April 1st, 2013
Check out these great channels you can preview for free in the month of April!
| Channel 165 | 3/28-4/23 |
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Great American Country (GAC) celebrates the best of America with innovative programming about music, family, home, food and travel, all through the lens of US culture. With original country lifestyle programming, exclusive concert specials and a variety of music programming, the network delivers a point of view that resonates. With the hit series, Farm Kings, that profiles a hardworking American farm family, backstage passes for concerts and exclusive access to country music’s most popular artists, only GAC delivers the true Living Country experience. Always available with America’s Top 250 |
| Channel 188 | 3/28-4/23 |
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gmc is the uplifting destination where viewers go to be entertained, inspired and to feel good about the faith-friendly values they cherish. Music, movies, dramas, comedies and real-life stories are the building blocks of gmc…it’s Uplifting Entertainment! Always available with America’s Top 250 |
| Channel 187 | 3/28-4/23 |
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Hallmark Movie Channel is a trusted family friendly network devoted to quality storytelling. Hallmark Movie Channel offers an entertainment experience that includes a distinct mix of original movies, exclusive presentations of the acclaimed Hallmark Hall of Fame collection and timeless theatricals. Movies that will make you smile, laugh, cry and remember. Movies from a name you can trust. Always available with America’s Top 250 |
| Channel 402 | 3/28-4/23 |
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Universal Sports Network is the premier multi-platform media destination for Olympic-related sports programming in the United States. Offering more than 1,200 hours of original programming each year, Universal Sports has exclusive rights to world and national championship events in a wide array of sports, including swimming, track and field, gymnastics, cycling, skiing, figure skating and rugby. Always available with Multi-Sport |
Categories: Channels & Shows
January 28th, 2013
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Channel 178 1/31-2/26 Nicktoons is the fastest growing kids’ network and offers programming such as Monsuno, the Dragon Ball franchise, Iron Man: Armored Adventures, NFL Rush Zone: Season of the Guardians and the Power Rangers franchise. They also offer a roster of hits that have defined kids’ and animation lovers’ TV, including Avatar: The Last Airbender, Invader Zim, Danny Phantom, and SpongeBob SquarePants. Included In: America’s Top 250 |
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Channel 361 1/31-2/26 An unapologetic look into the diverse culture that is America, from small town USA to Hollywood Blvd and beyond. American Real TV offers a lineup of exclusive content, geared towards Americans from all walks of life. Movie goers will enjoy a vault of Cinematic classics paired with modern day blockbusters, while thrill seekers can strap in for heart-pounding motorsports and nail-biting action sports. Included In: Outdoor Sports Package |
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Channel 396 1/31-2/26 Taking viewers across America and around the world on unparalleled adventures since 1993, Outdoor Channel is America’s leader in outdoor TV. Dedicated to the outdoor lifestyle and conservation, the independent cable network is a division of Outdoor Channel Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: OUTD) and provides a complete spectrum of riveting hunting, fishing, shooting and adventure entertainment. Included In: Outdoor Sports Package |
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Channel 218 1/31-2/26 Wouldn’t wellness be easier to achieve if yoga could stretch to fit your schedule and a healthier diet was easier to swallow? Say hello to Veria Living. We take 3000 years of wellness wisdom and apply it to modern living, making it fit perfectly into your lifestyle. Get everything you need to guide your body, mind and soul to their happy place. Included In: America’s Top 250 |
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Channel 394 1/31-2/26 World Fishing Network is the only television network dedicated to all segments of fishing with programming that covers instruction, tips, tournaments, travel, food, boating, outdoor lifestyle and more. WFN’s wide-ranging programming lineup includes a selection of the best international series and the most diverse species coverage of any television network. Included In: Outdoor Sports Package |
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Channel 395 1/31-2/26 Sportsman Channel is the only television and digital media company fully devoted to the more than 82 million sportsmen in the United States, delivering entertaining and educational programming focused exclusively on hunting, shooting and fishing activities. Included In: Outdoor Sports Package |
Categories: Channels & Shows
January 2nd, 2013
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Channel 292, 380-382 1/4-1/16 Enjoy EPIX for the ultimate entertainment experience. Only EPIX has the exclusive World Television Premiere of The Hunger Games. No one else gets you closer to the games with unprecedented access & content. And Huge Hollywood Hits you won’t find on any other premium channel. EPIX. We Get Big Movies. Included In: EPIX package |
