Ep 1. Moonshine Season Starts

In the first episode of Moonshiners Season 1, titled Moonshine Season Starts, viewers are introduced to a group of individuals living in the Appalachian Mountains who make their living by producing moonshine, a type of illegal distilled alcohol. The episode begins with a brief history of moonshining and its importance to the people of the Appalachian region.

The first character viewers meet is Tim Smith, a moonshiner who has been making moonshine for over 25 years. Tim is a quiet and reserved man who prefers to work alone. In the episode, he is shown distilling his moonshine using a still he built himself, deep in the woods. Tim's operation is small and he only makes enough moonshine to sell to a few trusted customers.

Next viewers are introduced to Tickle, a moonshiner who has been making moonshine for the past 5 years. Tickle is a loud and boisterous character who is always looking to have a good time. In the episode, he is shown working with his partner, Tim, to build a new still. The two men work tirelessly to get the still up and running before the start of the moonshine season.

The third character viewers meet is Popcorn Sutton, a legendary moonshiner who has been making moonshine for over 35 years. Popcorn is a wise old man who has been through it all when it comes to moonshining. He is shown in the episode teaching a young moonshiner named Tyler how to make moonshine. Popcorn is an inspiration to many of the other moonshiners in the area and is respected by all.

The episode also introduces viewers to the law enforcement officers who are tasked with stopping the moonshiners from producing their illegal alcohol. The officers are shown discussing the upcoming moonshine season and the tactics they will use to catch the moonshiners in the act. They plan on setting up roadblocks and conducting aerial surveillance in order to catch the moonshiners.

As the episode progresses, the moonshiners prepare for the start of the moonshine season, which begins on September 1st. They gather the equipment they will need, such as sugar, yeast, and cornmeal, and begin to distill their moonshine. The moonshine season is a time of high stress for the moonshiners, as they risk being caught by law enforcement.

In the final moments of the episode, there is a confrontation between Tickle and the law enforcement officers. While on a run to deliver moonshine, Tickle is pulled over by the officers. The tension is high as Tickle tries to talk his way out of trouble, but in the end he is arrested and taken to jail. The episode ends on a cliffhanger, leaving viewers wondering what will happen next.

Overall, Moonshiners Season 1 Episode 1 sets the stage for the rest of the season. It introduces the characters and their motivations, as well as the risks they take to produce moonshine. Viewers are given a glimpse into the world of moonshining and the lengths the moonshiners will go to in order to keep their operation running.