Stream Reelz Channel With These Services & Devices + Watch These Reelz Shows

If you like the sensationalist content of Reelz, there’s no reason you need to stick with cable to enjoy it. Read on to learn your options.

In a hurry? Reelz isn’t widely supported in the streaming industry, but a few great services offer it:

You’re waiting in line at the grocery store, and it’s taking forever. What’s your convenient, reliable source of entertainment?

You don’t have to admit it to us, but you know you read them: the supermarket tabloid headlines. Mmm, feel that sweet sweet schadenfreude. And that same irresistible, victimless emotional rubbernecking instinct is exactly why people watch Reelz.

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What Is Reelz

Reelz was founded as ReelzChannel in 2006 by Hubbard Broadcasting, which also owns the art-focused Ovation. Originally, it covered a lot of the same material as E! — movie reviews, entertainment news, and red carpet coverage of awards.

The name was shortened to Reelz in 2012. Over time, it’s narrowed its focus to the tragic, the morbid, and the salacious stories of famous people from actors to presidents.

The true-crime genre, in vogue on and off for decades, is currently experiencing a high in popularity. This is reflected in the present spate of murder and real-life mystery channels: A+E’s Crime + Investigation, Discovery’s Investigation Discovery (ID), NBCUniversal’s Oxygen, and Dan Abrams’s Law + Crime.

Networks covering celebrity lifestyles (and shenanigans), such as PeopleTV and E! are addictive guilty-pleasure fodder. Reelz double-dips, so to speak, by attracting fans of both true crime and celebrity gossip and goings-on.

By combining the two, it manages to stand out from channels that focus on one or the other. Plus, the majority of its content is originally-produced, so it’s not just another Law & Order rerun factory.

Reelz Shows

Reelz’s most popular shows tend toward the sensationalist docusoap end of documentaries. They are entertaining, but you’re not likely to discover who really killed Kennedy or anything. It’s more along the lines of The Smoking Gun covering murders instead of shoplifting and drunk driving arrests.

They also have shows about scandal without the murder, if you prefer your scuttlebutt sans blood. And there are COPS and COPS Reloaded for an extra hardcore dose of reality.

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Featured series include:

• Autopsy: The Last Hours Of: A forensic pathologist examines celebrity deaths, usually ones that were sudden, early, or mysterious. The current season’s documentaries include Grace Kelly, Whitney Houston, and Tom Petty.
• Friends Speak: Friends of notorious criminals or their victims are interviewed. Current subjects include Bobbi Kristina Brown and Carole Baskin.
• Murder Made Me Famous: A deep dive with People crime reporter Steve Helling into high profile murders and what creates a celebrity criminal. Upcoming episodes feature the Menendez brothers, the DC Sniper, and the BTK Killer.
• The Price of Fame: A look at the dark side of celebrity, examining the tragic aspects of the lives — and deaths, where applicable — of various entertainers. Celebs covered include Angelina Jolie, Robin Williams, Patrick Swayze, and Carrie Fisher.
• The Real Story Of: The true stories behind “inspired by real events” movies. Films picked apart include Munich, Donnie Brascoe, Zero Dark Thirty, and Lone Survivor.

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Stream Reelz

Reelz isn’t the most ubiquitous channel, but it’s not super-obscure, either. It’s a pay channel, but you don’t need to pay cable’s high prices or commit to their long contract periods.

These streaming services all carry Reelz for cheaper than your average cable or satellite service and you pay month-to-month. Cancel anytime.

Philo

Philo likes to keep it simple. It’s got one package with 60+ channels for only $25/mo. The lineup includes Crime + Investigation, ID, Law & Crime, and PeopleTV. But if you subscribe to the Movies & More add-on (just $3/mo additional), you get Reelz, plus Cinémoi, HDNet Movies, MGM HD, and Sony Movies.

The base plan comes with unlimited cloud DVR and simultaneous streaming on up to three devices. Get more information in our Philo review.

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Sling TV

Sling TV is a bit more complicated, but the flexibility can be worth the extra decision-making. First, you choose a base package for $40.00/mo. For Reelz fans, we recommend Sling Blue, which has has 40+ channels including ID, E!, and Oxygen.

Then you can customize your package with add-ons and premiums. The Hollywood Extra includes Reelz, Start TV, FXM, and more movie-centric networks for $6/mo.

