HLN TV Guide & Broadcast Schedule

united states

12:00 AM

Forensic Files

Police exhume the body of Karla Brown, murdered in her home in 1978, to study bite wounds, which eventually lead to the killer.

1h
12:30 AM

Forensic Files

A new life-insurance policy sparks suspicions of murder when a Nova Scotia schoolteacher's body is found at the bottom of her basement stairs.

1h
1:00 AM

Forensic Files

A beverage company pleads guilty to violating federal safety laws when a baby dies from E. coli after drinking apple juice.

1h
1:30 AM

Forensic Files

A woman who survived a deadly childhood fire sends police a letter charging that her father killed her mother 30 years ago.

1h
2:00 AM

Forensic Files

After more than 20 people on a Native American reservation die suddenly from a flu-like disease, Navajo medicine men provide a clue that leads to a most unlikely killer.

1h
2:30 AM

Forensic Files

While at a real estate conference in St. Louis, a man finds his wife drowned in the bathtub in their hotel room.

1h
3:00 AM

Forensic Files

A cunning serial rapist who leaves no decisive evidence forces investigators to rely on geographical profiling in their search for an identity; DNA from a cigarette butt may provide the final piece of evidence needed to catch the suspect.

1h
3:30 AM

Forensic Files

New evidence including fibers and weather patterns point to a different killer in the 1986 case of a Pennsylvania dentist's murdered wife.

1h
4:00 AM

Forensic Files

Insects and a single strand of hair uncover an additional suspect in the killing of a young mother and her baby in Lehigh Valley, Pa.

1h
4:30 AM

Forensic Files

A decomposed body is found in a barrel, and a dilapidated address book may hold the answer, but investigators must find a way to read the pages because the passage of 30 years has turned them blank.

1h
5:00 AM

Forensic Files

When a policeman's home burns to the ground, he later arrests a man who confesses to arson, but the confession seems dubious.

1h
5:30 AM

Forensic Files

A woman identifies her husband as her attacker, but questions arise 16 years later regarding her recollections.

1h
6:00 AM

Forensic Files

A young girl is found dead, the victim of an apparent sex killer; there are few clues to the killer's identity, but authorities are intrigued by unusual orange fibers embedded in clothing found near the victim.

1h
6:30 AM

Forensic Files

Police charge Alan "The Zenith Man" Ridley with murdering his wife, Virginia, but following an autopsy, medical detectives believe he may not have killed his wife after all.

1h
7:00 AM

Forensic Files

With children dying at an alarming rate at a Texas hospital, authorities narrow down their probe to one nurse, but the murder weapon remains elusive.

1h
7:30 AM

Forensic Files

When the decomposed body of a young girl is discovered, police have no clues to her identity, but days earlier, a stabbing victim told them she thought she might have witnessed a murder.

1h
8:00 AM

Forensic Files

When a doctor's wife disappears, investigators use concrete from the doctor's yard and the recollections of a child to determine what happened.

1h
8:30 AM

Forensic Files

Romanian archbishop Valerian D. Trifa, living in the U.S., is accused of being a Nazi war criminal, and forensic experts find evidence on an incriminating, 40-year-old postcard.

1h
9:00 AM

Forensic Files

Investigators look into the shooting death of Russ Stager, a popular gym teacher, and discover that his death was not an accident; a message the victim recorded before his death reveals a story of greed.

1h
9:30 AM

Forensic Files

A money launderer is found dead in the ocean and the only obvious clues to his identity are a Rolex watch and a tattoo; the anchor with which he is weighed down proves most helpful in solving the crime.

1h
10:00 AM

Forensic Files

After American Atheists founder Madalyn Murray O'Hair disappears, the discovery of a mutilated body helps police catch the culprit.

1h
10:30 AM

Forensic Files

Two people witness a truck driving over an unconscious man and flee into a nearby bar, but when the police turn up, the truck, the man and the witnesses are gone.

1h
11:00 AM

CNN News Central (HLN)

The anchors share the latest stories about significant events that take place across the world and interview prominent figures.

1h
12:00 PM

CNN News Central (HLN)

The anchors share the latest stories about significant events that take place across the world and interview prominent figures.

1h
1:00 PM

CNN News Central (HLN)

The anchors share the latest stories about significant events that take place across the world and interview prominent figures.

1h
2:00 PM

Forensic Files

A woman is found dead on her bedroom floor, the only clue is a bloodstained sheet; breakthrough forensics enable police to identify the killer.

