DISCOVERY CHANNEL CELEBRATES 40 YEARS OF ICONIC STORYTELLING

Discovery Channel is commemorating its 40th anniversary by honoring its long-held mission to inspire curiosity and wonder about the natural world. The celebration will take place throughout the year, across both U.S. and international markets, and will feature special programming, social media extensions, consumer products, and a new brand spot. Warner Bros. Discovery is also partnering with the Arbor Day Foundation to plant over 40,000 trees globally, helping support biodiversity and make communities healthier around the world. A special 40th Anniversary Collection, a testament to the brand’s commitment to sparking curiosity and expanding the boundaries of discovery, will be available on discovery+, along with treasured legacy content.
As part of the 40th anniversary celebration, Discovery invites viewers to experience the ‘40 Years of Discovery’ pop-up channel on OSN tv, highlighting one of its most iconic franchises—Gold Rush. From high-stakes adventures to heart-pounding mining missions, fans can relive the grit, glory, and gold that made the series a global phenomenon, with a lineup of legendary episodes that capture the spirit of exploration that defines Discovery. For OSN viewers, the celebration continues with a dedicated VOD carousel launching on June 17 on OSN+, featuring a curated selection of titles including Discovery Changed My Life, Gold Rush, Deadliest Catch, Marooned with Ed Stafford, Wheeler Dealers, In the Eye of the Storm, Alaskan Bush People, Valley of the Kings: The Lost Tombs, Above and Beyond: NASA’s Journey to Tomorrow, Bear Vs Shark, Homestead Rescue, and Fast N’ Loud.’
Additionally, a curated list of standout shows will also be available for STC TV audiences, including: Discovery Changed My Life, Marooned with Ed Stafford, Bear Grylls: Man Vs. Everest, Gold Rush, Wheeler Dealers, Deadliest Catch, Alaskan Bush People, Above and Beyond: NASA’s Journey to Tomorrow, One Giant Leap, Sharktopia, and Valley of the Kings: The Lost Tombs.
Discovery Channel 40th Anniversary Theme Week Schedule
Enjoy a curated selection of themed episodes from your favorite Discovery series, airing throughout the week. Plus, don’t miss inspiring stories from the Discovery Changed My Life series, featured daily.
- Gold Monday – June 16, 2025
Featuring episodes from:- Gold Divers
- Gold Rush
- Off the Grid Tuesday – June 17, 2025
Explore life beyond civilization with:- Alaskan Bush People
- The Last Alaskans
- Homestead Rescue
- Alaska: The Last Frontier
- Tough Jobs Wednesday – June 18, 2025
A salute to the world’s most demanding professions:- Deadliest Catch
- Storm Chasers
- Salvage Hunters
- Dirty Jobs
- History & Mystery Thursday – June 19, 2025
Uncover ancient secrets and lost civilizations with:- Expedition Unknown
- Expedition X
- Valley of the Kings: The Lost Tombs
- Blowing Up History: Seven Wonders of Egypt
- Cooper’s Treasure
- Hunting Atlantis
- Mummies Unwrapped
- Turbo Friday – June 20, 2025
Gear up for high-octane excitement with:- Diesel Brothers
- Bad Chad Customs
- Kindig Customs
- Wheeler Dealers
- Shed and Buried: Classic Cars
- Fast N’ Loud
- Street Outlaws
- Survival Saturday – June 21, 2025
Witness ultimate endurance and survival instincts in:- Ultimate Survival Series
- Man vs. Wild
- Marooned with Ed Stafford
- Dual Survival
- You’re Screwed
- Documentary Sunday – June 22, 2025
Dive into captivating true stories and groundbreaking science:- Air Jaws
- Inside the Heist
- Mark Rober’s Revengineers
- Beneath the Surface: The Fight for the Corals
- X Trillion
- Above and Beyond: NASA’s Journey to Tomorrow
- Space Launch: Splashdown
- To Live or Die in Everest
- In the Eye of the Storm
- Sharks Among Us
Viewers can watch Discovery 40th Anniversary content on OSN channel no. 50 and channel no. 201 on beIN and channel no. 360 on Etisalat and stream it on discovery+ through STC TV and OSN+