Escape from Alcatraz

True-crime podcasters examine the infamous 1962 Alcatraz prison escape and uncover new files and evidence suggesting brothers John and Clarence Anglin may have survived.

This is a new reality series of Escape from Alcatraz. It airs on Discovery Channel.

Escape from Alcatraz premieres on Thursday, August 06, 2026. The countdown above updates live, so you always see exactly how many days, hours, and minutes are left.