What Dish Channel Is MeTV?

MeTV is on Dish Channel 247 as of 2026.

MeTV is a classic-TV network run by Weigel Broadcasting. Their Chicago studios have been on North Halsted Street since launchWeigel Broadcasting. On Dish, it sits pretty on a fixed satellite slot—Channel 247—so it doesn’t get tangled up in the frequency shuffles that over-the-air channels dealt with back in 2021-22. Dish subscribers just scroll to that number or type it in; no antenna, no extra hardware, no rescan needed.

You’ll find MeTV on Channel 247 on Dish.

Here’s exactly how to get there on a Dish receiver or Hopper box running software release MRV 12.6 as of early 2026.

1. Power on your Dish receiver and press the Guide button on the remote.
2. Use the numeric keypad (or the on-screen number pad) and enter 247.
3. Press Select—the channel should load right away.
4. If nothing shows up, press the Menu button, choose Settings → System → Channel Search → Manual Channel Entry, type 247, then press OK.
5. Still missing? From the same Channel Search screen choose Restore Channels → Restore All; this refreshes the guide but takes about 3 minutes.

Try rebooting, swapping inputs, or calling Dish tech support if MeTV is missing.

Try these two fallbacks in order:

• Reboot the receiver. Unplug the power cord for 30 seconds, then plug it back in. Honestly, this fixes more glitches than you’d expect.
• Swap inputs. If you’re using an HDMI switch or AV receiver, bypass it and connect the Dish box directly to the TV. HDMI handshake issues love to masquerade as missing channels.
• Call Dish tech support. They can push a fresh channel map to your box remotely or schedule a truck roll if the slot itself is corrupt. The number is still 1-800-333-3474.

MeTV disappears when the receiver loses the channel map, usually after a software update or signal hiccup.

MeTV usually disappears when your receiver loses the channel map, often after a software update or signal hiccupDish Support. The good news? It’s almost always an easy fix.

Lock your channel lineup to prevent MeTV from disappearing again.

Keep MeTV (and any other favorite channel) from vanishing again by:

• Freezing your channel line-up. In Menu → Settings → System → Parental Controls & Locks set a 6-digit PIN and enable “Lock Channels.” This stops automatic re-scans after software updates.
• Checking for conflicts. Occasionally OTA stations in your ZIP code change channels, so the Dish guide tries to “help” by swapping slots. If you see other channels drift, call Dish and ask them to lock your entire package.
• Bookmarking the schedule. Open MyDISH.com/guide in a browser and save the MeTV 247 page; if it ever vanishes you’ll know it’s a Dish-side issue, not your box.

MeTV is available on other providers but its channel number varies by service.

Yes, you can find MeTV on other providers, but its channel number varies. For example, it’s on Channel 29 on DirecTV and Channel 30 on Cox Cable in most markets.

MeTV is available in HD on Dish.

Yes, MeTV is available in HD on Dish. You’ll get the full classic-TV experience in high definitionDish.

MeTV features classic shows like The Twilight Zone, Columbo, and Gunsmoke.

MeTV features classic shows like The Twilight Zone, Columbo, and Gunsmoke. It’s a goldmine for fans of vintage television.

You can stream MeTV for free through their website and app.

Yes, you can stream MeTV through their website and app. You’ll find full episodes and classic shows available for freeon demand.

MeTV does not change numbers on Dish—it’s been locked on Channel 247 since 2019.

MeTV doesn’t change numbers on Dish—it’s been locked on Channel 247 since 2019Dish Support History. If you’re seeing it move, it’s likely a glitch on your end.

Call Dish tech support at 1-800-333-3474 to report a missing MeTV.

Call Dish tech support at 1-800-333-3474 to report a missing MeTV. They can push a fresh channel map or send a technician if neededfor troubleshooting.

MeTV is free on Dish—it’s included with most packages.

Yes, MeTV is free on Dish—it’s included with most packages. No extra fees, no subscriptions requiredwith basic plans.

You can access MeTV on Dish Network Channel 247.

If you’re using Dish and wonder if you can access MeTV, the answer is yes. The channel can be seen on Dish on channel 247. With your Dish TV guide, you can see when your favorite shows are coming up. In a typical week, you’ll enjoy more than fifty of the greatest TV series ever made.

MeTV has been on Dish Channel 247 since 2019.

To watch MeTV, DISH users can tune to channel 247 on their DISH receiver or Hopper DVR. You can also visit MyDISH.com/guide to see what other great shows MeTV is broadcasting on their line-up!

Cable and satellite viewers of MeTV are not impacted by OTA frequency changes.

Many U.S. television stations are moving to new frequencies over the next year. If you watch television using an over-the-air antenna, you may need to make adjustments to your television set to receive MeTV. Cable and satellite viewers of MeTV are not impacted.

MeTV’s operations are located in Chicago, Illinois.

MeTV’s operations are located in Weigel Broadcasting’s corporate headquarters on North Halsted Street in Chicago, Illinois.

Dish does not include Antenna TV in most local channel packages.

DIRECTV, DISH Network, and AT&T U-Verse have chosen not to add Antenna TV to their local channel packages, but DIRECTV and DISH Network are making Antenna TV available through their over-the-air receivers with an antenna in some cities that have a local Antenna TV affiliate.

MeTV is on Channel 33 in New York.

Dish Network dropped CBS 14 and FOX 44 in August 2021.

Beginning August 17, 2021, DISH Network stopped carrying CBS 14 and FOX 44. The retransmission agreement with DISH to carry CBS 14 and FOX 44 expired, and DISH and CBS 14 and FOX 44 couldn’t reach a new deal.

You can contact MeTV by phone, email, or through their website.

1. Phone. 1-833-367-6388.
2. Closed Captioning. For closed captioning questions, email: [email protected]
3. Schedules. MeTV (41.1, 58.2): Click here to view the WBME MeTV Schedule.
4. Local Advertising.
5. FCC Public Files. WBME FCC Public File.
6. Notices. License Renewal Notification.

MeTV has been on Dish Channel 247 since October 1, 2019.

Starting October 1, 2019, MeTV can be seen on Dish Network Channel 247.

You can download the MeTV app from the Apple App Store and Google Play store.

The MeTV App can be found in both the Apple App Store and Google Play store. Enter your email below to stay up to date with MeTV Music and receive our MeTV newsletter filled with fun facts and quizzes about memorable entertainment.

MeTV is now available on YouTube TV.

MeTV – MeTV is now on YouTube!

Spectrum includes MeTV in its silver and gold channel lineups.

MeTV is now widely available on cable television, and Spectrum is one provider that has MeTV included in its silver and gold channel lineups.

Live streaming of MeTV is not available nationwide.

Please note: Live streaming of MeTV is not available nationwide. When live streaming becomes available in more areas, we’ll share the news with subscribers of our free MeTV newsletter. Subscribe when you register in the app for your free MeTV account, or by visiting metv.com.

Columbo airs Sundays at 8 PM/7 C on MeTV.

Watch ‘Columbo,’ Sundays at 8 PM/7 C on MeTV!