Defy TV

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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
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Swamp People
07:00 - 09:00
Swamp People
Blast in the Bayou
Reality TV, Documentary
Ronnie and Ashley follow an underwater pipeline looking for gators and come across a gas leak that puts their lives in danger; Jacob and Don head for their favorite honey hole, only to find it blocked with trees that require an explosive solution.
Swamp People
09:00 - 10:00
Swamp People
Gators in Low Places
Reality TV, Documentary
With water levels dropping rapidly, Joey and Zak race to fill their tags before getting stranded in a remote canal; Troy takes advantage of the low water to settle an old score with a legendary adversary.
Swamp People
10:00 - 11:00
Swamp People
Secret Sauce
Reality TV, Documentary
Facing a heat wave, Pickle tries out her special bait, frozen chicken pops; the Edgars gamble on the cooler waters at the mouth of the Mississippi; Ronnie struggles to get through the day without collapsing.
Swamp People
11:00 - 13:00
Swamp People
Battle of Black Lagoon
Reality TV, Documentary
Water levels are rising quickly, forcing Leron and Porkchop to race the incoming tide; Willie goes after his old foe, Black Lagoon; Ronnie and Ashley use their airboat to reach new honey holes; Joey and Zak struggle through a wasp-infested canal.
Swamp People
13:00 - 14:00
Swamp People
Sinkhole Giants
Reality TV, Documentary
The Landrys fish in a dangerous sinkhole that could swallow them whole; Ronnie and Ashley battle the Cane Breaker; the Edgars hunt down the menacing beasts breaking into local fishermen's crab traps.
The UnXplained
14:00 - 15:00
The UnXplained
Acts of God
Paranormal, Documentary
Examining various events that are said to have been directed by the hand of the Almighty, such as the Great Flood, the Plagues of Egypt, Sodom and Gomorrah, and Moses parting the Red Sea.
The UnXplained
15:00 - 16:00
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.
The UnXplained
16:00 - 17:00
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.
The UnXplained
17:00 - 18:00
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.
The UnXplained
18:00 - 19:00
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.
The UnXplained
19:00 - 20:00
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.
The UnXplained
20:00 - 21:00
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.
The UnXplained
21:00 - 22:00
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.
Pawn Stars
22:00 - 22:30
Pawn Stars
Patriot Games
Reality TV, History
The guys check out a 2004 Super Bowl ring; a guy brings in a diary written during the Civil War; a poster from the movie "Bullitt" comes roaring into the shop.
Pawn Stars
22:30 - 23:00
Pawn Stars
Blaze of Glory
Reality TV, History
The guys check out a 1937 Oldsmobile; a guy comes in with a genuine Olympic torch; the world's smallest pistol pops into the shop.
Pawn Stars
23:00 - 23:30
Pawn Stars
Looney Dunes
Reality TV, History
A collection of unpublished photos of Jimi Hendrix blasts into the shop; the guys check out two high-performance dune buggies in the same day; Rick and the Old Man check out a rare 1930s Levi's jacket.
Pawn Stars
23:30 - 00:00
Pawn Stars
Buyer Beware
Reality TV, History
A man brings in a signed print of Abraham Lincoln; the guys are presented with a turn-of-the-century parade cannon; Corey and the Old Man find a steel mandolin from the 1940s.
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