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ABC Family
Family
X No Icon ABC Family includes series, events, movies and enhanced ABC encore presentations aimed at all ages in the household.
America's Prevue TV
Shopping
X Shop from home at discount prices.
Angel One
Religious
X Programming from more than 100 different ministries. Music, worship, teaching, creation science, and mission outreach programs.
Arts & Entertainment (A&E)
General Entertainment
X No Icon Original shows including the popular Biography, along with intriguing mysteries, documentaries and original movies. More at www.aetv.com
Beauty & Fashion Channel
Shopping
X Beauty and fashion shopping channel that's broadcast in 30 minute segments, each devoted to beauty, health, fitness and fashion industries.
Biography Channel
General Entertainment
X No Icon Meet and learn about exceptional people from around the world! This channel, from A&E, has documentaries, movies and other original shows profiling figures from history, entertainment and much more.
Bloomberg Television
News & Information
No Icon X Business and financial news channel for serious investors. Up-to-the-minute deep coverage of financial news and market events and trends.
Boomerang
Family
No Icon X Boomerang has classic Hanna-Barbera cartoons like Yogi Bear, Fred Flintstone, Popeye, Huckleberry Hound and George Jetson.
BYU TV
Public Interest
X X Brigham Young University educational programming covering BYU sports, inspirational devotionals, music concerts and broadcasts of education week, all in a non-commercial format.
C-Span
News & Information
X X Continuous coverage of political events from around the nation with live and taped debates from the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives.
C-Span2
News & Information
X X Continuous coverage of political events from around the nation with live and taped debates from the floor of the U.S. Senate.
Cable News Network (CNN)
News & Information
X No Icon Fast-moving, complete 24-hour coverage of all breaking news. CNN covers business, sports, entertainment, lifestyles, people and places. Terrific live interview programs such as Larry King Live.
Cartoon Network
Family
X No Icon The world's first and only 24-hour cartoon network featuring over 8,000 different animated shows including Rocky & Bullwinkle, The Flintstones and many more.
CCTV-9
International
X Chinese programs, in English, give a true look at culture and life in China. Programs include news, features and entertainment.
Classic Arts Showcase
Public Interest
X New, emerging, classic, unique, vintage, valuable and rare arts represented in video genre.
CNBC
News & Information
X No Icon Financial news with riveting commentary and breaking stories throughout the day. Evenings feature interviews, round-tables and discussions of today's business news and issues.
College Sports Television (CSTV)
Sports
X No Icon All aspects of both men's and women's college sports including interviews, news and coverage of over 25 sports from the major conferences.
Comedy Central
General Entertainment
X No Icon Comedy, 24 hours a day! South Park and more. Sitcoms, stand-up comedians, talk shows and funny movies.
Country Music Television (CMT)
Music (TV)
X No Icon The #1 country music channel. Original programs, live concerts and series, exclusive new country videos and a diverse playlist.
Court TV
General Entertainment
X No Icon Courtroom trials, plus programs focusing on legal issues from every corner of the globe, 24 hours a day.
Daystar
Religious
X America's fastest growing Christian network! A variety of denominations and cultures represented by their leading ministries.
Discovery Channel
Education & Learning
X No Icon Information, news and documentaries from the worlds of nature, science, medicine and outdoor adventure!
Discovery Kids
Education & Learning
No Icon X Aimed at ages 7 through 14, Discovery Kids offers fun adventure programming, trivia and educational programs made by kids, for kids.
Disney Channel (East)
Family
X No Icon X The Disney Channel offers wholesome programming for kids and families that includes movies, series and specials.
Disney Channel (West)
Family
X No Icon X The Disney Channel offers wholesome programming for kids and families that includes movies, series and specials.
Do It Yourself Network (DIY)
Education & Learning
No Icon X Global documentaries in HD! Discover the most extraordinary places and people on the planet.
Documentary Channel
Public Interest
X 24 hours a day, uncut, non-fiction, independent documentaries, from all lengths and genres and never any intermission periods. More at www.documentarychannel.com
E! Entertainment Television (E!)
