True Crime Channel Schedule: Every Provider Lookup
Key takeaways
- True Crime Network is a free over-the-air channel; find your local station with an antenna scan or a listings site.
- Investigation Discovery (ID) is on most cable and satellite lineups and streams on HBO Max and discovery+.
- NBCUniversal's true crime channel is Oxygen True Crime, with shows also streaming on Peacock.
- Listings sites need your zip code and exact provider, because channel numbers differ between cable, satellite and streaming.
- Local preemptions and East Coast feeds are the two main reasons your guide differs from a network's own schedule.
The true crime channel schedule depends on how you watch. Check True Crime Network through your local antenna channel, ID through its own schedule page or HBO Max, Oxygen through your provider's guide or Peacock, Dish through its on-screen guide, and SiriusXM in its app. This guide walks through each lookup step by step.
Which true crime channels are there, and where are they?
| Channel | Where you'll find it | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| True Crime Network | Free over the air on local subchannels | Free |
| Investigation Discovery (ID) | Cable, satellite, HBO Max, discovery+ | Subscription |
| Oxygen True Crime | Cable, satellite, live TV streaming; shows on Peacock | Subscription |
True Crime Network
True Crime Network is a free broadcast network carried on local stations' digital subchannels (Wikipedia). An antenna picks it up in many US markets. Rescan your TV's channels, or look it up by zip code on a listings site.
Investigation Discovery
ID is the biggest network in the genre, with original series running daily. It sits on most cable and satellite lineups and streams on HBO Max and discovery+. Its own schedule page lists tonight's lineup.
Oxygen, NBCUniversal's true crime channel
Oxygen became Oxygen True Crime in 2017 and is NBCUniversal's true crime home (Wikipedia). It's on cable and satellite, and many episodes stream on Peacock. NBC's own Dateline airs on the main NBC network.
How do I find the true crime TV guide for my zip code?
Your zip code plus your provider is all a listings site needs.
Use an online TV guide
Open TV Guide's listings, set your zip code and provider, then search a channel name or a show. The grid shows what airs on ID, Oxygen and your local stations for the next two weeks.
Pick the right provider
Enter your zip code and choose the provider you actually pay for, because channel numbers differ between them. Leaving a default cable lineup selected is the most common mistake. If you've cut the cord, pick your streaming service instead.
Save your lineup
Create a free account and save your zip code and provider. The daily check then takes ten seconds: open the grid and scan tonight's prime-time row.
What time do ID true crime shows air tonight?
ID's prime-time block usually runs from 8 to 11 p.m. Eastern with new or flagship episodes, then repeats overnight. Daytime often runs marathons of one series.
Prime time vs daytime
For new episodes, watch the evening window. For an older episode, daytime marathons are where it usually turns up. Times shift for Central and Pacific feeds, so "tonight at 9" depends on where you are.
Check the ID schedule or app
The quickest confirmation is ID's schedule page or your provider's guide filtered to your zip code. With a TV provider login, the ID app streams live and on demand.
How do I find true crime channels on Dish?
Dish carries ID and Oxygen in many packages, but channel numbers vary by package and region. The guide itself is the fastest route.
Search the Dish guide
Press Guide on the remote, then search "ID" or "Oxygen". Dish shows the channel number and current lineup. Write the numbers down once; they rarely change.
Use the DISH Anywhere app
Sign in, tap Guide, and search the channel to see the next several days. You can set recordings remotely so nothing gets missed.
How does SiriusXM true crime differ from TV listings?
SiriusXM carries true crime as audio: podcast-style shows, replays and hosted blocks rather than half-hour TV slots. Episodes often repeat across the day, so a case you missed in the morning may come back in the evening.
Open the SiriusXM app or its channel lineup to see what's on now and next. There's no zip code step, because satellite radio doesn't vary by local station.
Why do true crime schedules vary by region?
Local preemptions
True Crime Network runs through local stations, which can replace a scheduled show with local news, sports or paid programming. Your zip code's lineup shows what your station actually airs, not the network's master schedule.
East and West feeds
Many providers carry the East Coast feed, so a 9 p.m. Eastern show airs at 6 p.m. Pacific. Some offer a West Coast feed. Network schedule pages usually show Eastern time, so convert before setting a recording.
Want to run your own true crime schedule?
If you run a faceless true crime channel, TV listings are someone else's schedule. Posting your own means a vertical short each day, with captions and a voiceover, sent to TikTok, Reels and Shorts when your audience is watching.
Post on your own times
A scheduler lets you batch a week of shorts in one sitting and set posting times per platform. Consistency matters more than perfect timing: pick two slots and keep them. See our social media video scheduler.
Where a true crime shorts generator fits
VideoContent's true crime shorts generator writes, narrates, captions and renders vertical case episodes and can post them on a schedule. Honest limit: you're responsible for the stories you publish, so check case details against reliable sources.
FAQ
What channel is Investigation Discovery on cable and Dish?
There's no single national number; it depends on your provider and package. On Dish, press Guide and search "ID". On cable, search your provider's on-screen guide or a listings site with your zip code and provider selected. The number rarely changes once you've found it.
Is True Crime Network free without cable?
Yes. True Crime Network is a free broadcast network carried on local stations' subchannels, so an antenna picks it up in many US markets. Rescan your TV's channels or check a listings site by zip code to find your local number.
Can I stream ID without a TV provider?
Yes. ID's shows stream on HBO Max and discovery+, which need a subscription but no cable login. Live TV streaming services also carry the channel. On a listings site, pick the streaming service you use so the times and numbers are right.
What is NBC's true crime channel?
Oxygen True Crime is NBCUniversal's true crime network. It's on cable, satellite and live TV streaming services, and many of its shows stream on Peacock. NBC's own true crime series, like Dateline, air on the main NBC network.
Why does my local guide show different times than the network site?
Two reasons. Local stations can preempt shows for news, sports or paid programming, and many providers carry the East Coast feed, so a 9 p.m. show airs at 6 p.m. Pacific. Network sites usually list Eastern time.