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Channel 388 1/3-1/29 PixL is the first true family-safe movie channel featuring original movies and miniseries that inspire, entertain, and touch the heart. Timeless dramas, wholesome comedies and love stories that lift the human spirit and span generations – with the biggest stars from film and television in the world today. All available, anytime, with absolutely no commercial interruptions. Only on PixL. Included In: Heartland Package and Blockbuster @Home |
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Channel 128 11/1-1/16 WE tv is the women’s network that features original stories about every kind of family and all kinds of drama. From the hit series Braxton Family Values and Joan & Melissa: Joan Knows Best, to popular wedding shows like Bridezillas and My Fair Wedding with David Tutera, WE tv provides a modern view of family life that viewers can’t get anywhere else. Included In: America’s Top 120 and above |
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Channel 358 11/1-1/16 Sundance Channel is the destination for What’s Next, Now. Showcasing both today’s creative icons and the emerging talent of tomorrow, Sundance Channel tells bold stories with a fresh point of view. In addition to award winning films, Sundance Channel is home to daring new original programming. Launched in 1996 and owned and operated by AMC Networks Inc. Sundance Channel provides perspectives dedicated to founder Robert Redford’s mission to celebrate creativity. Included In: America’s Top 200 and above |
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Channel 192 1/3-1/29 Investigation Discovery (ID) explores true crime mysteries through powerful storytelling. From real life crimes to hard-hitting investigations to salacious scandals, this entertainment destination keeps viewers on the edge of their seats as each mystery unravels. Included In: America’s Top 200 and above |
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Channel 400 1/3-1/29 Tennis Channel is the only 24-hour, television based multimedia destination dedicated to both the professional sport and tennis lifestyle. A hybrid of comprehensive sports, health, fitness, pop culture, entertainment, lifestyle and travel programming, the network is home to every aspect of the wide-ranging, worldwide tennis community. Included In: America’s Top 250 and above |
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Channel 156 1/3-1/29 NBA TV is the ultimate source for all things basketball, featuring live NBA games every week –including playoffs, new original programming, live high-definition (HDTV) telecasts, exclusive access and enough highlights and news to quench even the most avid fan’s hoops thirst. If you are a casual sports fan or a basketball nut, NBA TV is guaranteed to keep you coming back for more! Included In: America’s Top 200 and above |
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Channel 164 11/1-1/16 Fuse, the national television network dedicated exclusively to music, brings viewers closer to their favorite artists and bands by featuring original series and specials, exclusive interviews, live concerts and video blocks – all rooted in the music experience. Included In: America’s Top 120 and above |
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Channel 310-314 1/11-1/14 Enjoy 5 channels of Cinemax all weekend long – Free! Watch the best variety of top Hollywood box office movies. Plus, new from Alan Ball (creator/Executive Producer of TRUE BLOOD) catch the premiere of Cinemax’s new original series Banshee(SM). Included In: Cinemax |
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Channel 133 1/3-1/29 Fox Movie Channel gives movie fans a front row seat to the films they love, including contemporary and classic titles from the legendary library of 20th Century Fox, along with a selection of other studio greats. Plus, every day from 3pm – 3am ET, Fox Movie channel presents the FXM Programming Block featuring Hollywood’s biggest blockbusters, hot new releases, and revealing behind-the-scenes original series. Included In: America’s Top 250 and above |
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Channel 109 1/3-1/29 Dramatic and intense… no other network brings stories to life like LMN. From movies based on the world’s best-selling novels to true stories that stop you in your tracks, as well as feature films, LMN brings the matinee to your living room and makes every night movie night. Included In: America’s Top 200 and above |
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Channel 300-305, 307-309 1/11-1/14 Enjoy a long weekend of HBO – FREE! Catch award winning programming, great Hollywood hits and special events. Plus, the season premiere of HBO’s original series Girls(SM) & Enlightened®. Included In: HBO |
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Channel 298 11/1-1/16 IFC creates and champions authentic, original content that is “Always On. Slightly Off.” Since 1994, IFC has cultivated television programming that challenges the conventions of storytelling. Today, IFC continues to embrace content with an indie perspective. Original series, headlined by brand-defining scripted and sketch comedy, air alongside an extraordinary collection of films and cult TV shows. Included In: America’s Top 120 and above |
Categories: DISH & TV news
March 7th, 2012
DISH offers free month long previews for channels you might not subscribe to! Here are the free previews for March.
