TBH, before I started writing this piece, I was a little confused. There’s a Paramount+ with SHOWTIME channel? I thought it was just a streaming service? Well, folks, you probably know better than I since you’re on this page, but yes, there is a Paramount+ with SHOWTIME channel, and it’s available (most) everywhere you tune into TV.
I’ve compiled the channel numbers for Paramount+ with SHOWTIME on top TV providers like DIRECTV and Spectrum in over 50 U.S. cities. Live TV streamers like Stream with DIRECTV carry the channel, too, so read on for all the deets.
What channel is Paramount+ with SHOWTIME on near me?
The Paramount+ with SHOWTIME channel—which I’ve learned is just a rebrand of the classic SHOWTIME channel—is available on most top TV providers, typically on their highest-tier plans.
I’ve compiled a table below with Paramount+ with SHOWTIME channel numbers across 56 U.S. cities. Don’t see your location listed? Enter your zip into the search-finder tool above to get recommendations for the best TV providers in your area.
Paramount+ with SHOWTIME channel numbers in major U.S. cities
| City | Cox channel | DIRECTV channel | DISH channel | Optimum channel | Spectrum channel | Xfinity channel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albuquerque, NM | — | 545/546 | 318/319 | — | — | 340 |
| Anchorage, AK | — | 545/546 | 318/319 | — | — | — |
| Atlanta, GA | — | 545/546 | 318/319 | — | 561/562 | 361 |
| Austin, TX | — | 545/546 | 318/319 | — | 551 | — |
| Bakersfield, CA | — | 545/546 | 318/319 | — | — | — |
| Baltimore, MD | — | 545/546 | 318/319 | — | — | 340 |
| Boston, MA | — | 545/546 | 318/319 | — | — | 361 |
| Bronx, NY | — | 545/546 | 318/319 | 320/327 | 551 | — |
| Brooklyn, NY | — | 545/546 | 318/319 | 320/327 | 551 | — |
| Buffalo, NY | — | 545/546 | 318/319 | — | 550/551 | — |
| Charlotte, NC | — | 545/546 | 318/319 | — | 550/551 | — |
| Chicago, IL | — | 545/546 | 318/319 | — | — | 185 |
| Cincinnati, OH | — | 545/546 | 318/319 | — | 640/641 | — |
| Cleveland, OH | 450/451 | 545/546 | 318/319 | — | 1642 | — |
| Colorado Springs, CO | — | 545/546 | 318/319 | — | — | 221 |
| Columbus, OH | — | 545/546 | 318/319 | — | 552 | — |
| Dallas, TX | — | 545/546 | 318/319 | — | 561/562 | — |
| Denver, CO | — | 545/546 | 318/319 | — | — | 575 |
| Detroit, MI | — | 545/546 | 318/319 | — | — | 218 |
| El Paso, TX | — | 545/546 | 318/319 | — | 551 | — |
| Fort Lauderdale, FL | — | 545/546 | 318/319 | — | — | 340 |
| Fort Worth, TX | — | 545/546 | 318/319 | — | 561/562 | — |
| Fresno, CA | — | 545/546 | 318/319 | — | — | 576 |
| Honolulu, HI | — | 545/546 | 318/319 | — | — | — |
| Houston, TX | — | 545/546 | 318/319 | — | — | 474 |
| Indianapolis, IN | — | 545/546 | 318/319 | — | 702/703 | 340 |
| Jacksonville, FL | — | 545/546 | 318/319 | — | — | 340 |
| Kansas City, MO | — | 545/546 | 318/319 | — | 550/551 | — |
| Las Vegas, NV | 240/248 | 545/546 | 318/319 | — | — | — |
| Los Angeles, CA | — | 545/546 | 318/319 | — | 551 | — |
| Louisville, KY | — | 545/546 | 318/319 | — | 16/751 | — |
| Memphis, TN | — | 545/546 | 318/319 | — | — | 336 |
| Miami, FL | — | 545/546 | 318/319 | — | — | 340 |
| Milwaukee, WI | — | 545/546 | 318/319 | — | 640/641 | — |
| Minneapolis, MN | — | 545/546 | 318/319 | — | — | 340 |
| Nashville, TN | — | 545/546 | 318/319 | — | — | 370 |
| New Orleans, LA | 240/245 | 545/546 | 318/319 | — | — | — |
| New York, NY | — | 545/546 | 318/319 | 320/327 | 551 | — |
| Oklahoma City, OK | 350/355 | 545/546 | 318/319 | — | — | — |
| Orlando, FL | — | 545/546 | 318/319 | — | 120 | 340 |
| Philadelphia, PA | — | 545/546 | 318/319 | — | — | 340 |
| Phoenix, AZ | 240/245 | 545/546 | 318/319 | — | — | — |
| Pittsburgh, PA | — | 545/546 | 318/319 | — | — | 340 |
| Portland, OR | — | 545/546 | 318/319 | — | — | 576 |
| Sacramento, CA | — | 545/546 | 318/319 | — | — | 576 |
| Salt Lake City, UT | — | 545/546 | 318/319 | — | — | 540 |
| San Antonio, TX | — | 545/546 | 318/319 | — | 551 | — |
| San Diego, CA | 239/240 | 545/546 | 318/319 | — | 551 | — |
| San Francisco, CA | — | 545/546 | 318/319 | — | — | 576 |
| San Jose, CA | — | 545/546 | 318/319 | — | 551 | 576 |
| Seattle, WA | — | 545/546 | 318/319 | — | — | 576 |
| St. Louis, MO | — | 545/546 | 318/319 | — | 561/562 | — |
| St. Paul, MN | — | 545/546 | 318/319 | — | 561/562 | 340 |
| Tampa, FL | — | 545/546 | 318/319 | — | 241 | 340 |
| Tucson, AZ | 240/245 | 545/546 | 318/319 | — | — | 340 |
| Washington, DC | — | 545/546 | 318/319 | — | — | 340 |
Data effective as of post date.
