Discovery Loads April Schedule with Races, Mysteries, and Returning Hits

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Discovery Channel has set its programming slate for April, introducing the new series Red Bull Soapbox Race while bringing back new seasons of established shows including Expedition Files, Ghost Adventures, Mysteries of the Abandoned: Hidden America, and Street Outlaws: Locals Only.

Here’s the Lowdown: The action starts April 1st at 8 pm ET/PT with Street Outlaws: Locals Only, where Farmtruck and AZN host bracket-style races for a $10,000 prize. On April 16th, Josh Gates returns in Expedition Files at 9 pm ET/PT, followed by Zak Bagans and the crew in Ghost Adventures at 10 pm ET/PT, featuring investigations at the Poltergeist House and Winchester Mystery House. Mysteries of the Abandoned: Hidden America returns April 23rd at 11 pm ET/PT, looking into sites like the Malta Rocket facility. Finally, Red Bull Soapbox Race, hosted by Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Mike Bagley, debuts April 29th at 9 pm ET/PT.

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What This Means Now: Viewers can mark their calendars for specific dates throughout April for a consistent stream of Discovery’s signature content. The schedule offers a mix of automotive competition, historical exploration, paranormal investigations, and looks at forgotten American locations.

The Bigger Picture: Discovery Channel is reinforcing its lineup with proven performers while injecting fresh energy via the Red Bull Soapbox Race. The schedule caters directly to audiences interested in adventure, the unexplained, historical puzzles, and vehicle-centric action, ensuring a steady flow of content within its core programming pillars throughout the month.

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