Hey there 👋! As an avid TV fan, I imagine you‘ve enjoyed many incredible NBC shows over the years. Now as a Dish Network subscriber, you might be wondering what channel to tune into to keep accessing iconic NBC programming and sporting events in 2023. Well, you‘ve come to the right place!
In this viewer guide, I‘ll share everything you need to know about watching NBC on Dish including:
- Exact channel numbers for finding NBC and its sister stations
- An overview of popular NBC programming by genre
- Details on marquee NBC Sports coverage of major events
- Options for streaming NBC shows through Peacock and more
So whether you eagerly await the return of your favorite primetime drama, don‘t miss NBC‘s award-winning late night comedy shows, or simply need to know where to see U.S. Olympics highlights this year – read on for the full channel rundown!
Quick Guide to NBC Channels on Dish Network
First, let‘s look at how to easily access NBC channels through your Dish package. Here are the key details:
| Channel Number | Channel |
|---|---|
| 165 | NBC |
| 208 | CNBC |
| 209 | MSNBC |
As you can see above, you can access the main NBC channel on 165 with popular sister stations CNBC and MSNBC on 208 and 209 respectively.
Note: NBC channels are available with Dish‘s 120, 200 and 250 package options
Now let‘s explore some programming highlights across news, shows, and sports that you can enjoy on these NBC stations through Dish!
Can‘t-Miss Dramas, Comedies & Competitions on NBC
From sitcoms that defined genres to some of the longest-running dramas on television, NBC has been home to absolute classics over nearly a century of broadcasting. Even today, NBC airs many of TV‘s highest-rated and most award-winning shows across various categories:
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NBC‘s Top-Rated Dramas
| Show | Description | Awards | Fun Fact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Law & Order: SVU | Longest-running live-action primetime series currently airing with 24 seasons and over 550 episodes! | Nominated for over 50 Emmys with Mariska Hargitay having won Best Actress. Also a Golden Globe winner. | Hargitay remains the show‘s pillar having portrayed Olivia Benson since 1999. Her character was initially planned to be a recurring role! |
| Chicago Fire | Centered on firefighters in the Windy City, it launched an entire franchise with hit spinoffs Chicago Med and Chicago P.D. | Multiple People‘s Choice and Imagen award wins including Favorite Network TV Drama. | Concept was inspired by real-life firefighters of Chicago sharing rescue stories with show‘s producer. |
| La Brea | One of NBC‘s newer releases about a giant sinkhole transporting people to a primeval land. Gained quick popularity for its sci-fi/fantasy premise | Won 2022 Emmy for Outstanding Special Visual Effects. | The sinkhole set was built on one of the largest stages in the world at 46,000 sq. ft! Cast endured challenging shoots to portray their survival struggle. |
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Must-See NBC Comedies
| Show | Description | Awards | Fun Fact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday Night Live | NBC‘s iconic sketch comedy series beloved for its parody, music acts and celebrity hosts. Airing since 1975! | Has won over 60 Emmy Awards including an ongoing streak as Outstanding Variety Sketch Series since 2017. Regarded as a launchpad for many big careers. | Only cast member to ever host SNL is comedian Eddie Murphy. Many former cast members continue to make cameo appearances. |
| The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon | One of NBC‘s popular late night talk shows known for Fallon‘s style of sketches, games and musical performances. | Has won 9 Emmy Awards including Outstanding Variety Talk Series for 5 straight years. | Jimmy Fallon‘s tenure has seen renewed popularity through instantly viral segments like ‘Lip Sync Battle‘ spurring numerous imitations. |
| Night Court | Sitcom revival of NBC’s ‘80s courtroom comedy. Original cast set to make special appearances. | Nominated for over 15 Emmys, including 7 acting nods for John Larroquette for his portrayal of prosecutor Dan Fielding. Won Outstanding Comedy Series in 1985 | One of the few successful sitcom revivals, it airs over 30 years after original series ended but retains loyalty of nostalgic fans. |
NBC has also found great success through competitive reality shows that keep audiences engrossed through their unpredictable nature. America‘s Got Talent and The Voice are consistent top rating grabbers with new undiscovered stars and captivating performances each season. The network seems to have perfected the formula for these popular talent-hunt shows!
With star judges like Simon Cowell on AGT and the banter between Blake Shelton and Adam Levine on earlier seasons of The Voice, viewers keep tuning in and bonding with contestants. So whether you laugh along with Jimmy Fallon, get invested in those Chicago first responder dramas or vote for your #1 singer, NBC likely has you covered.
NBC Sports: Must-See TV for Premier U.S. Events
Apart from entertainment, NBC is also synonymous with sports broadcasting, airing most major U.S. pro competitions and global tournaments. Through Dish Network, sports fans can catch NBC‘s stellar coverage across:
Olympics
There‘s nothing that parallels the prestigious nature of the Olympic Games. As the official U.S. broadcaster, NBC provides comprehensive coverage of every event whether it‘s the gravity-defying athletics of Simone Biles or the exhilaration of Shaun White tearing up snowboarding halfpipes. Their presentation has included both live broadcasts as well as packaged primetime broadcasts of the most compelling moments.
Some interesting facts about NBC‘s Olympics coverage over the years:
- Has aired a record 7 consecutive Summer and Winter games since 2000
- 220 million unique viewers tuned into 2018 Winter Olympics ( highest for a Winter edition)
- Generated over 5 billion streaming minutes during 2016 Rio Summer Games coverage
Golf
Through the Golf Channel subsidiary, NBC has extensive early round and tournament coverage of golf‘s marquee events including:
- The Masters Tournament
- U.S. Open
- Ryder Cup
- FedEx Cup Playoffs
And starting 2023, NBC also holds rights for all PGA Tour media coverage. So along with fall events like the Presidents Cup or Ryder Cup where viewership crossed 1 million globally, you‘ll also be able to catch early season events through NBC.
Beyond golf, NBC is home to many major U.S. races and championships – from the Kentucky Derby as part of the Triple Crown to NASCAR Cup Series racing. It also alternate years of Super Bowl coverage with CBS. And it recently broadcasted the historic 2022 debut of women‘s tackle football with NFL‘s WNFL Inaugural Season this year.
The network offered the first women’s tackle football game broadcast live on network television, so viewers could be part of another watershed sports movement!
So whether you like adrenaline-filled Winter Olympic runs or the tension of golf‘s most pressure-filled putts, NBC captures it all with award-winning production quality.
Never Miss Must-See NBC Shows with Streaming Options
In addition to the live NBC coverage through your Dish subscription, you also have streaming options to catch your favorite shows on-demand.
NBC launched their own dedicated service called Peacock in 2020 – named after the NBC logo. Their streaming library includes:
- Current NBC shows: Get next-day access or catch episodes you missed
- Past catalog: Relive classics like The Office, 30 Rock, Parks & Rec and more
- NBC channels, news and sports: Available on certain premium plans.
You can watch some NBC content for free or upgrade for full access. Compared to alternatives like Hulu where NBC programming is limited, Peacock is designed specifically for the network‘s vast array of sitcoms, dramas and SNL segments.
There are also NBC streaming apps, allowing limited on-demand viewing of shows for viewers with a cable package subscription. And sites like Hulu and YouTube do have some past NBC episodes and clips available without needing a pay TV account.
So that sums up your guide on getting the full NBC experience through Dish Network and streaming options! Hopefully now you have all the details on offer and don‘t have to miss a moment of NBC‘s award-winning entertainment and sports coverage.
Let me know if any other NBC channel questions come up!
