Those looking for education and inspiration will find endless offerings on Discovery&43;'s streaming platform, where you can find shows hunting ghosts, houses,

Those looking for education and inspiration will find endless offerings on Discovery+'s streaming platform, where you can find shows hunting ghosts, houses, and deals on wedding dresses.

The 25 best shows to stream on Discovery+ to learn something new

Those looking for education and inspiration will find endless offerings on Discovery+'s streaming platform, where you can find shows hunting ghosts, houses, and deals on wedding dresses.

By Ilana Gordon

Ilana Gordon is an entertainment, culture, and comedy writer originally from Connecticut. She currently lives in Los Angeles.

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on August 5, 2025 07:15AM EDT

Anthony Bourdain on 'Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations'; Lisa Ling on 'This Is Life With Lisa Ling'; Anne Burrell on 'Worst Cooks in America'. Credit:

The truth is sometimes stranger than fiction and traversing Discovery+ will take you on a journey of extreme fact-finding. A hub for all Discovery brands (including TLC, Animal Planet, HGTV, and Food Network) this streaming platform boasts content that seeks to entertain and educate viewers. Fronted by perspicacious hosts with expertise in fields you never knew existed, Discovery+ can help fill in knowledge gaps by teaching you about love, loneliness, the natural world, and consumer culture.

So grab your remote, power up your TV, and prepare to journey into the wild with one of entertainment's most interesting streaming platforms.

90 Day Fiancé (2014–present)

Shaeeda and Bilal on '90 Day Fiancé'. Lauren Pusateri/TLC

Catfishing, breakups, makeups, proposals, lies, love, hate, and, of course, Big Ed. With all the caveats that come with love and internet dating, *90 Day Fiancé* and all its spinoff shows make for great entertainment. The majority of the *90 Day Fiancé* universe shows engaged couples in long-distance relationships as they meet in person for the first time and decide if their compatibility holds up in the real world.

As TLC's most-watched franchise, *90 Day Fiancé* clings to our human optimism (as we hope for the best) and our natural love of chaos (as we await the inevitable train wreck). Each season introduces a cast of characters whose romantic endeavors you either root for, laugh at, or despise. Feel free to call it a guilty pleasure if that makes you feel better about yourself, but there's no denying that these shows are captivating. *—Briana Richert *

Where to watch *90 Day Fiancé*: Discovery+

**Cast: **Shaun Robinson

Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations (2005–2012)

Anthony Bourdain on 'Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations'.

*Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations* is so much more than a food and travel show. Like everything Anthony Bourdain touched, his worldview — expressed in commentary and through his interactions with food and people — was one of empathy, curiosity, and connection. His show maintains a similar mission statement. Over the course of nine seasons, spread out across seven years, Bourdain travels domestically and internationally, educating his audience and himself about cuisines and culture. **

As EW's critic notes while memorializing the chef after his death in 2018, Bourdain never "spoke of food in a vacuum. When a 2006 trip to Beirut landed him and his crew in the crossfire of a very real war, he returned with *No Reservations* four years later, recalling his heartbreak at seeing shell bombs and rockets fall on a city only recently freed from Syrian occupation." *—Ilana Gordon*

Where to watch *Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations*: Discovery+

**Cast: **Anthony Bourdain

Breaking Amish (2012–2014)

Kate Stoltz, Jeremiah Raber, Sabrina Burkholder, Abe Schmucker, and Rebecca Schmucker on 'Breaking Amish'.

Walling McGarity/TLC

A time capsule from the early 2010s, *Breaking Amish* was TLC's attempt to demystify the Amish and Mennonite communities, and allow some of its younger members to tell their stories. Centered around five Anabaptist adults in their 20s and 30s, the show follows the stars as they move to New York City and explore life outside their hometowns.**

But the stakes here are higher than in your average reality show. The decision to remain in New York and have experiences outside of Amish culture means risking the dissolution of their familial and community ties at home. The show lasted for four seasons, but the initial group only stuck around for the first two, with new casts rotating in for seasons 3 and 4. An interesting look at a community that is historically camera-shy, *Breaking Amish* is both educational and entertaining. —*I.G.*

