Water has a way of hiding things—until it doesn’t. This summer, Investigation Discovery (ID) is leaning into the eerie chill of the deep with its new six-part series, “Bodies in the Water.” Premiering Wednesday, June 2 at 10/9c, the show explores how rivers, lakes, and coastlines serve as both a killer’s accomplice and a detective’s greatest witness.
From digital trails in Michigan to gruesome discoveries in Seattle suitcases, the series proves that even the most “peaceful” waters eventually surrender their secrets.
The Season Premiere: “The Deep End of Envy”
Airs: Wednesday, June 2 at 10/9c
In Pontiac, Michigan, a quiet summer day is shattered when two teens find a blood-soaked dock. When the body of a beloved former high school athlete is pulled from the water, investigators must sift through a “digital breadcrumb” trail. A secret group of friends and a cryptic late-night text suggest that someone close to him was hiding a motive as deep as the lake itself.
Episode Guide: A Summer of Submerged Crimes
| Date | Episode Title | The Case |
| June 9 | Horror on the Hudson | A pregnant woman is found drifting near NYC’s Chelsea Pier. With no bruises or trauma, the mystery seems impossible—until a single bullet wound is found hidden beneath her braided hair. |
| June 16 | The Blue Room | In Seattle, a social media scavenger hunt takes a morbid turn when teens find human remains in a suitcase. When a second suitcase surfaces, police find a killer hiding in plain sight. |
| June 23 | Lady in the Lake | After a 20-year-old vanishes in Missouri, her car is found abandoned and bloody. It takes 22 years for a young sheriff to drag the truth from the depths of Lake Springfield, finally. |
| June 30 | Still Waters, Silent Killer | A man at Alum Creek Reservoir in Ohio spots a plastic tub with a human leg sticking out. A simple barcode on the container leads police to the most chilling evidence of all: footage of the murder. |
| July 7 | Blood in the River | When a gold SUV is pulled from the Lewis River, and a body is found in the Washougal, a small-town neighborly deal in Washington is revealed to have spiraled into a deadly betrayal. |
How to Follow the Investigation
Produced by Twist Media, the series looks to be a standout for those who prefer their true crime with a side of atmospheric dread. You can join the conversation on ID’s social channels ( Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, X, and YouTube) for exclusive content and deep dives into the evidence.
