Moonshiners

S01E02: Point of No Return

Moonshiner Tim and his partner 'Tickle' perform a sacred rite that is rarely captured on film - firing up their still for the first time. Everything goes smoothly, until an emergency hits. Meanwhile, law enforcement agent Jesse Tate pursues a hot tip.

Overview

Think the days of bootleggers, backwoods stills and "white lightning" are over? Not a chance! It's a multi-million dollar industry. But perhaps more importantly to the moonshiners, it's a tradition dating back hundreds of years, passed down to them from their forefathers. It's part of their history and culture. While this practice is surprisingly alive and well, it's not always legal. Moonshiners tells the story of those who brew their shine - often in the woods near their homes using camouflaged equipment - and the local authorities who try to keep them honest. Viewers will witness practices rarely, if ever, seen on television including the sacred rite of passage for a moonshiner - firing up the still for the first time. They will also meet legends, including notorious moonshiner Marvin "Popcorn" Sutton.

Episodes

Moonshine Season Starts

S01E01 Moonshine Season Starts

December 6, 2011 42 min
As the season approaches, moonshiner Tim and his partner Tickle search Appalachia for the perfect site to set up his operation. Law enforcement agent Jesse Tate is on the hunt for his first big arrest,...
Point of No Return

S01E02 Point of No Return

December 7, 2011 42 min
Moonshiner Tim and his partner 'Tickle' perform a sacred rite that is rarely captured on film - firing up their still for the first time. Everything goes smoothly, until an emergency hits. Meanwhile, law enforcement...
The Law Comes Knockin

S01E03 The Law Comes Knockin

December 14, 2011 42 min
Equipment failure and an intruder threaten Moonshiner Tim and his partner Tickle's first run of moonshine. Law enforcement agent Jesse Tate busts a nip joint. Moonshining legend Popcorn Sutton runs some 'shine the old-fashioned way.
Outlaw Brotherhood

S01E04 Outlaw Brotherhood

December 21, 2011 42 min
Moonshiner Tim and his partner Tickle soup up Tim's hot rod when they are forced into a daring, daytime bootlegging run. Meanwhile, a hurricane threatens the still site. Then, a new bootlegging biker legend sets...
A Price to Pay

S01E05 A Price to Pay

December 28, 2011 42 min
With the leaves falling, Moonshiner Tim makes a risky move and adds a second pot to the still site to double his profits. Tickle has a bad accident - and Agent Jesse prepares for the...
A Moonshiner's Farewell

S01E06 A Moonshiner's Farewell

January 4, 2012 42 min
In this season finale, one moonshiner will come to an untimely end. Tim and Tickle risk it all, running 'shine day and night, making more money than Tim's ever made. Agent Jesse makes his biggest...
Bootleg Hustle

S01E07 Bootleg Hustle

April 17, 2012 42 min
It's the dead of winter in Appalachia, and moonshine season is months away. Moonshiner Tim and his partner Tickle are planning a daring 100-mile bootleg run capped with a risky midday moonshine transfer - something...

Cast

Tim Smith
Self

You May Also Like

Nu, pogodi!

Nu, pogodi!

1969 8.0
The Challenge

The Challenge

1998 7.3
What's with Andy?

What's with Andy?

2001 7.0
Hee Haw

Hee Haw

1969 7.6
Moonshiners: Master Distiller

Moonshiners: Master Distiller

2020 8.0
Moonshiners: Outlaw Cuts

Moonshiners: Outlaw Cuts

10.0