Story focuses on narrative-driven content, with a programming slate built around scripted dramas, miniseries, and documentary series that explore real-life events. The channel’s lineup in the United States leans heavily on character-driven plots and historical or biographical subjects, often drawing from true crime, legal cases, and cultural moments. Original productions and acquired series alike tend to emphasize suspense, emotional depth, and layered storytelling rather than reality competition or talk formats. Feature films occasionally appear, typically those with strong narrative arcs or based on published works.

Viewers can access the channel through standard cable and satellite packages across the country. A selection of recent episodes and full seasons is available on the network’s streaming platform, though live broadcasts and certain titles remain exclusive to the linear feed. TV guide listings show a consistent schedule of back-to-back episodes during prime time, with fewer interruptions for commercial breaks compared to some general entertainment networks. The channel does not carry news, sports, or religious programming, keeping its focus on scripted and documentary storytelling.

TV Guide
Spy Web
04:00 - 05:00
Spy Web
Series, Documentary, History, War, World history, Military
U.S. Naval Intelligence
Naval intelligence plays an active role during the Cold War.
Spy Web
05:00 - 06:00
Spy Web
Series, Documentary, History, War, World history, Military
U.S. Army Intelligence
The Intelligence service traces its roots to Revolutionary War hero Nathan Hale.
Spy Web
06:00 - 07:00
Spy Web
Series, Documentary, History, War, World history, Military
Spying From the Skies
Biplanes and spy satellites are among the aerial methods of gathering secret information.
Spy Web
07:00 - 08:00
Spy Web
Series, Documentary, History, War, World history, Military
Hitler's Spies
How German intelligence spread across the globe, throughout occupied and neutral Europe and in the United States.
Spy Web
08:00 - 09:00
Spy Web
Series, Documentary, History, War, World history, Military
Japanese Intelligence
The Japanese intelligence network, from the build-up to Pearl Harbor and beyond.
Spy Web
09:00 - 10:00
Spy Web
Series, Documentary, History, War, World history, Military
SOE
British secret agents fight the Nazis behind the lines.
Spy Web
10:00 - 11:00
Spy Web
Series, Documentary, History, War, World history, Military
MI 5
Britain's counter-espionage service proves highly effective in both World Wars.
Spy Web
11:00 - 12:00
Spy Web
Series, Documentary, History, War, World history, Military
MI 6
Britain's Secret Intelligence Service breaks the Enigma code.
Spy Web
12:00 - 13:00
Spy Web
Series, Documentary, History, War, World history, Military
U.S. Naval Intelligence
Naval intelligence plays an active role during the Cold War.
Spy Web
13:00 - 14:00
Spy Web
Series, Documentary, History, War, World history, Military
U.S. Army Intelligence
The Intelligence service traces its roots to Revolutionary War hero Nathan Hale.
Spy Web
14:00 - 15:00
Spy Web
Series, Documentary, History, War, World history, Military
Spying From the Skies
Biplanes and spy satellites are among the aerial methods of gathering secret information.
Guts & Bolts
15:00 - 15:30
Guts & Bolts
Series, Documentary, History, Science
Military Anti-Terrorism: Fox Recon Vehicle; Talon Robot
Facial recognition; vehicle detects nuclear, biological and chemical threats; bomb squad's robot. Host: Tim Beggy.
Guts & Bolts
15:30 - 16:00
Guts & Bolts
Series, Documentary, History, Science
Coast Guard: HITRON Helicopter; Motor Lifeboat; Jayhawk Helicopter
MH-60 Jayhawk Marine Rescue Helicopter; Rescue Motor Lifeboat; Stingray helicopter.
Guts & Bolts
16:00 - 16:30
Guts & Bolts
Series, Documentary, History, Science
Goodyear Blimp; HIDA
Helium-filled public-relations airship becomes an American icon; sound used as a weapon.
