RETRO airs primarily in the United States, focusing on television programming from past decades. The channel’s content draws heavily from the 1950s through the 1990s, with a mix of classic sitcoms, drama series, and vintage movies that originally aired during those periods. Some programming blocks highlight older music performances, variety shows, or cultural documentaries that reflect the era’s entertainment landscape. The schedule tends to avoid contemporary reality shows or news, instead leaning on reruns of syndicated series and films that have maintained a presence in American pop culture. Viewers tuning in will find shows that originally ran on major broadcast networks, often presented without modern editing or commentary.

For those without cable, RETRO is available through select streaming platforms that carry live TV packages, though the specific lineup varies by provider. Printed TV guide listings in local newspapers or online databases typically show the channel’s daily schedule, which repeats certain series in themed blocks. The channel does not produce original content or host live events; its programming is sourced from library archives and distribution agreements with studios. No official app or on-demand service exists under the RETRO name, so access depends entirely on the distributor’s carriage agreements within the United States.

TV Guide
Played
03:00 - 04:28
Played
Movie, Crime drama, Thriller
Rival gangs hire a British thug (Mick Rossi), who was imprisoned for eight years, to complete a hit in Los Angeles.
Night of the Living Dead
04:28 - 06:05
Night of the Living Dead
Movie, Horror
A ragtag group of Pennsylvanians barricade themselves in an old farmhouse to remain safe from a horde of flesh-eating ghouls that are ravaging the United States.
A Huey P. Newton Story
06:05 - 07:36
A Huey P. Newton Story
Movie, Biography
A radical (Roger Guenveur Smith) from Oakland, Calif., establishes the Black Panther Party based on his 10-point program for social reform.
Man, Pride and Vengeance
07:36 - 09:17
Man, Pride and Vengeance
Movie, Action, Drama, Romance
Don Jose (Franco Nero), a Spanish soldier, meets the beautiful Carmen (Tina Aumont) and instantly becomes obsessed with her.
The Restless Breed
09:17 - 10:39
The Restless Breed
Movie, Western
Texas-border gunrunners kill a federal agent, whose son (Scott Brady) comes looking for revenge.
Underworld
10:39 - 12:20
Underworld
Movie, Thriller, Comedy
A hood (Denis Leary) who studied psychotherapy in prison counsels a mobster (Joe Mantegna) he intends to kill for his father's gangland murder.
Played
12:20 - 13:48
Played
Movie, Crime drama, Thriller
Rival gangs hire a British thug (Mick Rossi), who was imprisoned for eight years, to complete a hit in Los Angeles.
Across the River and Into the Trees
13:48 - 15:36
Across the River and Into the Trees
Movie, Drama, Romance, War
As World War II ends, terminally ill U.S. Army Col. Richard Cantwell finds hope and redemption when he meets a beautiful countess in Venice, Italy.
Knights of Badassdom
15:36 - 17:02
Knights of Badassdom
Movie, Comedy, Adventure, Fantasy, Horror
Three best friends (Peter Dinklage, Ryan Kwanten, Steve Zahn) must find a way to vanquish the evil entity they summoned during a live-action role-playing game.
Underworld
17:02 - 18:38
Underworld
Movie, Thriller, Comedy
A hood (Denis Leary) who studied psychotherapy in prison counsels a mobster (Joe Mantegna) he intends to kill for his father's gangland murder.
Dust
18:38 - 20:43
Dust
Movie, Western, Drama
After falling in love with the same woman, two brothers (Joseph Fiennes, David Wenham) fight for opposing sides of a battle between Turks and Macedonians.
Man, Pride and Vengeance
20:43 - 22:24
Man, Pride and Vengeance
Movie, Action, Drama, Romance
Don Jose (Franco Nero), a Spanish soldier, meets the beautiful Carmen (Tina Aumont) and instantly becomes obsessed with her.
Across the River and Into the Trees
22:24 - 00:12
Across the River and Into the Trees
Movie, Drama, Romance, War
As World War II ends, terminally ill U.S. Army Col. Richard Cantwell finds hope and redemption when he meets a beautiful countess in Venice, Italy.