The Sling Blue plan comes with 50 hours of cloud DVR storage and streaming on up to 3 devices at once. There are more details in our Sling TV review.

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DIRECTV STREAM

The streaming version of DIRECTV, DIRECTV STREAM leans on its pre-existing longstanding partnerships with content creators and distributors (NBCUniversal, Paramount Global, Discovery, etc) to give you a wide variety of the most popular channels.

The base tier, the Entertainment Package, is $79.99/mo and includes Reelz and its sister-channel Ovation, E!, ID, and roughly 80 other networks.

All plans come with unlimited DVR storage (online orders) and streaming on unlimited devices. See our DIRECTV STREAM review for more details.

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Other Ways to Watch

• Reelz Now: Reelz Now lets you watch Reelz content on-demand, but you have to log in with your TV provider. Note this only provides on-demand movies and episodes (like Netflix), not a live channel (with a schedule).
• Stand-Alone Subscription: Subscribe to the Reelz app through Amazon Prime Video Channels or the Roku Channel Store for $1.99/mo.
• Free Ad-Supported Streaming Sites: Most of the major free ad-supported web/app-based services have a Reelz channel: Xumo, The Roku Channel (not to be confused with the Roku Channel Store), Tubi, Redbox, IMDB TV (on Amazon.com), and Pluto TV. Note this will not be the same as the Reelz channel you get with a pay service. Content may be limited and will reflect older episodes.

TVs and Devices to Stream Reelz

All the major streaming services support the most popular devices in use. The ones we’ve discussed support the following:

Sling and DIRECTV STREAM support Samsung smart TVs. Sling and Philo support Android TV-based devices.

Sling supports a number of other devices including LG and VIZIO smart TVs as well as Xbox and Oculus gaming systems.

See our streaming service reviews for more details.

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Today’s Reelz Schedule

Here is today’s schedule in Eastern Time:

