It initially provided documentary television programming focused primarily on popular science, technology and history, but in recent years has expanded into reality television and pseudo-scientific entertainment. Programming on the flagship Discovery Channel in the U.S. is primarily focused on reality television series, such as speculative investigation , automobiles, and occupations ; it also features documentaries specifically aimed at families and younger audiences. As of August 2013, Discovery Channel is available to approximately 98,891,000 pay television households in the United States.