Moonshiners

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  • TV-14
  • 2011
  • 12 Seasons
  • 6.0  (1,555)

Moonshiners is a reality television series that aired on the Discovery Channel in 2011. The show follows the lives of a group of backwoods distillers who are still pursuing the art of moonshine production, despite it being illegal. The series primarily features three main moonshiners: Jeremy Schwartz, Josh Owens, and Eric "Digger" Manes, who are all from different parts of the United States. The show is set in the rural areas of Appalachia, where the art of moonshine has been cultivated for many generations. The main focus of each episode is to shed light on the unique process of creating moonshine, from gathering the ingredients to distilling and bottling the final product. The moonshiners featured on the show are all skilled craftsmen who take great pride in their work, and the series does an excellent job of capturing their passion and dedication to the craft. Some of the key aspects that make Moonshiners such a fascinating show include the unique characters and their diverse backgrounds. Jeremy Schwartz, for example, is a Texas native who runs a small distillery in the heart of Louisiana. He is known for his bold and inventive flavors, often experimenting with unusual ingredients in his moonshine recipes. Josh Owens, on the other hand, is a third-generation moonshiner who lives in the mountains of North Carolina. He takes a more traditional approach, relying on the natural ingredients found in the local forests to produce his moonshine. Digger Manes, the third main character in the series, is a moonshine legend in his own right. He has been producing moonshine for over 30 years and is widely considered to be one of the best in the business. His skill and experience are on full display throughout the series, as he shows viewers the various techniques and tricks he has learned over the years. One of the most striking things about this show is the sheer level of detail that goes into the creation of each batch of moonshine. From selecting the optimal location for their stills to carefully monitoring the temperature and alcohol content during distillation, the moonshiners featured on the show leave no stone unturned in their quest to produce the perfect product. The show does an excellent job of highlighting the technical aspects of moonshine production while still maintaining a focus on the people behind the craft. Another major theme of the show is the constant risk of being caught by law enforcement. Moonshine production is illegal in the United States, and the moonshiners featured on the show are keenly aware of the potential consequences of getting caught. Throughout the series, the moonshiners are constantly on the lookout for law enforcement, and they go to great lengths to keep their operation hidden. This adds an extra layer of tension to the show, as viewers are left wondering if the moonshiners will be caught in the act. All in all, Moonshiners is a fascinating look into the world of moonshine production and the people who keep the tradition alive. The show does an excellent job of balancing the technical aspects of moonshine production with the human stories that make the craft so special. The main characters all have unique backgrounds and perspectives, and the series does an excellent job of showcasing the diversity of the moonshine community. If you're a fan of reality TV or just looking for a unique new show to check out, Moonshiners is definitely worth a watch.