Get Paramount+ with SHOWTIME with cable or satellite TV
The Paramount+ with SHOWTIME channel is available on most traditional TV providers. But, pro tip: The channel is often only included on providers’ top-tier (aka priciest) plans.
Be sure to read through our provider reviews (linked in the details column of the table below) to get info on each provider’s premium plan options and channel lineups.
| Provider | Price | Paramount+ with SHOWTIME | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| DIRECTV | $84.99–$164.99/mo. | ✔ |
View Plans for DIRECTV Read DIRECTV review |
| DISH | $91.99–$121.99/mo. | ✔ |
View plans Read DISH review |
| Spectrum | $40.00–$105.00/mo. | ✔ |
View Plans for Spectrum Read Spectrum review |
| Xfinity | $20.00–$80.00/mo. | ✔ |
Read Xfinity review |
Data effective as of post date. Offers and availability may vary by location and are subject to change.
Get Paramount+ with SHOWTIME with a live TV streaming service
The Paramount+ with SHOWTIME channel is available on most live TV streaming services, typically as an add-on for an additional monthly cost. I’ve got them listed below (psst …they’re all also included in our definitive guide to the best live TV streaming services).
| Provider | Price | Paramount+ with SHOWTIME | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stream with DIRECTV | $84.99–$164.99/mo. | ✔ (on Premier plan) |
View Plans for DIRECTV STREAM Read DIRECTV Streaming review |
| Fubo | $14.99–$94.99/mo. | ✔ (as an add-on) |
View plans Read Fubo review |
| Hulu + Live TV | $81.99–$95.99/mo. | ✔ (as an add-on) |
View plans Read Hulu + Live TV review |
| Sling TV | $45.99–$60.99/mo. | ✔ (as an add-on) |
View plans Read Sling TV review |
| YouTube TV | $82.99/mo. | ✔ (as an add-on) |
View plans Read YouTube TV review |
Data effective as of post date. Offers and availability may vary by location and are subject to change.
Stream Paramount+ with SHOWTIME
Data effective as of post date. Offers and availability may vary by location and are subject to change.
If you want Paramount+ with SHOWTIME content but don’t wanna pay premium TV prices to get the live channel, I recommend you sub to the on-demand streaming service of the same name.
For $12.99/mo., you’ll get on-demand access to all the SHOWTIME original shows listed in the section below. Not only that, but thanks to the merger with Paramount, you’ll get local CBS livestreams, most Nickelodeon shows, Star Trek content galore, and more. Oh, and wanna catch up on all the Mission: Impossible movies? Paramount+ with SHOWTIME’s got ‘em, too. Not too shabby.
What’s on Paramount+ with SHOWTIME?
Paramount+ with SHOWTIME (aka the new name for the classic SHOWTIME channel) does have some original programming of its own. I’ve got some of the top original SHOWTIME shows that are currently airing listed below.
Some current Paramount+ with SHOWTIME shows
- The Agency
- The Chi
- Couples Therapy
- The Curse
- Dexter: Original Sin
- Dexter: Resurrection (Coming July 2025)
- Super Pumped
- Yellowjackets
What is Paramount+ with SHOWTIME?
Paramount+ with SHOWTIME is multiple things. It’s a streaming service (more details on that in our review), but it’s also a premium TV channel that was known simply as SHOWTIME from 1978 til 2024.
The Paramount+ with SHOWTIME premium TV channel airs original SHOWTIME shows and movies, along with theatrically released films, original documentaries, comedy specials, and more. Some of SHOWTIME’s biggest shows are hits like Dexter, Shameless, and Homeland, reruns of which still air on the Paramount+ with SHOWTIME channel.
Pro tip: Want more details on what exactly the differences are between the Paramount+ with SHOWTIME cable channel and the Paramount+ with SHOWTIME streaming service? Paramount made its own FAQ answering that exact question, which helps clear things up (somewhat).
What channel is Paramount+ with SHOWTIME on FAQ
How to access Paramount Plus with SHOWTIME?
To access Paramount Plus with SHOWTIME, you’ll either need to subscribe to the Paramount+ with SHOWTIME streaming service or get a TV service that offers the linear cable channel. I’ve compiled a list of the TV providers that include the Paramount+ with SHOWTIME cable channel on at least one of their plans above.
Where can I watch SHOWTIME on my TV?
You can watch the SHOWTIME channel (now called Paramount+ with SHOWTIME) on your TV on multiple top traditional TV providers, including DIRECTV and Spectrum. Prefer live TV streaming? Paramount+ with SHOWTIME is also available on services like Stream with DIRECTV and Hulu + Live TV. However, on most providers, you’ll need to pay for a top-tier plan or a premium add-on to get access to the channel.
Where did SHOWTIME go?
Back in 2024, the standalone SHOWTIME app was discontinued, with SHOWTIME content folded into the new Paramount+ with SHOWTIME plan. The long-running SHOWTIME cable channel is still available via cable, satellite, and live TV streaming services, under the name Paramount+ with SHOWTIME.