Where to watch *Breaking Amish*: Discovery+

**Cast: **Kate Stoltz, Rebecca Schmucker, Jeremiah Raber, Sabrina Burkholder, Abe Schmucker

Chopped Junior (2015–2019)

Ted Allen (center) hosts 'Chopped Junior'. Scott Gries/Food Network

*Chopped Junior* is excellent entertainment, provided you don't mind ending each episode feeling hungry and culinarily inadequate. Hosted by Ted Allen, the show invites a slew of adolescent chefs into the kitchen where they compete for $10,000 and a *Chopped Junior* chef's coat. The *Chopped *spinoff ran for nine seasons between 2015 and 2019, and, in keeping with the franchise, features prodigious, young chefs making inventive meals from mystery ingredients.

A wonderful option for parents looking to sneakily trick their children into becoming interested in cooking, *Chopped Junior *is a great reminder of the old internet adage that no matter what it is you're good at, somewhere in the world there's a child doing it 100 times better than you ever could. *—I.G.*

Where to watch *Chopped Junior*: Discovery+

**Cast: **Ted Allen

Deadliest Catch (2005–present)

Cap Caution fishing boat on 'Deadliest Catch'.

Discovery Channel/Courtesy Everett Collection

Nearly two decades back, audiences first set sail to the dicey waters of the Alaskan coast on the Bering Sea, where crab fishermen gambled their lives for their life's passion and a paycheck. And 16 Emmys later, the documentary-style series has chronicled the harrowing adventures of various vessels and their intrepid crews across the October king crab and January snow crab seasons — battling boat collisions, power outages, 40-foot waves, and beyond. While these teams are under pressure of high-stakes competition among their fellow fishermen, *Deadliest Catch *eschews contrived drama as Mother Nature provides enough organic thrill, but what truly reels in viewers is the rapport among these seafarers and the eclectic subplots of rookie deckhands finding their footing. —*James Mercadante*

Where to watch *Deadliest Catch*: Discovery+

**Cast:** Mike Rowe, Sig Hansen, Keith Colburn, Jake Anderson

Dr. Pimple Popper (2018–present)

Dr. Lee (right) examines Monica Lee on 'Dr. Pimple Popper'. TLC

"Once you pop, the fun don't stop" is technically Pringles' tagline, but the same applies to the TLC reality show *Dr. Pimple Popper*. Dermatologist Dr. Sandra Lee started attracting attention as a YouTuber, but her treatments of patients' unusual — and often disgusting — skin conditions attracted such a large following, her content demanded a larger platform. Lee's hour-long reality show began airing on TLC in 2018 and continues to be a huge draw for the network.

From lipomas and cysts to keloids and tumors, Lee tackles them all with professionalism and a seemingly imperturbable gag reflex. The shooting spurts of goo, pus, and assorted bodily fluids are definitely not for the faint of heart or weak of stomach, but for those who enjoy watching an expert pop pimples, lance boils, and generally improve the quality of her patients' lives, *Dr. Pimple Popper *is sure to deliver. *—I.G. *

Where to watch *Dr. Pimple Popper*: Discovery+

**EW grade: **B (read the review)

**Cast: **Dr. Sandra Lee ** **

Evil Lives Here (2016–present)

'Evil Lives Here'. Discovery+

This Investigation Discovery show will delight true crime fanatics but may debilitate those with trust issues. *Evil Lives Here* details horrific crime stories told from the perspective of the criminal's closest friends and family. With documentary-style interviews, reenactments, and photo and video footage of the criminals themselves, the show paints a terrifying picture of what it's like to live with a real-world monster.

From serial killers such as John Wayne Gacy to high-profile cult leaders like Warren Jeffs to lesser-known case files, *Evil Lives Here *explores the backgrounds of disturbed individuals before they committed such terrible crimes. Their relatives or former spouses share when they encountered or saw early signs of their loved one's malevolence. Both chilling and heartbreaking, this show proves that evil can lurk anywhere, even in the people we think we know best. *—B.R.*

Where to watch *Evil Lives Here*: Discovery+

Fixer Upper (2013–2018)

Chip and Joanna Gaines on 'Fixer Upper'.

