What to Watch on Discovery Plus Right Now (September 2021)

Discovery+ Originals: Guy — Hawaiian Style

Guy Fieri and his family are going on a Hawaiian vacation, and everyone's invited. Guy: Hawaiian Style takes a deep dive into the traditions and foods of the Aloha State. It takes viewers on a tour of Maui, Oahu, and the Big Island, where the Fieri family goes clay shooting, spearfishing, harvests salt, and more. There might also be some off-the-beaten-path restaurants and a few famous faces along the way.  

Discovery Plus Originals: Street Outlaws — Gone Girl

In this new reality TV series, seven women drivers travel to Las Vegas to compete for money and serious street cred. Some of them are familiar faces to fans of the Street Outlaws series, including the MSO’s Mama Hen Tricia; Wild Card racer Chelsea; and No-Prep King champ and drag racer Lizzy Musi. All the cars they drive will be street legal—no suped-up engines or big tires. Anyone who's a fan of street racing, or racing in general, will enjoy watching these women tear through the streets of Sin City.

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: Martha Gets Down and Dirty (2021)

Lifestyle maven and television personality Martha Stewart is back with a brand new show on Discovery Plus. In Martha Gets Down and Dirty, she preps her Bedford, New York farm for the summer weather with some help from her gardener Ryan McCallister, and a bevy of celebrity friends, including Kim Kardashian West, Seth Meyers, Tiffany Haddish, Al Roker, and more.

Discovery Plus Originals: Shark Academy (2021)

Shark Week celebrated its 33rd year in 2021, and Discovery celebrated with a bunch of new content. One of the offerings is Shark Academy, Discovery's first-ever shark competitive docuseries. No, the sharks themselves are not competing. That would be awesome, though. Instead, eight men and women will struggle to secure a spot on noted shark scientist Dr. Riley Elliott's next diving expedition. They'll live and work together on a research vessel for six weeks, with cameras following their progress.

Discovery Plus Originals: Meet the Meerkats (2021)

Narrated by comedian and actor Rob Delaney, Meet the Meerkats follows three mobs of the rescued animals as they learn to live life in the wild again. Taken from the Kalahari Desert in South Africa as pups by illegal wildlife traders, the meerkats must learn to hunt and survive in dangerous territory again while trying to raise new litters.

Discovery Channel: Deadliest Catch (2005)

This reality television series about fishers and the dangers they face on the open waters has captivated audiences for well over a decade. The new season is all about the global Covid-19 pandemic and its effects on the fishing industry as it follows long-haul fishers making the trip to Dutch Harbor, Alaska, for the 2021 Crab season. The captains face forty-foot waves, hurricane-force winds, and government bureaucracy as they struggle to keep their business alive.

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.

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.

HGTV: Hometown (2016)

Home Town couple Ben and Erin Napier work with families who want to plant roots in Laurel, Mississippi. Follow along as they help clients find a home and then add finishing touches specifically for each family.

Food Network: Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives (2006)

If you love a good food show but don’t need any glamour, this iconic Food Network series happily highlights humble but delicious food from diners and hole-in-the-wall eateries around the country.

If you haven’t tuned in, there are a whopping 38 seasons to gobble up. 

Investigation Discovery: On the Case with Paula Zahn (2009)

If you’re looking for a new interview-style crime documentary show to add to your queue, consider this series. For 21 seasons, TV newscaster and journalist Paula Zahn has interviewed those impacted by crimes that hit close to home.

OWN: SuperSoul (2021)

You know and love Oprah Winfrey for her interviewing and many other skills. This new series brings intimate conversations with noteworthy interviewees exclusively to Discovery Plus subscribers. Catch the very first season featuring conversations with Andra Day, Chip and Joanna Gaines, and others.

Magnolia Network: 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 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.

Planet Earth: A Perfect Planet (2021)

Nature documentary fans, you don’t want to miss this breathtaking series narrated by David Attenborough. This eight-part show explores every habitat and corner of the natural world and how animals adapt to their surroundings with grace and resilience. 

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.

A&E: Nightwatch (2015)

Like a medical drama played out in real life, Nightwatch invites viewers along for the ride with experienced emergency responders in New Orleans. Watch their heroism and skill as they tackle the challenges of the overnight shift.

Science: 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.