Kids’ Channels on DISH

Here is a list of some of the kids’ TV channels found in DISH packages:

• ABC Family (channel 180)
• Animal Planet (channel 184)
• Boomerang (channel 175)
• Cartoon Network East (channel 176)
• Cartoon Network West (channel 177)
• CMT (channel 166)
• Discovery Channel (not all kids’ programming—channel 182)
• Disney Channel East (channel 172)
• Disney Channel West (channel 173)
• Disney XD (channel 174)
• Hallmark Channel (channel 185)
• Hallmark Movie Channel (channel 187)
• Nickelodeon East (channel 170)
• Nickelodeon West (channel 171)
• Nick Jr. (channel 169)
• Teen Nick (channel 181)
• Nick at Nite (channel 170)
• Nicktoons Network (channel 178)
• TV Land (channel 106)
• The Hub (channel 179)
• Baby TV (channel 824)
• PixL (HD channel 388)
• HBO Family (channel 305)
• Baby First TV (channel 9400)
• Discovery Kids (channel 179)
• CBeebies BBC (channel 848)

As you can see, DISH has numerous kids’ TV channels to keep children of all ages entertained; some are even educational, allowing parents and kids to interact and learn together!

There are so many options for family programming on DISH! Choose from a huge variety of TV shows, movies, music, educational programming and so much more. Decide which DISH TV package has the channels you want and sign up today!

• Cinemax®—Channel 310 (HD SAP)
• Cinemax West®—Channel 311 (HD SAP)
• More MAX®—Channel 312 (SAP)
• Action MAX®—Channel 313 (HD SAP)
• 5 Star MAX®—Channel 314 (HD SAP)

Cinemax® movies now playing include:

• The Adjustment Bureau (action)
• The Change-Up
• Endure (action)
• Hesher
• Life As We Know It
• Little Fockers
• Paul (action)
• Sanctum (action)
• The Tree of Life
•  The A-Team  (action)

If you’re looking for Cinemax® action movies that will keep you on the edge of your seat, be sure to check out Alien: Director’s Cut, playing this month. This version of one of the most horrifying films ever made (1979) includes several minutes of restored footage. Directed by Ridley Scott, this horror classic won the Oscar® for Best Visual Effects and made Sigourney Weaver a huge star!

Bundle Satellite TV Channels and Save!

Cinemax® is a premier movie channel with new hits airing each month. One of the many great DISH deals is free premium channels for 3 months when you sign up! And once your trial is up, you can add these premium channels to your bill at little additional cost, and the more premiums you order, the more you save. Choose from HBO®, Cinemax®, Showtime® and Starz® to find the perfect premium channel combination for your household. Simply choose a DISH Package and add-on Cinemax® (and/or other premium channels) to enjoy great movies like this month’s action-packed Cinemax® hits!

In addition to Cinemax® action movies, you will also have access to Cinemax® original series like Strike Back, the first scripted prime-time original dramatic series produced by Cinemax® that follows the non-stop action of two top-secret intelligence agents.

Sign up for Cinemax® on DISH, and you can enjoy hours of Cinemax® action movies every day and new releases each month! Cinemax® is for the true action movie fan in your household!

• When you order a DISH package, you can get your free installation, sometimes as soon as the same day, or choose the date and time of your free installation.
• DISH offers installation on Saturdays, Sundays and even holidays.
• Free DISH installation is offered in the 48 contiguous states with only Alaska and Hawaii excluded.
• Installation is free in up to six rooms! A DISH technician will come to your home, get you all set up, explain how everything works and answer all of your questions—all at no charge to you! All you have to do is have someone age 18 or over be present for the installation!

FAQs About DISH Free Installation

Many people who make the switch to DISH have questions prior to signing their contract. Hopefully, the information below will answer some of your own questions.

Is my bill the same regardless of the number of TVs I have in my home?

Advertised DISH prices are typically for a one or two room system using one of our dual tuner receivers. Your monthly bill is based on what you order, so if you order five rooms of programming and equipment, your monthly bill will be higher than if you only get basic service in one room. While the installation is free, you are billed each month based on your service and equipment usage.

Is installation free if the technician has to install the DISH on my roof?

Whether you live in an apartment, condo or home, DISH installation is free. The only requirement is that if you rent your apartment or condo, your landlord must give written permission to install DISH satellite TV.

My homeowners’ association (HOA) has certain guidelines that must be followed. Will I still get free DISH installation?