General Entertainment
X No Icon Devoted entirely and exclusively to the world of entertainment! Featuring movie previews, celebrity news and interviews and original programs such as Talk Soup.
ESPN
Sports
X No Icon The number one sports network in America! All sports, all the time. Featuring Sunday Night NFL games, Major League Baseball and NCAA basketball. Blackout restrictions may apply.
ESPN Alternate
Sports
X ESPN offers so much sports coverage that it often needs to overflow to additional channels to meet the needs of regional viewers across the nation - catch it here. Blackout restrictions may apply. Availability based on your location.
ESPN2
Sports
X No Icon Sports news, events, information and entertainment. Coverage for pro hockey as well. Blackout restrictions may apply.
ESPN2 Alternate
Sports
X ESPN2 offers so much sports coverage that it often needs to overflow to additional channels to meet the needs of regional viewers across the nation - catch it here. Blackout restrictions may apply. Availability based on your location.
Eternal Word Television Network (EWTN)
Religious
X X America's most popular religious network. Continuous family-oriented, spiritual growth programs along with talk shows, series and documentaries.
FitTV
Sports
No Icon X Programming for men and women about exercise, personal trainers, general fitness and motivation.
Florida Education Channel / Panhandle Area Educational Consortium (Fec/Paec)
Public Interest
X Joint effort from Florida Dept of Education and the Florida Panhandle Area Educational Consortium. Programming for students and teachers. More at www.paec.org
Food Network
Education & Learning
X No Icon X Cooking education and demonstration shows along with recipes, ideas, planning tips, healthy cuisine and fine dining are explored. Show hosts include world-class chefs like Emeril Lagasse, celebs and working moms.
Free Speech TV
Public Interest
X Publicly-supported, independent, non-profit programs aimed to inspire progressive social change. More at www.freespeech.org
GemsTV
Shopping
No Icon X GemsTV is a 24/7 shopping channel, specializing in offering colored gemstone jewelry in exclusive handcrafted designs direct from the manufacturer. The channel's unique "reverse auctions" offer shoppers a fun, exciting shopping experience while ensuring quality gemstones at the best price!
GOD TV
Religious
No Icon X GOD TV is a revolutionary new Christian network that features live events, music and key ministries.
Good Samaritan Network
Public Interest
X GSN offers workplace learning for social ministry and not-for-profit organizations.
Hallmark Channel
Family
No Icon X Hallmark delivers original movies and award-winning entertainment you won't find anywhere else. Great stories in the form of movies, series and interviews.
Headline News Network (HNN)
News & Information
X X Throughout the day, the top stories in a fast-paced 30 minute newscast. In the evening, Headline Prime delivers Showbiz Tonight, Nancy Grace and Prime News Tonight.
Healthy Living Channel
Shopping
X High quality products and services for the entire family. More at www.healthylivingtv.com
History Channel
Education & Learning
X No Icon Shows revealing the passion and power of our history! Experience history in multimedia.
HITN-TV (en Español)
Family
X No Icon X Multi-cultural Hispanic programming addressing education towards economic advancement and other social and cultural aspirations.
Holistic Television Network
Public Interest
X TV to help the Mind, Body and Spirit. Content includes health, yoga, exercise, fitness, alternative medicines and family-values based films and documentaries.
Home & Garden Television
Education & Learning
X No Icon X Real people, real places, real lives. Learn about real estate, remodeling, decorating, entertaining, gardening, crafts and more.
Home Shopping Network
Shopping
X X Interactive home shopping service. Very large selection of brand-name merchandise that you can browse and buy from your home.
Horseracing TV (HRTV)
Sports
X From Magna Entertainment Corp., North America's number one owner and operator of thoroughbred racetracks and leader in interactive wagering. More at www.hr.tv
iDrive TV (DRIVE)
Shopping
X Shopping and information channel featuring a mixture of programming for a variety of products - iDrive TV (interactive, use your remote to view product features of cars, boats, motorbikes and airplanes), Knife Show, Shop Erotic, Art Auctions, Coin Country Network and The Gemstone Show.
IShop
Shopping
X Direct access to a full line of products for you, your family, your pets and your home.