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Shine for End Times
22. Shine for End Times
April 12, 2023
When Killer Beaz closes a sixty-gallon sale, Digger opens the door to his partner's secret; Tickle completes his mobile still build only to learn the law will stop a school bus; Mike digs in his heels and possibly, his own grave.
The Box From Brazil
21. The Box From Brazil
April 5, 2023
A Pittsburgh shiner convinces Digger and Beaz to cash in on a whole new market; Josh gets a special delivery and convinces the Laws to attempt the high-speed moonshine he witnessed in Brazil.
Disappearing Act
20. Disappearing Act
March 29, 2023
With added scenes and bonus features -- Digger pulls a disappearing act after a combat veteran helps him with a supernatural rye apple recipe. Richard and Craig keep their mash warm in cold weather while Jerry goes into winter with some backwoods tech.
Maggie Valley Mayhem
19. Maggie Valley Mayhem
March 22, 2023
Josh and the Laws get permission from 95-year-old moonshine legend Cecil Love to retrieve a hidden still and recreate his oldtime Franklin County moonshine recipe. Richard and Craig jury rig a fix for their missing still arm, with disastrous results.
Hard Evidence
18. Hard Evidence
March 16, 2023
Josh returns from Brazil only to discover an emboldened fire marshal with pressing questions. Amanda convinces Mark and Huck to make rye whiskey without using sugar. Digger and Beaz race to make a $15,000 whiskey run for Nashville royalty.
On the Road Again
17. On the Road Again
March 8, 2023
Tickle asks Tim to help convert a bus into a mobile moonshine rig; Digger and Beaz scramble to save a big sale for a rising country star who happens to be Willie Nelson's granddaughter; Richard and Craig abandon their still site.
Party Like It's 1999
16. Party Like It's 1999
March 1, 2023
To beat inflation, Mark and Digger attempt an old-school run of liquor they can sell at a 1990s price. Danielle Parton teams up with Henry and Kenny to make legendary Franklin County moonshine. Richard and Craig discover a rival's stash house.
Mystery Moonshiner
15. Mystery Moonshiner
February 15, 2023
Josh learns a method of making liquor that breaks all the rules in Brazil. Richard and Craig protect their operation from bears while Mike and Jerry dabble in elderberry moonshine and sabotage.
Above the Law
14. Above the Law
February 8, 2023
As the Maggie Valley moonshine market shifts in favor of Richard and Craig's recipes, Mike and Jerry devise a plot to push the newcomers out of town. Mark and Digger convince Killer Beaz to take on the riskiest parts of Mark's illicit activities.
Brazilian Bootleg
13. Brazilian Bootleg
February 1, 2023
Josh feels the heat when a Brazilian moonshiner pressures him to attempt an illegal bootleg run far from home. Law enforcement ambushes Mark Ramsey in his own garage. In Maggie Valley, Mike
Foreign Exchange
12. Foreign Exchange
January 25, 2023
Josh gets a hands-on lesson in quickly turning sugar cane into high-proof liquor in Brazil. Mike and Jerry prepare to retaliate after Richard and Craig start a backwoods turf war.
Caffeinated Moonshine
11. Caffeinated Moonshine
January 18, 2023
Josh searches for a recipe for caffeinated moonshine in the Brazilian highlands. Mark and Digger help Richard salvage the copper still he destroyed before Daniel returns.
The Weevils in the Details
10. The Weevils in the Details
January 4, 2023
When weevils infest Mark and Digger's pricey grain, they must get rid of the bugs without killing their malt process. Tim and Howard fire up a log still with explosive consequences. Josh breaks out of his backwoods prison only to find himself up a creek.
Overhaul in Overalls
9. Overhaul in Overalls
December 21, 2022
With tons of shine to sell, Josh and Tickle attempt to buy a car from an off-duty cop and turn it into a bootlegging vehicle; as sparks fly, Tickle's challenge turns to keeping Josh from setting it on fire.
Rock Out While the Cop's Out
8. Rock Out While the Cop's Out
December 14, 2022
Mark and Digger score ten tons of sugar only to find a tracking device on their truck. Richard and Daniel devise a rum recipe to dominate the outlaw market. Mike and Jerry hit the jackpot with sweet-smelling mimosa liquor but catch wind of a new rival.
Hell-Bent Detective
7. Hell-Bent Detective
December 7, 2022
A police detective confronts Mark and Digger at the pump and doesn't mince words about his intent. Tickle and the Laws attempt to help as Josh's sanity erodes surviving in the woods. Tim and Howard construct a 19th century wood still from a giant log.
Long Arm of Kenny Law
6. Long Arm of Kenny Law
November 30, 2022
Fed up with canned food and hiding in the woods, Josh gets into trouble with Kenny Law. Popcorn's son proves as unpredictable as his notorious dad. Tim and Howard rediscover a lost recipe for log still whiskey invented by a Kentucky teenager in 1836.
More Cops Less Copper
5. More Cops Less Copper
November 23, 2022
Mark and Digger skirt the law and make scotch in a pot still designed by Popcorn Sutton. Mark, Huck and Amanda have their copper stolen while Richard and Daniel use game cameras to protect their stills.
The Harder They Fall
4. The Harder They Fall
November 16, 2022
After losing their water source, Mark and Digger attempt to dig out a centuries-old spring. Confounded by lumber prices, Josh tells Tickle and the Laws he can fell big timber for a 1000 gallon still. Richard and Daniel form a Master Distiller dream team.
High Price of Success
3. High Price of Success
November 9, 2022
It's the season 12 premiere and prices are going nuts. Mark and Digger discover they're under investigation by the law. Mike and Jerry recruit Popcorn Sutton's son and Josh goes into hiding when a fire marshal tracks the source of his house fire.
The Harder They Fall
2. The Harder They Fall
November 16, 2022
After losing their water source, Mark and Digger attempt to dig out a centuries-old spring. Confounded by lumber prices, Josh tells Tickle and the Laws he can fell big timber for a 1000 gallon still. Richard and Daniel form a Master Distiller dream team.
Rise of the Shine Economy
1. Rise of the Shine Economy
November 2, 2022
America's favorite outlaws launch an unprecedented new season and prices for ingredients are through the roof. Josh flees the law in the wake of a fire, Richard invades Mike's turf, and Mark and Digger face a police detective hellbent on taking them down.
Season 12 Kickoff Summit
101. Season 12 Kickoff Summit
November 6, 2022
Facing high prices, moonshiners kickoff a new season of innovation. Mark and Digger discover a police captain determined to catch them in the act. Josh goes on Iam when a fire marshal investigates his charred rental house. Richard invades Mike
Sour Mash Mystery
103. Sour Mash Mystery
December 29, 2022
Tim lures Tickle to Kentucky on a quest to unearth the origins of sour mash whiskey and why it changed American distilling forever. With help from Howard and Art, they build a period-correct pot still to recreate a recipe nearly two centuries-old.
Tickle-Down Economics
104. Tickle-Down Economics
January 19, 2023
America's favorite outlaws reveal secrets to making profitable liquor amid skyrocketing prices. A police captain deploys new tactics against Mark and Digger, a feud erupts between shiners in NC and Tickle reveals his tool of choice for cutting prices.
Hard Evidence
105. Hard Evidence
March 15, 2023
Josh returns from Brazil only to discover an emboldened fire marshal with pressing questions. Amanda convinces Mark and Huck to make rye whiskey without using sugar. Digger and Beaz race to make a $15,000 whiskey run for Nashville royalty.
Jimmy Red Moonshine
106. Jimmy Red Moonshine
March 23, 2023
Tim and Tickle search for a legendary ingredient that fueled Charleston's moonshine resurgence after the Civil War but when they taste Jimmy Red Corn for the first time, they realize they can make a run of moonshine with a flavor like no other.
Ultimate Summit Showdown
107. Ultimate Summit Showdown
March 30, 2023
America's favorite outlaws join forces to reveal secrets of the season and sneak peek epic events still to come in the final two episodes. Mark Ramsey emerges from the shadows and shiners deliver a verdict on Mike and Richard's top jars of the season.
Pancho Villa's Moonshine
108. Pancho Villa's Moonshine
April 20, 2023
Tim and Howard head deep into the Texas borderlands in search of Pancho Villa's lost recipe for Sotol, the rural Mexican moonshine that fueled revolts and revolution. To recreate the cleanest, high-proof spirit, Tickle designs a UFO-shaped copper pot.
Abe Lincoln's Liquor
109. Abe Lincoln's Liquor
April 27, 2023
Tim takes Josh to Abe Lincoln
True Crime & Shine
110. True Crime & Shine
May 11, 2023
Mark, Digger and Tim explore the 1970s-era Tennessee-Mississippi border where famed lawman Buford Pusser battled a crime mob fueled by illegal liquor money and ignited a lasting mystery about the disappearance of his would-be assassins.
Description

