How to Watch While She Was Sleeping on Lifetime: Sunday, Nov. 1, at 8 p.m. ET
While She Was Sleeping, a new Lifetime original thriller starring Sara Canning, Justin Nurse and Nazneen Contractor, premieres on Sunday, November 1, 2026, at 8 p.m. ET (7 p.m. Central). Lifetime is DIRECTV channel 252, and the movie streams the next day.
While She Was Sleeping at a glance
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Premiere | Sunday, November 1, 2026, 8 p.m. ET (7 p.m. CT) |
| Channel | Lifetime (DIRECTV channel 252) |
| Streaming | Lifetime's app and website, starting the next day |
| Stars | Sara Canning, Justin Nurse, Nazneen Contractor |
| Genre | Thriller, inspired by true events |
What is While She Was Sleeping about?
Alyssa is a small-town writer who wakes up from a sleepwalking episode to find her best friend murdered and a bloody knife in her own hand. She has no memory of the night, so she sets out to prove she's innocent. As new clues surface and another body turns up, she starts to question everyone around her, including the people she trusted most. Lifetime says the story is inspired by true events.
Can I watch While She Was Sleeping on DIRECTV?
Yes. Lifetime is channel 252 on DIRECTV, so you can watch the Sunday premiere live on TV or in the DIRECTV app. Lifetime says the movie streams the next day, and you can sign in to Lifetime's app with your DIRECTV account to watch it there.
What else is on Lifetime this season?
The premiere arrives as Lifetime's holiday movie season ramps up, with new originals scheduled most weekends through November and December. Our Lifetime Christmas movies guide lists the full schedule.
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Details reviewed October 26, 2026 from Lifetime's movie page and press release. Start times, broadcast assignments, prices and package contents can change and vary by account, device and address. Team, league, network and service names, DIRECTV and related marks belong to their respective owners. American TV is an independent dealer and resource site.