Defy TV
United States
Defy TV is a digital broadcast channel available over the air across the United States. Its programming leans heavily on classic television series, often drawing from library content spanning the 1960s through the early 2000s. Viewers can expect a schedule filled with crime procedurals, courtroom dramas, and action-adventure shows that originally aired on major networks. The channel also occasionally runs westerns and science fiction series, giving it a broad retro appeal. Unlike channels that focus on a single genre, Defy TV mixes these older programs without a strict thematic framework, which can result in a lineup that shifts noticeably from one time slot to the next.
For those without cable or satellite, Defy TV is accessible through an antenna in many metro areas. The channel also streams its live feed on several free ad-supported television platforms, making it available on connected devices and smart TVs. A typical day’s guide might list multiple episodes of a single series back-to-back, followed by a different show in the next hour. This straightforward scheduling approach means viewers can often find familiar reruns without needing a subscription service. The channel does not produce original content or carry live sports, news, or religious programming.
Schedule
00:00 - 00:30
Storage Wars
Scoot-A-Toot, Toot
Reality TV, Hobbies & Crafts
The buyers return to Long Beach, Calif., where Darrell manages to turn a profit and Barry finds a unique race car.
00:30 - 01:00
Storage Wars
The Empire Strikes Out
Reality TV, Hobbies & Crafts
In Ontario, Calif., Jarrod overpays for some toys and Darrell has an encounter with "the Man"; Barry faces his own mortality.
01:00 - 01:30
Storage Wars
Make It Rain, Girl
Reality TV, Hobbies & Crafts
In Simi Valley, Calif., the buyers deal with safes, a pirate's booty and a vintage motorcycle; Dave is left with a broken heart.
01:30 - 02:00
Storage Wars
Smoke 'Em if You Find 'Em
Reality TV, Hobbies & Crafts
A heavy hitter who has a long history with Dave arrives in Newport Beach, Calif.; Barry visits the doctor.
02:00 - 02:30
Storage Wars
The Drone Wars
Reality TV, Hobbies & Crafts
In Gardena, Calif., the buyers gamble on a sportsman's locker and a load of construction equipment; Barry arrives with a secret weapon.
02:30 - 03:00
Storage Wars
Brandi's First Time
Reality TV, Hobbies & Crafts
Brandi tries to prove her worth in Jarrod's absence; the lockers in Santa Ana, Calif., yield vintage gaming machines and bottles.
03:00 - 03:30
Storage Wars
Hooray for Holly-Weird
Reality TV, Hobbies & Crafts
Jarrod and Brandi's store reopens; Dave sets an auction record, while Darrell feels the pressure; Barry hopes an old top hat will yield some magic.
03:30 - 04:00
Storage Wars
Don't Bid So Close to Me
Reality TV, Hobbies & Crafts
The buyers battle in Rancho Cucamonga, Calif.; Dave Hester arrives in a truck large enough to fit his ego; Jarrod and Brandi obtain a vintage mask; Barry Weiss scores with a rock 'n' roll legend.
04:00 - 04:30
Storage Wars
Not Your Average Bear
Reality TV, Hobbies & Crafts
In the desert climes of Lancaster, Calif., Nabila Haniss strikes it big while Dave Hester ends up feeling like a fifth wheel.
04:30 - 05:00
Storage Wars
Hook, Line and Sucker
Reality TV, Hobbies & Crafts
The buyers try their luck in Inglewood, Calif.; Darrell talks big but comes up empty; Barry takes a gamble on an ugly-looking unit.
05:00 - 05:30
Storage Wars
Operation Barry
Reality TV, Hobbies & Crafts
In the Los Angeles community of Harbor City, Darrell bets big on a manly unit; Barry's rumpled appearance belies his buying skills.
05:30 - 06:00
Storage Wars
Blame It on the Rain
Reality TV, Hobbies & Crafts
A torrential storm in Santa Cruz, Calif., leaves some buyers soaked; quilts brighten up Dave's rainy day.
06:00 - 06:30
Storage Wars
Viva La San Francisco
Reality TV, Hobbies & Crafts
In San Francisco, Barry finds an old pair of boxers and Darrell takes a big gamble; Jarrod and Brandi uncover a top-secret find.
06:30 - 07:00
Storage Wars
Highland Anxiety
Reality TV, Hobbies & Crafts
Darrell plays a hunch in Highland, Calif., while Jarrod and Brandi experience royal pains; Barry follows signs to a potential profit.
07:00 - 07:30
Storage Wars
Third Eye of the Tiger
Reality TV, Hobbies & Crafts
Dave drives up the bidding in La Verne, Calif.; Darrell works alone; Jarrod and Brandi try a new system.
07:30 - 08:00
Storage Wars
May the Vaults Be With You
Reality TV, Hobbies & Crafts
The bidders attend a vault auction in Chatsworth, Calif.; Jarrod and Brandi make noise with their purchase; Darrell finds treasure in Brandon's trash.
08:00 - 09:00
The Curse of Oak Island
A Dangerous Dive
Reality TV, History
Rick and Marty take a team of divers to Oak Island.
09:00 - 10:00
The Curse of Oak Island
The Big Reveal
Reality TV, History
The Lagina brothers and their partners make a huge discovery at the bottom of 10-X.
