Everyone likes romantic comedy. It is short, sweet, and relatable. But, do you know what people prefer to watch more, sometimes? A shot of life so realistic that it pulls them back from the world of dreams and makes them come face-to-face with cold, hard truths. In other words, “true crime.” True crime is a difficult pill to swallow, no doubt, but it also engages the human mind in a constructive way. Sadly, there are not many television networks in the industry which properly capture the essence of true crime… except for one, i.e. Investigation Discovery. ID is the best channel when it comes to this genre, and even has its own true crime convention, called IDCon. Besides the urban communities, Investigation Discovery is available to rural households as well, and the credit for this widespread access goes to DirecTV. DirecTV is the nation’s #1 satellite TV service, delivering 50,000+ On Demand titles, TV Everywhere, NFL Sunday Ticket, and a channel lineup of 330+ networks, including ID. So, if you’re wondering what channel is Investigation Discovery on DirecTV and what programming the “true crime” network offers, then hang on to this guide and satisfy your curiosity.

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What is Investigation Discovery?

Investigation Discovery or ID is a multinational pay television network, owned by Discovery, Inc. and launched around 1996 along with three other sister channels. Back in the day, ID changed names quite frequently and aired different kinds of content, moving from contemporary history and current events to shows on American culture and whatnot. It was in January 2008 that the channel found its real calling and became dedicated to the true crime genre. It worked so effectively on its message that it reached the ranks of the highest-rated cable networks among women and daytime viewership both. At present, you can watch the ID (Investigation Discovery) channel on DirecTV and stay up-to-date on the events of the true-crime world.

What Programming does Investigation Discovery Offer?

As its name suggests, Investigation Discovery takes you into the heart of crime and the minds of convicts, enthralling you with real-life events, news cycles, the psychology of ‘murderous’ impulse, breaking of taboos, witness-defense tips, court accounts, and so much more. ID’s programming mostly consists of original creations, documentaries, and mini-series on serial murders. A small part of it airs off-network re-runs like Dateline, 20/20, and 48 Hours to keep things fresh. Make sure to check the Investigation Discovery DirecTV schedule beforehand, so you can catch each program in its full glory. In case you miss your favorite show, use DirecTV’s 72-Hour Rewind feature to watch the missed episodes. Your DVR should be connected to the internet at the time of playback. Here is a quick overview of programs you can see on Investigation Discovery for a quintessential true-crime experience:

The Most Popular Current Shows

  • On the Case with Paula Zahn (2009)
  • In Pursuit with John Walsh (2019)
  • American Monster (2016)
  • Love & Hate Crime (2018)
  • American Murder Mystery (2016)
  • Married With Secrets (2016)
  • Before I Die (2019)
  • Body Cam (2018)
  • Murder Board (2019)
  • Bride Killas (2018)
  • Truth About Murder with Sunny Hostin (2019)
  • Murder in the Heartland (2017)
  • The Coroner: I Speak for the Dead (2016)
  • The Night That Didn’t End (2018)
  • Investigating the Strange World of Joe
  • Deadly Legacy (2018)
  • Pandora’s Box (2016)
  • Shattered (2017)
  • Evil Talks: Chilling Confessions (2018)
  • The Perfect Murder (2014)
  • Serial Killer: Devil Unchained (2019)
  • Grave Secrets (2016)
  • ID Breaking Now (2020)
  • Killer Women with Piers Morgan (2016)
  • Valley of the Damned (2019)
  • Your Worst Nightmare (2014)
  • Lone Star Justice (2019)
  • Impact of Murder (2019)
  • Keith Morrison Investigates (2017)
  • Reasonable Doubt (2017)
  • The Murder Tapes (2019)
  • James Patterson’s Murder Thy Neighbor (2020)Deadly Affairs: Betrayed by Love (2021
  • Devil in the Web (2022)
  • I Went Undercover (2022)

Upcoming Show to Gush Over

  • Mary Kay Letourneau: Notes On A Scandal

So on and so forth.

Is Investigation Discovery Available in All DirecTV Packages?

In a word: yes. The thing about DirecTV packages is that you can never get enough of them. Each tier is designed to bring the most diversified form of entertainment to your TV sets no matter where you live in the US. Whether you have a penchant for local networks, such as ABC, NBC, FOX, CBS, and PBS, or like a daily dose of premium content from Cinemax®, SHOWTIME®, STARZ®, and EPIX®, DirecTV delivers it all to your household and in a supreme 4K quality. Not just that, you can get access to Investigation Discovering in any DirecTV package you put your finger on. So, call 1-855-386-4590 to subscribe to your ideal DirecTV bundle today and enjoy watching the ID channel on DirecTV as a part of your lineup.

DirecTV Package Channel Count ID Availability
ENTERTAINMENT 160+  
CHOICE™ 185+  
ULTIMATE 250+  
PREMIER™ 330+  

What Channel is Investigation Discovery on DirecTV?

Now that you have an idea about the kind of programming which runs on Investigation Discovery and the presence of ID in DirecTV packages, the next part is to figure out the channel number. Finding DirecTV channel numbers may sound like a daunting task. You have to search extensively to locate the exact number for your area. This may exhaust your time, energy, and resources. Luckily, the following table makes this tiresome search instantly fruitful for you. All you have to do is scan the list, narrow it down to your state/city, note the ID channel number for your area, and start watching the best true crime programming from Investigation Discovery in high-definition on your satellite TV.

Investigation Discovery on DirecTV Channel Number

State City Investigation Discovery HD Channel #
Alabama Birmingham 285
Arizona Phoenix 285
Arkansas Little Rock – Pine Bluff 285
California Los Angeles 285
Colorado Denver 285
Connecticut Hartford – New Haven 285
Delaware Wilmington 285
Florida Jacksonville 285
Georgia Atlanta 285
Idaho Boise 285
Illinois Chicago 285
Indiana Indianapolis 285
Iowa Des Moines 285
Kansas Wichita – Hutchinson 285
Kentucky Louisville 285
Louisiana New Orleans 285
Maine Portland – Auburn 285
Maryland Baltimore 285
Massachusetts Boston 285
Michigan Detroit 285
Minnesota Minneapolis – St. Paul 285
Missouri Kansas City 285
Mississippi Jackson 285
Montana Billings 285
Nebraska Omaha 285
Nevada Las Vegas 285
New Hampshire Manchester 285
New Jersey Newark 285
New Mexico Albuquerque – Santa Fe 285
New York New York 285
North Carolina Charlotte 285
North Dakota Fargo – Valley City 285
South Carolina Myrtle Beach 285
Ohio Columbus 285
Oklahoma Oklahoma City 285
Oregon Portland 285
Pennsylvania Philadelphia 285
Rhode Island Providence 285
South Carolina Charleston 285
South Dakota Sioux Falls 285
Tennessee Nashville 285
Texas Houston 285
Utah Salt Lake City 285
Vermont Burlington 285
Virginia Virginia Beach 285
Washington Seattle – Tacoma 285
West Virginia Charleston – Huntington 285
Wisconsin Milwaukee 285

Channel availability and number may vary from area to area.

Wrapping Up

Investigation Discovery is an ultimate “true crime” channel with programs that terrify and inspire viewers at the same time. Due to its high demand, DirecTV includes ID in all its packages from ENTERTAINMENT to PREMIER™ and delivers the unnerving shows in an uber-realistic quality for the audience. So, if you want to get a taste of true crime, get Investigation Discovery on DirecTV today by calling 1-855-386-4590 on your phone.

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