Discovery picks eight

Fall arrives with a crash and a bang on Discovery Channel with the network's purchase of eight new hour-long properties. Canada's Worst Driver takes a look at dangerous drivers en route to road rehab. Some build it. Others blow it up. Mega Builders captures some of the biggest and most dangerous engineering projects worldwide. Meanwhile, the Blasters blows the lid off of demolition blasting. Mean Machines counts down the toughest machines in history and Greatest Ever takes a cheeky look at modern technology, featuring advocates who spark debate and defend their faves. For crime nuts, there's On the Run, a look at how law officials track down baddies and True Crime Scene for CSI fans who just can't get enough. Finally, Breaking Vegas uncovers casino tricks. Time slots will be finalized next week. The channel's programming is aimed at adults 25-54 with a male skew.

Fall arrives with a crash and a bang on Discovery Channel with the network’s purchase of eight new hour-long properties. Canada’s Worst Driver takes a look at dangerous drivers en route to road rehab. Some build it. Others blow it up. Mega Builders captures some of the biggest and most dangerous engineering projects worldwide. Meanwhile, the Blasters blows the lid off of demolition blasting. Mean Machines counts down the toughest machines in history and Greatest Ever takes a cheeky look at modern technology, featuring advocates who spark debate and defend their faves. For crime nuts, there’s On the Run, a look at how law officials track down baddies and True Crime Scene for CSI fans who just can’t get enough. Finally, Breaking Vegas uncovers casino tricks. Time slots will be finalized next week. The channel’s programming is aimed at adults 25-54 with a male skew.