What Channel Is REELZ on DIRECTV?
REELZ is DIRECTV channel 238, and it's included in every DIRECTV Signature package: ENTERTAINMENT, CHOICE, ULTIMATE and PREMIER. That means any DIRECTV Signature customer can watch On Patrol: Live without an add-on.
REELZ lists On Patrol: Live live every Friday and Saturday at 9 PM ET (6 PM PT), with On Patrol: First Shift ahead of it at 8 PM ET (5 PM PT).
Which DIRECTV packages include REELZ?
| Package | REELZ (238) |
|---|---|
| ENTERTAINMENT | Yes |
| CHOICE | Yes |
| ULTIMATE | Yes |
| PREMIER | Yes |
Channel numbers and Signature packages come from DIRECTV's 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 your address.
On Patrol: Live this month
On Patrol: Live follows police departments around the country in real time, with Dan Abrams anchoring from the studio alongside retired officers such as Sgt. Sean "Sticks" Larkin, Curtis Wilson and Tom Rizzo. It's in its fifth season on REELZ.
Fans should know the show takes a short break this weekend. The Oct. 23 and Oct. 24 airings are reruns, and new episodes are listed for Friday, Oct. 30, and Saturday, Oct. 31, for the show's Halloween weekend. Check your DIRECTV guide for the exact lineup each night.
More on REELZ
REELZ bills itself as the home of stories about the famous and the infamous, and it airs COPS Reloaded on Thursdays starting at 7 PM ET (4 PM PT), according to the network's site. If you like REELZ's crime shows, you'll find similar programming on the channels below.
| Channel | DIRECTV channel |
|---|---|
| REELZ | 238 |
| Investigation Discovery | 285 |
| HLN | 204 |
| A&E | 265 |
| truTV | 246 |
| Oxygen True Crime | 251 |
Investigation Discovery and HLN are in every Signature package, A&E and truTV start at CHOICE, and Oxygen True Crime starts at ULTIMATE. See our guides to Investigation Discovery on DIRECTV, HLN on DIRECTV, A&E on DIRECTV and Oxygen on DIRECTV.
How to find REELZ on DIRECTV
Press 238 on your remote, or say "REELZ" into the voice remote on a DIRECTV Gemini device. A series recording for On Patrol: Live saves each episode, which helps if you can't watch live on Friday or Saturday night. Our DIRECTV Gemini guide covers setup and voice search.
Frequently asked questions
What channel is REELZ on DIRECTV?
REELZ is DIRECTV channel 238.
Is REELZ included in DIRECTV ENTERTAINMENT?
Yes. REELZ is in every DIRECTV Signature package, starting with ENTERTAINMENT.
What time is On Patrol: Live on REELZ?
REELZ lists On Patrol: Live live on Fridays and Saturdays at 9 PM ET (6 PM PT), with On Patrol: First Shift at 8 PM ET (5 PM PT).
Is On Patrol: Live new this weekend?
No. The Oct. 23 and Oct. 24, 2026, airings are reruns. New episodes are listed for Oct. 30 and Oct. 31.
Can I record On Patrol: Live on DIRECTV?
Yes. You can set a series recording on your DIRECTV DVR or in the DIRECTV app so each episode is saved.
Want REELZ and live TV in one place? Check DIRECTV options at your address or call 1-855-690-9884.
Details reviewed October 23, 2026. Schedules, packages and prices are set by REELZ and DIRECTV and may change. Streaming prices, plans and availability vary and are subject to change. REELZ, On Patrol: Live, REELZ, DIRECTV and related marks belong to their respective owners. American TV is an independent dealer and resource site.