What Channel Is LMN on DIRECTV?
LMN is DIRECTV channel 253, and it's included in the CHOICE, ULTIMATE and PREMIER packages. It isn't in ENTERTAINMENT, the entry Signature package. LMN, short for Lifetime Movie Network, is Lifetime's all-movie sister channel, and it runs thrillers and true-story dramas from early morning until about 4 AM, with a new or recent film most Friday and Saturday nights.
Lifetime itself sits right next door on channel 252, in the same three packages, so if you get one you get both.
Which DIRECTV packages include LMN?
| Package | LMN (253) |
|---|---|
| ENTERTAINMENT | No |
| CHOICE | Yes |
| ULTIMATE | Yes |
| PREMIER | Yes |
Channel numbers and packages come from DIRECTV's Signature channel lineup effective July 29, 2026. Lineups can vary by area and change over time. Our DIRECTV package channel comparison shows what each tier adds, or call 1-855-690-9884 to check what's available at your address.
What's on LMN this weekend
LMN is spending the last full weekend of October on two themes: Amish-country thrillers on Friday and missing-child mysteries on Saturday. Published TV listings show these prime-time movies. Times are Eastern and can change, so check your DIRECTV guide on the day.
| Date and time (ET) | Movie |
|---|---|
| Fri., Oct. 23, 6 PM | Stalked by My Amish Boyfriend (2024) |
| Fri., Oct. 23, 8 PM | Sins of an Amish Husband (2026), its LMN debut |
| Fri., Oct. 23, 10 PM | Amish Stud: The Eli Weaver Story (2023) |
| Sat., Oct. 24, 8 PM | The Little Boy Who Went Missing (2026) |
| Sat., Oct. 24, 10 PM | The Little Girl Who Didn't Exist (2026), new |
| Sun., Oct. 25, 8 PM | The Bear Lake Murders (2025) |
| Sun., Oct. 25, 10 PM | Disappearance in Yellowstone (2022) |
Sins of an Amish Husband premiered on Lifetime on Oct. 17. It's based on Gregg Olsen's true-crime book Abandoned Prayers and stars Maddy Hillis as an Amish woman who suspects her brother-in-law, played by Jean-Luc Bilodeau, after her sister dies in a barn fire. LMN repeats Friday's and Saturday's 8 PM and 10 PM movies right after midnight, so you get a second chance if you miss one.
Sunday is a day of vacation-gone-wrong movies set in national parks and the desert, and Monday night moves to murder mysteries such as Murder at the Merriweather at 8 PM and Let's Murder Like It's 1999! at 10 PM.
New Lifetime movies you can catch on LMN
Lifetime's new originals can turn up on LMN after their Lifetime premieres, as Sins of an Amish Husband does this week. The last of this fall's four, Secrets of Mercy Hospital starring Judy Reyes, premieres on Lifetime (channel 252) on Saturday, Oct. 24, at 8 PM ET. The earlier three were A Doctor to Die For: The Sarah Harris Story with Luke Macfarlane on Oct. 3, The Monster She Married with Matthew Morrison on Oct. 10, and Sins of an Amish Husband on Oct. 17. Our Lifetime on DIRECTV guide covers that channel.
More channels like LMN on DIRECTV
| Channel | DIRECTV channel | Starts in |
|---|---|---|
| Oxygen True Crime | 251 | ULTIMATE |
| Lifetime | 252 | CHOICE |
| A&E | 265 | CHOICE |
| Investigation Discovery | 285 | ENTERTAINMENT |
For more crime and mystery TV, see our guides to Investigation Discovery on DIRECTV, Oxygen on DIRECTV and A&E on DIRECTV. If you're on another provider, we also have LMN's channel on Spectrum.
How to find LMN on DIRECTV
Press Guide on your remote and enter 253, or say "LMN" into the voice remote. On the DIRECTV app, search for LMN or Lifetime Movie Network. Many LMN movies are also available on demand with your DIRECTV login. If you use the Gemini streaming device, our DIRECTV Gemini guide walks through setup.
Frequently asked questions
What channel is LMN on DIRECTV?
LMN is DIRECTV channel 253. Lifetime is next to it on channel 252.
Which DIRECTV package has LMN?
LMN is in the CHOICE, ULTIMATE and PREMIER packages. It isn't included in ENTERTAINMENT, according to DIRECTV's lineup effective July 29, 2026.
What's on LMN tonight, Oct. 23?
Published listings show Sins of an Amish Husband at 8 PM ET, its first LMN airing after its Oct. 17 Lifetime premiere, followed by Amish Stud: The Eli Weaver Story at 10 PM ET.
Is LMN the same as Lifetime?
No. They're sister channels from the same company. Lifetime (252) mixes series, specials and new movies, while LMN (253) shows movies around the clock, often including recent Lifetime premieres.
Want LMN and live TV in one place? Check DIRECTV options at your address or call 1-855-690-9884.
Details reviewed October 23, 2026. TV schedules are set by A+E Networks and may change. Streaming prices, plans and availability vary and are subject to change. LMN, LMN, DIRECTV and related marks belong to their respective owners. American TV is an independent dealer and resource site.