What Channels are in the Basic Package?

The above information should help in answering the following questions:

These are the primary level of packages available that allow you to watch the major networks available and some of the most popular cable channels as well. The exact channels that are included depends on your cable provider, but most basic packages contain the following channels:

Broadcast Networks

These over-the-air channels are usually included for free in a basic cable package:

• ABC: Popular TV network with programs such as Modern Family, Grey’s Anatomy, and Marvel’s productions. Among others, it broadcasts news and sports.
• CBS: Television network station that airs the most watched programs which include NCIS, Young Sheldon, and 60 Minutes among others. Broadcasts NFL football and other sports-related programs.
• NBC: Television network that includes programs such as Sunday Night Football, The Voice, Chicago Fire, Dateline NBC, Today Show, and many others.
• FOX: Network with popular TV series such as ‘The Simpson,’ ‘Family Guy,’ ‘911’ and live sporting events like NFL Football and MLB baseball.
• PBS: The channel for educational entertainment for children like Sesame Street, documentaries of Ken Burns, Masterpiece theater, and other children's programs.
• The CW: Targeting young audiences with its network TV shows including Riverdale, All American, and Supernatural.
• MyNetworkTV and ION: Local stations that air some rerun programs, movies, and new programs that are produced by other production companies.

News Channels

Basic cable usually includes major 24-hour cable news channels:

• CNN: Original global cable news channel, with a focus on politics, world news, and events, primetime news, and in-depth reports. Offering live broadcasts from around the world and expert commentary on important issues, CNN provides context to the events.
• Fox News Channel: One is a cable network that provides viewers with a right-wing view of the world and provides commentary on events happening around the clock. Fox News programs including Tucker Carlson Tonight, Hannity, Laura Ingraham, and many others offer news analysis shows.
• MSNBC: Also a 24-hour cable news network, but with a liberal political slant. Popular for programs presented by Rachel Maddow, Joy Reid, Nicolle Wallace, and many other anchors engaged in discussing political and actuality topics.
• CSPAN: Government proceedings such as the House of Representatives or Senate coverage without commentaries carried by a noncommercial public affairs television network. These include talk shows, interviews callin shows, lectures, and many more.

Entertainment Channels

Entertainment channels commonly found in basic cable include:

• A&E: Crime, lifestyle, and history television series and documentaries Known for hosting shows such as Intervention, Storage Wars, Biography, and more.
• AMC: Cable programming network providing entertainment programs including dramas such as Walking Dead and Better Call Saul. Also shows classic movies.
• FX: Sleek cable channel that targets viewers in their 20s and 30s with their first runs of dramatic and comedic shows. It is well known for the show It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia, American Horror Story, Atlanta, and Fargo.
• Hallmark Channel: The Cable network is for all ages and airs movies and other programming that present positive messages for families. Air special Christmas and other festive season programs.
• Paramount Network: TV network that was previously referred to as Spike TV. Spawns programs such as Yellowstone, Ink Master, Wife Swap, and Bar Rescue.
• Syfy: A subgenre of the fantasy category which comprises science fiction, horror, and paranormal programs. Air an original series ‘Resident Alien’ and ‘Chucky’ plus sci-fi films.
• TBS: Television network mainly broadcasting comedy shows including a late-night show of Conan O’Brien and rerun comedy series including Friends and The Big Bang Theory. Broadcasts Major League Baseball playoffs.
• TNT: Alibi of much top-of-the-range drama series such as Snowpiercer, and live sporting events covering basketball from the NBA and ice hockey from the NHL. Also broadcasts criminal investigations and action movies as well.
• USA Network: Cable channel that has been known for its first-run dramas and drama series with strong characters. He has made a name for himself through Suits, Chrisley Knows Best, WWE wrestling and Law & Order repeats.

KidFriendly Programming

Kid favorites are usually included in basic channel packages, like:

• Cartoon Network: Television cable station broadcasting animations as well as live-action programs appropriate for children and the whole family. TV programs such as Adventure Time and Teen Titans Go! Including Bree, Craig, and Creek of the.
• Disney Channel: The favorite cable TV network for children and youngsters that airs Disney programs and films. It is also the home to the show Raven’s Home, Big City Greens, as well as the Descendants franchise.
• Disney Junior: A children’s cable/satellite television channel targetting preschoolers; a spinoff of Disney Channel. Also airs Mickey Mouse Clubhouse, Puppy Dog Pals, and other programs.
• Discovery Family (formerly Hub Network): This cable channel is focused on programs that are appropriate for families and a variety of educational content. Airs My Little Pony, Animal Mechanicals, and programs that are in between shows.
• Nick Jr.: This spinoff of Nickelodeon is aimed at preschooler shows such as PAW Patrol, Bubble Guppies, Blue’s Clues & You, and Dora the Explorer.
• Nickelodeon: Custodian of children’s cable channel, it owns SpongeBob SquarePants, The Loud House, the iCarly series, and other youths.
• PBS Kids: PBS Kids shows, which are programs without commercial breaks and include Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood, Wild Kratts, and Sesame Street.
• Sports Programming
  MOST regional sports networks for baseball basketball and hockey are packaged in the basic cable service tier. National sports channels like:
• ESPN: ESPN is the worldwide leader in cable sports, covering and broadcasting NFL Football, MLB Baseball, NBA Basketball, college sports, Sports Center, and 30 for 30 documentaries amongst others.
• FS1: Fox Sports 1 offers live coverage of MLB, NASCAR, college sports, soccer, and UFC events, plus shows like Skip and Shannon: Unconditionally True.

Lifestyle Channels

Many popular lifestyle channels are available on basic cable, such as:

• Cooking Channel: A cooking channel is a spinoff that is related to the Food Network and features instructional cooking shows and programs on food.
• DIY Network: Living improvements television programs such as Bathroom Renovations, or the Howto guides for do-it-yourself home improvement projects.
• Food Network: A wide array of cooking programs with culinary entertainment shows such as Diners, DriveIns, and Dives.
• HGTV: Includes real estate and home renovation series, Property Brothers, Fixer Upper, and other similar programs. The magazine deals with home design, gardening, and architecture.
• Travel Channel: Gives audiences a travel experience through its programs in food travels, ghost travels, and adventure travels. Man v Food, that is what he is famous for.

That captures a number of the many popular cable channels that are usually encompassed in a basic cable television subscription. Availability of channels differs between the cable providers and packages, therefore, contact your cable service provider to know the specifics that you would find in your region. Basic cable brings in major networks news sports family entertainment and lifestyle programming to watch and enjoy.

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