in how to make moonshine.
Moonshiners: Whiskey Business

Moonshiners: Whiskey Business

42minTV-14
Each year, dozens of US craft distilleries fail. Tim Smith and his team of experts help the struggling owners of Missouri Ridge Distillery "put the woods back in the whiskey" in hopes of turning it from problem to profit.
Each year, dozens of US craft distilleries fail. Tim Smith and his team of experts help the struggling owners of Missouri Ridge Distillery "put the woods back in the whiskey" in hopes of turning it from problem to profit.
Each year, dozens of US craft distilleries fail. Tim Smith and his team of experts help the struggling owners of Missouri Ridge Distillery "put the woods back in the whiskey" in hopes of turning it from problem to profit.
Mark and Digger's Greatest Hits

Mark and Digger's Greatest Hits

42minTV-14
Mark and Digger celebrate their greatest hits and misses. Trace the paths that set these two legends on a crash course with destiny and one another. With new interviews and never before seen footage, they'll reminisce on the best and worst of moonshine.
Mark and Digger celebrate their greatest hits and misses. Trace the paths that set these two legends on a crash course with destiny and one another. With new interviews and never before seen footage, they'll reminisce on the best and worst of moonshine.
Mark and Digger celebrate their greatest hits and misses. Trace the paths that set these two legends on a crash course with destiny and one another. With new interviews and never before seen footage, they'll reminisce on the best and worst of moonshine.
Shiners on Shine: Life of Shine

Shiners on Shine: Life of Shine

42minTV-14
Tim, Tickle, Mark and Digger share an insider's look at a line of work that's far away from the nine-to-five. From life-threatening situations to close-call encounters... this is the wild and unfiltered look at the crazy life of shine.
Tim, Tickle, Mark and Digger share an insider's look at a line of work that's far away from the nine-to-five. From life-threatening situations to close-call encounters... this is the wild and unfiltered look at the crazy life of shine.
Tim, Tickle, Mark and Digger share an insider's look at a line of work that's far away from the nine-to-five. From life-threatening situations to close-call encounters... this is the wild and unfiltered look at the crazy life of shine.
Shiners on Shine: Moonshiner Heritage

Shiners on Shine: Moonshiner Heritage

42minTV-14
Master shiners Tim, Tickle, Mark and Digger take a look at the moonshine traditions that have withstood the test of time and pay homage to moonshine legends.
Master shiners Tim, Tickle, Mark and Digger take a look at the moonshine traditions that have withstood the test of time and pay homage to moonshine legends.
Master shiners Tim, Tickle, Mark and Digger take a look at the moonshine traditions that have withstood the test of time and pay homage to moonshine legends.
Shiners on Shine: Friends And Foes

Shiners on Shine: Friends And Foes

42minTV-14
Master moonshiners Tim, Tickle, Mark and Digger take a look at the friendships, families and rivalries that have defined the craft of moonshining through the years.
Master moonshiners Tim, Tickle, Mark and Digger take a look at the friendships, families and rivalries that have defined the craft of moonshining through the years.
Master moonshiners Tim, Tickle, Mark and Digger take a look at the friendships, families and rivalries that have defined the craft of moonshining through the years.
Shiners on Shine: It Ain't Easy To Shine

Shiners on Shine: It Ain't Easy To Shine

42minTV-14
There's no rest for the weary when it comes to making moonshine. Tim, Tickle, Mark and Digger gather to discuss the trials and tribulations every moonshiner must endure to keep the heritage spirit flowing.
There's no rest for the weary when it comes to making moonshine. Tim, Tickle, Mark and Digger gather to discuss the trials and tribulations every moonshiner must endure to keep the heritage spirit flowing.
There's no rest for the weary when it comes to making moonshine. Tim, Tickle, Mark and Digger gather to discuss the trials and tribulations every moonshiner must endure to keep the heritage spirit flowing.
Shiners on Shine: Innovate or Die

Shiners on Shine: Innovate or Die

42minTV-14
Master moonshiners Tim, Tickle, Mark and Digger are taking a look back at their greatest feats of backwoods engineering and the innovations that have furthered the craft while keeping their operations clandestine and productive.
Master moonshiners Tim, Tickle, Mark and Digger are taking a look back at their greatest feats of backwoods engineering and the innovations that have furthered the craft while keeping their operations clandestine and productive.
Master moonshiners Tim, Tickle, Mark and Digger are taking a look back at their greatest feats of backwoods engineering and the innovations that have furthered the craft while keeping their operations clandestine and productive.
Shiners on Shine: Fails

Shiners on Shine: Fails

42minTV-14
Every shiner has a memorable moment they just want to forget, and Tim, Tickle, Mark and Digger relive their greatest muck-ups, from rookie mistakes to season sinking disasters.
Every shiner has a memorable moment they just want to forget, and Tim, Tickle, Mark and Digger relive their greatest muck-ups, from rookie mistakes to season sinking disasters.
Every shiner has a memorable moment they just want to forget, and Tim, Tickle, Mark and Digger relive their greatest muck-ups, from rookie mistakes to season sinking disasters.
Shiners on Shine: Close Calls

Shiners on Shine: Close Calls

42minTV-14
No strangers to risking their lives and freedom for one of the country's most dangerous traditions, Tim, Tickle, Mark and Digger look back on their closest calls while braving the harsh wilds and the law to keep the shine flowing.
No strangers to risking their lives and freedom for one of the country's most dangerous traditions, Tim, Tickle, Mark and Digger look back on their closest calls while braving the harsh wilds and the law to keep the shine flowing.
No strangers to risking their lives and freedom for one of the country's most dangerous traditions, Tim, Tickle, Mark and Digger look back on their closest calls while braving the harsh wilds and the law to keep the shine flowing.
Shiners on Shine: Bootlegging

Shiners on Shine: Bootlegging

42minTV-14
Master shiners Tim, Tickle, Mark and Digger sit down to discuss bootlegging, a tradition as old as the moonshine craft itself. They reminisce about their biggest hauls, closest brushes with the law and favorite tactics of evasion.
Master shiners Tim, Tickle, Mark and Digger sit down to discuss bootlegging, a tradition as old as the moonshine craft itself. They reminisce about their biggest hauls, closest brushes with the law and favorite tactics of evasion.
Master shiners Tim, Tickle, Mark and Digger sit down to discuss bootlegging, a tradition as old as the moonshine craft itself. They reminisce about their biggest hauls, closest brushes with the law and favorite tactics of evasion.
Codes of the Craft

Codes of the Craft

42minTV-PG
This exploration of the six guiding principles of the trade that no moonshiner can live without follows the shiner who best exemplifies each rule, where the players play for keeps and the weak are quickly culled from the herd.
This exploration of the six guiding principles of the trade that no moonshiner can live without follows the shiner who best exemplifies each rule, where the players play for keeps and the weak are quickly culled from the herd.
This exploration of the six guiding principles of the trade that no moonshiner can live without follows the shiner who best exemplifies each rule, where the players play for keeps and the weak are quickly culled from the herd.

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Directors

Dean BushalaNoah DanoffBrian Garton

Producers

Bill Howard

Cast

Jeremy Schwartz

Studio

Discovery Channel
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