Much thanks to the design duo powerhouse Chip and Joanna Gaines, the rustic-chic, modern farmhouse vibe has had its chokehold on Millennial homeowners and Targets everywhere. With their hit HGTV reality series, the fix-it team utilized their remodeling business in Waco, Texas, and their less-is-more approach to breathing new life into more than 100 homes — swapping bold colors for monochrome neutrals; cluttered spaces for airy, light-filled rooms with floor-to-ceiling windows; and wedging in a few faux plants as accent details. After it wrapped up its final season on HGTV in 2017, *Fixer Upper* was revived on the Gaines' very own Magnolia Network, along with *Fixer Upper: Welcome Home* and various spin-offs like *Fixer Upper: The Castle* and *Fixer Upper: The Hotel*. Long live the beige aesthetic! *—J.M.*

Where to watch *Fixer Upper*: Discovery+

**Cast:** Chip Gaines, Joanna Gaines

Ghost Adventures (2008–present)

Zak Bagans on 'Ghost Adventures'. Everett Collection

Dust off your sage and keep your local exorcist on speed dial because, after this show, you might want to do a cautionary spirit cleansing. *Ghost Adventures* follows Zak Bagans, a paranormal investigator with notoriously bedazzled jeans, as he and his crew hunt for supernatural activity in the world's creepiest destinations. From the Civil War battlegrounds of Gettysburg to the birthplace of the fearsome Dracula in Transylvania, this Travel Channel show proves that Bagans and his team shy away from no haunted location.

The show explores the mysteries of the afterlife with high-tech equipment and overviews of the rich histories of some of the world's most tragic deaths. All of their ghost encounters are certainly up for debate, but it does make you question the tangibility of the afterlife. If nothing else, it educates you about the history of the towns they explore and adds context to some of the most famous horror stories like *Dracula* and *The Exorcist*. *—B.R.*

Where to watch *Ghost Adventures*: Discovery+

**Cast: **Zak Bagans

Guy's Grocery Games (2014–2020)

Guy Fieri (right) hosts 'Guy's Grocery Games'. Discovery+

Guy Fieri hosts this Food Network grocery store game show where chefs compete in three cook-off challenges for a $20,000 grand prize. A viewing experience that will simultaneously get your adrenaline pumping and your mouth watering,* Guy's Grocery Games *is less like the cutthroat *Chopped* competition and more like a game you'd want to play with your family — yes, even if you suck at cooking. It is lighthearted and playful with exciting challenges involving refrigerator magnets, oddball ingredient combos, and shopping carts that the contestants speed down the aisles like they're in the Indy 500.

Fieri is an affable host, the meals look exquisite, and sometimes your favorite TV chefs (Jet Tila, Anne Burrell, and more) take on the game. It is a blast to join these hyper-talented chefs as they create culinary miracles out of grocery store finds. *—B.R.*

Where to watch *Guy's Grocery Games*: Discovery+

**Cast: **Guy Fieri

House Hunters (1999–present)

Dominique Jackson and her fiancé Edwin on 'House Hunters'. HGTV

This classic HGTV franchise takes you on house tours with prospective homebuyers and their realtors as they try to find the perfect place to put in an offer. Around the globe, from tiny houses to million-dollar mega-villas, *House Hunters* provides a spectacle of home architecture and design as well as insight into the home-buying process. If you wish they would take the whole construction part out of home design shows, then this series is for you. Discovery+ hosts a treasure trove of *House Hunters* spinoffs, so there is pretty much a version for everyone's taste. —*B.R.*

Where to watch *House Hunters*: Discovery+

**Cast: **Suzanne Whang, Colette Whitaker** **

How It's Made (2001–2019)

'How It's Made'.

Science Channel

Sometimes, an oh-so-literal title is all it takes to pique a curious mind. For 18 years, this Science Channel docuseries spent more than 400 episodes examining the origins of everyday objects. While some installments tackled the basics like cooking supplies, automobiles, and food, others threw curveballs such as dissecting the inner workings of 3-D commercial signs, false teeth, cuckoo clocks, and more.

