August is HOT on discovery+

By: Discovery

This month on discovery+ heats up with NAKED AND AFRAID OF LOVE. But it doesn't stop there! We keep streaming the OG NAKED AND AFRAID, EXPEDITION UNKNOWN, and our new fave GETAWAY DRIVER.

Here's your guide for what to stream this month on discovery+.

August 02, 2021

New This Month on discovery+.

NAKED AND AFRAID OF LOVE

Coming soon, the show takes 16 strangers and asks them to try and find true love while working together to survive the elements on an island paradise.

August 5

ABANDONED: EXPEDITION SHIPWRECK

With water covering 70% of the planet, there are plenty of mysteries in the deepest and darkest corners of the ocean, allowing the new series to head into unexplored territory to uncover the secrets of shipwrecks in exotic locales.

UNDERGROUND MARVELS

Experts uncover subterranean phenomena around the world, and share their impressive stories, unique origins and important roles in history, along with the secrets they still keep hidden underground.

August 16

THE SMARTEST KIDS IN THE WORLD

Chronicling the journey of four American teenagers who study abroad in countries that dramatically outperform the United States in education, Smartest Kids in The World gives voice to students, hearing first-hand their discoveries and insight about how to reform U.S. high school education.

August 26

LILY TOPPLES THE WORLD

Lily Topples the World is the coming of age story of 20-year-old Lily Hevesh, the world’s most acclaimed domino artist and the only woman in her field who has over one billion YouTube views. Filmed over three years across countless cities and featuring appearances from Jimmy Fallon, Katy Perry, Will Smith, YouTuber Casey Neistat and exciting Gen-Z creators, Lily Topples the World highlights an unlikely American tale where passion and artistry make dreams come true.

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MONDAY

GETAWAY DRIVER

An event like no other, Michelle Rodriguez brings the ultimate driving fantasy to life in GETAWAY DRIVER. This 8-episode competition series features 24 elite drivers, from drift champions to street racers to hotshot YouTubers, who compete to prove they have the skill behind the wheel and the mental toughness to outrun and out-drive the competition in a massive, nearly 60-acre compound filled with obstacles. Part Baby Driver, part Grand Theft Auto, the Getaway Drivers will put it all on the line–sacrificing their own cars for the opportunity to be the wheelman in a real-life car chase. The rules are simple... evade the pursuers and escape the compound to score some cold, hard cash. These drivers already have the loot– but can they get away to keep it?

STREET OUTLAWS: MEMPHIS

Street Outlaws is traveling to the toughest, meanest and wildest streets in the South, as it heads to Memphis to spotlight JJ Da Boss and his team of family and friends who have been racing together for decades.

TUESDAY

F/V Brenna A in somewhat sloppy weather.

BAIT, THE (DEADLIEST CATCH 14)

F/V Brenna A in somewhat sloppy weather.

DEADLIEST CATCH

Crab fishermen risk their lives as they battle Arctic weather, brutal waves and a ticking clock for big money in this modern-day gold rush on the Bering Sea.

WEDNESDAY

EXPEDITION UNKNOWN

After Josh Gates investigates the mysteries of the world, he sits down with his crew and specialists to discuss his greatest discoveries and most surprising revelations, as well as share funny behind-the-scenes moments and never-before-seen footage.

HOW THE UNIVERSE WORKS

How was it built and how does it actually work? With a cast of experts and eye-popping CGI, we're looking under the celestial hood to tell the greatest story of all -- the story of where we and everything else came from.

FRIDAY

EXTRAORDINARY STORIES BEHIND EVERYDAY THINGS

Offering an in-depth look at how iconic American-made products are created, this series celebrates the ingenuity, passion and creativity of the people who proudly stand behind these timeless classics..

SUNDAY

Sam and adam sitting in water

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Sam and adam sitting in water

Photo by: Sharellis Tatis

Sharellis Tatis

NAKED & AFRAID

One man and one woman, who meet for the first time in the nude, are paired and tasked with surviving in some of the world's most extreme environments for 21 days with no food, water or clothing.

Next Up

Celebrity Car Dealers Showcase the American Dream on MILLION DOLLAR WHEELS

The cutthroat and elite world of celebrity luxury and supercar dealers is on full display is the new discovery+ series, MILLION DOLLAR WHEELS executive produced by academy award®-winner, Jamie Foxx. Watch the series premiere on February 28, 2022 on discovery+.

The Fastest Female Drivers in America are Racing on STREET OUTLAWS: GONE GIRL

Seven women are ready to smoke the competition driving straight-up street-legal cars in the all-new series STREET OUTLAWS: GONE GIRL — coming to discovery+ on September 6.

Carole Baskin Shares Her Story in a new Two-Part discovery+ Docu-Series

Carole Baskin is on a mission to protect Big Cats and to stop the abuse of Big Cats forever. CAROLE BASKIN’S CAGE FIGHT is coming to discovery+ on Saturday, Nov. 13.

NFL SUPER STADIUMS Follows the Epic Journey of Building SoFi Stadium

In partnership with the NFL, Discovery and Science Channel go behind the scenes and follow the remarkable journey of constructing SoFi Stadium in an all-new, two-hour special, NFL SUPER STADIUMS premiering Wednesday, September 9 at 8P on Science Channel and Saturday, September 12 at 11A on Discovery.

Still Alive: Inside the Adventures of Forrest Galante

From biologist to television star, Forrest Galante’s journey has been quite remarkable. Get to know a part of his story, which is documented in his new book, Still Alive.

Citizen Penn Follows Activist Sean Penn’s Global Humanitarian Efforts

Over 10 years have passed since the catastrophic 7.0 earthquake that shook Haiti in 2010. Now, an award-winning documentary showcases a decade’s worth of humanitarian efforts in the country and beyond. CITIZEN PENN premieres May 6 on discovery+.

Upcoming discovery+ Documentary FRANCESCO Offers Intimate Look at Pope Francis

FRANCESCO gives unprecedented access to the Pope and the individuals who know him in the new discovery+ documentary, premiering March 28.

3 Reasons to Drop Everything and Watch This Doc on Domino Artist Lily Hevesh

LILY TOPPLES THE WORLD tells the coming of age story of 20-year-old Lily Hevesh, the world’s most acclaimed domino artist and the only woman in her field. Keep reading to see why you should drop everything and watch the 2021 SXSW Grand Jury Prize-winning documentary LILY TOPPLES THE WORLD when it becomes available to stream on discovery+ Thursday, August 26.

May Flowers with New Shows on discovery+

This month, stream what you love on discovery+. From CITIZEN PENN to JOSH GATES TONIGHT to DEADLIEST CATCH, you can find it all on the new streaming service.

Where White Water Is The Life Of The Party

The brand new series ‘WHITE WATER SUMMER’ is bringing oar-sized drama and party-hard nightlife to discovery+ on March 30!