Streaming Streaming TV, Movies, & More What to Watch on Discovery Plus Right Now (April 2021) Here's what trending this month on each channel by Yoona Wagener Writer Yoona Wagener has a background in content and technical writing. She has written for BigTime Software, Idealist Careers, and other small tech companies. our editorial process LinkedIn Yoona Wagener Updated on April 01, 2021 Tweet Share Email Streaming TV, Movies, & More Netflix Hulu Disney+ Prime Video Apple TV+ Favorite Events The Discovery Plus streaming platform covers a lot of content. Enjoy access to favorites from HGTV alongside new shows from emerging networks like the Magnolia Network. Don't know what to watch? Browse this list of what's trending on each of the Discovery Plus channels. 01 of 21 Discovery Plus Originals: Cocktails and Tall Tales With Ina Garten and Melissa McCarthy (2021) Discovery IMDb Rating: N/A Genre: Documentary Starring: Ina Garten, Melissa McCarthy Created By: N/A TV Rating: N/A Number of Seasons: 1 This special is streaming exclusively on Discovery+ and pairs actress Melissa McCarthy with the Barefoot Contessa herself, Ina Garten. The two bond over whiskey sours, talk about their careers and families, and go on a virtual "double-date" with their husbands while answering fan questions on Instagram. McCarthy and Garten are entertaining and charming personalities, and this special might be the next best thing to brunch with friends until the Covid-19 pandemic ends. Watch 'Cocktails and Tall Tales' on Discovery+ 02 of 21 Discovery Channel: Deadliest Catch (2005) Discovery IMDb Rating: 7.8/10 Genre: Documentary, Reality-TV Starring: Mike Rowe, Sig Hansen, Keith Colburn Created By: N/A TV Rating: TV-PG Number of Seasons: 17 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. Watch 'Deadliest Catch' on Discovery+ 03 of 21 Science Channel: How the Universe Works (2010) Discovery IMDb Rating: 8.9/10 Genre: Documentary Starring: Phil Plait, Michelle Thaller, Mike Rowe Created By: N/A TV Rating: TV-PG Number of Seasons: 8 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. Watch 'How the Universe Works' on Discovery+ 04 of 21 Discovery Plus Originals: American Detective With Lt. Joe Kenda (2021) Discovery Plus IMDb Rating: 9.3/10 Genre: Crime Starring: Joe Kenda Created By: N/A TV Rating: N/A Number of Seasons: 1 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. Watch 'American Detective With Lt. Joe Kenda' on Discovery+ 05 of 21 HGTV: Hometown (2016) HGTV IMDb Rating: 7.9/10 Genre: Reality-TV Starring: Ben Napier, Erin Napier, Amber Hayes Created By: Jenna Keane TV Rating: TV-G Number of Seasons: 5 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. Watch 'Home Town' on Discovery+ 06 of 21 Food Network: Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives (2006) Food Network IMDb Rating: 7.3/10 Genre: Reality TV Starring: Guy Fieri, Hunter Fieri, Ryder Fieri Created By: N/A TV Rating: TV-G Number of Seasons: 38 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. Watch 'Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives' on Discovery+ 07 of 21 TLC: Dr. Pimple Popper (2018) TLC IMDb Rating: 6.7/10 Genre: Reality-TV Starring: Sandra Lee, Created By: N/A TV Rating: TV-14 Number of Seasons: 6 Maybe you know Dr. Sandra Lee for her pimple-popping skills, but this show follows her as she works to resolve various skin issues in her patients. While this show probably isn’t for the squeamish, episodes are generally uplifting as Dr. Lee helps patients move beyond skin-deep barriers. Watch 'Dr. Pimple Popper' on Discovery+ 08 of 21 Investigation Discovery: On the Case with Paula Zahn (2009) Investigation Discovery IMDb Rating: 7.2/10 Genre: Documentary, Crime Starring: Paula Zahn, Tom Scorzone, Raymond Brenkert Created By: Scott Sternberg, Scott Weinberger TV Rating: N/A Number of Seasons: 21 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. Watch 'On the Case with Paula Zahn' on Discovery+ 09 of 21 OWN: SuperSoul (2021) OWN IMDb Rating: N/A Genre: Reality TV Starring: Oprah Winfrey Created By: Oprah Winfrey TV Rating: N/A Number of Seasons: 1 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. Watch 'SuperSoul' on Discovery+ 10 of 21 Travel Channel: Expedition Unknown (2015) Discovery Channel IMDb Rating: 8.3/10 Genre: Adventure, Mystery, Reality-TV Starring: Josh Gates, Tony Sam, Evan B. Stone Created By: N/A TV Rating: TV-PG Number of Seasons: 8 If you’re a history buff or a mystery fan, tune into Expedition Unknown. Host Josh Gates digs into famous mysteries such as Amelia Earhart's