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 - 01:00
The UnXplained
Serial Killer Creatures
Paranormal, Documentary
The animal kingdom is full of deadly predators, and some of them attack in extraordinary and inexplicable ways; some animals strike back at humans for reasons beyond normal defense and hunger.
01:00 - 02:00
The UnXplained
Mysterious Tombs
Paranormal, Documentary
Throughout history, humans have buried their dead in caves or chambers, in pyramids or in some form of a tomb; ancient tombs were visual memorials for the dead; in China, a vast necropolis was constructed as a way to connect to the afterlife.
02:00 - 03:00
The UnXplained
Uncanny Curses
Paranormal, Documentary
All over the world, there are places and objects that are thought to be cursed; many people avoid these locations and things, believing they will bring harm, while others think that curses are nothing more than superstition and folklore.
03:00 - 04:00
The UnXplained
Superhuman Feats
Paranormal, Documentary
Whether surviving freezing temperatures, diving unfathomable depths in one breath, or lifting weighty objects, superhuman feats never cease to amaze; pulling them off could be a matter of training, willpower, genetics, or something more mysterious.
04:00 - 05:00
The UnXplained
Mysteries of the Missing Link
Paranormal, Documentary
More than 7 billion people live on Earth; human civilizations span the globe; although many around the globe believe that the divine hand of God placed humans on Earth, others question whether there were ever other kinds of human-like creatures.
05:00 - 06:00
The UnXplained
Surviving the Impossible
Paranormal, Documentary
Humans can survive catastrophic injuries and deadly scenarios that defy the odds in ways that are inexplicable; these survivals challenge the best attempts to explain how anyone could live through such circumstances.
06:00 - 07:00
The UnXplained
The Search for King Arthur
Paranormal, Documentary
King Arthur, England's first pop culture superhero; his exploits inspired blockbuster movies and television series like "Middle Earth", "Harry Potter", "Game of Thrones" and "Star Wars"; the significant impact of Arthurian legend on Western culture.
07:00 - 08:00
The UnXplained
Wonders of the Ancient World
Paranormal, Documentary
Whether the ancients had scientific knowledge lost to time; how and why they fashioned remarkable feats of engineering.
08:00 - 09:00
In Search of History
Rome's Eternal Wonders
History, Documentary
Exploring the monuments of Rome.
09:00 - 11:00
In Search of History
Seven Wonders of the World
History, Documentary
The Great Pyramid of Giza, the Mausoleum of Halicarnassus, the Statue of Zeus at Olympia, the Colossus of Rhodes, the Temple of Artemis, the Hanging Gardens of Babylon, the Pharos of Alexandria; of the seven wonders, only the Great Pyramid remains.
11:00 - 12:00
In Search of History
The Mormon Rebellion
History, Documentary
An armed conflict arises when President James Buchanan picks a non-Mormon to govern the Territory of Utah in 1857.
12:00 - 13:00
In Search of History
Prophecies
History, Documentary
Ancient prophets look into the future.
13:00 - 14:00
In Search of History
The Holy Lance
History, Documentary
As Jesus was dying on the cross, a Roman soldier pierced his side with a spear--thus giving birth to a legend: a journey in search of the Holy Lance and its legendary power.
14:00 - 15:00
In Search of History
Lost Colony of Roanoke
History, Documentary
Examining the history of the first colony in the "New World.".
15:00 - 16:00
In Search of History
Man in the Iron Mask
History, Documentary
Searching for the true identity of the "Man in the Iron Mask.".
16:00 - 16:30
Pawn Stars
Plane Crazy
Reality TV, History
Checking the authenticity of a map of Colonial Boston; Chumlee's purchase of fake art upsets Rick; the shop might buy its first airplane.
16:30 - 17:00
Pawn Stars
Peaches & Pinups
Reality TV, History
A 1970 wooden crossbow that hasn't been fired in almost 40 years; Playboy magazine collection; a $10,000 ormolu "Death Clock.".
17:00 - 17:30
Pawn Stars
Old Man's Gamble
Reality TV, History
The guys get a call about a KISS pinball machine from 1979; a woman brings in a 1914 star note $20 bill; Chumlee must raise money to buy a classic 1982 Harley-Davidson shovelhead.
17:30 - 18:00
Pawn Stars
Fired Up
Reality TV, History
The pawn shop staff tries to verify that an airplane propeller is linked to Charles Lindbergh; Rick has his doubts about the authenticity of a 1750s flintlock musketoon; a man brings in a keychain that he believes belonged to musician Willie Nelson.
18:00 - 18:30
Pawn Stars
Sharks and Cobras
Reality TV, History
Classic 1965 Shelby racecar; a World War II period ship's clock might not tick; a collection of megalodon teeth.
18:30 - 19:00
Pawn Stars
Old Man's Booty
Reality TV, History
The guys have a chance to buy a mysterious, 17th-century treasure chest that no one can open; World War I three-sided trench knife; Rick and Corey play a prank on the Old Man.
19:00 - 19:30
Pawn Stars
A Shot and a Shave
Reality TV, History
Rick is offered a patchwork quilt made from celebrity autographs; an 1845 Harpers Ferry musket; a scientist is selling ATM receipts from the South Pole; barber chair from Sweeney Todd.
19:30 - 20:00
Pawn Stars
Hot Air Buffoon
Reality TV, History
Corey buys a huge 12-passenger hot air balloon; classic 1960 Gibson Les Paul guitar; Prohibition period medicinal whiskey.
20:00 - 20:30
Pawn Stars
Steaks at Stake
Reality TV, History
The Old Man offers a steak dinner and a cash prize as an incentive to boost profits; supercharged motorcycle; 1915 calculator; 200-year-old buttons that might have connections to George Washington.
20:30 - 21:00
Pawn Stars
A Christmas Special
Reality TV, Christmas
The gang is surprised with a special holiday treat; the best and worst moments of the year; the fate of memorable items.
21:00 - 21:30
Pawn Stars
Secret Santa
Reality TV, Christmas
Santa Claus makes an appearance at Christmastime; Revolutionary War-period currency possibly printed by Benjamin Franklin; battle-ax believed to be from the 15th century.
21:30 - 22:00
Pawn Stars
Pawn Shop Pinot
Reality TV, History
Chumlee wants to try creating "Pawn Shop Pinot" using a 19th-century winemaker purchased by Rick and the Old Man; cannon used to signal ships; a truck ranks as the priciest item ever at the shop.
22:00 - 22:30
Pawn Stars
Bikes and Blades
Reality TV, History
Rick has a chance to buy a quartermaster's spyglass that might be from a World War II ship; Corey contemplates buying a 1996 Harley Road King motorcycle customized with a pink flame paint job; a man hopes to sell smuggled WWII knives.
22:30 - 23:00
Pawn Stars
Rick's Bad Day
Reality TV, History
The guys try to establish the authenticity of a theater playbill from the night President Abraham Lincoln was assassinated; a pair of halberds; Rick takes a gamble on an elegant perpetual motion clock.
23:00 - 23:30
Pawn Stars
Chum Goes AWOL
Reality TV, History
The shop has a chance to acquire a speedboat, but it needs restoration work; 1901 Edison phonograph; small demonic sculptures cast in solid gold and painted black.
23:30 - 00:00
Pawn Stars
Wheels
Reality TV, History
Rare 1970s Indian mini-motorcycle; a ship's bell believed to have been salvaged from a 1600s shipwreck; classic 1900s roulette wheel.