With different narrators lending their voices across various editions, *How It's Made* offers digestible nuggets of knowledge that would please the shortest of attention spans. —*J.M.*

Where to watch *How It's Made*: Discovery+

**Cast:** Mark Tewksbury, Lynn Herzeg, June Wallack, Lynne Adams, Brooks Moore, Zac Fine **

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How the Universe Works (2010–present)

'How the Universe Works'. Discovery+

The Discovery Channel has long attracted viewers with a curious bent, but in their documentary television show *How the Universe Works*, the network gets down to the science of what really matters: the creation of the universe as we know it. From the tiniest atom to the deepest black hole, *How the Universe Works *features 11 seasons of expert explanations and explorations into how we got here, breaking down topics large (solar systems, dark matter, nebulas) and small (the birth of Earth, and how the universe built your car).

Accessible to viewers of all ages and levels of scientific literacy, *How the Universe Works *takes the topics you learned about in school — and promptly forgot — and churns out episodes featuring compelling, memorable, and easy-to-retain content. If you don't already know *How the Universe Works*, it might be time to find out. *—I.G.*

Where to watch *How the Universe Works*: Discovery+

**Cast: **Mike Rowe, Erik Todd Dellums ** **

I Am Shauna Rae (2022–present)

Shauna Rae on 'I Am Shauna Rae'. Discovery+

Childhood brain cancer stunted the growth of 22-year-old Shauna Rae, who now stands at the average height of an 8-year-old. This TLC human interest show chronicles Shauna's day-to-day life as she navigates adulthood, her health, and the public's ignorance toward her 3-foot 10-inch height. TLC is known for opening doors (and minds) to people and livelihoods outside the so-called "norm."

In this show, we watch Shauna participate in average, age-appropriate activities like going to bars and navigating the murky waters of online dating as she struggles to achieve independence and respect from a world that sees her as a child. Not only is Shauna's life and sassy attitude entertaining, but she reminds her audience of their own differences and how we should reserve our judgments and show common decency to people of all sizes. *—B.R.*

Where to watch *I Am Shauna Rae*: Discovery+

**Cast: **Shauna Rae

MythBusters (2003–2016)

Adam Savage and Jamie Hyneman of 'MythBusters'. Discovery Channel

When it comes to determining the veracity of superstitions and local legends, there's no duo more committed than the *MythBusters*. Throughout the show's 296 episodes, a pair of special effects experts and their staff work to prove or disprove the common myths that haunt our everyday lives.

From testing to see if banana peels are really as slippery as comedies make them out to be to proving that Jack and Rose both could have survived the *Titanic* sinking if she had just made some more room on that door, these hardworking hosts and their team of artists, metal workers, and robotics experts helped make the show one of the Discovery Channel's tentpole series during its 13-year run. When there's something strange in your neighborhood, who you gonna call? Mythbusters! *—I.G.*

Where to watch *MythBusters*: Discovery+

**Cast: **Jamie Hyneman, Adam Savage, Kari Byron, Tory Bellici, Grant Imahara, Scottie Chapman, Jessi Combs, Jon Lung, Brian Louden, Bisi Ezerioha, Faye Hadley

Naked and Afraid (2013–present)

Contestants on 'Naked and Afraid'. Discovery+

An exercise in extreme vulnerability, the American reality series *Naked and Afraid* pairs two survivalist strangers, strips them down to nothing, and drops them in the wilderness to survive for three weeks. Now in season 17, each episode of *Naked and Afraid* follows a different couple as they meet for the first time (naked), attempt to feed themselves and evade wild animals (naked), and ultimately arrive at an extraction point at the end of their 21-day journey (still naked).

Survivalists are allowed one helpful item, but are given no help from the camera crews that are there to document their progress — although they are given the option of tapping out for medical or emotional reasons. A cross between *Alone *and *Dating Naked*, the show is unpredictable, captivating, and filled with opportunities to pick up survival tips. *—I.G.*

Where to watch *Naked and Afraid*: Discovery+

**Cast: **Michael Brown** **

Planet Earth (2006)

Penguins in a season 1 episode of 'Planet Earth'.

