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Optimum Channel Lineup

Dig into our updated channel guide to see which Optimum TV plan is right for you.

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Editorial rating (3.9/5)

Price: $75.00–$115.00/mo.

Channel count: 220–420+

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Data effective as of publish date. Offers and availability may vary by location and are subject to change.

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Optimum’s channel lineup has 420+ channels, including local network affiliates, basic cable staples, and popular favorites. The channels come in three packages—Optimum Core ($75 a month, 220+ channels), Optimum Select ($95 a month, 340+ channels), and Optimum Premier ($115 a month, 420+ channels).

Optimum offers TV only if you bundle it with internet. That’s a bummer if you live a hermetic, TV-only lifestyle, but the restriction seems to work okay for most Optimum TV customers.

The table below shows Optimum’s available channels and the packages containing them. “Optional” means the channel is available as an add-on for an additional monthly fee.

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Optimum channel lineup

Channel Optimum Core (220+ channels) Optimum Select (340+ channels) Optimum Premier (420+ channels)
A&E

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ABC

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ABC Localish

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ACC Network

Optional

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All Arts

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AMC

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American Heroes Channel

—

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Animal Planet

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Antenna TV

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aspireTV

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—

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BBC America

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BBC World News

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beIN Sports

Optional

Optional

✔
beIN SPORTS en Español

Optional

Optional

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BET Her

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Big Ten Network (BTN)

Optional

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Black Entertainment Television (BET)

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✔

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Bloomberg TV

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Boomerang

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Bounce TV

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—

—
Bravo

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Buzzr

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C-SPAN

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C-SPAN 2

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C-SPAN 3

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Cartoon Network/Adult Swim

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Catholic Faith Network

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CBS

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CBS Sports Networks

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Cheddar

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Classic Arts Showcase

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CMT

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CNBC

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CNN

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Comedy Central

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COMET

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—

—
Cooking Channel

—

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Court TV

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Cowboy Channel

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COZI TV

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CPTV

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Create

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Crime + Investigation

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CW

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Dabl

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Daystar

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Destination America

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Discovery Channel

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Discovery Family Channel

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Discovery Life

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Disney Channel

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Disney Junior

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Disney XD

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DIY Network

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E!

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ESPN

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ESPN2

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ESPN Deportes

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ESPNews

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ESPNU

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Estrella TV

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Euronews

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EWTN

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FLIX®

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Food Network

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FOX

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Fox Business Network

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Fox Deportes

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Fox News

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Fox Sports 1 (FS1)

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Fox Sports 2 (FS2)

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Freeform

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Fuse

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FUSION

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FX

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FX Movie Channel (FXM)

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FXX

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FYI

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GAC Family

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Galavisión

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Game Show Network

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getTV

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Golf Channel

Optional

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GolTV

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—

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Hallmark Channel

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Hallmark Drama

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Hallmark Movies & Mysteries

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HBO®

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—

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HBO Comedy

—

—

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HBO Family

—

—

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HBO Latino

—

—

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HBO Signature

—

—

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HBO Zone

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—

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HBO2

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—

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Heroes & Icons

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HGTV

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HISTORY

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HLN

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HSN

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HSN2

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i24 News

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IFC

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Investigation Discovery

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ION

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JBS

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JTV (Jewelry Television®)

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Justice Central TV

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Lifetime

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Lifetime Movie Network

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LOGO

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MeTV

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MLB Network

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MOTOR TREND

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Movie!

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MSG

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MSG+

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MSNBC

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MTV

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MTV2

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MTV Classic

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MTV Live

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My Network TV

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Nat Geo Channel

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Nat Geo Wild

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NBA TV

Optional

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NBC

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NBC Sports Network

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(NBC) UNIVERSO

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NBCLX

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Newsmax TV

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NewsNation

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NFL Network

Optional

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Nick Jr.