disappearance and the mythic Lost City of Gold. Watch 'Expedition Unknown' on Discovery+ 11 of 21 Magnolia Network: Fixer Upper: Welcome Home (2021) Magnolia Network IMDb Rating: 7.6/10 Genre: Reality-TV Starring: Chip Gaines, Joanna Gaines Created By: N/A TV Rating: N/A Number of Seasons: 1 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. You can stream the first four episodes now and the rest in July. Watch 'Fixer Upper: Welcome Home' on Discovery+ 12 of 21 Discovery Channel: MythBusters (2003) Discovery Channel IMDb Rating: 8.3/10 Genre: Documentary, Mystery, Reality TV Starring: Jamie Hyneman, Adam Savage, Kari Byron Created By: Peter Rees TV Rating: TV-PG Number of Seasons: 21 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. Watch 'MythBusters' on Discovery+ 13 of 21 Planet Earth: A Perfect Planet (2021) BBC IMDb Rating: 9.1/10 Genre: Documentary Starring: David Attenborough Created By: N/A TV Rating: TV-PG Number of Seasons: 1 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. Watch 'A Perfect Planet' on Discovery+ 14 of 21 Animal Planet: Crikey! It's the Irwins (2018) Animal Planet IMDb Rating: 8.4/10 Genre: Documentary Starring: Terri Irwin, Bindi Irwin, Robert Clarence Irwin Created By: N/A TV Rating: TV-PG Number of Seasons: 3 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. Watch 'Crikey! It's the Irwins' on Discovery+ 15 of 21 A&E: Nightwatch (2015) A&E IMDb Rating: 8.8/10 Genre: Reality-TV Starring: Gavin Istre, Dan Flynn, Nick Manning Created By: N/A TV Rating: TV-14 Number of Seasons: 5 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. Watch 'Nightwatch' on Discovery+ 16 of 21 History Channel: Alone (2015) History Channel IMDb Rating: 8.4/10 Genre: Documentary, Reality TV Starring: Nicole Apelian, Dan, David Created By: N/A TV Rating: TV-14 Number of Seasons: 7 Watch from the comfort of your home as survivalists embark on a very uncomfortable challenge: survive in the woods alone with only the contents of a single backpack. Each contestant receives a camera for filming, but it's otherwise completely solo. The last person standing after 1,000 days earns a prize of $1 million. Watch 'Alone' on Discovery+ 17 of 21 Lifetime: Bring It! (2014) Lifetime IMDb Rating: 6.6/10 Genre: Drama, Music, Reality TV Starring: Dianna Williams, Camryn Harris, Makya Griffin Created By: N/A TV Rating: TV-PG Number of Seasons: 6 If you’re a fan of dance competition shows, Bring It! is full of drama, dancing, and competitive spirit. This reality TV series follows the ups and downs with Coach Dianna and her dance troupe, the Dancing Dolls. It also highlights a dance genre that isn’t widely featured on TV: the hip-hop majorette style. Watch 'Bring It!' on Discovery+ 18 of 21 Science: Good Eats: The Return (2019) Food Network IMDb Rating: 9.3/10 Genre: Reality-TV Starring: Alton Brown, Alex Guarnaschelli, Arielle Johnson Created By: Alton Brown TV Rating: N/A Number of Seasons: 1 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. Watch 'Good Eats: The Return' on Discovery+ 19 of 21 diyNetwork: Flea Market Flip (2012) HGTV IMDb Rating: 6.6/10 Genre: Reality-TV Starring: Lara Spencer, Justin Krzyston, Vanessa Jova Created By: N/A TV Rating: TV-G Number of Seasons: 13 This reality competition show is great if you enjoy thrifting and DIY-ing. Teams receive $500 to find items from a flea market to transform and sell for a profit. Tune in for a little creative inspiration and friendly competition. Watch 'Flea Market Flip' on Discovery+ 20 of 21 Destination America: Bahamas Life (2018) HGTV IMDb Rating: 7.4/10 Genre: Reality-TV Starring: Aldijana Myrick, Keith Myrick Created By: N/A TV Rating: N/A Number of Seasons: 5 Even if you can’t whisk away to the Bahamas for vacation, you can dream about living there. This series follows couples, families, and singles seeking a dream house in paradise. Have fun imagining yourself there or debating with your family and friends about which house the buyers should choose. Watch 'Bahamas Life' on Discovery+ 21 of 21 AHC: Our America With Lisa Ling (2011) OWN IMDb Rating: 8.0/10 Genre: News Starring: Lisa Ling, Todd Bentley, Ciara Blue Created By: N/A TV Rating: N/A Number of Seasons: 5 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. Watch 'Our America With Lisa Ling' on Discovery+ Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Email Address Sign up There was an error. Please try again. You're in! Thanks for signing up. There was an error. Please try again. Thank you for signing up. Tell us why! 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