Guts & Bolts
16:30 - 17:00
Guts & Bolts
Series, Documentary, History, Science
Smash & Crash: Breathalyzer; Human Crash Test Dummy; Car Crusher
Breathalyzer test; driving safety expert; car crusher. Host: Tim Beggy.
Guts & Bolts
17:00 - 17:30
Guts & Bolts
Series, Documentary, History, Science
Stuntman Fire Suit; Personal Submarine; Tunnel Digger
Being set on fire by a movie special-effects team; using a personal submarine to explore a shipwreck; digging a tunnel under Chicago.
Guts & Bolts
17:30 - 18:00
Guts & Bolts
Series, Documentary, History, Science
Taser Gun; Airport Fire Truck; Red Light Camera
Tasers; New York's red light camera system; Airport Rescue Firefighting Vehicle.
Guts & Bolts
18:00 - 18:30
Guts & Bolts
Series, Documentary, History, Science
Trials Motorcycle; Car Wash; Time Track Camera
The sport of trials motorcycle; how car washes work; the inventor of the time-track camera.
Guts & Bolts
18:30 - 19:00
Guts & Bolts
Series, Documentary, History, Science
Veterans Stadium Implosion
The demolition of Philadelphia's Veterans Stadium; new techniques in stadium construction. Host: Tim Beggy.
Guts & Bolts
19:00 - 19:30
Guts & Bolts
Series, Documentary, History, Science
Panama Canal
The locks, harbor tugs and locomotives used at the Panama Canal.
ThingamaBob
19:30 - 20:00
ThingamaBob
Series, History
Violin Doorbell
Bob makes an invention that helps a waiter deal with a crumby situation; Bob builds a one of a kind doorbell for a new music shop.
ThingamaBob
20:00 - 20:30
ThingamaBob
Series, History
Beer Slider
Bob uses a telegraph key to deliver beer; Bob uses a phonograph and tape to help out a local tee-shirt shop.
ThingamaBob
20:30 - 21:00
ThingamaBob
Series, History
Pizza Guillotine
Bob attempts to build something really cool for a local Brooklyn business; a pair of suspenders are used to charge an everyday item; Bob uses a boat helm to slice pizzas at one of the most famous pizzerias in New York.
ThingamaBob
21:00 - 21:30
ThingamaBob
Series, History
Paper Airplane Catapult
Bob makes an invention for a Coney Island deli; Bob builds something to launch the first plane in 40 years off of the USS Intrepid.
ThingamaBob
21:30 - 22:00
ThingamaBob
Series, History
Tuba Keg
Bob takes a sousaphone to a Bavarian Beer Hall; Bob doubles efficiency at a gelato shop; Bob devises a machine to keep order in his shop in a very unconventional way.
ThingamaBob
22:00 - 22:30
ThingamaBob
Series, History
Chair Pants
A hot dog roller machine reminds Bob of one of his favorite childhood past times; Bob uses a pair of Levi's to help a tired concession stand worker; Bob creates something for himself that will keep him inspired for his next great invention.
ThingamaBob
22:30 - 23:00
ThingamaBob
Series, History
BBQ Gun
Bob builds a machine to help first-time cigar smokers light their stogies like a pro; Bob uses BBQ sauce in a machine for a new restaurant; the team uses a block and tackle to free up some space in Bob's cramped shop.
Guts & Bolts
23:00 - 23:30
Guts & Bolts
Series, Documentary, History, Science
Military Anti-Terrorism: Fox Recon Vehicle; Talon Robot
Facial recognition; vehicle detects nuclear, biological and chemical threats; bomb squad's robot. Host: Tim Beggy.
Guts & Bolts
23:30 - 00:00
Guts & Bolts
Series, Documentary, History, Science
Coast Guard: HITRON Helicopter; Motor Lifeboat; Jayhawk Helicopter
MH-60 Jayhawk Marine Rescue Helicopter; Rescue Motor Lifeboat; Stingray helicopter.