Merit TV is a channel based in the United States that focuses on documentary-style programming and educational content. Its schedule typically includes historical retrospectives, scientific explainers, and cultural features that examine how things are made or how systems work. The channel avoids reality competition formats and scripted drama, instead offering long-form segments on engineering, natural sciences, and American industry. Some time slots are reserved for independent films and music performance recordings, often highlighting lesser-known artists or regional traditions. News briefs appear at fixed hours, covering national developments without opinion commentary.

Viewers can access Merit TV through standard cable and satellite providers across the United States. The channel also maintains a streaming platform where recent episodes are available for on-demand viewing, though live simulcasts require a subscription login. TV guide listings for the channel are published weekly by most major distributors, with program descriptions that note runtime and content advisories. No original series or exclusive premieres are produced by the channel itself; all programming is acquired from third-party distributors.

TV Guide
Dr. Phil Primetime
04:00 - 05:00
Dr. Phil Primetime
Talk
Phil McGraw provides common-sense advice to guests based on evidence-based research, science, tried and proven methods.
Dr. Phil Primetime
05:00 - 06:00
Dr. Phil Primetime
Talk
Phil McGraw provides common-sense advice to guests based on evidence-based research, science, tried and proven methods.
Dr. Phil Primetime
06:00 - 07:00
Dr. Phil Primetime
Talk
Phil McGraw provides common-sense advice to guests based on evidence-based research, science, tried and proven methods.
Dr. Phil Primetime
07:00 - 08:00
Dr. Phil Primetime
Talk
Phil McGraw provides common-sense advice to guests based on evidence-based research, science, tried and proven methods.
Dr. Phil Primetime
08:00 - 09:00
Dr. Phil Primetime
Talk
Phil McGraw provides common-sense advice to guests based on evidence-based research, science, tried and proven methods.
Dr. Phil Primetime
09:00 - 10:00
Dr. Phil Primetime
Talk
Phil McGraw provides common-sense advice to guests based on evidence-based research, science, tried and proven methods.
Paid Programming
10:00 - 10:30
Paid Programming
Consumer, Shopping, Variety
Paid programming.
Paid Programming
10:30 - 11:00
Paid Programming
Consumer, Shopping, Variety
Paid programming.
Dr. Phil Wake Up
11:00 - 12:00
Dr. Phil Wake Up
Talk
Dr. Phil McGraw invites guests to confront their problems.
Dr. Phil Wake Up
12:00 - 13:00
Dr. Phil Wake Up
Talk
Dr. Phil McGraw invites guests to confront their problems.
Dr. Phil Wake Up
13:00 - 14:00
Dr. Phil Wake Up
Talk
Dr. Phil McGraw invites guests to confront their problems.
Dr. Phil Wake Up
14:00 - 15:00
Dr. Phil Wake Up
Talk
Dr. Phil McGraw invites guests to confront their problems.
Dr. Phil Wake Up
15:00 - 16:00
Dr. Phil Wake Up
Talk
Dr. Phil McGraw invites guests to confront their problems.
Dr. Phil Wake Up
16:00 - 17:00
Dr. Phil Wake Up
Talk
Dr. Phil McGraw invites guests to confront their problems.
Dr. Phil Wake Up
17:00 - 18:00
Dr. Phil Wake Up
Talk
Dr. Phil McGraw invites guests to confront their problems.
Dr. Phil Wake Up
18:00 - 19:00
Dr. Phil Wake Up
Talk
Dr. Phil McGraw invites guests to confront their problems.
Dr. Phil: True Crime
19:00 - 20:00
Dr. Phil: True Crime
Crime
Dr. Phil takes an in-depth look at true crime cases, mysteries and provides his in-depth analysis.
Dr. Phil: True Crime
20:00 - 21:00
Dr. Phil: True Crime
Crime
Dr. Phil takes an in-depth look at true crime cases, mysteries and provides his in-depth analysis.
Dr. Phil: True Crime
21:00 - 22:00
Dr. Phil: True Crime
Crime
Dr. Phil takes an in-depth look at true crime cases, mysteries and provides his in-depth analysis.
Dr. Phil: True Crime
22:00 - 23:00
Dr. Phil: True Crime
Crime
Dr. Phil takes an in-depth look at true crime cases, mysteries and provides his in-depth analysis.
Dr. Phil: True Crime
23:00 - 00:00
Dr. Phil: True Crime
Crime
Dr. Phil takes an in-depth look at true crime cases, mysteries and provides his in-depth analysis.