Lifetime (TV channel)

Lifetime
Tenth and current Lifetime logo, introduced in 2020
CountryUnited States
HeadquartersNew York City, New York
Programming
Language(s)English
Picture format1080i HDTV
Ownership
OwnerViacom (1984–1994)
ParentLifetime Entertainment Services
Sister channels
History
LaunchedFebruary 1, 1984; 40 years ago (1984-02-01)
Links
Websitewww.mylifetime.com
Availability
Streaming media
Service(s)Frndly TV, Philo, Sling TV, Vidgo, Hulu with Live TV

Lifetime is an American basic cable channel that is part of Lifetime Entertainment Services, a subsidiary of A&E Networks, which is jointly owned by Hearst Communications and The Walt Disney Company.[1][2] It features programming that is geared toward women or features women in lead roles. As of November 2023, Lifetime is available to approximately 63,000,000 pay television households in the United States-down from its 2011 peak of 100,000,000 households.[3]

As of November 2023, Lifetime has garnered nominations for 63 Emmy Awards, 8 Golden Globe Awards and 20 Critics' Choice Movie Awards.[4]

  1. ^ Schneider, Michael (August 27, 2009). "A&E Acquires Lifetime". Variety. Archived from the original on March 3, 2017. Retrieved April 11, 2017.
  2. ^ Atkinson, Claire (August 27, 2009). "A&E Networks, Lifetime Merger Completed". Broadcasting & Cable. Archived from the original on July 29, 2013. Retrieved April 11, 2017.
  3. ^ "U.S. cable network households (universe), 1990 – 2023". wrestlenomics.com. May 14, 2024. Retrieved July 28, 2019.
  4. ^ Longeretta, Emily (November 19, 2023). "Lifetime Hits Massive Milestone— and Has No Plans to Slow Down". Variety. Retrieved April 24, 2024.