When it launched in August 2014, GRIT instantly became one of the rootin’-est, tootin’-est dad channels on TV with a round-the-clock roundup of classic Western movies and TV shows. GRIT airs old-timey cowboy films from a wide range of studios, including Warner Bros., Universal, Paramount, Sony, and Shout! Factory, as well as TV shows like “Death Valley Days,” “The Lone Ranger,” and “Zorro.”
GRIT is available as a digital broadcast channel in most every market in the US, with a more limited reach through cable, satellite, and live TV streaming services. If you’re fixin’ to get GRIT at your hacienda, it’s easier to lasso than a sarsaparilla at the local saloon.
What channel is GRIT on near me?
GRIT is mostly available as a digital broadcast sub-channel in areas served by ION Media, GRIT’s current owner. On live streaming TV, GRIT is a little harder to come by.
GRIT channels in major US cities
| City | Cox channel | DIRECTV channel | DISH channel | Optimum channel | Spectrum channel | Xfinity channel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albuquerque, NM | — | 81 | 217 | — | — | 391 |
| Anchorage, AK | — | 81 | 217 | — | — | — |
| Atlanta, GA | — | 81 | 217 | — | 198 | 242 |
| Austin, TX | — | 81 | 217 | — | 1260 | — |
| Bakersfield, CA | — | 81 | 217 | — | 243 | — |
| Baltimore, MD | — | 81 | 217 | — | — | 209 |
| Boston, MA | — | 81 | 217 | — | — | — |
| Bronx, NY | — | 81 | 217 | — | — | — |
| Brooklyn, NY | — | 81 | 217 | — | — | — |
| Buffalo, NY | — | 81 | 217 | — | 1241 | — |
| Charlotte, NC | — | 81 | 217 | — | 1250 | — |
| Chicago, IL | — | 81 | 217 | — | — | — |
| Cincinnati, OH | — | 81 | 217 | — | — | — |
| Cleveland, OH | — | 81 | 217 | — | 986 | — |
| Colorado Springs, CO | — | 81 | 217 | — | — | — |
| Columbus, OH | — | 81 | 217 | — | — | — |
| Dallas, TX | — | 81 | 217 | — | 180 | — |
| Denver, CO | — | 81 | 217 | — | — | — |
| Detroit, MI | — | 81 | 217 | — | — | — |
| El Paso, TX | — | 81 | 217 | — | — | — |
| Fort Lauderdale, FL | — | 81 | 217 | — | — | 219 |
| Fort Worth, TX | — | 81 | 217 | — | 180 | — |
| Fresno, CA | — | 81 | 217 | — | — | — |
| Honolulu, HI | — | 81 | 217 | — | — | — |
| Houston, TX | — | 81 | 217 | — | — | — |
| Indianapolis, IN | — | 81 | 217 | — | 361 | 247 |
| Jacksonville, FL | — | 81 | 217 | — | — | — |
| Kansas City, MO | — | 81 | 217 | — | 1245 | — |
| Las Vegas, NV | 116 | 81 | 217 | — | — | — |
| Los Angeles, CA | — | 81 | 217 | — | — | — |
| Louisville, KY | — | 81 | 217 | — | 195 | — |
| Memphis, TN | — | 81 | 217 | — | — | — |
| Miami, FL | — | 81 | 217 | — | — | — |
| Milwaukee, WI | — | 81 | 217 | — | — | — |
| Minneapolis, MN | — | 81 | 217 | — | — | — |
| Nashville, TN | — | 81 | 217 | — | — | — |
| New Orleans, LA | 117 | 81 | 217 | — | — | — |
| New York, NY | — | 81 | 217 | — | — | — |
| Oklahoma City, OK | — | 81 | 217 | — | — | — |
| Orlando, FL | — | 81 | 217 | — | — | — |
| Philadelphia, PA | — | 81 | 217 | — | — | 250 |
| Phoenix, AZ | — | 81 | 217 | — | — | — |
| Pittsburgh, PA | — | 81 | 217 | — | — | — |
| Portland, OR | — | 81 | 217 | — | — | 303 |
| Sacramento, CA | — | 81 | 217 | — | — | 383 |
| Salt Lake City, UT | — | 81 | 217 | — | — | 1160 |
| San Antonio, TX | — | 81 | 217 | — | — | — |
| San Diego, CA | — | 81 | 217 | — | 1240 | — |
| San Francisco, CA | — | 81 | 217 | — | — | — |
| San Jose, CA | — | 81 | 217 | — | — | — |
| Seattle, WA | — | 81 | 217 | — | — | — |
| St. Louis, MO | — | 81 | 217 | — | 201 | — |
| St. Paul, MN | — | 81 | 217 | — | — | — |
| Tampa, FL | — | 81 | 217 | — | 608 | — |
| Tucson, AZ | — | 81 | 217 | — | — | 379 |
| Washington, DC | — | 81 | 217 | — | — | — |
Get GRIT with cable or satellite
| Provider | Type | Price | GRIT | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cox | Cable | $20.00–$184.00/mo. | ✔ |
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| DIRECTV | Satellite | $89.99–$169.99/mo. | ✔ |
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| DISH | Satellite | $89.99–$119.99/mo. | ✔ |
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| Optimum | Cable | $15.00–$140.00/mo. | ✔ |
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| Spectrum | Cable | $40.00–$145.00/mo. | ✔ |
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| Verizon Fios | Cable | $105.00–$149.00/mo. | ✔ |
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| Xfinity | Cable | $65.00–$135.00/mo. | ✔ |
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Get GRIT with a live TV streaming service
GRIT is more scarce on live streaming TV—it’s not carried by YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, or Philo. On Sling TV, GRIT is available on the service’s Hollywood Extra add-on, or as part of its Freestream FAST (free ad-supported TV) channel lineup.
| Provider | Type | Price | GRIT | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DIRECTV | Streaming | $84.99–$171.98/mo. | ✔ |
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| Fubo | Streaming | $14.99–$103.99/mo. | ✔ |
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| Hulu + Live TV | Streaming | $88.99–$99.99/mo. | — |
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| Philo | Streaming | $33.00/mo. | — |
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| Sling TV | Streaming | $19.99–$60.99/mo. | ✔ (Hollywood Extra add-on) |
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| YouTube TV | Streaming | $82.99/mo. | — |
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Get GRIT with a streaming app
GRIT has discontinued its standalone streaming app, but GRIT Xtra (the network’s FAST channel) is available in the live channels section of several free apps, including Roku Channel, Tubi, Plex, Xumo Play, and Sling TV’s Freestream.
What’s on GRIT
GRIT airs classic Western TV series like “Tales of Wells Fargo,” “Death Valley Days,” “The Rifleman,” “The Lone Ranger,” “Tombstone Territory,” and more, usually in extended daytime blocks. GRIT’s programming schedule includes movies like “Jeremiah Johnson,” “El Dorado,” “The Fastest Gun Alive,” “The Man From Colorado,” and “Five Card Stud,” with longer film blocks airing on weekends.
GRIT channel guide FAQ
Where can I watch the GRIT TV channel?
The GRIT TV channel can be found on most cable and satellite TV services, as well as some live streaming TV providers. GRIT is also available as a broadcast channel in most areas of the US through a digital over-the-air antenna.
Is GRIT a free channel?
GRIT is available as a free channel (with ads) on cable, satellite, and some live TV streaming services. You can also watch GRIT for free with a digital over-the-air antenna, or on a handful of free streaming apps.
Can GRIT be streamed?
You can stream GRIT for free through Roku Channel, Tubi, Xumo Play, Plex, and Google TV, as well as through channels on LG, Samsung, and Vizio smart TVs.