Moonshiners is a reality television series that aired on the Discovery Channel in 2011. The show follows the lives of a group of backwoods distillers who are still pursuing the art of moonshine production, despite it being illegal. The series primarily features three main moonshiners: Jeremy Schwartz, Josh Owens, and Eric "Digger" Manes, who are all from different parts of the United States.

The show is set in the rural areas of Appalachia, where the art of moonshine has been cultivated for many generations. The main focus of each episode is to shed light on the unique process of creating moonshine, from gathering the ingredients to distilling and bottling the final product. The moonshiners featured on the show are all skilled craftsmen who take great pride in their work, and the series does an excellent job of capturing their passion and dedication to the craft.

Some of the key aspects that make Moonshiners such a fascinating show include the unique characters and their diverse backgrounds. Jeremy Schwartz, for example, is a Texas native who runs a small distillery in the heart of Louisiana. He is known for his bold and inventive flavors, often experimenting with unusual ingredients in his moonshine recipes. Josh Owens, on the other hand, is a third-generation moonshiner who lives in the mountains of North Carolina. He takes a more traditional approach, relying on the natural ingredients found in the local forests to produce his moonshine.

Digger Manes, the third main character in the series, is a moonshine legend in his own right. He has been producing moonshine for over 30 years and is widely considered to be one of the best in the business. His skill and experience are on full display throughout the series, as he shows viewers the various techniques and tricks he has learned over the years.

One of the most striking things about this show is the sheer level of detail that goes into the creation of each batch of moonshine. From selecting the optimal location for their stills to carefully monitoring the temperature and alcohol content during distillation, the moonshiners featured on the show leave no stone unturned in their quest to produce the perfect product. The show does an excellent job of highlighting the technical aspects of moonshine production while still maintaining a focus on the people behind the craft.

Another major theme of the show is the constant risk of being caught by law enforcement. Moonshine production is illegal in the United States, and the moonshiners featured on the show are keenly aware of the potential consequences of getting caught. Throughout the series, the moonshiners are constantly on the lookout for law enforcement, and they go to great lengths to keep their operation hidden. This adds an extra layer of tension to the show, as viewers are left wondering if the moonshiners will be caught in the act.

All in all, Moonshiners is a fascinating look into the world of moonshine production and the people who keep the tradition alive. The show does an excellent job of balancing the technical aspects of moonshine production with the human stories that make the craft so special. The main characters all have unique backgrounds and perspectives, and the series does an excellent job of showcasing the diversity of the moonshine community. If you're a fan of reality TV or just looking for a unique new show to check out, Moonshiners is definitely worth a watch.

Moonshiners is a series that is currently running and has 12 seasons (278 episodes). The series first aired on December 6, 2011.

Where to Watch Moonshiners

Moonshiners is available for streaming on the Discovery Channel website, both individual episodes and full seasons. You can also watch Moonshiners on demand at Google Play and Apple TV and Discovery and Pluto TV and.

  • Premiere Date
    December 6, 2011
  • IMDB Rating
    6.0  (1,555)