Wondering where to find TNT for all your movie, TV, and live sports needs with your Dish Network satellite subscription in the new year? I‘ve got you covered. As an experienced pay TV analyst, I‘ll provide an in-depth overview of TNT‘s channel location and programming on Dish, plus extras on its sister stations.
A 30+ Year Relationship: TNT and Dish Over the Years
TNT has been a fixture of Dish Network channel packages pretty much since the satellite TV service entered consumers‘ homes in 1996. According to Dish history, TNT joined channel lineups in Dish‘s inaugural year as one of the largest cable networks around.
Over 30 years later in 2024, you can still find TNT on Dish channel 138 with any level of programming. Dish has never dropped the popular TNT from even basic tiers – and it doesn‘t look like that will change anytime soon.
Let‘s take a quick look at the development of TNT as a network and its longevity with Dish over the past three decades:
- 1988 – Ted Turner launches TNT cable network
- 1996 – New satellite provider Dish Network adds TNT on channel 138 in launch packages
- 2003 – TNT lineup expands to 16-hour-a-day programming slate
- 2011 – Dish Network keeps TNT in "America‘s Top 120" base package after disputes
- 2021 – WarnerMedia merges with Discovery, Inc to form Warner Bros. Discovery conglomerate encompassing TNT
- 2024 – TNT continues airing on Dish channel 138 today with movies, shows, sports and more
So for over 25 years and counting, Dish subscribers have been able to access TNT without changing that channel dial. Pretty outstanding longevity in the pay TV world if you ask me!
The Best of TNT Programming Available through Dish in 2024
Okay, let‘s dig into the good stuff. Exactly what kind of shows, movies and sports can you watch on TNT through your Dish subscription today and into 2024?
Since TNT joined forces with Warner Bros. Discovery, they have exclusive access to hundreds of hit films in WBD‘s vast catalog. As a Dish customer, you‘ll often find major blockbuster features on TNT like the Harry Potter franchise or titles starring A-listers like Sandra Bullock, Matthew McConaughey, and more.
If you‘re a fan of procedural dramas and sci-fi shows, you‘re in luck. Dish subscribers can catch syndicated reruns of gripping series like Supernatural, Lucifer, Cold Case, Charmed, and NCIS on TNT every single day of the week.
While TNT originals are less prominent then they used to be, popular Dish programs like Snowpiercer, Animal Kingdom, and Claws still air new episodes when available. And wrestling fans never miss Friday Night AEW Rampage action on channel 138.
Let‘s take a look at examples of movies and shows you‘ll likely find on TNT through Dish Network in 2024:
Movies
- The Harry Potter films
- The Notebook, Hope Springs, Gravity and more starring Sandra Bullock
- Interstellar, True Detective, Sing and other Matthew McConaughey hits
TV Shows
- Supernatural (Jared Padalecki, Jensen Ackles)
- Lucifer (Tom Ellis)
- Cold Case (Kathryn Morris)
- Charmed (Alyssa Milano, Rose McGowan, Holly Marie Combs)
- NCIS (Mark Harmon, Sean Murray, Emily Wickersham)
Original Series
- Snowpiercer (Jennifer Connelly, Daveed Diggs)
- Animal Kingdom (Ellen Barkin, Scott Speedman)
- Claws (Niecy Nash, Carrie Preston, Judy Reyes)
Wrestling
- All Elite Wrestling (AEW) Rampage
And that‘s just a sampling of the 200,000 hours of content TNT can pull from annually. You‘ll never run low on entertainment options flipping to channel 138!
Can‘t-Miss Sports Lineup on TNT and Dish
Over the past decade, TNT has become perhaps best known as a top destination for exciting sports coverage.
Most notably, it‘s the exclusive home to Inside the NBA – the massively popular NBA pre-game, halftime and post-game show hosted by living legends Shaquille O‘Neal, Charles Barkley, Ernie Johnson and Kenny Smith.
Industry reports confirm Inside the NBA as the #1 rated cable sports studio show for nine straight years. When basketball season rolls around, I highly recommend Dish viewers make TNT channel 138 their go-to spot multiple nights a week.
You‘ll be able to catch the Emmy-winning Inside the NBA team in action, plus exclusive coverage of big NBA playoff showdowns. TNT airs the entire Western Conference Finals each even-numbered year as part of its TV rights agreement.
And since 2011, TNT has shared a broadcasting deal with ESPN and ABC for ample NHL action. Dish subscribers can tune into channel 138 from October through April for 70+ regular season contests every Wednesday and Thursday night.
When the Stanley Cup Playoffs kick into high gear, TNT splits air time with ESPN. But the network does maintain exclusive coverage for the NHL‘s Championship series in all odd-numbered years – giving hockey fans on Dish tons of ice to enjoy!
Here‘s a preview of major sporting events you can expect to find on TNT through Dish Network in 2024:
- Inside the NBA pre-game, halftime and post-game shows
- 30+ NBA regular season games
- 2023 Western Conference Finals coverage
- 70+ NHL regular season matches
- Early round 2024 Stanley Cup Playoff action
So don‘t forget to add channel 138 to your Favorites list if you want a front row seat for all the NBA and NHL thrill rides headed to TNT and Dish!
TNT‘s Sister Channels Offer More to Watch
As a Warner Bros. Discovery property, TNT has a number of sister channels you can also access through your Dish subscription for extra viewing options.
Here‘s a quick look at other popular Turner Broadcasting networks carrying everything from sitcoms to 24-hour news:
TBS – Channel 139 – Syndicated comedy reruns, MLB coverage
truTV – Channel 246 – Features hit shows like Impractical Jokers and Adam Ruins Everything
TCM – Classic Hollywood films from black & white era
CNN – Channel 200 – 24/7 cable news network
Cartoon Network – Channel 296 – Youth programming
So if you ever need a break from the drama, sports or film action on TNT, just flip around to its family of networks. With Dish at your fingertips, Warner Bros. Discovery entertainment is never hard to find!
Channel - Number
TNT - 138
TBS - 139
truTV - 246
CNN - 200
Cartoon Network - 296I hope this insider overview gives you the perfect channel reference plus plenty of exciting programming motivation to frequently visit TNT on Dish Network now and through 2024. Sit back and enjoy the show…on channel 138!