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Nickelodeon/Nick at Nite

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Nicktoons

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NY 1

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Olympic Channel

Optional

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OWN

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Oxygen

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Paramount

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PBS

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PBS Kids

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Pop

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QVC

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QVC2

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Recipe TV

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Reelz

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Regional News Network

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Science Channel

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SEC Network

Optional

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ShopHQ

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SHOWTIME®

Optional

Optional

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SHOWTIME 2

Optional

Optional

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SHOWTIME EXTREME

Optional

Optional

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SHOWTIME FAMILY ZONE

Optional

Optional

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SHOWTIME SHOWCASE

Optional

Optional

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SHOWTIME WOMEN

Optional

Optional

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SHOxBET

Optional

Optional

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Smithsonian Channel

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Sony Movie Channel

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—

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Sportsman Channel

Optional

Optional

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SportsNet

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Start TV

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STARZ ®

Optional

Optional

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STARZ Cinema

Optional

Optional

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STARZ Comedy

Optional

Optional

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STARZ Edge

Optional

Optional

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STARZ ENCORE

Optional

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STARZ ENCORE Action

Optional

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STARZ ENCORE Black

Optional

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STARZ ENCORE Classic

Optional

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STARZ ENCORE Español

Optional

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STARZ ENCORE Family

Optional

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STARZ ENCORE Suspense

Optional

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STARZ ENCORE West

Optional

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STARZ in Black

Optional

Optional

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STARZ Kids & Family

Optional

Optional

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Stingray Music

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Sundance TV

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SyFy

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TBS

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Teen Nick

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Telemundo

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TeleXitos

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Tennis Channel

Optional

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Travel Channel

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ThisTV

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TLC

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TNT

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Tr3s

Optional

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Trinity Broadcasting Network (TBN)

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truTV

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TUDN

Optional

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Turner Classic Movies (TCM)

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TV Land

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TV One

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TVG

Optional

Optional

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UniMás

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Univision

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Universal Kids

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UPtv

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Optional

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USA Network

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VH1

—

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VICE TV

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WE tv

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The Weather Channel

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World

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YES Network

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Z Living

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Data as of 05/07/21. Offers and availability may vary by location and are subject to change.

Optimum channel numbers

Optimum channel numbers vary by location, and Optimum has a unique list for each of its service areas. Check those out on Optimum’s website, along with ongoing notation about changes to Optimum channel lineups.

Related articles:

Optimum channel lineup FAQ

Does Optimum have the DIY Network?

Optimum has the DIY Network in its Select and Premier bundles (starting at $95 a month). You can learn more about Optimum bundles in our full review.

What TV packages does Optimum have?

Optimum has three cable TV packages: Optimum Core ($75 a month, 220+ channels), Optimum Select ($95 a month, 340+ channels), and Optimum Premier ($115 a month, 420+ channels).

Does Optimum have the Hallmark Channel?

You can find the Hallmark Channel—as well as Hallmark Drama and Hallmark Movies & Mysteries—in the Optimum Select ($95 a month) and Optimum Premier ($115 a month) packages. For more information, read our Optimum TV review.

What channels are included in Optimum’s basic package?
  • ABC
  • C-SPAN
  • C-SPAN 2
  • CBS
  • COZI TV
  • CW
  • Estrella TV
  • FOX
  • getTV
  • HSN
  • HSN2
  • ION
  • JTV (Jewelry Television®)
  • Laff TV
  • MeTV
  • My9
  • NBC
  • PBS
  • QVC
  • QVC2
  • ShopHQ
  • Telemundo
  • TeleXitos
  • Trinity Broadcasting Network (TBN)
  • UniMás
  • Univision

To learn more about Optimum TV, check out our full review.

What channel is CW on Optimum?

Optimum channel numbers vary according to where you live. To see the channel number for the CW where you live, find the Optimum channel list for your area.

What channel is ESPN on Optimum?

ESPN will have a different channel number depending on which Optimum service area you’re in. Fortunately, you can see the Optimum channel list for your area.

What channel is FS1 on Optimum?

The channel number for FS1 (FOX Sports 1) will change depending on where you live. But you can see your area’s channel number for FS1 on the Optimum channel list.

What channel is HBO on Optimum?

HBO’s channel number on Optimum is gonna be different in different Optimum service areas. But you can see channel numbers for your area on the Optimum channel list.

What channel is NBC on Optimum?

NBC’s channel number will be different in each of Optimum’s service areas. But you can see channel numbers for your area on the Optimum channel list.

See also: Optimum Overview | Optimum Internet | Optimum Bundles | Optimum Customer Service 

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