Moonshiners 2011
What is Moonshiners?
Moonshiners is a television series that premiered in 2011 on the Discovery Channel. The show explores the culture and tradition of moonshine production in Appalachia, focusing on individuals who distill spirits in hidden backwoods stills.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2011
- Status
- Returning Series
- Episodes
- 251
- Runtime
- 42 minutes
- First aired
- Dec 6, 2011
- Last aired
- Apr 21, 2026
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- US
- Networks
- Discovery
- Genres
- Reality
- Updated
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Overview
Moonshiners is a television series that premiered in 2011 on the Discovery Channel. The show explores the culture and tradition of moonshine production in Appalachia, focusing on individuals who distill spirits in hidden backwoods stills. It highlights both the producers and the law enforcement officers attempting to regulate them. The series portrays practices and lifestyles rarely seen on television, emphasizing the historical significance and familial传承 of moonshining. As a docudrama, it combines documentary-style storytelling with dramatic elements to depict the lives of those involved in this illegal but culturally rooted industry. The show has featured a rotating cast over the years, with some participants transitioning away from moonshining or leaving the series entirely. Throughout its run, Moonshiners has continued to document the challenges and traditions associated with producing moonshine in rural America.
Should you watch it?
“Reality series following illegal moonshine makers and the law enforcement trying to stop them.”
- Authentic look at illegal moonshine culture
- Real tension between makers and authorities
- Shows rural American traditions
- Some scenes may be staged for TV
- Limited character development
You're interested in rural American culture and illegal trade.
Suitable for adults; contains themes of illegal activity and law enforcement.
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Season 1 · 7 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →- E1 Moonshine Season Starts Mytharc Dec 6, 2011
- E2 Point of No Return Core Dec 7, 2011
- E3 The Law Comes Knockin Core Dec 14, 2011
- E4 Outlaw Brotherhood Core Dec 21, 2011
- E5 A Price to Pay Core Dec 28, 2011
- E6 A Moonshiner's Farewell Mytharc Jan 4, 2012
- E7 Bootleg Hustle Mytharc Apr 17, 2012
Season 2 · 12 episodes
- E1 Rise 'n Shine! Mytharc Nov 7, 2012
- E2 Moonshine Goldmine Core Nov 14, 2012
- E3 Moonshiner Vs. Hogzilla Core Nov 21, 2012
- E4 Storm's a Brewing Core Nov 28, 2012
- E5 A Shiner's Last Stand Core Dec 5, 2012
- E6 Prophecy Fulfilled Mytharc Dec 12, 2012
- E7 Tickle Goes Rogue Core Dec 19, 2012
- E8 Troubled Waters Core Jan 2, 2013
- E9 Adios, Mr. Still Core Jan 9, 2013
- E10 Moonshine Treasure Hunt Core Jan 16, 2013
- E11 Hat in Hand Mytharc Jan 23, 2013
- E12 Last Shiner Standing Mytharc Jan 30, 2013
Season 3 · 13 episodes
- E1 Time to 'Shine Mytharc Nov 5, 2013
- E2 A Shiner in Kentucky Core Nov 12, 2013
- E3 Swamp Shiners Core Nov 19, 2013
- E4 More Shiners More Problems Core Nov 26, 2013
- E5 Hush Money Core Dec 3, 2013
- E6 First Run Core Dec 10, 2013
- E7 Blue Moonshine Core Dec 17, 2013
- E8 Rival Shiners Core Dec 24, 2013
- E9 Bootlegging Blowups Core Jan 2, 2014
- E10 Moonshine War Core Jan 7, 2014
- E11 Firewater Core Jan 14, 2014
- E12 Aftershock Mytharc Jan 28, 2014
- E13 Liquid Courage Mytharc Feb 4, 2014
Season 4 · 14 episodes
- E1 Shine On Mytharc Nov 5, 2014
- E2 Moonshine Cascade Core Nov 11, 2014
- E3 Bullet Proof Core Nov 18, 2014
- E4 Risky Whiskey Core Nov 25, 2014
- E5 Tennessee Rising Core Dec 2, 2014
- E6 Moonshine Takedown Core Dec 9, 2014
- E7 White Lightning Wars Core Dec 16, 2014
- E8 Liquid Assets Core Dec 23, 2014
- E9 Shine Jacked Core Dec 30, 2014
- E10 Moonshine River Core Jan 6, 2015
- E11 Shine Overboard Core Jan 13, 2015
- E12 Bootleg or Bust Core Jan 20, 2015
- E13 Bros Before Hooch Mytharc Jan 27, 2015
- E14 The Shining Mytharc Feb 3, 2015
Season 5 · 18 episodes
- E1 American Spirits Mytharc Nov 17, 2015
- E2 Whiskey Burn Core Nov 24, 2015
- E3 Gone A-Rye Core Dec 1, 2015
- E4 Still Life Core Dec 8, 2015
- E5 Rain or Shine Core Dec 15, 2015
- E6 A Very Moonshiners Christmas Core Dec 22, 2015
- E7 Scotch on the Rocks Core Dec 29, 2015
- E8 Six Feet Undercover Core Jan 5, 2016
- E9 Out on a Limb Core Jan 12, 2016
- E10 Trouble Brewing Core Jan 19, 2016
- E11 Caved In Core Jan 26, 2016
- E12 Cherry Bounce Core Feb 2, 2016
- E13 Shine 'Til You Drop Core Feb 9, 2016
- E14 Still Regretting Core Feb 16, 2016
- E15 Virgin Whiskey Core Feb 23, 2016
- E16 Presidential Shine Core Mar 1, 2016
- E17 End of an Era Mytharc Mar 8, 2016
- E18 Need For Speed Mytharc Mar 15, 2016
Frequently asked questions
Is this show based on real people?
Yes, it features actual moonshiners and law enforcement officers in rural areas.
Is making moonshine really illegal?
Yes, producing distilled spirits without proper licenses is illegal under federal law.
Where is the show filmed?
The show takes place in various rural locations across the United States.
Are the moonshiners actually caught?
The show depicts both successful operations and arrests, as well as evasions.
Is this a scripted show?
No, it's a reality documentary series showing real events and people.
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