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
Pawn Stars
Racing Revolution
Reality TV, History
A limited edition 2014 Hertz Penske GT Mustang races around the Las Vegas Motor Speedway; a 1600s lobster tail helmet from Oliver Cromwell's army comes into the shop; an old-fashioned apple peeler.
00:30 - 01:00
Pawn Stars
Pawn Brothers
Reality TV, History
A 1894 S Barber Dime comes into the shop; a John Belushi autograph; a 1950s Jim Henson; a 1965 Schwinn bicycle.
01:00 - 01:30
Pawn Stars
Longshot Pawn
Reality TV, History
An ultra-rare Nepalese Bira gun from the late 1800s comes into the shop; a 1970s Bob Peak TWA mural; a three-trumpet brass horn blares in.
01:30 - 02:00
Pawn Stars
Legends of Rock
Reality TV, History
A hand-painted, signed guitar from Def Leppard's Phil Collen comes into the shop; a pair of sneakers signed by NBA legend LeBron James; Rick checks out a 19th century carriage clock.
02:00 - 02:30
Pawn Stars
Lock, Stock, and Pawn
Reality TV, History
An all-star Dodger's baseball memorabilia bench; a 19th century Hobbs & Co. lock box come into the shop; an original Woody Woodpecker oil painting is brought in.
02:30 - 03:00
Pawn Stars
No Pawn for You!
Reality TV, History
A chair belonging to Abraham Lincoln comes into the shop; Corey and Chum check out a vintage Nintendo Donkey Kong arcade game; a signed Seinfeld script is brought in.
03:00 - 03:30
Pawn Stars
First Lady of Pawn
Reality TV, History
A WWE Hall of Fame ring is brought into the shop; Corey checks out a 1927 Essex Sedan rat rod; an 1891 $1 silver certificate.
03:30 - 04:00
Pawn Stars
Every Rose Has Its Pawn
Reality TV, History
An original sketch of the Marine Corps War Memorial comes into the shop; a Poison platinum disc signed by Bret Michaels; a Roman oil lamp from the first century.
04:00 - 04:30
Pawn Stars
Rick the Emperor
Reality TV, History
A 44 B.C. Roman coin with Julius Caesar's portrait comes into the shop; a rare 1960s leather jacket; a plaster cast of Joe DiMaggio's feet.
04:30 - 05:00
Pawn Stars
Pawning Pistols
Reality TV, History
A pair of Duck's Foot pistols sends the guys off to the gun range; a bar of Yellow Kid soap from an 1896 newspaper comic; a Victorian-era hand crank.
05:00 - 05:30
Pawn Stars
Stairway to Pawn
Reality TV, History
A customer brings in a talking Herman Munster doll; Rick checks out a bass guitar signed by John Entwistle from the Who and John Paul Jones from Led Zeppelin; Rick examines a rare 1867 Proof Shield nickel.
05:30 - 06:00
Pawn Stars
Pawntucky Derby
Reality TV, History
A 1980s Sigma Derby horse-racing game; a 1940s Moby Dick Classic Comic; a dollar bill signed by Walt Disney and Ronald Reagan; a 1910 envelope sealer.
06:00 - 06:30
Pawn Stars
Astro-Pawn
Reality TV, History
A Civil War general's sword; a veterinary medicine box from the 1800s; a pair of space toy robots from the 1960s; a 1936 Olympic pin.
06:30 - 07:00
Pawn Stars
Pawn of Liberty
Reality TV, History
An original Beach Boys surfboard; a magazine feature penned by Mark Twain; an early spirit hydrometer; an original Peter Max painting of the Statue of Liberty.
07:00 - 07:30
Pawn Stars
G.I. Pawn
Reality TV, History
Two rare G.I. Joe play sets; a 1950s Chinese military motorcycle; a photograph and letter signed by poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow.
07:30 - 08:00
Pawn Stars
Napoleon Complex
Reality TV, History
A letter signed by Napoleon; a surreal figure by Mexican artist Pedro Friedeberg; a 1960s Monkees talking puppet; original "Dick & Jane" illustrations.
08:00 - 08:30
Billy the Exterminator
Python on the Prowl
Reality TV, Documentary
Billy and Ricky take on the largest yellow jacket nest they've seen yet, at five times the size of a normal nest; Billy heads to the Juergen's Residence where a dangerous python has found its way into the house, terrorizing the family.
08:30 - 09:00
Billy the Exterminator
Coffin of Deadly Reptiles
Reality TV, Documentary
Billy and his brother Ricky try to remove an alligator stuck inside a metal hunting trench; in the concealed environment filled with murky water, a pair of venomous snakes catch him by surprise as Billy prepares to grab the gator.
09:00 - 09:30
Billy the Exterminator
Donnie's Snake Attack
Reality TV, Documentary
On the way home from church, Big Bill and Donnie agree to chase down an aggressive rat snake that invaded a friend's house; Billy has his hands full of nearly 5000 wasps in almost a dozen nests that took a household hostage.
09:30 - 10:00
Billy the Exterminator
Invasion of the Giant Rats
Reality TV, Documentary
Dozens of concrete-eating rats invade a home; a massive cockroach infestation threatens an elderly man's health.
10:00 - 10:30
Billy the Exterminator
Fox Fight!
Reality TV, Documentary
Billy hunts down a predatory fox, then teams with Ricky to battle a yellow-jacket infestation.
10:30 - 11:00
Billy the Exterminator
Snakes in a Pool
Reality TV, Documentary
A homeowner calls Billy to remove snakes from the debris on the bottom of his nearly empty pool; Billy rides to the rescue of a rancher in the process of losing his watering hole to a giant, belligerent beaver.
11:00 - 11:30
Billy the Exterminator
Bees From Hell
Reality TV, Documentary
Billy and his brother Ricky receive the call to exorcize a swarm of bees from a Baptist Church; Billy comes face-to-face with an unusual animal he's never dealt with before.