Many DISH customers have HOA rules to abide by, and that’s usually not a problem when it comes to installing DISH satellite TV. When you call to schedule your installation, your DISH customer service rep should be able to answer any questions about your specific location.

Must there be a television present in the rooms I want DISH service?

Yes, in order for the technician to complete the process, there must be a TV in each room you want DISH service, otherwise the technician cannot guarantee the system is working properly.

Need your home theatre or surround sound speakers installed? DISH offers these and other installation services for an additional fee. Just let us know when you schedule your appointment.

Moving? Take your DISH TV with you – for free*! Just call us with your new address, pack your DISH receiver(s) and remote(s) and we’ll provide a priority installation at your new place!

With so many advances in DISH technology recently and great DISH deals for new customers, now is a good time to make the switch to DISH. If you have more questions, simply click on the DISH online chat feature or call DISH today.

*Restrictions apply.

But now, DISH has done you one better, bringing you the new AutoHop capability on the Hopper, the latest and greatest technology from DISH. The feature, which works through PrimeTime Anytime™, and allows customers to enable functionality to automatically skip all commercials for most recorded primetime HD programs on ABC, CBS, FOX and NBC.

In case you haven’t heard, the Hopper is the most technically advanced whole home HD DVR system in the industry today with features like PrimeTime Anytime™ and now AutoHop.  PrimeTime Anytime™, when enabled, will automatically record the four major networks—ABC, NBC, CBS, and FOX—during primetime and save all of that great entertaining content for you for 8 days.  Now, with AutoHop, not only can you access the last 8 days of primetime programming right from your TV, but you can also get most of it commercial free! That could save you up to an hour per night¹!  Not to mention PrimeTime Anytime ™ doesn’t take up any of your personal DVR space, and you can still record 2 shows at the same time.

The AutoHop option becomes available starting at 1a.m. ET after the night the show was recorded using PrimeTime Anytime™. Your shows are still available before that, but you would just use the 30 second skip button to breeze through the commercials.

With revolutionary features like these, on top of the highly-praised intuitive guide, useful apps and reasonable price, the Hopper is a must-have for any household with multiple TVs. And when you sign up for the America’s Top 200 package or above from DISH you can score this awesome technology for FREE!  See how great it is for yourself, call or order online today!

And now, when you visit meethopper.com or like DISH on Facebook you can enter to win a vacation getaway! Enter for your chance to win a trip or other daily prizes today!

¹ Based on viewing 4 one-hour shows per night.

*PrimeTime Anytime™ not available in all markets. Auto Hop is only available for playback of certain HD primetime shows on ABC, CBS, FOX, and NBC with PrimeTime Anytime™ feature. Functions must be enabled by customer and are subject to availability.

Team Most Likely To Get To Round Two Of The NBA Playoffs

#4 Atlanta Hawks:  Atlanta tried their best to give the first round series away to the Boston Celtics at the end of Game 5 when Josh Smith let Rajon Rondo steal the inbounds pass with ten seconds to go and the Celtics down only one point.   Fortunately for the Hawks, Rondo dribbled up the court, lost his bearings at the three point line, and never got the offense set for a shot as he let the ball go out of bounds as time expired.  While there’s no guarantee Boston would have made that shot, it’s mental mistakes with the game on the line that leave Atlanta least likely to advance into round two of the NBA Playoffs this Year. The Celtics, with Kevin Garnett and Ray Allen, have the experience and skill to make teams pay for those mistakes.  On the bright side, the last time the Hawks won a playoff series in the NBA they came back from a 3-2 deficit to do it – but we just can’t see them winning in Boston with Boston Garden fans ramping up the intensity against them.  Possible?  Don’t count on it.

Atlanta Hawks vs. Boston Celtics Game 6 – May 10^th, 8:00 E.S.T on TNT (Channel 132 on DISH)

#3 Denver Nuggets:  The Nuggets brought a level of intensity to game 5 in L.A. that few thought they were capable of on the road.  Javale McGee, with his energy on both ends of the court, led the team.  Expecting the Nuggets to continue that intensity all the way through game six at home and game seven on the road seems like too much of a hurdle for this young team to overcome.  You certainly like the chances of the Nuggets in game six in Denver where they led the league in points per possession, points scored per game and assists per game.  Their up-tempo style and Denver’s elevation combine to wear out visiting teams still adjusting to the mile-high air.  But as Kobe Bryant showed at the end of game five by making four 3-pointers in 1:29 to bring the Lakers back from a fifteen point deficit in the final six minutes of the game, the Lakers are never out of a game at home.  Beating the Lakers in game seven on the road would be an unbelievable accomplishment for the Nuggets, especially when you consider this team has never beaten the Lakers in the playoffs in their five decades of existence.  Possible? Very doubtful.