10:00 - 11:00
The Curse of Oak Island
The Hole Truth
Reality TV, History
As Rick and Marty Lagina return to Oak Island, they find that not only does borehole 10-X contain even more secrets than previously thought, but a new technology might prove that there are numerous treasure sites lying all over the island.
11:00 - 12:00
The Curse of Oak Island
Pipe Down
Reality TV, History
While Rick and Marty Lagina start clearing dangerous obstructions from 10-X, Craig Tester and Jack Begley conduct a drilling operation to locate a possible golden treasure cache.
12:00 - 13:00
The Curse of Oak Island
Time to Dig
Reality TV, History
Rick and Marty use heavy digging equipment to find where a researcher claims the treasures of the Knights Templar might be buried.
13:00 - 14:00
The Curse of Oak Island
The Overton Stone
Reality TV, History
After finding the original Money Pit, Rick and Marty Lagina look at an ancient stone carving that may help prove that Portuguese explorers with connections to the Knights Templar are behind the Oak Island mystery.
14:00 - 15:00
The Curse of Oak Island
Disappearing Act
Reality TV, History
While preparing a diver to explore the bottom of 10-X, Rick and Marty arrange to send an ROV camera down the shaft, which uncovers evidence that could threaten their entire operation.
15:00 - 16:00
The Curse of Oak Island
Carved in Stone
Reality TV, History
Rick and Marty Lagina and their partners attempt to piece together the clues carved in various stones on the island; they meet with a theorist who believes that the Aztec Empire was behind the 220-year Oak Island mystery.
16:00 - 16:30
Live PD Presents: PD Cam
Reality TV
A trooper's cruiser is totaled on the freeway, a country music singer gets mouthy during a DUI arrest: a helicopter chase leads to a shootout in Florida.
16:30 - 17:00
Live PD Presents: PD Cam
Reality TV
A carjacking spree ends in a tasing, a donkey is found in the middle of the highway; a chaotic chase through Cleveland leads to multiple PIT maneuvers.
17:00 - 17:30
Live PD Presents: PD Cam
Reality TV
Deputies in Florida get a helping hand from some horses; a Tahlequah officer tases a man resisting arrest; Little Rock officers catch up to a man with a missing 1-year-old.
17:30 - 18:00
Live PD Presents: PD Cam
Reality TV
Ohio authorities get in a shootout with a suspect; Nevada Highway Patrol responds to a DUI accident; New London Police help a woman with a special delivery.
18:00 - 18:30
Live PD Presents: PD Cam
Reality TV
Deputies catch up to a man suspected of homicide in New Mexico; an injured hiker is rescued by helicopter; Pasco County Deputies catch up to suspects by airboat.
18:30 - 19:00
Live PD Presents: PD Cam
Reality TV
Columbus PD catch up to a reckless driver; deputies are in pursuit of a suspect wanted for murder; an officer rescues a woman who drove into pond.
19:00 - 19:30
Live PD Presents: PD Cam
Reality TV
Brevard County deputies stop a stolen vehicle with a pit maneuver; officers in Albuquerque arrest an airline passenger who forced an emergency landing; officers respond to a car accident involving a bride on her wedding day.
19:30 - 20:00
Live PD Presents: PD Cam
Reality TV
Montana Highway Patrol pursues an active shooter; three suspects run when an officer in Tulsa pulls them over; an officer in Ohio uses Narcan to save a man experiencing an overdose.
20:00 - 20:30
Live PD Presents: PD Cam
Reality TV, Legal
Officers respond to a break-in at a local police lodge with K-9; a man pulls out a gun while fleeing the police; deputies in Michigan pursue an arson suspect.
20:30 - 21:00
Live PD Presents: PD Cam
Reality TV, Legal
Authorities in Wisconsin respond to a multiple car pile-up; a traffic stop leads deputies on a low-speed chase; a Texas game warden assists two tangled bucks.
21:00 - 21:30
Live PD Presents: PD Cam
Reality TV, Legal
Officers in Tahlequah, Okla., respond to a restaurant employee brandishing a knife; a Florida Trooper pulls over a vehicle with a license plate cover; a deputy is shot while investigating a domestic disturbance.
21:30 - 22:00
Live PD Presents: PD Cam
Reality TV, Legal
A stolen pickup truck leads deputies on a chase; Chicago PD works to rescue a man from a freezing Lake Michigan; a Nevada Highway Patrol Trooper responds to a scene where good Samaritans are performing CPR.
22:00 - 22:30
Live PD Presents: PD Cam
Reality TV, Legal
A suspect shoots at Florida deputies during a high-speed pursuit; New Jersey officers chase a suspect through residential backyards; Aransas Pass officers deal with a combative suspect during a traffic stop.
22:30 - 23:00
Live PD Presents: PD Cam
Reality TV, Legal
A suspect in Connecticut tries to flee, taking his dog and an officer with him; Tulsa, Okla., officers make a DUI arrest; Ohio officers implement a tourniquet in an effort to save a teen's life.
23:00 - 23:30
Live PD Presents: PD Cam
Reality TV, Legal
Texas officers work to save people in a vehicle trapped under a train; Montana police respond to a break-in at a residence; officers in Florida work to save a choking baby.
23:30 - 00:00
Live PD Presents: PD Cam
Reality TV, Legal
State troopers respond to reports of a vehicle driving erratically; Florida deputies conduct a car search during a traffic stop; officers in Ohio respond to an overdose call.