DirecTV Programming - See What's available with DirecTV

With more than 255 channels, DIRECTV gives you a lot to choose from. Here's a rundown on DIRECTV's programming, and where you can get the best deal on their satellite TV service.

DIRECTV Programming

Networks - With DIRECTV, your local channels, which includes all the major networks - ABC, NBC, CBS, Fox, and The CW network - are included with your service. Most are now broadcast in HD (high definition) format, so you get a super-clear picture.

Movies - You can get movies three ways:

1. Movies are regularly broadcast on network channels, such as TBS, TNT, Turner Classic Movies, The Movie Channel, Hallmark Movie Channel, and Lifetime.

2. With Pay-per-view you can purchase a recently released movie and watch it the same day. Prices start at $3.99 per movie. Much more convenient than having to go your local video rental store.

3. You can order movie packages from HBO, Showtime, Cinemax, or Starz, and watch movies all day long. Package prices start at $12 a month.

News and Weather - The latest news and updated weather forecasts are available 24 hours a day from CNN, Headline News, The Weather Channel, and Fox News Channel.

Sports - DIRECTV has the most sports channels of any satellite or cable TV provider. You can watch your favorite sports on regular satellite TV channels, or you can purchase individual sports packages. These packages include the popular NFL Sunday Ticket which broadcasts up to 14 NFL games a week, NBA League Pass with up to 40 NBA games a week, and MLB Extra Innings with up to 60 MLB games a week. You can also get college football and basketball, soccer, hockey, and cricket packages.

Family - There are a slew of family channels available, including The Family Channel, The Disney Channel, Nickelodeon, PBS Kids Sprout, Toon Disney, Cartoon Network, and the Hallmark Channel.

Adult - Adult channels include Adult Showcase, Playboy TV, Private Fantasy, and Spice Ultimate. Prices start at $8.99 a month per channel, and you must be 18 years or older to order adult channels.

Nature - DISH Network has a variety of nature channels, including Animal Planet, The Outdoor Channel, and National Geographic.

Special Interest - There's something for everyone - Arts & Entertainment, Discovery Channel, The History Channel, Food Network, The Home Shopping Network, Healthy Living Channel, the SCI FI channel, mens' channels, women's channels, home improvement channels, religious channels, political channels, ... you name it, DIRECTV'S got it.

Music - DIRECTV offers 73 XM satellite radio channels. These channels play commercial free music 24 hours a day, and include every musical genre you can think of - rock and roll, easy listening, soul, jazz, country and western, classical, new age, heavy metal, rap, reggae, disco, and a host of others.