After launching in 1996 as a network featuring general historical and cultural programming, Investigation Discovery (most commonly known as ID) went through several name and content iterations before becoming a full-time true-crime channel in 2008. A smart pivot almost 10 years ahead of the true-crime boom (which is still here with no end in sight).
ID is part of the Warner Bros. Discovery family of cable channels, which means it’s available through most providers alongside Discovery, Animal Planet, TNT, TBS, and Food Network. We’ve investigated 50+ U.S. cities and where to find ID in those regions below.
What channel is Investigation Discovery (ID) on near me?
Investigation Discovery is carried as a basic-tier channel on most cable, satellite, and live TV streaming services. Most ID programming is also available on-demand through Discovery+ and HBO Max.
ID channels in major US cities
| City | Cox channel | DIRECTV channel | DISH channel | Optimum channel | Spectrum channel | Xfinity channel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albuquerque, NM | — | 285 | 192 | — | — | 111 |
| Anchorage, AK | — | 285 | 192 | — | — | — |
| Atlanta, GA | 104 | 285 | 192 | — | 23 | 221 |
| Austin, TX | — | 285 | 192 | 73 | 23 | — |
| Bakersfield, CA | — | 285 | 192 | — | 73 | — |
| Baltimore, MD | — | 285 | 192 | — | — | 111 |
| Boston, MA | — | 285 | 192 | — | — | 252 |
| Bronx, NY | — | 285 | 192 | 171 | 23 | — |
| Brooklyn, NY | — | 285 | 192 | 171 | 23 | — |
| Buffalo, NY | — | 285 | 192 | — | 87 | — |
| Charlotte, NC | — | 285 | 192 | — | 76 | — |
| Chicago, IL | — | 285 | 192 | — | — | 271 |
| Cincinnati, OH | — | 285 | 192 | — | 25 | — |
| Cleveland, OH | — | 285 | 192 | — | 78 | — |
| Colorado Springs, CO | — | 285 | 192 | — | — | 104 |
| Columbus, OH | — | 285 | 192 | — | 81 | — |
| Dallas, TX | — | 285 | 192 | — | 58 | — |
| Denver, CO | — | 285 | 192 | — | — | 271 |
| Detroit, MI | — | 285 | 192 | — | — | 111 |
| El Paso, TX | — | 285 | 192 | — | 87 | — |
| Fort Lauderdale, FL | — | 285 | 192 | — | — | 111 |
| Fort Worth, TX | — | 285 | 192 | — | 58 | — |
| Fresno, CA | — | 285 | 192 | — | — | 271 |
| Honolulu, HI | — | 285 | 192 | — | — | — |
| Houston, TX | — | 285 | 192 | — | 81 | 213 |
| Indianapolis, IN | — | 285 | 192 | — | 86 | 111 |
| Jacksonville, FL | — | 285 | 192 | — | — | 111 |
| Kansas City, MO | — | 285 | 192 | — | 69 | — |
| Las Vegas, NV | 104 | 285 | 192 | — | — | — |
| Los Angeles, CA | — | 285 | 192 | — | 71 | — |
| Louisville, KY | — | 285 | 192 | — | 57 | — |
| Memphis, TN | — | 285 | 192 | — | — | 205 |
| Miami, FL | — | 285 | 192 | — | — | 111 |
| Milwaukee, WI | — | 285 | 192 | — | 69 | — |
| Minneapolis, MN | — | 285 | 192 | — | — | 111 |
| Nashville, TN | — | 285 | 192 | — | 75 | 111 |
| New Orleans, LA | 103 | 285 | 192 | — | — | — |
| New York, NY | — | 285 | 192 | — | 23 | — |
| Oklahoma City, OK | 103 | 285 | 192 | 73 | 58 | — |
| Orlando, FL | — | 285 | 192 | — | 84 | 111 |
| Philadelphia, PA | — | 285 | 192 | — | — | 1111 |
| Phoenix, AZ | 104 | 285 | 192 | — | — | — |
| Pittsburgh, PA | — | 285 | 192 | — | — | 104 |
| Portland, OR | — | 285 | 192 | — | 57 | 271 |
| Sacramento, CA | — | 285 | 192 | — | — | 271 |
| Salt Lake City, UT | — | 285 | 192 | — | — | 271 |
| San Antonio, TX | — | 285 | 192 | — | 72 | — |
| San Diego, CA | 80 | 285 | 192 | — | 77 | — |
| San Francisco, CA | — | 285 | 192 | — | — | 271 |
| San Jose, CA | — | 285 | 192 | — | — | 271 |
| Seattle, WA | — | 285 | 192 | — | — | 271 |
| St. Louis, MO | — | 285 | 192 | — | 22 | — |
| St. Paul, MN | — | 285 | 192 | — | 12 | — |
| Tampa, FL | — | 285 | 192 | — | 87 | 111 |
| Tucson, AZ | 104 | 285 | 192 | — | — | 111 |
| Washington, DC | — | 285 | 192 | — | — | 111 |
Get ID with cable or satellite
| Provider | Type | Price | ID | 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 ID with a live TV streaming service
Investigation Discovery is available through most live streaming TV providers, including Hulu + Live TV, YouTube TV, and Sling TV. Fubo doesn’t currently carry ID or any other Warner Bros. Discovery channels.
| Provider | Type | Price | ID | 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. | ✔ |
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| YouTube TV | Streaming | $82.99/mo. | ✔ |
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Get ID with a streaming app
With a cable, satellite, or live streaming TV service login, you can access Investigation Discovery content on-demand with the ID GO app for Roku, Apple TV, and Amazon Fire TV devices, as well as through laptops and mobile devices. You can also stream ID shows through HBO Max and Discovery+.
What’s on ID?
Investigation Discovery airs over 40 current original true-crime shows, including “American Monster,” “Evil Lives Here,” “Fatal Vows: Twisted Desires,” “Lethally Blonde,” “The Playboy Murders,” “A Body in the Basement,” and the decades-running “On the Case with Paula Zahn.” You can also catch reruns of broadcast network series like “20/20,” “48 Hours” and “Dateline” on ID.
ID channel guide FAQ
Does Investigation Discovery have a streaming app?
You can watch Investigation Discovery shows with the ID GO streaming app for Roku, Apple TV, and Amazon Fire TV, as well as on laptops and mobile devices. The ID GO app requires a subscription login from a cable, satellite, or live streaming TV service.
Can I watch Investigation Discovery without cable?
If you don’t have a paid cable, satellite, or live streaming TV subscription, you can watch most Investigation Discovery shows on-demand through Discovery+ or HBO Max.
Can I watch Investigation Discovery for free?
Aside from a free trial with a live or on-demand streaming service, most Investigation Discovery content isn’t available to watch without a subscription fee. But, ID’s YouTube channel (@investigationdiscovery) features hundreds of show clips and the occasional full episode for no cost.
