Known for hits like Impractical Jokers and Tacoma FD, truTV offers a straightforward viewing experience. Its schedule consists primarily of reruns and occasional movies. But the Warner Bros. Discovery channel comes alive every spring with the men’s NCAA Tournament. And this year, it’s launching a new weeknight TNT Sports on truTV programming block—featuring primetime sports coverage.
Some truTV content is on Max (formerly HBO Max), but uninterrupted 24/7 live access requires a TV subscription. Keep reading to learn how to watch truTV on your preferred service.
What channel is truTV on near me?
truTV is slightly less common than its sister networks, TBS and TNT. However, it’s available in most cable and satellite TV plans.
Check our table below for truTV channel numbers in 50 major U.S. cities. You can also enter your zip code in our service finder tool after the table to see providers specific to your area.
truTV channel numbers in major U.S. cities
| City | Cox channel | DIRECTV channel | DISH channel | Optimum channel | Spectrum channel | Xfinity channel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albuquerque, NM | — | 246 | 242 | — | — | 40 |
| Atlanta, GA | — | 246 | 242 | — | 48 | 58 |
| Austin, TX | — | 246 | 242 | — | 57 | — |
| Bakersfield, CA | — | 246 | 242 | — | 87 | — |
| Baltimore, MD | — | 246 | 242 | — | — | 57 |
| Bronx, NY | — | 246 | 242 | 58 | 35 | — |
| Brooklyn, NY | — | 246 | 242 | 58 | 35 | — |
| Buffalo, NY | — | 246 | 242 | — | 74 | — |
| Charlotte, NC | — | 246 | 242 | — | 75 | — |
| Chicago, IL | — | 246 | 242 | — | — | 165 |
| Cincinnati, OH | — | 246 | 242 | — | 29 | — |
| Cleveland, OH | 39 | 246 | 242 | — | 74 | — |
| Colorado Springs, CO | — | 246 | 242 | — | — | 40 |
| Columbus, OH | — | 246 | 242 | — | 70 | — |
| Dallas, TX | — | 246 | 242 | — | 76 | — |
| Denver, CO | — | 246 | 242 | — | — | 71 |
| Detroit, MI | — | 246 | 242 | — | — | 50 |
| El Paso, TX | — | 246 | 242 | — | 74 | — |
| Fort Lauderdale, FL | — | 246 | 242 | — | — | 252 |
| Fort Worth, TX | — | 246 | 242 | — | 76 | — |
| Fresno, CA | — | 246 | 242 | — | — | 50 |
| Houston, TX | — | 246 | 242 | — | — | 67 |
| Indianapolis, IN | — | 246 | 242 | — | 54 | 37 |
| Jacksonville, FL | — | 246 | 242 | — | — | 80 |
| Las Vegas, NV | 54 | 246 | 242 | — | — | — |
| Los Angeles, CA | — | 246 | 242 | — | 68 | — |
| Louisville, KY | — | 246 | 242 | — | 52 | — |
| Memphis, TN | — | 246 | 242 | — | — | 53 |
| Miami, FL | — | 246 | 242 | — | — | 33 |
| Milwaukee, WI | — | 246 | 242 | — | 74 | — |
| Minneapolis, MN | — | 246 | 242 | — | — | 51 |
| New York, NY | — | 246 | 242 | 58 | 35 | — |
| Oklahoma City, OK | 48 | 246 | 242 | — | — | — |
| Orlando, FL | — | 246 | 242 | — | 60 | 25 |
| Philadelphia, PA | — | 246 | 242 | — | — | 69 |
| Phoenix, AZ | 45 | 246 | 242 | — | — | — |
| Pittsburgh, PA | — | 246 | 242 | — | — | 185 |
| Portland, OR | — | 246 | 242 | — | — | 51 |
| Sacramento, CA | — | 246 | 242 | — | — | 30 |
| St. Louis, MO | — | 246 | 242 | — | 63 | — |
| St. Paul, MN | — | 246 | 242 | — | — | 27 |
| Salt Lake City, UT | — | 246 | 242 | — | — | 44 |
| San Antonio, TX | — | 246 | 242 | — | 46 | — |
| San Diego, CA | 44 | 246 | 242 | — | 39 | — |
| San Francisco, CA | — | 246 | 242 | — | — | 65 |
| San Jose, CA | — | 246 | 242 | — | — | 65 |
| Seattle, WA | — | 246 | 242 | — | — | 49 |
| Tampa, FL | — | 246 | 242 | — | 55 | 63 |
| Tucson, AZ | 52 | 246 | 242 | — | — | 34 |
| Washington, DC | — | 246 | 242 | — | — | — |
Data effective as of post date.