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Channel 232 Thursday, Mar 1st – Tuesday, Mar 27th RURAL TV is an agribusiness and rural lifestyle channel dedicated to educating and entertaining communities around the globe. Launched on February 15, 2012 by the creators of RFD-TV, RURAL TV features primetime news broadcasts focused on agribusiness and rural policy issues; world commodity markets; extensive event coverage; international farm and horse shows; expanded livestock auctions; plus independent productions designed to give both agricultural professionals and lovers of the land insights and information to fit every interest and operation. Included In: America’s Top 250 or Heartland Package |
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Channel 402 Thursday, Feb 23rd – Tuesday, Apr 24th Universal Sports is the premier media destination for Olympic, endurance and adventure sports programming. Major domestic and international championship and Olympic qualifying events found on Universal Sports include track and field, skiing, swimming, gymnastics, cycling, volleyball, marathons, triathlons and rugby. Included In: Multi-Sport Pack |
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Channel 394 Thursday, Mar 1st – Tuesday, Mar 27th World Fishing Network is the only 24/7 television network dedicated to all segments of fishing, with programming that covers instruction, tips, tournaments, travel, food, outdoor lifestyle and more. WFN’s wide-ranging programming lineup includes primetime theme nights, regional bureaus from across the nation, a selection of the best international series and the most diverse species coverage of any TV channel. WFN features popular original series hosted by the world’s top anglers, as well as a variety of exclusive lifestyle shows including: Hookin’ Up with Mariko Izumi, Reel Fishy Jobs and Getting School’d with JP DeRose. Included In: Outdoor Sports Pack or Blockbuster @Home |
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Channel 206 Thursday, Mar 1st – Monday, Mar 19th FOX Business Network (FBN) is a financial news channel delivering real-time information across all platforms that impact both Main Street and Wall Street. Headquartered in New York—the business capital of the world—FBN launched in October 2007 under the leadership of FOX News Chairman & CEO Roger Ailes and is now available in more than 50 million homes in major markets across the United States. Owned by News Corp, the network has bureaus in Chicago, Los Angeles, Washington, DC and London. On the web at www.foxbusiness.com. Included In: America’s Top 200 |
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Channel 165 Thursday, Mar 1st – Tuesday, Mar 27th Great American Country is the leader in country music entertainment, and delivers to viewers the widest variety of country music, its artists and the lifestyles they influence. GAC broadcasts original country music programming, music performance specials, live concerts and music videos. GAC is available in more than 62 million households and online at http://www.gactv.com. Included In: America’s Top 250 |
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Channel 386 Thursday, Mar 1st – Tuesday, Mar 27th Sony Movie Channel was created specifically for movie lovers, showcasing HD movies uncut, uncensored, and without commercial interruption – the way movies are meant to be seen. On March 23, catch a “Friday Features” double-bill of two complex family dramas with “Rachel Getting Married” and “Running with Scissors.” Sony Movie Channel is part of Blockbuster @Home, available in March’s free preview. Included In: Blockbuster @Home |
Categories: Channels & Shows
October 31st, 2011
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October 4th – December 1sthe Hub is a 24 hour TV destination for kids and their families with programs designed to entertain, enlighten, empower and educate. With thrilling new series, game shows and great movies, The Hub is where great things come together! |
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November 23rd – November 27thSTARZ is home to the big original series that everyone’s talking about, and Hollywood’s biggest movies. |
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November 1st – November 30thCurrent TV provides insightful analysis on important issues – shining a light where others won’t dare. Boldly exploring provocative subjects, Current delivers news analysis and political commentary with an independent, unexpected point-of-view that people want and need to hear. |
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November 1st – December 1stScience, a division of Discovery Communications, Inc. is home for the thought provocateur, the individual who is unafraid to ask the killer questions of “how” and “why not.” The network is a playground for those with audacious intellects and features programming willing to go beyond imagination to explore the unknown. Science looks for innovation in mysterious new worlds. |
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November 1st – December 1stMilitary Channel presents the real-world stories of human drama, heroism, aviation and technological innovation intrinsic to the armed forces. From profiling innovations on the frontlines to capturing the emotional homecomings on the home front, Military Channel explores the struggles and triumphs that shape the full experience within the armed services. |
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November 1st – December 1stFrom the people that brought you Food Network, Cooking Channel serves up a world of global cuisines and cooking techniques — for Food People |
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November 1st – November 30thAMC reigns as the only cable network in history to ever win the Emmy® Award for Oustanding Drama Series four years in a row, as well as the Golden Globe® Award for Best Television Series – Drama for three consecutive years. Whether commemorating favorite films or creating acclaimed original programming, the AMC experience is an uncompromising celebration of great stories. |
Categories: Channels & Shows
October 12th, 2011
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October 4th – November 3rdOWN is committed to quality programming designed to entertain, inform and inspire people to live their best lives. Programming includes a mix of daytime and Primetime series, specials, movies and original documentaries. |
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October 4th – November 3rdDIY Network is the go-to destination for knock-out home improvement television made by real experts for real people. DIY Network’s programs answer the most sought-after questions and offer creative projects for do-it-yourself enthusiasts and novices. |
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October 4th – December 1stThe Hub is a 24 hour TV destination for kids and their families with programs designed to entertain, enlighten, empower and educate. With thrilling new series, game shows and great movies, The Hub is where great things come together! |
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October 4th – November 3rdSportsman Channel is the only network catering exclusively to the 82 million Americans who make hunting, shooting and fishing a part of their lifestyle. Sportsman Channel delivers the best in destination, how-to, and entertainment programming to the American Sportsman. |
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