Jewelry Television
Shopping
X Shop from home for great deals from a vast selection of jewelry and gemstones. Live, 24 hours a day.
KBS World
International
X Korean language programs subtitled in English. Entertainment directly from Korea! Requires SuperDISH antenna.
Learning Channel (TLC)
Education & Learning
X No Icon Entertaining, informative family shows including 6 hours of commercial-free weekday programming for pre-schoolers!
Lifetime
Women's
X Entertainment and informational shows dedicated to women. Includes award-winning original movies, series, specials and acclaimed dramas.
Link TV
Public Interest
X X "Your Connection To The World!". Programs promoting diversity that educate and motivate you to become involved in the world around you.
Men's Channel
Shopping
X One-stop shopping source for men - electronics, gadgets, cars, trucks, motorcycles, boats, airplanes, sports memorabilia and more.
MHD
Music (TV)
No Icon X High-Definition concerts, music videos, movies, documentaries and original programming from the MTV, VH1 and CMT family of services and music genres.
Music Television (MTV)
Music (TV)
X The original, the best, the most popular music channel ever. Find out what's happening, what's playing and what's next in music and pop culture.
Music Television 2 (MTV2)
Music (TV)
X Unique music mix spanning many different musical genres. More at www.mtv2.com
NASA TV
News & Information
X X Real-time coverage of NASA activities and missions.
National Geographic Channel
Education & Learning
No Icon X Adventures, cultures, explorations and the natural sciences brought to life for you with entertaining and educational zest.
Nick Toons
Family
No Icon X Nicktoons delivers bold, creative, animated shows for kids 24 hours a day.
Nickelodeon/Nick At Nite (East)
Family
X No Icon X Nickelodeon is one of the highest-rated networks for children! Original programming for children like Rugrats. And Nick at Nite carries America\'s favorite, classic, family-friendly shows like \"I Love Lucy.\"
Nickelodeon/Nick At Nite (West)
Family
X No Icon X Nickelodeon is one of the highest-rated networks for children! Original programming for children like Rugrats. And Nick at Nite carries America\'s favorite, classic, family-friendly shows like \"I Love Lucy.\"
Noggin / The N
Family
No Icon X Seven days a week, 6am-6pm, Noggin is commercial-free preschool (2-5 years old) content dedicated to learning and growing. At night, \"The N\" helps young children (9-14 years old) learn about their lives with family-friendly shows like DeGrassi, Daria and many more.
Northern Arizona University/University House
Public Interest
X Educating students of all ages, homeschoolers and school and university staff and faculty members through educational partnerships. More at www.universityhouse.nau.edu
NRB Network
Religious
X Christian programming designed to inform, inspire and enlighten.
ONCE México
General Entertainment
No Icon X ONCE México is a general entertainment channel with programs with strong editorial content on political issues, cultural documentaries, tourism series, talk shows, news and awards winning series for kids.
Outdoor Channel
Sports
X Quality programs that educate and entertain sportsmen of all skill levels.
PBS Kids Sprout
Family
No Icon X Children\'s programs that kids love, parents trust and educators endorse. Barney, Teletubbies, Mister Rogers and more.
Pentagon Channel
Public Interest
X Information, briefings, news, short stories, interviews and specials for the 2.6 million members of the U.S. Armed Forces.
QVC Shopping Network
Shopping
X X Big savings on big name brands in fashion, fitness, jewelry, gifts, electronics, tools, home furnishings and a lot more.
Research Channel
Public Interest
X Leading institutions and universities deliver lectures, presentations, newscasts and a variety of reports covering science and medicine research. More at www.researchchannel.org
Resort And Residence
Shopping
X A variety of shopping programs focused on vacation activities (fishing, boating, sailing, skiing, scuba, etc.) and locations. More at www.waterchannel.com
RFD-TV
Public Interest
X X Educational and informational programming for rural America. Rural news, events and agricultural information along with family-oriented programming. More at www.rfdtv.com
Sci-Fi Channel
General Entertainment
X Science fiction, fantasy and other-worldly horror. Includes classic and new series, animation, documentaries and movies.
Science Channel
Education & Learning
No Icon X Entertaining, educational and thought provoking. Explore our world\'s greatest mysteries and smallest wonders.