Fred Olivier/BBC Planet Earth/BBC America

Developed over half a decade, this wildlife miniseries — lauded with four Emmys and a Peabody Award — traverses the diverse landscapes of our planet. From the harsh climates of the Arctic tundra to the lush jungles of South America and the uncharted depths of the ocean, the series unveils the natural world's most captivating wonders across 11 episodes, each providing a behind-the-scenes peek into its production challenges. Narrated by the venerable David Attenborough in the BBC version and the incomparable Sigourney Weaver in the Discovery Channel edition, *Planet Earth *treats audiences with its high-tech, cutting-edge visuals that encompass both the grandeur and subtleties of Mother Earth. —*J.M.*

Where to watch *Planet Earth*: Discovery+

**Cast: **David Attenborough, Sigourney Weaver

Say Yes to the Dress (2007–present)

Randy Fenoli (left) and Erendira Wallenda (center, in wedding dress) on 'Say Yes to the Dress'.

TLC/Courtesy Everett Collection

Though most of us aren't the ones saying "I do," it's hard not to get caught up in some armchair fashion commentary as we watch brides scour for their dream dresses, with price tags ranging from $1,000 to $40,000. Inside the glamorous walls of Kleinfeld Bridal — one of the world's bougiest bridal salons — a crew of more than 250 experts pull out all the stops to measure up to the bride's fairy-tale fantasies. And as the almost-newlywed hunts for the perfect gown, *Say Yes to the Dress* serves a binge-worthy docuseries that serves up both a fashion makeover and a glimpse behind the veil into her family dynamics. —*J.M.*

Where to watch *Say Yes to the Dress*: Discovery+

**Cast:** Mara Urshel, Ronald Rothstein, Randy Fenoli, Dorothy Silver, Nicole Sacco, Nitsa Glezelis, Joan Roberts

Sister Wives (2010–present)

Janelle Brown on 'Sister Wives'.

In polygamist culture, the mantra — at least as it pertains to wives — is the more the merrier. Case in point: TLC's television show *Sister Wives*, which follows Kody Brown, his four wives, and their collective 18 children. Debuting on the network in 2010, four years after American culture became obsessed with polygamy thanks to HBO's *Big Love*, the series has since gained a significant following and is still airing, having wrapped 19 seasons so far.

Over the course of the last 15 years, *Sister Wives *followed the Brown family as they moved from Utah to Nevada to Arizona, and charted the dissolution of three of Kody's four marriages. With the most recent separation announced in January 2023, it's unclear how long *Sister Wives *will continue filming, but fans of the family will be relieved to know that the entire series is currently available on Discovery+. *— I.G.*

Where to watch *Sister Wives*: Discovery+

**Cast:** The Brown Family

This Is Life With Lisa Ling (2014–2022)

Lisa Ling on 'This Is Life With Lisa Ling'.

Lisa Ling is traveling the country — and taking CNN's audiences along with her. A journalist known for investigating America's most interesting and least-known subcultures, Ling uses her show to find a fresh way to introduce different types of Americans to each other. **

Described as an "edgier" version of Ling's former OWN series, *Our America*, the first season of *This Is Life With Lisa Ling* sees Ling digging into — among other things — the worlds of North Dakota's booming oil industry, traveling strippers, gay rodeos, and men who feel called to priesthood. With nine seasons currently available to stream on Discovery+, *This Is Life With Lisa Ling *is a reminder that America's diversity extends far beyond racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic lines. *—I.G.*

Where to watch *This Is Life With Lisa Ling*: Discovery+

**Cast:** Lisa Ling

Trixie Motel (2022)

Trixie Mattell on 'Trixie Motel'. Discovery+

In this Discovery+ original series, drag superstar Trixie Mattel and her partner David renovate a rundown motel in hopes of transforming it into a bold and fabulous Palm Springs getaway. With the help of skilled designers and some of Trixie's famous friends (Zooey Deschanel, Nicole Byer, Leslie Jordan, and more), the Trixie Motel steadily goes from drab to fab one room at a time.

