Quick answer · Season 2
To Catch A Smuggler: Contraband Capture season 2 premiered on October 7, 2026 on National Geographic at 9 p.m. ET / 8 p.m. CT.
Episode 7, "K-9 Alerts", is tonight at 9 p.m. ET / 8 p.m. CT.
- U.S. premiere
- October 7, 2026
- Where
- Cable
- Time
- 9 p.m. ET / 8 p.m. CT
- Episodes
- TBA
Where to watch To Catch A Smuggler: Contraband Capture season 2 in the U.S.
Season 2 episode schedule
| Ep. | Title | U.S. date | Time | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mystery Pork | [1] | 9 p.m. ET / 8 p.m. CT national slot | Listed |
| 2 | The Forbidden Fruits | [1] | 9 p.m. ET / 8 p.m. CT national slot | Listed |
| 3 | Jet Skis and Coffee Beans | [1] | 9 p.m. ET / 8 p.m. CT national slot | Listed |
| 4 | Rookie On Board | [1] | 9 p.m. ET / 8 p.m. CT national slot | Listed |
| 5 | Suspicious Alibi | [1] | 9 p.m. ET / 8 p.m. CT national slot | Listed |
| 6 | Counterfeit Clothes | [1] | 9 p.m. ET / 8 p.m. CT national slot | Listed |
| 7 | K-9 Alerts | [1] | 9 p.m. ET / 8 p.m. CT national slot | Next |
| 8 | Bees and Buds | [1] | 9 p.m. ET / 8 p.m. CT national slot | Listed |
Dates are U.S. dates. Broadcast times are the network's national slot; your local station may differ.
About To Catch A Smuggler: Contraband Capture
To Catch A Smuggler: Contraband Capture is a crime and documentary series on National Geographic that first aired in 2026. Season 2 began on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, airing Wednesdays 9 p.m. ET/PT (8 p.m. CT).
Season 2: Season 2 of To Catch A Smuggler: Contraband Capture on National Geographic.
- Network / service: National Geographic (first aired April 29, 2026)
- Official site: natgeotv.com
All seasons
Season 2
Airing nowSeason 2 of To Catch A Smuggler: Contraband Capture on National Geographic.
Season 1
StreamingSeason 1 aired from 2026-04-29 to 2026-09-19.
Common questions
When does To Catch A Smuggler: Contraband Capture season 2 come out?
The season premiere is listed for Wednesday, October 7, 2026 on National Geographic. Schedules can change; the table above is updated daily.
What time is To Catch A Smuggler: Contraband Capture on?
National Geographic lists it Wednesdays at 9 p.m. Eastern and Pacific (8 p.m. Central). Local stations and sports overruns can shift the time.
Where can I watch To Catch A Smuggler: Contraband Capture?
To Catch A Smuggler: Contraband Capture airs on National Geographic. Cable or live-TV streaming services; many shows also stream on the network's app.
When is the next episode of To Catch A Smuggler: Contraband Capture?
Episode 7, "K-9 Alerts", of season 2 is tonight (Wednesdays, 9 p.m. ET / 8 p.m. CT).
When was the first episode of To Catch A Smuggler: Contraband Capture season 2?
Season 2 episode 1 premiered on Wednesday, October 7, 2026 on National Geographic.
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