Shop At Home
Shopping
X Specialty retail products and gifts with high quality and excellent value along with the ease of shopping from home.
Shop NBC
Shopping
X X Entertaining shopping featuring a wide variety of fine jewelry, fashions, health and beauty aids, computers and much more.
Spike TV
General Entertainment
X Wrestling, crazy game shows, hilarious movies, muscle car shows, casino programs, wild police videos - this is a very fun channel to watch! More at www.spiketv.com
TCT Network
Religious
X Christian news, education and entertainment programming from around the world. More at www.tct-net.org
The Word
Religious
X Multi-denominational religious programming with both educational and spiritual content.
Three Angels Broadcasting
Religious
X Sermons, talk shows, cooking, health, fitness, music, dramas and special events. More at www.3abn.org
Toon Disney
Family
No Icon X Disney animation magic to television! Toon Disney is features Disney characters and animation all day, every day.
Travel Channel
Education & Learning
X No Icon Explore the exciting people, places and cultures from around the globe. Travel guides and documentaries, adventure trips, international fine dining and more.
Trinity Broadcasting Network (TBN)
Religious
X X Variety of denominational programming including gospel concerts, health and fitness, talk shows and services from some of America's largest churches.
Turner Broadcast System (TBS)
General Entertainment
X Family-oriented programming. Great movies, exclusive specials, documentaries plus pro sports (Atlanta Braves, PAC-10 and Big-12 College football). Sports blackout restrictions may apply. Availability based on your location.
Turner Network Television (TNT)
General Entertainment
X Family-oriented entertainment, movies, kids' shows plus action-packed sports (NASCAR, PGA, NBA). Sports blackout restrictions may apply. Availability based on your location. More at www.tnt.tv
TV Games Network (Interactive Horseracing) (TVG)
Sports
X Live coverage from the top tracks in the USA. Thoroughbred, Quarter Horse and Harness racing news, interviews, analysis, coverage and live events. Interactive in-home wagering via online or phone.
TV Guide Channel
General Entertainment
X TV about TV! TV Guide's editors watch the shows and guide you through it all with information and reviews and scheduling.
TV Land
Family
X No Icon The best dramas, sitcoms, variety shows and westerns from the last 4 decades (Gunsmoke, Hill Street Blues, Sonny and Cher) and some original specials.
TV Outlet Mall
Shopping
X Shop from home, via TV.
University Of California
Public Interest
X UCTV's mission is to educate, inform and enrich through research and educational programming. More at www.uctv.tv
University Of Washington
Public Interest
X UWTV offers continuing education and certification courses via TV in the areas of computer science, library and information sciences, public health sciences, engineering and more. More at www.uwtv.org
USA Network (USA)
General Entertainment
X A very popular TV network featuring dramas like MacGyver, Knight Rider and Murder She Wrote. Plus comedy shows and a variety of specials and sporting events.
Video Hits 1 (VH1)
Music (TV)
X Music videos, news, information, interviews, original series, concerts, live events, music movies.
Weather Channel (TWC)
News & Information
X X Regional and national weather conditions, bulletins and reports.
World Harvest Television
Religious
X Family-oriented religious news, entertainment and inspirational shows designed to promote the traditional American value system.
XM: Radio Disney
Music
No Icon X This party rocks with the music that kids and tweens want to hear! The biggest new stars share center stage as pop music, novelty oldies and movie and television favorites are combined with hilarious interaction from kids coast to coast. Plus, fantasy prizes and amazing edutainment features! Artists — Hilary Duff, Aly & AJ, Jesse McCartney, B5, Cheetah Girls
XM: XM Kids
Music
No Icon X XM Kids reaches kids and families all over America with award-winning original content blended with a music mix of the most popular kid's movie and TV soundtracks and all the best children's recording artists. The sensibilities are family-friendly but the presentation style is always done with a wink and nod to Mom and Dad, who are always along for the ride! Artists — The Wiggles, Sponge Bob Squarepants, They Might be Giants, Tom Chapin, Dan Zanes, Kids Movie/TV Soundtracks
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