1h
2:30 PM

Forensic Files

A young man is killed in a mysterious car crash, but the evidence at the scene lead investigators to believe it is not an accident; forensic science reveals what really happens, and the truth devastates three families.

1h
3:00 PM

Forensic Files

A woman is found dead, police use blood evidence and computer forensics to convince a jury that the murderer is guilty.

1h
3:30 PM

The Tupac Murder Trial

CNN Chief Legal Analyst and anchor Laura Coates leads comprehensive live coverage and expert legal analysis of the trial of Duane Davis -- accused of orchestrating the infamous, long-unsolved murder of hip-hop icon Tupac Shakur in 1996.

1h
4:00 PM

The Tupac Murder Trial

CNN Chief Legal Analyst and anchor Laura Coates leads comprehensive live coverage and expert legal analysis of the trial of Duane Davis -- accused of orchestrating the infamous, long-unsolved murder of hip-hop icon Tupac Shakur in 1996.

1h
5:00 PM

The Tupac Murder Trial

CNN Chief Legal Analyst and anchor Laura Coates leads comprehensive live coverage and expert legal analysis of the trial of Duane Davis -- accused of orchestrating the infamous, long-unsolved murder of hip-hop icon Tupac Shakur in 1996.

1h
6:00 PM

The Tupac Murder Trial

CNN Chief Legal Analyst and anchor Laura Coates leads comprehensive live coverage and expert legal analysis of the trial of Duane Davis -- accused of orchestrating the infamous, long-unsolved murder of hip-hop icon Tupac Shakur in 1996.

1h
7:00 PM

The Tupac Murder Trial

CNN Chief Legal Analyst and anchor Laura Coates leads comprehensive live coverage and expert legal analysis of the trial of Duane Davis -- accused of orchestrating the infamous, long-unsolved murder of hip-hop icon Tupac Shakur in 1996.

1h
8:00 PM

The Tupac Murder Trial

CNN Chief Legal Analyst and anchor Laura Coates leads comprehensive live coverage and expert legal analysis of the trial of Duane Davis -- accused of orchestrating the infamous, long-unsolved murder of hip-hop icon Tupac Shakur in 1996.

1h
9:00 PM

The Tupac Murder Trial

CNN Chief Legal Analyst and anchor Laura Coates leads comprehensive live coverage and expert legal analysis of the trial of Duane Davis -- accused of orchestrating the infamous, long-unsolved murder of hip-hop icon Tupac Shakur in 1996.

1h
10:00 PM

The Tupac Murder Trial

CNN Chief Legal Analyst and anchor Laura Coates leads comprehensive live coverage and expert legal analysis of the trial of Duane Davis -- accused of orchestrating the infamous, long-unsolved murder of hip-hop icon Tupac Shakur in 1996.

1h
11:00 PM

Forensic Files

When 4-year-old April Renee Tucker is found dead in her backyard, her parents tell the police that neighborhood dogs attacked and killed her, but the injuries on her body don't match their account of what happened.

1h
11:30 PM

Forensic Files

San Diego police investigate the murder of a missing person whose hands turn up in a dumpster; an anonymous letter, containing details only the killer would know, offers clues to solving the case.

1h
12:00 AM

Forensic Files

One year after her father's death, a teen's role in a high school production of "Hamlet" causes her to reveal the chilling truth behind her family's tragedy.

1h
12:30 AM

Forensic Files

A mother puts her hope on the internet and an independent investigation to clear her name after authorities charge her with murdering her 17-month-old son in a fire considered to be intentionally set.

1h
1:00 AM

Forensic Files

When a man dies unexpectedly in the office of a noted California doctor, police begin what they think will be a routine investigation, but discoveries of false identities and insurance fraud raise questions about the doctor's role.

1h
1:30 AM

Forensic Files

A forensic scientist uses his skills to preserve a footprint left in snow to help authorities nab two men suspected of robbing an Ontario couple and shooting the husband in the head.

1h
2:00 AM

Forensic Files

Fingerprints taken from a piece of cloth help solve the rape and murder of a 22-year-old woman in Henrico County, Va.

1h
2:30 AM

Forensic Files

The FBI profiles a suspect in the kidnapping and murder of a 6-year-old girl during an evening church service; a witness leads authorities to the likely killer, but then becomes a victim herself.

1h
3:00 AM

Forensic Files

Photographs found in a dumpster lead to the killer of Los Angeles model Linda Sobek; the man claims he did not intentionally kill her despite evidence to the contrary.

1h
3:30 AM

Forensic Files

A murder mystery theater performance in Easton, Md., turns into a real-life mystery when a body is found after the performance ends.

