Showtime is one of the premium cable networks that transmit original series, movies, sports, and documentaries. If you are a Dish Network viewer and want to know how and where to get Showtime, this is a good list of channels to look out for.
Showtime on Dish Network
Showtime television network is an add-on package that is offered in Dish Network satellite television service. It may be priced at $10-$15 per month in addition to the Dish subscription service that you already have.
The main channel of Showtime is the Showtime network which is on Dish channel number 318 HD. This airs most of Showtime's popular original shows and movies in High-Definition Standards.
Along with the primary Showtime HD channel, Dish Network provides several Showtime leased access channels that air other Showtime programming. These extra Showtime channels you get with a Showtime subscription on Dish include:
- Showtime 2 HD: Channel 319 – Broadcasts movies and reruns of original series, along with music-based programs in high definition.
- Showtime Showcase HD: Channel 320 - This is a dedicated input for Showtime original series and specials that sometimes include multiple episodes of certain programs in a row. Available in HD.
- Showtime Extreme HD: Channel 321- It airs action, horror, and late-night adult programs, with the programs in high definition.
- Showtime Beyond HD: Another channel with programming in high definition is Channel 322 which offers science fiction, fantasy, and supernatural shows including original aired shows like The Man Who Fell to Earth.
- Showtime Women HD: Channel 323 –TV programs more focused on women and movies with some of its productions. Offered in High Definition.
- Showtime Next HD: Channel 329 – Programs in the Young People and Children which comprises programs and shows that can interest young people, in High Definition.
In other words, when you subscribe to Showtime through Dish, you get access to 7 uniquely distinctive Showtime channels; the main channel and 6 multiplex channels. All episodes, including the most recent ones, are in HD and watchable if you subscribe to Showtime.
If you are using Dish Guide below are the steps on how to find Showtime:
To tune to Showtime on your Dish Network receiver, use the following steps:
- Go to your Dish remote and press the button marked ‘Guide’.
- The official Showtime channel is usually on channel 318 and this shows the main channel of Showtime HD. Or simply enter channel numbers 319-323 and 329 to watch Showtime multiplex channels specified above.
- If you are searching for the specific Showtime channel, you would have to press the Select button on the remote to begin watching.
If you have been receiving Showtime from Dish but these channels are not in your guide, then it is possible that you need to do a check switch on your receiver. Check switch is also among the menu that you will find in Dish receiver, you can also learn more on this by referring to the Dish receiver manual or visiting the Dish website.
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However, if you have a Dish Hopper or Joey whole home DVR which was purchased more recently, Showtime channels are accessible in the very manner as in other Dish receivers.
To get the desired frequency you should use the guide, or the channel number inputs to select the 318-323 and 329 channels. These will give you all the Showtime programs that come with the Dish Network Showtime package that you are subscribed to.
In Summary
The main Showtime HD channel can be located on channel number 318 if you are a Dish Network user. In addition to this you get six Showtime multiplex channels on channels 319 to 323 plus 329, all this with a Showtime package subscription. These extra channels broadcast different Showtime movies, originals, and other products meant for a diverse audience base. So do not hesitate to go through the Showtime list to identify the programs and movies that you prefer most.
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