Discovery Life Channel
United States
Discovery Life Channel focuses on nonfiction programming centered around health, medicine, and personal transformation. Its content often follows medical professionals in emergency rooms, operating rooms, and other high-stakes clinical settings across the United States. The channel also airs documentary-style series about unusual medical conditions, weight loss journeys, and family dynamics shaped by health challenges. Reality-based shows about childbirth, trauma care, and rehabilitation are common, with an emphasis on real people facing real-life situations rather than scripted drama.
Viewers can access Discovery Life Channel through most major cable and satellite providers in the United States. Select episodes and full series are available on demand through participating TV provider apps and digital platforms. The channel’s programming is listed in standard TV guide grids, with new episodes typically airing in prime-time slots. No live streaming or standalone subscription service is offered directly by the channel itself.
Schedule
00:00 - 01:00
Take My Tumor
The Man With the Hanging Face Tumor
Series, Documentary, Medical
Despite his family's pleas, Marlow explores a high-risk surgery to remove a facial tumor; Amy has let the tumor on her back grow for more than 17 years; after finally making the decision to remove it, she learns that now it might be too late.
01:00 - 02:00
Take My Tumor
The Man With the Talking Neck Tumor
Series, Documentary, Medical
A massive tumor on Tim's neck continues to grow at an alarming rate, but doctors fear that removing it could leave him paralyzed.
02:00 - 03:00
The Bad Foot Clinic
Toe Be Or Not Toe Be
Series, Medical
A mother and son suffer with the same rare genetic condition, causing them constant pain; surgery to remove a toe could be the only answer for one of them.
03:00 - 04:00
The Bad Foot Clinic
One Step at a Time
Series, Medical
Podiatrist Marion treats Elaine who suffered childhood teasing due to her webbed feet; she hopes surgery can put an end to 65 years of misery.
04:00 - 05:00
The Bad Foot Clinic
It's In My Sole
Series, Medical
Podiatrist Marion suggests toe surgery for a mother and daughter with similar issues; a gruesome treatment makes actor Jim anxious.
05:00 - 06:00
The Bad Foot Clinic
Nailing It
Series, Medical
Podiatrist Marion solves the mystery of Jonathan's twisted toes, gets marathon runner Robert's feet fit for his next race and helps a drag queen back into heels.
06:00 - 07:00
Take My Tumor
The Man With the Talking Neck Tumor
Series, Documentary, Medical
A massive tumor on Tim's neck continues to grow at an alarming rate, but doctors fear that removing it could leave him paralyzed.
07:00 - 08:00
The Bad Foot Clinic
Toe Be Or Not Toe Be
Series, Medical
A mother and son suffer with the same rare genetic condition, causing them constant pain; surgery to remove a toe could be the only answer for one of them.
08:00 - 09:00
The Bad Foot Clinic
One Step at a Time
Series, Medical
Podiatrist Marion treats Elaine who suffered childhood teasing due to her webbed feet; she hopes surgery can put an end to 65 years of misery.
09:00 - 10:00
The Bad Foot Clinic
It's In My Sole
Series, Medical
Podiatrist Marion suggests toe surgery for a mother and daughter with similar issues; a gruesome treatment makes actor Jim anxious.
10:00 - 11:00
Take My Tumor
The Man With the Hanging Face Tumor
Series, Documentary, Medical
Despite his family's pleas, Marlow explores a high-risk surgery to remove a facial tumor; Amy has let the tumor on her back grow for more than 17 years; after finally making the decision to remove it, she learns that now it might be too late.
11:00 - 12:00
Take My Tumor
The Man With the Talking Neck Tumor
Series, Documentary, Medical
A massive tumor on Tim's neck continues to grow at an alarming rate, but doctors fear that removing it could leave him paralyzed.
12:00 - 14:00
My 600-Lb. Life
Ashley T's Story
Series, Reality, Documentary, Medical
Ashley is 24 and lives alone; her only sources of comfort are food and the relationships she has online; but not a single one of her profiles is real; Ashley learns that Dr Now isn't someone she can lie to like her online friends.
14:00 - 15:00
My 600-Lb. Life
June's Story
Series, Reality, Documentary, Medical
June copes with the tragic death of her son by eating, and must confront the emotional issues driving her food compulsion after gastric bypass surgery.
15:00 - 16:00
My 600-Lb. Life
Randy's Story
Series, Reality, Documentary, Medical
Randy's food addiction dissolved his marriage and keeps him from seeing his daughter, so he endures a rigorous pre-surgery diet surrounded by fast-food temptations to regain control of his life.
16:00 - 18:00
My 600-Lb. Life
Melissa M's Story
Series, Reality, Documentary, Medical
Melissa has isolated herself at home and lost many friends to avoid feeling the shame of what her food addiction has done to her body; now, the only way to get her life back is to leave it behind to start a new one with Dr. Now's help in Houston.
18:00 - 20:00
My 600-Lb. Life
Kenae's Journey
Series, Reality, Documentary, Medical
Kenae is already big before her weight gain takes off after the death of her beloved mother; refusing to deal with the pain, Kenae turns to food to fill the void.
20:00 - 22:00
My 600-Lb. Life
Lupe's Story
Series, Reality, Documentary, Medical
Lupe has spent the last 10 years in bed and is totally dependent on her husband, prompting a cross-country move that could save her life or end up backfiring.
22:00 - 00:00
My 600-Lb. Life
Brandi and Kandi's Story
Series, Reality, Documentary, Medical
Twins Kandi and Brandi have a combined weight of over 1,100 pounds and fear losing each other to obesity, so they decide to make a change together.