Denver Nuggets vs. Los Angeles Lakers Game 6 – May 10^th, 10:30 E.S.T on TNT (Channel 138 on DISH)

#2 Memphis Grizzlies:  The Grizzlies have every reason to believe they can take the L.A. Clippers to a game seven and win it considering they’ve held the lead for more minutes of the series and simply missed last minute shots  in two of their losses.  Had those shots been made,  the Memphis Grizzlies could already be home  resting for a round two matchup with the San Antonio Spurs.  When you think all the way back to game one when the Grizzlies let a 27 point fourth quarter lead slip away, you can make the case that the Grizzlies are losing this series as much as the Clippers are winning it.  If the series does get to game seven, the game will be played in Memphis which would be a raucous environment for the Clippers to deal with.  Furthermore, Chris Paul aggravated his right groin injury in game five and was unable to finish the final 1:24 of the fourth quarter.  If he’s not in full health, watch out L.A.!  With all of these factors in place, the chances Memphis will see  San Antonio in round two of the NBA playoffs are increasing.  Possible? Outlook good.

Memphis Grizzlies vs. Los Angeles Clippers Game 6 – May 11^th, 10:30 E.S.T. on ESPN (Channel 140 on DISH)

#1 Chicago Bulls:  The Bulls and their fans feel snake bitten in the playoffs, as they did during the season.  Simply put, injuries have decimated this team from top to bottom.  Losing Derrick Rose to a torn ACL was the big story coming out of the first games in round one, and it didn’t stop there as Joakim Noah went down midway through game 3 and hasn’t played since.  Add Luol Deng’s wrist and Taj Gibson’s ankle and the Bulls look more like a MASH unit than a number one seed in the NBA playoffs.  Even with all that taken into account, the Bulls still look like  the most likely of the four teams down 3-2 to make it through to round two of the NBA playoffs.  Confidence in the Bulls comes from two primary factors – the Bulls defensive intensity and the Philadelphia 76ers propensity to fall into an offensive hole.  The Bulls have played depleted (including Derrick Rose missing twenty-seven games in the regular season as the Bulls ran up a 50-16 record, best in the NBA) and managed to overachieve thanks to effort and talent on the defensive side of the ball where they were first in the league in rebounds per game and first in points allowed.  Couple that with the 76ers offense that’s shot below 40% the last three games of this series and the Bulls likely have the heart and the hustle to get it done, willing themselves into round two of the NBA playoffs.  Possible?  Signs point to yes.

Chicago Bulls vs. Philadelphia 76ers Game 6 – May 11^th, 7:00 E.S.T. on ESPN (Channel 156 on DISH)

If you’re not a DISH customer enjoying all their great HD sports programming, it’s never too late to sign up for DISH and catch all the NBA action throughout the 2012 playoffs!

With the Hopper from DISH, you use PrimeTime Anytime™ to make sure you don’t miss your favorite primetime shows.  Once enabled, this convenient Hopper feature automatically records three hours of HD programming on the four major networks (ABC, CBS, NBC and FOX) each night. Simply turn on PrimeTime Anytime™ once, and all the HD network shows between the hours of 8-11 p.m. Monday-Saturday and 7-11p.m. on Sunday will be recorded automatically and stored for you for 8 days. (CST and MST time zones 7-10pm Mon-Sat, 6-10pm on Sunday).

PrimeTime Anytime™ has changed the way people watch TV. No more rushing home to watch your favorite shows, or worrying about whether or not you set your DVR to record the programming you want to watch.

Record More TV With PrimeTime Anytime™ Than Any Other Provider

Not to mention you won’t have to fight over prioritizing your shows, PrimeTime Anytime™ lets you record 6 shows at once! In addition to the four major channels – you can set 2 other recordings during PrimeTime. And PrimeTime Anytime™ recordings don’t use up your personal DVR space! No other pay TV provider lets you record so much programming at the same time.*

If you’re not convinced that DISH is the right choice for your household, check out what DISH customers are saying by reading some Hopper reviews.

*Not available in all markets.

Since there’s no “official” way to judge the best and worst TV moms, DISH TV has compiled a list based on what television viewers have written on the Web. Let’s start with some of the TV moms viewers have loved the most.

