Science Channel HD
United States
Science Channel HD airs nonfiction programming centered on engineering, natural sciences, space exploration, and technology. Its schedule includes documentary series that examine how things are built, how scientific principles apply to everyday life, and how researchers conduct experiments in fields like physics and biology. The channel also features content on historical inventions, modern manufacturing processes, and the work of engineers and technicians. Some programs focus on extreme weather, geological events, or the mechanics behind vehicles and machinery. The channel’s lineup tends toward factual, observation-based storytelling rather than dramatized reenactments. It is available across the United States through cable and satellite providers.
In addition to its linear broadcast, many episodes and full series can be accessed through on-demand services and streaming platforms that carry the channel’s content. TV guide listings for Science Channel HD vary by provider and region, so specific air times for individual programs depend on the local schedule. The channel does not carry movies, music videos, news, sports, or religious programming; its focus remains on documentary and educational material related to science and technology.
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Earthquakes
Series, Documentary, Science
Earthquakes occur when tectonic plates suddenly shift and shock waves shake the Earth's surface; they occur along fault lines -- the most active being the Ring of Fire in the Pacific Ocean and the San Andreas Fault on the American West Coast.
07:00 - 08:00
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Volcanoes
Series, Documentary, Science
Volcanoes created more than 80% of our planet's surface, but explosive eruptions can be deadly; a journey under the earth to discover why volcanoes are so dangerous.
08:00 - 09:00
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Tornadoes
Series, Documentary, Science
Tornadoes are violent, rotating columns of air that can level buildings, their unpredictability makes them even more destructive; a look at how tornadoes form and if they can be stopped.
LIVE 09:00 - 10:00
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Megafloods
Series, Documentary, Science
When water unleashes its rage upon the planet, it becomes the ultimate bringer of death; whether it's from rain washing over the ground, rivers bursting their banks, or failed efforts to stem the flow, flooding is as inevitable as it is unstoppable.
10:00 - 11:00
Secrets of the Underground
Atlantis in America
Series, Science
New theories claim that the legendary sunken city of Atlantis actually could have been in the Americas; Rob Nelson and Stefan Burns investigate evidence that might shed more light on one of the world's greatest mysteries.
11:00 - 12:00
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Doomsday Volcano Mystery
Series, Science
A massive supervolcano beneath Naples, Italy, may be on the verge of erupting again, which could have apocalyptic consequences for the planet; Rob Nelson and Stefan Burns use cutting-edge technology to investigate this disturbing new evidence.
12:00 - 13:00
MythBusters
Alaska Special 2
Series, Documentary, Science
The teams get some Northern exposure.
13:00 - 14:00
MythBusters
Curving Bullets
Series, Documentary, Science
Adam and Jamie find out if a sonic shock wave can shatter glass; Tory, Grant and Kari try to bend bullets around obstacles.
14:00 - 15:00
MythBusters
Car vs. Rain
Series, Documentary, Science
Adam and Jamie test out theories surrounding driving in the rain; they find out whether it is possible to stay dry by putting pedal to the metal.
15:00 - 15:30
How It's Made
Cartridge Blades; Chocolate Banana Loaves; Vending Machines
Series, Science, Documentary, How-to
Cartridge blades; chocolate banana loaves; vending machines; dive computers.
15:30 - 16:00
How It's Made
Ultra-Thin Glass; Pallet Dismantlers; Cupcakes
Series, Science, Documentary, How-to
How ultra-thin glass, pallet dismantling machines, cupcakes and seamless stainless steel tubes are made.
16:00 - 16:30
How It's Made
Potash; Leather Bracelets; Wild Rice
Series, Science, Documentary, How-to
Learning how handcrafted and factory items such as potash, leather bracelets, wild rice, and hex key L-Wrenches are made.
16:30 - 17:00
How It's Made
Metal Nail Files; Birch Bark Canoes; Cruiser Boat Hardtops
Series, Science, Documentary, How-to
Learning how metal nail files, birchbark canoes, cruiser boat hardtops and high-voltage circuit breakers are made.
17:00 - 17:30
How It's Made
Stagecoaches; Road Reflectors; Fire-Baked Pottery
Series, Science, Documentary, How-to
Stagecoaches; road reflectors; fire-baked pottery; custom motorcycle tanks.
17:30 - 18:00
How It's Made
Replica Clay Pipes; Drinking Fountains; Compound Bows
Series, Science, Documentary, How-to
Clay pipes; drinking fountains; orange liqueur; compound bows.
18:00 - 18:30
How It's Made
Tissues; Travel Trailers; Slippers
Series, Science, Documentary, How-to
Tissues; recreational trailers; slippers; motorcycle helmets.
18:30 - 19:00
How It's Made
U-Locks; Tepees; Croissants
Series, Science, Documentary, How-to
U-locks; teepees; croissants; rolling luggage.
19:00 - 19:30
How It's Made
Fire Extinguishers; Donuts
Series, Science, Documentary, How-to
Fire extinguishers; doughnuts; shock absorbers; banjos.
19:30 - 20:00
How It's Made
Boat Propellers; Faucets
Series, Science, Documentary, How-to
Dress forms; boat propellers; duvets; faucets.
20:00 - 20:30
How It's Made
Charcoal Briquettes; Gas Log Fireplaces
Series, Science, Documentary, How-to
Bronze bells; wooden airplane propellers; charcoal briquettes; gas log fireplaces.
20:30 - 21:00
How It's Made
Pocket Knives; Traditional Snowshoe
Series, Science, Documentary, How-to
Pocket knives; soapstone products; electric pole transformers; snowshoes.
21:00 - 22:00
Unearthed
Secrets of the Lost Sphinxes
Series, Science, History, Documentary
The Avenue of the Sphinxes has now been unearthed in the biggest excavation in Egyptian history; using cutting-edge CGI, investigators reveal the hidden secrets of the sphinxes.
22:00 - 23:00
Unearthed
Lost Tomb of Alexander the Great
Series, Science, History, Documentary
The magnificent tomb of Alexander the Great mysteriously vanishes and becomes a legend; using CGI, investigators piece together the evidence to reveal where his tomb lies and what it might look like.
23:00 - 00:00
Unearthed
Enigma of the Red Pyramid
Series, Science, History, Documentary
The Red Pyramid at Dahshur is a revolutionary megastructure and the first true pyramid ever constructed in Ancient Egypt; experts investigate to reveal the pharaoh who built it and the mystery behind its trailblazing design.