1h
4:00 AM

Forensic Files

When a woman dies in a horseback riding accident, police uncover a web of lies in her husband's background after his suspicious behavior prompts a closer look.

1h
4:30 AM

Forensic Files

A serial killer in Tampa, Fla., taunts police by strangling prostitutes and leaving their bodies in plain sight, but tire marks and fibers lead to the culprit.

1h
5:00 AM

Forensic Files

Missouri police are thrust into a bizarre web of homeless drifters and cattle auctions when they are called to retrieve a dead body.

1h
5:30 AM

Forensic Files

A killer wants to outwit the police and keep the identity of his victim secret so he removes the teeth; however, lab tests on the skull reveal not just the horrific nature of the murder, but the identity of the victim too.

1h
6:00 AM

Forensic Files

When a fundamentalist group is accused of robbing banks, authorities know they are dealing with experienced criminals and overwhelming evidence, but the defense is very well-funded.

1h
6:30 AM

Forensic Files

When a young doctor is accused of sedating and sexually assaulting two of his female patients, DNA tests show him to be innocent, but the women persist with their claims; seven years later, a private investigation leads to a surprising discovery.

1h
7:00 AM

Forensic Files

The search for the killer of two teenagers in Texas shows a behavioral study on how most serial killers also have a history of abusing animals.

1h
7:30 AM

Forensic Files

When a farmer's wife disappears, the tests of a plant pathologist and a dendrochronologist lead to a surprising revelation.

1h
8:00 AM

Forensic Files

A son who is convinced of his mother's innocence in the death of his father enrolls in law school to try and clear her name.

1h
8:30 AM

Forensic Files

The pornography empire cultivated by brothers Artie and Jim Mitchell crumbles when one turns up dead and his brother confesses to shooting him; investigators question whether the shooting was premeditated.

1h
9:00 AM

Forensic Files

When prison guard Donna Payant's body is discovered at a landfill, a medical examiner uses a "signature" clue to link her death to a murder the same examiner investigated 10 years earlier.

1h
9:30 AM

Forensic Files

When a 9-year-old girl vanishes on her way to school, the entire community helps with the search; detectives believe her mother may be involved, and a hidden fingerprint seals the case.

1h
10:00 AM

Forensic Files

Insect evidence helps to solve the mystery of a woman found dead near a river bank.

1h
10:30 AM

Forensic Files

A girl who is abducted and then released soon afterward uses her knowledge of forensics to lead police to the kidnapper.

1h
11:00 AM

CNN News Central (HLN)

The anchors share the latest stories about significant events that take place across the world and interview prominent figures.

1h
12:00 PM

CNN News Central (HLN)

The anchors share the latest stories about significant events that take place across the world and interview prominent figures.

1h
1:00 PM

CNN News Central (HLN)

The anchors share the latest stories about significant events that take place across the world and interview prominent figures.

1h
2:00 PM

Forensic Files

Tipster is found dead after revealing that a woman's death 16 years ago was murder.

1h
2:30 PM

Forensic Files

The murder of 53-year-old Paul Gruber is examined, and the evidence points to Darryl Robin Kuehl, who was later convicted of the crime.

1h
3:00 PM

Forensic Files

A man states that a robber shot and killed his wife while they were on the beach, but a song he downloaded makes investigators suspicious.

1h
3:30 PM

The Tupac Murder Trial

CNN Chief Legal Analyst and anchor Laura Coates leads comprehensive live coverage and expert legal analysis of the trial of Duane Davis -- accused of orchestrating the infamous, long-unsolved murder of hip-hop icon Tupac Shakur in 1996.

1h
4:00 PM

The Tupac Murder Trial

CNN Chief Legal Analyst and anchor Laura Coates leads comprehensive live coverage and expert legal analysis of the trial of Duane Davis -- accused of orchestrating the infamous, long-unsolved murder of hip-hop icon Tupac Shakur in 1996.

1h
5:00 PM

The Tupac Murder Trial

CNN Chief Legal Analyst and anchor Laura Coates leads comprehensive live coverage and expert legal analysis of the trial of Duane Davis -- accused of orchestrating the infamous, long-unsolved murder of hip-hop icon Tupac Shakur in 1996.

1h
6:00 PM

The Tupac Murder Trial

CNN Chief Legal Analyst and anchor Laura Coates leads comprehensive live coverage and expert legal analysis of the trial of Duane Davis -- accused of orchestrating the infamous, long-unsolved murder of hip-hop icon Tupac Shakur in 1996.