6:00pm	Jail – Hat Thief The jails of Las Vegas; Albuquerque, N.M.; and Portland, Ore.
6:30pm	Jail – Big Angry Man A look at jails in Las Vegas, Nev., Portland, Ore. and Tacoma, Wash.
7:00pm	Cops – Coast to Coast A deputy questions a woman who accuses her boyfriend of abusive behavior; a call about shots being fired leads to the discovery of a gun; officers pursue a man after he steals his wife's car and their children.
7:30pm	Cops – Coast to Coast Civilians restrain a suspected prowler; a suspicious amount of money leads to an arrest during a traffic stop; a bicyclist has drugs in a backpack.
8:00pm	Cops – Coast to Coast A police officer pursues a speeding motorcycle; an officer apprehends a suspect with a loaded rifle in the back seat of his vehicle.
8:30pm	Cops – Coast to Coast Responding to a call about a fight at a local gas station; two women are detained at a convenient store after jealousy causes them to fight.
9:00pm	Cops – Indianapolis A suspect says the powder in his pocket is a drink mix; a truck hits a young girl; domestic disturbance; in Indianapolis.
9:30pm	Cops – Indianapolis In Indianapolis: Man allegedly shoots his brother; woman throws beer in a man's face; a boy, 7, locks his mother out of the house.
10:00pm	Cops – Indianapolis Robbery victim assaults assailants; domestic dispute turns violent; sting targets prostitution patrons; in Indianapolis.
10:30pm	Cops – Indianapolis Officers in Indianapolis block a fleeing suspect's truck; officers stop a speeding motorist who has marijuana.
11:00pm	Cops – Indianapolis K-9 unit flushes out a suspect; animal control officers are assaulted; security guard spots shoplifters; in Indianapolis.
11:30pm	Cops – Indianapolis Officers respond to a robbery; a teen overdoses on pain medication; a drug raid yields cocaine; in Indianapolis.
12:00am	Cops – Indianapolis A suspect says the powder in his pocket is a drink mix; a truck hits a young girl; domestic disturbance; in Indianapolis.
12:30am	Cops – Indianapolis In Indianapolis: Man allegedly shoots his brother; woman throws beer in a man's face; a boy, 7, locks his mother out of the house.
1:00am	Cops – Indianapolis Robbery victim assaults assailants; domestic dispute turns violent; sting targets prostitution patrons; in Indianapolis.
1:30am	Cops – Indianapolis Officers in Indianapolis block a fleeing suspect's truck; officers stop a speeding motorist who has marijuana.
2:00am	Cops – Indianapolis K-9 unit flushes out a suspect; animal control officers are assaulted; security guard spots shoplifters; in Indianapolis.
2:30am	Cops – Indianapolis Officers respond to a robbery; a teen overdoses on pain medication; a drug raid yields cocaine; in Indianapolis.
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6:00am	Oscar Pistorius: Not Guilty Oscar Pistorius overcame incredible handicaps to become the first double-amputee to race in the Olympics, but his heroic facade hid a quick temper, and in 2013, he shot and killed his girlfriend, model Reeva Steenkamp.
7:00am	O.J. Simpson: Not Guilty O.J. Simpson used his wealth to hire a dream team of attorneys, investigators and lawyers to pick apart every witness and every piece of evidence to create reasonable doubts during his trial.
8:00am	Robert Blake: Not Guilty After actor Robert Blake is charged with the murder of his wife, prosecutors say he has motive, means and opportunity, but Blake's legal team convinces a jury that he should walk free.
9:00am	Friday the 13th: The Shocking Truth The story of a hockey mask-wearing serial killer stalking his victims at a summer camp has inspired other movies since its debut in 1980; the shocking truth is that this horrifying story has its roots in the Nordic region of Europe.
10:00am	The Move Bombing: Deadly Standoff MOVE is not an acronym, but it's a way of life; beginning in the 1970s, an organization begins to rise up in Philadelphia, described as a unique blend of flower power and Black liberationists.
11:00am	Ruby Ridge: Deadly Standoff Randy Weaver and his wife, Vicki, are religious extremists who decide to seclude themselves and their children on the side of a mountain in rural Idaho; they must adjust to a new way of life, being completely off the grid and socially isolated.
12:00pm	Most Shocking – Best of Most Shocking Featuring highlights from the show.
1:00pm	Most Shocking – High Speed Chases A thief with a load of personal watercrafts leaves a trail of destruction; a drunken man behind the wheel of a dump truck leads police on a wild chase; a drug-crazed driver runs out of road.
2:00pm	Cops – Resisting Arrest No. 1 An intense struggle ensues when officers attempt to place a suspect under arrest.
2:30pm	Cops – Coast to Coast A witness helps apprehend a burglar; at a traffic stop, a man says his ailing wife put illegal tags on his car.
3:00pm	Cops – Rescues Special Edition Deputies and civilians form a human chain to rescue a man who has fallen into a rushing river; a driver is pinned in an overturned vehicle.
3:30pm	Cops – Coast to Coast An officer calls in a K-9 unit to search for narcotics; an officer arrests a suspect on a charge of domestic battery.
4:00pm	Sheriffs of El Dorado County – Rope Swing Incident Deputies respond by boat to a report of an injured woman; a woman allegedly fights with a mother and her child; a 92-year-old man with dementia becomes lost.
4:30pm	Sheriffs of El Dorado County – Burglary at True Value Deputies respond to a burglar alarm at a hardware store; a call about drunk and disorderly people at a campground; an alarm goes off at a business park.
5:00pm	On Patrol: Live Hosts Dan Abrams, retired Tulsa Police Department Sgt. Sean "Sticks" Larkin and Deputy Sheriff Curtis Wilson provide analysis as law enforcement officers on patrol across the country are followed in real time.

Wrapping Up

So go ahead, roll around in all that delicious sex, drugs, and rock-and-roll scandal with Reelz, and see if truth really is stranger than fiction.

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FAQ

What is the difference between Reelz Now and Reelz apps on Fire TV?

Most streaming platforms, including Amazon Fire TV and Roku, support both Reelz Now and Reelz, and it can get confusing as to which is which. We’re going to get a little technical here, so stick with us:

• Reelz Now is the app/web-based on-demand service that you sign into with your TV provider. It uses the TV Everywhere system, which is a protocol supported by most pay channels and most pay TV providers to allow you to access channels and on-demand content from that channel on different platforms (for example, watch TV on your computer or phone instead of your TV). If you don’t have a pay TV provider in the form of a cable, telecom, satellite, or streaming TV subscription, you can’t use it.
• Reelz is the one you want if you don’t have or want a TV provider and you want to watch Reelz (the live channel, not just on-demand). It’s currently $1.99/mo, and available on Amazon Prime Video Channels or the Roku Channel Store. Just subscribe, and the channel will be added to your available content on that platform.