Best TV Moms (in no certain order)

Clair Huxtable—How could this lawyer/mother wife of Bill Cosby’s Dr. Cliff Huxtable not make the list of most beloved TV moms? This mother of five proved to America that you could have a successful career and several well-behaved children without the help of nannies, personal assistants and life coaches. Anyone who grew up in the 80’s is sure to have fond memories of Claire and the whole Huxtable family.

Marion Cunningham—Oh Happy Days! Mrs. C. was everyone’s favorite mom when Happy Days ran from 1974-1984, and while the Fonz got most of the attention, and Ron Howard became one of Hollywood’s most talented directors, it was Marion Ross’ Mrs. C. who will always be remembered as the nicest of the Cunningham clan.

Carol Brady—If you didn’t grow up with the Brady Bunch, you missed out on a slice of Americana. When Carol and Mike Brady combined families and introduced us to the concept of the “step” family, TV history was made. What Carol Brady considered bad behavior back then (playing ball in the house and breaking a vase) is pretty mild compared to today’s teens’ bad behavior.

Cindy Walsh—This 90210 mom was as naive and well-intentioned as they come. Moving from Minnesota to Beverly Hills was a culture shock to this beloved TV mom, as we watched her struggle with her kids’ dabblings in drugs, dating, drinking and general bad judgment. Cindy Walsh maintained a smile through it all and was constantly sweet to everyone, regardless of the situation.

Mrs. Shirley Partridge—The first single mom in TV history has to make the list. Though David Cassidy and Danny Bonaduce will be the most-remembered members of The Partridge Family, it was Mrs. Partridge who held this musical family together and kept the wheels on the bus going round and round.

Worst TV Moms (in no particular order)

Nancy Botwin—If you have seen the Showtime® hit, Weeds, you know mothers don’t get any worse than this. Amongst her resume of drug dealer, murderer, arsonist, outlaw, wife of Mexican drug lord, and more, her laundry list of felonies clearly does not paint a perfect picture of motherhood. But, the more bad things this TV mom does, the more we want to watch to see what she does next.

Livia Soprano—Tony’s mother Livia, on the HBO hit show, The Soprano’s, was so mean, her own son wanted to suffocate her while she was hospitalized. The actress who played her, Nancy Marchand, was so convincing as this hateful Italian mother, it’s amazing they killed her off after just a couple of seasons. Putting a hit out on your son? Does it get any worse than that?

Peg Bundy—Being married with children was painfully funny when played by Katey Segal in Married… with Children. The long suffering wife of Al Bundy didn’t cook, she didn’t take care of her kids, she made fun of her husband and cared more about her nails and shoes than her own family. The comedic portrayal of this dysfunctional family was named one of Time Magazine’s 100 Best TV Shows of All Time in 2007.

Marie Barone—At one point, it seemed like a good idea to live across the street from your mother, but that didn’t last long for Everybody Loves Raymond’s Debra and Ray Barone. Marie was meddlesome, judgmental, argumentative and often insulting. Doris Roberts’ character, Marie Barone, played the annoying mother-in-law to comedic perfection and will always be remembered as one of the worst TV moms EVER!

Sign up for DISH today, choose one of the many DISH packages and you can enjoy all the TV programming that will produce the next generation of worst and best TV moms!

Why Get Blockbuster@Home™?

Blockbuster@Home™ (formerly Blockbuster Movie Pass) gives you access to over 100,000 titles which can be delivered right to your door.  Just like Netflix, you set up your queue and let the great movies, TV shows, and games ship straight to you—you never have to leave the house!  Blockbuster@Home also includes the option to make unlimited in-store exchanges at participating Blockbuster stores near you. Want to switch out your movie last minute? No need to wait for the next one to come in the mail, just exchange it in store!

You can also stream thousands of movies to your TV, iPad®, or computer. In addition to more titles than you may be able to watch in your lifetime, you also get over 20 additional entertainment channels like Starz® Cinema and EPIX just to name a few!

Game Lovers LOVE Blockbuster @Home

Blockbuster@Home is also great for the game lover in your household; with Blockbuster@Home you can get all the best game rentals delivered straight to your mailbox as soon as they come out. Here are some popular game titles:

• Mass Effect 3
• Syndicate
• Final Fantasy XIII-2

You’ll get Blockbuster@Home included when you sign up, just another DISH deal that has made DISH a popular choice for satellite TV service around the country.

