RETRO airs primarily in the United States, focusing on television programming from past decades. The channel’s content draws heavily from the 1950s through the 1990s, with a mix of classic sitcoms, drama series, and vintage movies that originally aired during those periods. Some programming blocks highlight older music performances, variety shows, or cultural documentaries that reflect the era’s entertainment landscape. The schedule tends to avoid contemporary reality shows or news, instead leaning on reruns of syndicated series and films that have maintained a presence in American pop culture. Viewers tuning in will find shows that originally ran on major broadcast networks, often presented without modern editing or commentary.

For those without cable, RETRO is available through select streaming platforms that carry live TV packages, though the specific lineup varies by provider. Printed TV guide listings in local newspapers or online databases typically show the channel’s daily schedule, which repeats certain series in themed blocks. The channel does not produce original content or host live events; its programming is sourced from library archives and distribution agreements with studios. No official app or on-demand service exists under the RETRO name, so access depends entirely on the distributor’s carriage agreements within the United States.

TV Guide
Split Decisions
07:04 - 08:41
Split Decisions
Movie, Drama, Action
An Irish-American boxer (Craig Sheffer) turns pro with his father (Gene Hackman) for one fight, to avenge his slain boxer brother.
Crossworlds
08:41 - 10:13
Crossworlds
Movie, Science fiction, Comedy, Action
A magic crystal leads a college student (Josh Charles) and an adventurer (Rutger Hauer) on a surreal quest to save the world.
A Different Loyalty
10:13 - 11:59
A Different Loyalty
Movie, Drama
An expatriate (Sharon Stone) travels to the Soviet Union after her husband (Rupert Everett) is accused of being a double agent working for the KGB.
Iron Brothers
11:59 - 13:33
Iron Brothers
Movie, Action, Adventure
Fur trappers Abel and Henry Iron struggle to survive in the Rocky Mountains.
The Stranger
13:33 - 15:08
The Stranger
Movie, Thriller
Immediately following World War II, ex-Nazi Franz Kindler is living under a false identity as a teacher in a small Connecticut town, and has even married the headmaster's daughter as part of his cover. But when one of Kindler's old German associates arrives unexpectedly in town, bringing in his wake a sly federal investigator, Kindler resorts to desperate measures to preserve his secret.
Dust
15:08 - 17:13
Dust
Movie, Western, Drama
After falling in love with the same woman, two brothers (Joseph Fiennes, David Wenham) fight for opposing sides of a battle between Turks and Macedonians.
Beyond the Stars
17:13 - 18:46
Beyond the Stars
Movie, Drama
The son (Christian Slater) of a former NASA scientist (Robert Foxworth) befriends a fallen astronaut (Martin Sheen) changed for life by his moonwalk.
A Different Loyalty
18:46 - 20:32
A Different Loyalty
Movie, Drama
An expatriate (Sharon Stone) travels to the Soviet Union after her husband (Rupert Everett) is accused of being a double agent working for the KGB.
Crossworlds
20:32 - 22:04
Crossworlds
Movie, Science fiction, Comedy, Action
A magic crystal leads a college student (Josh Charles) and an adventurer (Rutger Hauer) on a surreal quest to save the world.
Split Decisions
22:04 - 23:41
Split Decisions
Movie, Drama, Action
An Irish-American boxer (Craig Sheffer) turns pro with his father (Gene Hackman) for one fight, to avenge his slain boxer brother.
Dust
23:41 - 01:46
Dust
Movie, Western, Drama
After falling in love with the same woman, two brothers (Joseph Fiennes, David Wenham) fight for opposing sides of a battle between Turks and Macedonians.