Documentary channel on DISH Network
Discovery Family Channel Number on DISH Network
Discovery Family is channel 179 on DISH Network nationwide.
DISH Network
Same number nationwide
Full DISH Network lineup Checked April 2026
Discovery Family on other providers
- Xfinity
- Spectrum
- DIRECTV
- Cox
- Optimum
- Verizon Fios
- Mediacom Xtream TV
- Astound Broadband
- Every provider
- More documentary channels
- American Heroes Channel
- Animal Planet
- Destination America
- Discovery
- History
- Science Channel
How we get these numbers
Numbers come from DISH Network's channel lineup for each city. Each lineup page shows the month we last checked it.
Which plan includes it
Plans differ by city. Your city's full DISH Network lineup shows the plans we have for it.