DISH premium channels will provide you the latest movie hits, most-anticipated TV series and finales, and exciting sporting events, all unedited and uninterrupted. Here is  what new programming is coming to premium channels in May:

HBO® Movies (DISH channels 300-309):

• Hemingway & Gellhorn recounts the marriage of literary genius, Ernest Hemingway, played by Clive Owen, and war correspondent Martha Gellhorn, played by Nicole Kidman. Hemingway & Gellhorn premieres May 28 at 9:00 p.m. EST.
• Rio, an animated adventure-comedy for the whole family, follows the story of Blu, a domesticated macaw from Minnesota as he follows the bird of his dreams on a comedic journey though Brazil. Rio premieres May 24.
• One Day follows the lives of two young people who had a one-night stand in 1988. Anne Hathaway plays Emma and Jim Sturgess plays Dexter. One Day is based on the book by David Nicholls and is directed by Lone Scherfig. One Day premieres May 5 at 8:00.
• Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows—Part 2: Harry, Ron and Hermione search for Voldemort’s remaining Horcruxes in their continued effort to destroy the Dark Lord. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2 premieres May 12 at 8:00.
• X-Men: First Class:  The U.S. Government in 1962 seeks the help of mutants with super powers to stop a dictator determined to start World War III in this  fantasy-action flick. X-Men: First Class premieres May 19 at 8:00.
• Kung Fu Panda Part 2: Po and the gang fight a peacock villain to prevent him from conquering China in this sequel. Kung Fu Panda Part 2 premieres May 26 at 8:00.

Showtime® Movies (DISH channels 318-323)

• Source Code:, this action thriller follows a soldier who wakes up to find he is part of a mission to find the bomber of a Chicago commuter train. Jake Gyllenhaal stars in this twisted and futuristic story. Source Code premieres May 5 at 8pm ET.
• Blue Valentine stars Ryan Gosling and Michelle Williams and centers on the evolution of the relationship of a married couple by jumping back and forth from times in their relationship.  Blue Valentine premieres 5/1.
• Drive Angry  is an action-packed feature starring Nicholas Cage. The movie is about a vengeful father who returns from the grave to punish the men who killed his daughter and kidnapped his granddaughter. Drive Angry premieres  May 6, at 9pm ET.
• The King’s Speech tells the story of the man who becomes King George VI.  Colin Firth, who plays the stammering royal, must overcome his speech impediment and the overall perception that he is unfit to be the King to inspire England through World War II. Make sure you catch this critically acclaimed film! The King’s Speech  premieres May 2^nd at 6pm ET

These are just a few of the great titles available to you when you get premium channels on DISH. With great DISH deals including free premium channels for 3 months, there’s no reason to miss these great films! Make the switch to DISH today!

• Lifetime Movie Network (DISH HD channel 109)—LMN airs movies based on best-selling novels, true stories that will shock and amaze you, and feature film releases. With LMN every night is movie night! Lifetime Movie Network is usually included in DISH package America’s Top 200 and higher.
• PixL (DISH HD channel 388)—Family-friendly movie channel featuring original movies and series to inspire the whole family. PixL has it all from comedy to drama and everything in between to suit all the movie tastes in your household. This channel has no commercial interruptions—ever! PixL is included in the DISH Heartland package* and Blockbuster@Home package.
• Baby TV (DISH channel 126)—This popular “all about babies” channel airs 24 hours a day, seven days a week and is also completely commercial free! Baby TV features advice from experts and is designed for parents to share learning and play time with their children. Included in the DISH Heartland package.*
• Hallmark Channel (DISH HD channel 388)—This family-friendly channel airs touching, heart-warming movies and original programming for family members of all ages. The Hallmark Channel is included in the Heartland Package* and America’s Top 200 and above.
• Hallmark Movie Channel (DISH HD channel 187)—Hallmark movies will inspire and entertain all the members of your family. Available in the Heartland Package* and America’s Top 250 and above.
• gmc (DISH channel 188)—This “uplifting” television entertainment network is faith-friendly family entertainment for all ages featuring original movies, music and much more. Included in America’s Top 250 and the Heartland Package.
• RFDTV (DISH channel 232)—The country’s first 24-hour network dedicated solely to programming for the rural community focusing on agricultural and equine issues and featuring traditional country music and entertainment.
• RURAL TV (DISH channel 231)—Dedicated to agribusiness and a rural lifestyle. Educational and entertaining programming about the global population makes this a popular DISH channel. Included in the Heartland Package and America’s Top 250 and above.

Sign up for DISH today and enjoy the free DISH channels listed above if they are not already included in your package. If you’re already a DISH customer and like what you see, you can add the channels to your existing package permanently!

*The Heartland package is a new DISH Package featuring family-friendly networks, which can be added to your existing package for only $5 a month!