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Mike Rowe Sues Discovery for $2M

2 Jul

Summary

Mike Rowe claims Discovery owes him $2.04 million in unpaid wages.
The lawsuit alleges breach of contract over pay-or-play agreements.
Rowe is seeking payment for over 51 narrated episodes of spinoffs.

Mike Rowe, known for 'Dirty Jobs,' has filed a lawsuit against Discovery Talent Services, seeking over $2.04 million in unpaid wages. Rowe and his production company, Lab Rat, allege that Discovery breached their contract by not adhering to a pay-or-play agreement established in 2020.

This agreement stipulated a $40,000 payment per episode for Rowe's narration of 'Deadliest Catch' and its various spinoff series. The lawsuit claims that Rowe was not enlisted for at least 51 episodes of these spinoffs, entitling Lab Rat to substantial compensation, including potential additional payments for longer episodes and interest.

Rowe previously filed a lawsuit against Warner Bros. Discovery in June 2025 over unpaid residuals from series licensed to streaming platforms. At that time, Discovery stated it valued its relationship with Rowe and disputed the claims, asserting contractual obligations were met. The current lawsuit demands a jury trial.

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