1h
7:00 PM

The Tupac Murder Trial

CNN Chief Legal Analyst and anchor Laura Coates leads comprehensive live coverage and expert legal analysis of the trial of Duane Davis -- accused of orchestrating the infamous, long-unsolved murder of hip-hop icon Tupac Shakur in 1996.

1h
8:00 PM

The Tupac Murder Trial

CNN Chief Legal Analyst and anchor Laura Coates leads comprehensive live coverage and expert legal analysis of the trial of Duane Davis -- accused of orchestrating the infamous, long-unsolved murder of hip-hop icon Tupac Shakur in 1996.

1h
9:00 PM

The Tupac Murder Trial

CNN Chief Legal Analyst and anchor Laura Coates leads comprehensive live coverage and expert legal analysis of the trial of Duane Davis -- accused of orchestrating the infamous, long-unsolved murder of hip-hop icon Tupac Shakur in 1996.

1h
10:00 PM

The Tupac Murder Trial

CNN Chief Legal Analyst and anchor Laura Coates leads comprehensive live coverage and expert legal analysis of the trial of Duane Davis -- accused of orchestrating the infamous, long-unsolved murder of hip-hop icon Tupac Shakur in 1996.

1h
11:00 PM

Forensic Files

Eight years after a man confessed to the murder of a young woman, another man claims that he committed the crime, and investigators must use forensic evidence to determine the true killer.

1h
11:30 PM

Forensic Files

Although a group of teenage thugs are suspected of attacking two boys on a fishing trip, there is no solid evidence until a murky fishing hole provides some answers.

1h
12:00 AM

Forensic Files

When young prostitute's body turns up in an Ohio waterway, authorities have one tiny clue which could point to her killer, but face huge challenges due to her policemen clients and DNA evidence being washed away.

1h

HLN is an American basic cable news and entertainment channel owned by Warner Bros. Discovery through its CNN division. Originally launched as CNN Headline News, HLN historically operated as a 24-hour continuous news network before transitioning toward a heavy focus on true crime, investigative documentary series, and legal programming. Using a modern tv guide allows viewers to track daily broadcasts, find upcoming episode times, and check what is airing across different time zones.

About the HLN Channel

HLN stands for Headline News, reflecting its legacy as a fast-paced news service. Over time, the network shifted its main focus to true crime original series, trial coverage, and unscripted crime programming, often drawing from CNN's extensive investigative archive alongside popular acquired series. The channel is distributed widely across cable, satellite, and digital streaming television providers across North America.

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A reliable tv guide helps viewers navigate HLN's daily programming block. Because network schedules include both daytime blocks and evening crime series, reviewing the complete listings ensures you never miss a specific episode or series marathon. The schedule layout typically provides clear details on program titles, episode descriptions, original air dates, and scheduled start times.

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Checking the tv guide listings for tonight allows viewers to plan evening viewing around prime-time true crime series and documentary marathons. Evening lineups frequently feature multi-episode blocks of popular investigative franchises. Programming times can vary by date, region, and television provider, so viewers should always consult the latest listings for the most current schedule updates.

HLN Programming Categories

HLN concentrates its daily schedule on a distinct blend of factual and investigative content. Primary programming categories include:

  • True Crime & Investigation: In-depth look into real-life criminal cases, forensic analysis, and legal mysteries.
  • Documentary Series: Unscripted series focusing on historical events, high-profile trials, and investigative journalism.
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Finding specific show times on the HLN broadcast schedule is simple when following a few quick steps:

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Regional & Time-Zone Differences

Television schedules are broadcast in primary time zones—typically Eastern Time (ET) and Pacific Time (PT). Depending on your cable or satellite provider, broadcast feeds may run simultaneously nationwide or be delayed for western time zones. Local channel numbers also vary based on your specific television provider and geographic region.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the HLN TV Guide?

The HLN TV Guide provides a complete schedule of all programs, documentary series, and true crime broadcasts airing on HLN, including dates, show titles, and local broadcast times.

What is on HLN tonight?

HLN's evening lineup typically features true crime series, court coverage, and investigative documentaries. Check tonight's TV guide listings for exact show titles and air times.

Where can I find the HLN TV schedule?

You can find the updated HLN schedule through online TV guide listings, digital program guides provided by cable and satellite operators, or streaming TV service interfaces.

How do time zone differences affect HLN broadcast times?

HLN broadcasts are typically listed in Eastern Time (ET). Viewers in Central, Mountain, or Pacific time zones should adjust times based on whether their provider uses a live national feed or a regional tape-delayed feed.