Discovery Life Channel

United States 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
My 600-Lb. Life
06:00 - 08:00
My 600-Lb. Life
Syreeta's Journey
Series, Reality, Documentary, Medical
Syreeta thinks that anyone trying to help has an ulterior motive, but she's gotten so big she desperately needs help; she's learning to let down her guard for her husband, but weight-loss surgery will be tough if she can't learn to trust the surgeon.
Body Bizarre
08:00 - 09:00
Body Bizarre
The Man Without a Face
Series, Documentary, Medical
A man loses his face to cancer; a baby born with a parasitic tumor; a girl's feet won't stop growing; a boy's face melts away.
Dangerously Obese
09:00 - 10:00
Dangerously Obese
The Man Magnet
Series, Health, Reality
Yolanda's immense size attracts the wrong kind of men, and it has made her dependent on her daughters; she hopes bariatric surgery will free her and her daughters once and for all.
My 600-Lb. Life
10:00 - 12:00
My 600-Lb. Life
Ashley R's Story
Series, Reality, Documentary, Medical
At 670 pounds, Ashley, who lives in her parents' home with her husband, decides she must make a drastic change to save her life and her marriage.
My 600-Lb. Life
12:00 - 13:00
My 600-Lb. Life
Ashley's Story
Series, Reality, Documentary, Medical
Ashley wants to achieve her goal of owning a childcare facility, but must lose weight before her dreams can be met.
My 600-Lb. Life
13:00 - 14:00
My 600-Lb. Life
Sean's Story
Series, Reality, Documentary, Medical
Sean has a massive growth protruding from his side and skin so stretched it's tearing apart, forcing his mother to change both of their lifestyles before he can be approved for surgery.
My 600-Lb. Life
14:00 - 16:00
My 600-Lb. Life
Tamy Lyn's Story
Series, Reality, Documentary, Medical
After years of a tumultuous relationship with her husband, Tamy's eating addiction has caused her weight to balloon to over 500 pounds; she has become a hermit and hopes to restart her life so she can better care for her son, Zachary.
My 600-Lb. Life
16:00 - 18:00
My 600-Lb. Life
Benji & David's Story
Series, Reality, Documentary, Medical
Fearing he'll suffer the same fate as 700-pound brother David, Benji hopes to be able to support both himself and his brother on their life-or-death weight loss journey.
My 600-Lb. Life
18:00 - 20:00
My 600-Lb. Life
Renee's Story
Series, Reality, Documentary, Medical
Former plus-size model and advocate Renee realizes the mortal mistakes she has made as her weight swells to 600 pounds and her health crumbles.
My 600-Lb. Life
20:00 - 22:00
My 600-Lb. Life
Jennifer & Marissa's Story
Series, Reality, Documentary, Medical
Jennifer and her daughter Marissa are stuck in a co-dependent relationship and, with a combined weight of over 900-lbs., both of their lives are in jeopardy; Jennifer must regain control and save both of their lives before it is too late.
My 600-Lb. Life
22:00 - 00:00
My 600-Lb. Life
Schenee's Story
Series, Reality, Documentary, Medical
Devastated by two miscarriages due to her weight, Schenee is desperate to start a family and stop relying on her husband, Freddie, to take care of her; she hopes weight loss surgery will be able to fix her fertility issues as well as her marriage.