The 16 Best Shows to Watch on Discovery Plus Right Now

Discovery Plus Originals: Ciao House (2023)

Where better to learn about Italian cuisine than Itatly? Ten strangers share a villa where they cook and compete for the chance to train with Italy's most esteemed master chefs. Like Survivor, contestants must vote each other off of the show, so there's a hefty dash of drama in the mix.

Discovery Plus Originals: No Responders Left Behind (2021)

Join Jon Stewart and New York firefighter Ray Pfeifer in their fight to get justice for 9/11 first responders who are still suffering from the scars of that day over two decades ago. For Pfeifer, it literally becomes a fight for his life when he's diagnosed with cancer.

Jon Stewart is known for making jokes, but there's nothing funny about this subject. Fortunately, first responders are finally getting the respect they deserve thanks to the advocacy of Stewart and others.

Fixer Upper: Welcome Home (2021)

Fans of the original Fixer Upper can sigh a breath of relief: This show is back. This revival of the show picks up with Chip and Joanna Gaines as the duo pivots their business to focus on homeowners that want to transform and upgrade their existing spaces.

Discovery Plus Originals: Generation Drag (2022)

Some kids do sports. Some kids do marching band. These kids do drag. Former America's Top Model host Tyra Banks produces this reality series about five families preparing for the annual Dragutante.

The love expressed in Generation Drag is unlike anything you'll see in traditional pageant shows. If you didn't know it already, you'll learn that performing drag is incredibly hard work.

Animal Planet: Crikey! It's the Irwins (2018)

This documentary series follows the Irwin family's daily commitment to Steve Irwin's legacy in their work at the Australia Zoo wildlife hospital. The zoo serves as a safe space for thousands of animals and a platform for spreading the word about conservation.

Discovery Plus Originals: Ghost Brothers - Lights Out (2021)

A team of paranormal investigators travels across America looking for local haunts and legends. Ghost Brothers blends myth and reality, making for one of the spookiest paranormal shows on streaming.

Season 2 locations include the abandoned Ohio State Reformatory, a decommissioned World War II warship, and the Perron family farmhouse that inspired The Conjuring series. What really makes the show worth watching is the hilarious trio of hosts and the pranks they pull on each other.

Discovery Plus Originals: Jamie vs Britney - The Father Daughter Trials (2022)

In 2022, we learned that mega pop star Britney Spears spent the last 13 years under a strict conservatorship controlled by her father, Jamie. Britney claims all aspects of her life and finances were decided for her, but Jamie says it was all to save her life. This docuseries presents both sides of the Spears family drama.

Good Eats: The Return (2019)

If you’re curious about food, you’ll find kinship with Alton Brown and the triumphant return of his show Good Eats, which first aired in 2005. It has the same history, science, and humor in newer episodes where Brown explores everything from the origins of chicken parmesan to the story behind icebox cakes. 

Travel Channel: Destination Fear (2019)

If you're in the mood for some paranormal spookiness, give Destination Fear a try. Four intrepid investigators pack into an RV and tour America's highways and byways, spending their nights in some of the country's most haunted locations. Its latest season sees them face some of the harshest conditions yet. They go inside the Ohio State Reformatory, The Villisca Axe Murder House, the Odd Fellows Home, and more.

Discovery Plus Originals: The Diana Investigations (2022)

Do you think you know the truth about Princess Diana's untimely demise? You probably do, but there are some really strange conspiracy theories. The Diana Investigations looks at not just the facts but also the misconceptions surrounding that tragic night in 1997.

Since this year marks the 25th anniversary of Diana's death, there's no shortage of docuseries to watch about her highness, but this one has a fresh take that's worth watching.

Discovery Plus Originals: American Detective With Lt. Joe Kenda (2021)

Seasoned homicide detective Lt. Joe Kenda presents other detectives' surprising and sometimes mind-boggling homicide cases in this true-crime series.

Each episode features the dedicated detectives that worked on each case and didn’t give up until they solved it.

Discovery Channel: MythBusters (2003)

If you’ve ever wondered about certain urban legends, you’re in for a treat with MythBusters. Each episode centers around debunking or confirming three myths with a lot of science, research, and contained explosions.

American Heroes Channel: Our America With Lisa Ling (2011)

In this program, Lisa Ling travels around the United States to meet with people from all walks of life and hear their stories. Watch four of the five seasons of this compelling documentary-style series on Discovery Plus.

Science Channel: How the Universe Works (2010)

Have you ever wondered how a black hole forms? Ever dream of someday living on the moon? Then this series might be for you. In the latest season of How the Universe Works, narrator Mike Rowe takes viewers on a journey through the cosmos by interviewing leading scientists and combining that footage with CGI and visual effects. The show explores the Super Massive Black Hole at the heart of the M87 galaxy, the possibility of a space fleet that can study the Sun, and more.

Magnolia Network: Extraordinary Stories Behind Everyday Things (2021)

Ever wonder how your favorite products are made? There's certainly no shortage of shows for you to watch. From pianos to pinballs to American flags, The Extraordinary Stories Behind Everyday Things focuses exclusively on goods manufactured in the United States.

Educational and appropriate for all ages, this is a great docuseries for kids and adults to enjoy together.