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A winter island investigation uncovers hauntings in a lodge and lighthouse.

Discover how crumbly, buttery shortbread cookies, moist and creamy Yule logs, crunchy, minty chocolate bark, and sweet and sour candy canes with a twist get to the masses. From raw materials to finished products, FOOD FACTORY reveals the wonders of how food is really made.

From raw materials to finished products, FOOD FACTORY goes behind the scenes to reveal how our favourite foods are made: The tumbling room of a jawbreaker factory sounds like a jet engine; at Tim Hortons’ mammoth roasting facility, super-sized grinders tackle thousands of pounds of beans every hour; 30,000 savory empanadas are made from a single batch; and, the history of cocktail sauce is as zesty as its flavour.

FOOD FACTORY goes behind the scenes to reveal how our favourite foods are made: Learn the age-old technique that packs the pistachio punch into every bite of baklava; watch as high-tech machines create 150 pounds of candy buttons per hour; a single batch of organic baby food fills 28,000 gourmet pouches; and, while feta cheese starts with a truckload of fresh sheep’s milk, its origins date back to ancient Greece.

From raw materials to finished products, FOOD FACTORY goes behind the scenes to reveal how our favourite foods are made: A special machine was developed to put the chunks in Cherry Garcia ice cream; a computer-controlled recipe ensures the perfect blend of Earl Grey tea; a single batch of tapenade fills 15,000 jars; and, a fast-paced machine churns out 500 tutti-frutti lollipops every minute.

Artifacts from a fierce Civil War battle in Tennessee lead to a surprise royal discovery.

Stories of wrecked sailboats and lost sailors are as old as sea faring itself. Sailors have been lost, stranded, wrecked on reefs and crashed around in cyclones for centuries. Sadly, the story of Australian sailors Ian Thompson and Victorian Claus is one without a happy ending. Now, Les Stroud is tasked with reliving their South Pacific survival ordeal. Les strands himself on purpose, accompanied by his long-time survival buddy Bob Wilson, on a deserted island in the heart of the Kingdom of Tonga. They’ve grabbed ditch bags that contain a few survival items, but no fresh water, shelter or food. Les and Bob must rely on their extensive wilderness skills – and luck – if they hope to survive.

With non-stop sales at the shop, Drew hits the road with Julian to replenish his stock. A Devon salvage yard is a honey pot of funky pieces and period furniture but the owner’s sales philosophy proves to be a nightmare. The guys visit Europe’s largest air salvage yard where the heat is on to find something worth bragging about. With his salvage hunter’s reputation on the line, Drew heads to Battle where an offbeat inventor’s collection includes a mummified cat, a mechanical hand, and a time machine.

There is a narrow margin separating the top four boats and only two weeks left in the season.

In the last week of the Atlantic bluefin tuna season; the closest race in Wicked Tuna history is a tossup among four top contenders.

Jeff tries to profit from an exhausting string of deals with Wayne. Meanwhile, a woodworking auction does not go as planned.

Jeff scoops a deal from Wayne, has a strange encounter in a sex shop, and then tries to sell an aging accordion to his own mother.

Les finally lands a buyer for his special edition Lee Iacocca Mustang, but loses his cool when he learns Seth sent the hot rod out on consignment. Can Seth get the car back in time? Plus, Ashley sniffs out a bad deal on a Pepe le Pew statue, and Byron shows a Rick James wannabe the front door.

A customer's dunk tank inspires Karen to come up with a big idea for the shop. Seth and Les are on board, but will Ashley be down for the cause when she finds out what they have planned for her? Plus, Byron puts two hockey fans in the penalty box when they get physical over a vintage puck.

It's the day of the big event. Can ringmaster Karen pull it off without a hitch? Or will someone sabotage her efforts to impress her Uncle Les? And later, Ashley gives Les an ultimatum that could change the history of American Jewelry and Loan forever.

As owners of Detroit's biggest pawn shop, the Golds have bought and sold things you can't imagine. Each day brings new danger as they operate in a majorly troubled city. There are millions to be made, but their profits come with risk.

Meet the Gold family. As owners of Detroit's biggest pawn shop, they've bought and sold things you can't begin to imagine. Every day brings new danger as the Golds operate in the heart of one of America's most troubled cities. With 40,000 sq ft of cash and goods surrounding them, there are millions to be made, but their profits come with huge risk. Welcome to the world of Hardcore Pawn

An angry customer threatens Les and puts the entire store on high alert. Amidst the chaos, Ashley and Seth have a friendly wager on whether a stripper pole will sell. And when the angry customer returns, security lets them get away and Les unleashes his rage.

When visiting a wisecracking 84-year-old Alberta collector, Scott ends up in the line of fire. The guys scour an unbelievable farm collection before getting a once-in-a-lifetime joyride. A cowboy junkie unveils his impressive stockpile of memorabilia. And finally, after months on the road and with their warehouse overflowing, the guys invite their antique dealer friends over for a no-holds-barred sales extravaganza.

Brandon goes out on a limb.

Scott blows his wad on an Oktoberfest bin.

America's finest catch unsuspecting speeders at their worst.

America's finest catch unsuspecting speeders at their worst.

The law enforcement nab unsuspecting motorists.

A woman in a mini cooper was going 85 miles per hour in a 65 zone.

Les fights Seth over a critical business decision. And later, all bets are off when Seth undermines Les in front of the entire staff.

Les scrambles to find a buyer for a pimped out party bus to win a bet with Seth. Then, a mad scientist claims his old device can cure deadly diseases. And later, Seth makes a shocking revelation that sends a couple into a rampage.

Seth steps in when a customer and employee square off in the parking lot. Then, Les and Ashley learn the meaning of "nut up" when they calm a customer's maniacal mom. Later, the store gangs up on Seth to give him a birthday surprise.

Les and Seth face down Ashley in a final power struggle that could change the face of American Jewelry & Loan forever.

Richard and the Monkeys partner up with SEMA Battle of the Builders finalist, Big Mike, to build Gas Monkey's first ever import tuner, a '75 Datsun 280Z.

The Monkeys and Big Mike race to finish their '75 Datsun 280Z. But a missing part may stop Richard from debuting Gas Monkey's first-ever tuner car at SEMA.

Bobby's plan backfires.

Ronnie comes to the rescue during a fiery repo.

Bobby ponders selling his new business.

Krazy Dave makes an unsettling discovery.

Producer Bruce Nash ("Most Shocking") is behind this adrenaline-fueled series that features civilians and law enforcement officers in risky, selfless rescue missions. Each one-hour episode presents an account of a rescue effort from the dual perspectives of hero and victim.

Producer Bruce Nash ("Most Shocking") is behind this adrenaline-fueled series that features civilians and law enforcement officers in risky, selfless rescue missions. Each one-hour episode presents an account of a rescue effort from the dual perspectives of hero and victim.