Get truTV with cable or satellite
Satellite providers like DISH and DIRECTV are available nationwide as long as your home can handle the bulky equipment. Of course, there are more options than what we listed above. Visit our Best TV Providers guide for the complete rundown.
Get truTV with a live TV streaming service
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Get truTV with Max, truTV.com, or an app
Several truTV series, both past and present, are accessible for on-demand streaming on Max. (Billy on the Street, anyone?) The service also carries truTV’s live sports through its B/R Sports Add-On.
Anyone with an existing cable, satellite, or live TV streaming subscription can also watch truTV by logging on to truTV.com or the truTV app. Both platforms feature truTV East and truTV West feeds for convenient streaming.
What’s the cheapest way to get truTV?
Data effective as of post date. Offers and availability may vary by location and are subject to change.
The most budget-friendly way to get truTV is with Sling TV’s Sling Blue plan at $40 a month. Sling Blue includes complete access to truTV and offers other popular channels like TBS, TNT, Comedy Central, FS1, and USA Network. However, local channels aren’t widely available through Sling TV—meaning you’ll miss CBS during college basketball season.
If you’re only interested in truTV’s sports lineup, pairing Max with its B/R Sports Add-On is cheaper than Sling TV. You can watch every sport from TBS, TNT, and truTV for as low as $9.99 a month during the B/R Sports Add-On’s ongoing promotional period.
What’s on truTV?
truTV doesn’t have much variety in terms of content. It largely airs endless reruns of Impractical Jokers, with occasional live sports being the main draw—especially during the spring.
Sports
- Handles
- House of Highlights
- The Line
- MotoGP
- MLB on TBS*
- NBA on TNT*
- NCAA March Madness
- NHL on TNT*
- The Steam Room With EJ and Chuck
- TNT Sports Update
*Occasional overflow games and alternate broadcasts air on truTV.
Comedy and reality shows
- 101 Places to Party Before You Die
- Adam Ruins Everything
- American Dad
- Crimes Gone Viral
- Impractical Jokers
- Impractical Jokers: Inside Jokes
- Tacoma FD
- truTV Presents: World’s Dumbest
What’s truTV?
truTV is a basic cable channel launched in 1991 as Court TV—emphasizing crime-themed content. In the mid-2000s, Time Warner fully acquired Court TV. The company placed the channel under its Turner Broadcasting banner and rebranded it as truTV.
Over the years, truTV phased out legal coverage and shifted to comedic reality shows and sports. Today, truTV continues to broadcast comedy and reality shows. It also airs March Madness games and MotoGP races.
What channel is truTV on FAQ
How can I watch truTV for free?
You can watch truTV for free by signing up for a live TV streaming trial. DIRECTV STREAM and YouTube TV are two services that carry the channel and often offer free trials.
What streaming service has truTV?
Most live TV streaming services offer truTV. Max also carries select truTV Originals on demand, while live sports from truTV stream on Max’s B/R Sports Add-On.
How much is a truTV subscription?
truTV isn’t available as a standalone service. You need a cable, satellite, or live TV streaming subscription to get the channel. Sling TV offers they cheapest way to get truTV via its Sling Blue plan for $40 a month.
Is truTV on Paramount+?
No, you won’t find truTV content on Paramount+. While CBS Sports coverage often streams on Paramount+, TNT Sports content from TBS, TNT, and truTV is available via B/R Sports on Max.