This show is a mix of hilarity, fashion, and stylistic construction coupled with the humorous wit of a drag show and the architectural glamor of a Barbie Dreamhouse on steroids. As Trixie says in her interview with EW, "...it's like going to sleep in an art installation. It makes every other hotel look like four walls and a bed." *Trixie Motel* brings a much-needed pop of color to Discovery+'s usual lineup of renovation shows. *—B.R.*

Where to watch *Trixie Motel*: Discovery+

**Cast: **Trixie Mattel, David Silver, Brandon Lim, Dani Dazey, David Rios

Undercover Underage (2021–2023)

Roo Powell in 'Undercover Underage'. ID

There are only two seasons of ID's docuseries *Undercover Underage*, but every episode still packs a punch. Led by child advocate Roo Powell, the show follows her nonprofit SOSA (Safe From Online Sex Abuse) and its decoy work aimed at identifying and arresting pedophilic predators.

Aided by other adult women who pose as underage girls online to collect information on potential abusers, Roo and her team work alongside law enforcement to apprehend the worst offenders among us. Taking a sensitive and informed approach to its delicate subject matter, *Undercover Underage *is a great show for parents looking to educate themselves about the dangers of online sexual abuse. *—I.G.*

Where to watch *Undercover Underage*: Discovery+

**Cast: **Roo Powell

Where We Call Home (2022)

'Where We Call Home'. Discovery+

Short attention span or just short on time? The Magnolia Network (founded by Chip and Joanna Gaines), which is available through Discovery+, has a few quick and comforting shows to squeeze into your limited timeframe. *Where We Call Home* runs around 10 minutes per episode and challenges our ideas on what types of buildings we can make homes out of. With families living in old churches, abandoned schoolhouses, and car dealerships, this short series proves that we can find "home" just about anywhere.

More importantly, you can build a home from just about anything. In this show, homeowners of the most unlikely houses give us a tour and a bit of background on how they transformed their space. It takes the age-old insult "Were you raised in a barn?" to a literal level. *—B.R.*

Where to watch *Where We Call Home*: Discovery+

Who the (Bleep) Did I Marry? (2010–2022)

'Who the (Bleep) Did I Marry?'.

Investigation Discovery

A documentary series that will make you question just how well you really know your romantic partner, *Who the (Bleep) Did I Marry? *follows people who unknowingly wed spouses with a murderous past. Featuring more than 100 episodes spread out over seven seasons, this true crime series has covered famous cases like Jodi Arias, Scott Peterson, Amy Fisher, and the Green River Killer.

A show about double lives, hidden secrets, and the life-changing realities of discovering your soulmate is much different than the person you thought you promised your life to, *Who the (Bleep) Did I Marry? *is the kind of compulsory bingeable show that will have you glued to your couch for hours — and maybe rewriting the "till death do us part" portion of your wedding vows. *—I.G.*

Where to watch *Who the (Bleep) Did I Marry?*: Discovery+**

Worst Cooks in America (2010–present)

Nicholle Tom, Anne Burrell, and Elisa Donovan on 'Worst Cooks in America'.

Jason DeCrow/Discovery

If you're looking for the opposite of *Top Chef*, you've found it in *Worst Cooks in America*. This cooking competition show takes a group of kitchen illiterate recruits and puts them through a culinary bootcamp designed to instill them with basic food prep skills. Their abilities are tested through a series of cooking challenges, and at the end of the show, the last recruit standing walks away with $25,000, a cooking set, and the knowledge that they are no longer one of the worst cooks in America. What better way to honor the late show mentor and star Anne Burrell than by streaming seasons 1 through 28 on Discovery+ now. *—I.G.*

Where to watch *Worst Cooks in America*: Discovery+

**Cast: **Anne Burrell, Beau MacMillan, Robert Irvine, Bobby Flay, Tyler Florence, Rachael Ray, Alton Brown, Alex Guarnaschelli, Carla Hall, Michael Symon, Cliff Crooks, Jeff Mauro, Darnell Ferguson, Tiffany Derry, Antonia Lofaso

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