WATN-DT TV Guide & Broadcast Schedule
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Dancing With the Stars: The Next Pro
The final four team up with Rylee Arnold, Gleb Savchenko, Jan Ravnik and Witney Carson for two semifinal rounds, competing for a place in the finale; Kym Johnson joins as guest judge.
Who Wants to Be a Millionaire
Celebrity contestants Paul Scheer, Rob Huebel, Awkwafina and Paul Feig.
Celebrity Family Feud
Celebrity contestants Sheila E., En Vogue, Lisa Lisa and Taylor Dayne.
ABC24 News at 10pm
Stay informed with the latest breaking news and headlines.
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
Emmy-winning funnyman Jimmy Kimmel serves up comedy bits and welcomes guests that include other comics, celebrities, athletes and musicians, as well as everyday people with unusual or compelling personal stories. Kimmel's family and friends take part in the festivities, including his Cousin Sal, Uncle Frank (until his death in 2011) and childhood friend Cleto Escobedo III, who leads the show's hou
Nightline
In-depth reporting on one or more of the major stories in the news, with occasional segments on pop culture; journalists Juju Chang and Byron Pitts share hosting duties for this late-night program.
Extra
Inside the entertainment newsgathering process, as reporters coast-to-coast break headlines, advance the stories of the day and sit down with celebrities.
Young Sheldon
Sheldon acts as Mary's spy during a youth lock-in at church; Georgie is attracted to an older woman.
Young Sheldon
Sheldon takes matters into his own hands when Meemaw refuses to drive him to a lecture; Georgie tries to impress Veronica with his new business venture.
Modern Family
Phil is excited to discuss his job with Luke, Manny and their classmates on career day, but things get ugly when Phil's nemesis shows up; Cam and Mitch make a mistake while executing tooth fairy duties.
Modern Family
Mitch's ex-boyfriend, a personable and successful doctor, invites the whole family to a fundraising event at a roller rink; Phil teaches Gloria how to skate; Haley helps Alex talk to boys.
The Goldbergs
Erica tries to educate Beverly about voting; after losing a wrestling match, Barry wants to prove his athletic prowess.
Live with Kelly and Mark
Gordon Ramsay stops by the studio; Shannon Doherty shares crafty vacation keepsakes; the hosts open up "The Inbox.".
ABC World News Now
ABC's "World News Now" brings one overnight breaking news, weather, politics, and the stories and video people will be talking about in the day ahead.
Good Morning America First Look
ABC's "Good Morning America First Look" brings one overnight breaking news, weather, politics, and the stories and video people will be talking about in the day ahead.
Good Morning America First Look
ABC's "Good Morning America First Look" brings one overnight breaking news, weather, politics, and the stories and video people will be talking about in the day ahead.
Good Morning America First Look
ABC's "Good Morning America First Look" brings one overnight breaking news, weather, politics, and the stories and video people will be talking about in the day ahead.
ABC24 News This Morning
Stay informed with the latest breaking news and headlines.
Good Morning America
Actor Jacob Elordi and director Ridley Scott; actor Yahya Abdul-Mateen II; recipe developer Alex Snodgrass; ABC Secret Savings with Lori Bergamotto.
Live with Kelly and Mark
Colman Domingo and Ali Larter are here; Chris Young performs.
The View
Actress Jennifer Garner.
ABC24 News Midday
Midday news coverage.
Scrambled Up
The key to "Scrambled Up" is its simple, fast and fun format. Four players compete to be the first to correctly unscramble word puzzles. Colorful tiles slowly rearrange themselves while players are given clues to the answer. Host Michael Yo.
GMA3
Actor Jacob Elordi and director Ridley Scott; recipe developer Alex Snodgrass; ABC Secret Savings with Lori Bergamotto; GMA Health Alert with Dr. Darien Sutton.
General Hospital
Jason encourages Carly; Obrecht wants answers; Anna is tempted; Ric jumps to conclusions; Lulu offers relationship advice.
25 Words or Less
The clue puts them on the spot fast. Can they make their case and land the exact word before time runs out?
The Perfect Line
Players Vic, Charm, Lina and Camdyn compete.
Tribunal Justice
With the $10,000 court limit on the line, an aunt sues her live-in nephew, claiming he left her drowning in debt due to his negligence; he accuses her of drugging his dog and illegally subletting.
Hot Bench
A homeowner says her neighbor ignored risky tree branches until they crashed onto her property, then tried to fix the damage on the cheap; the neighbor says the homeowner is a nonstop complainer who harassed her family and still owes for the tree removal; what starts with broken branches ends with a courtroom clash.
The Jennifer Hudson Show
Jennifer has the talk show exclusive interview with the "GOAT" cast: Caleb McLaughlin, Gabrielle Union, Ayesha Curry, Jenifer Lewis and Jelly Roll chat with co-star Jennifer Hudson about the new animated film.
ABC24 News at 5pm
Stay informed with the latest breaking news and headlines.
ABC World News Tonight With David Muir
Delivering the news that matters most.
ABC24 News at 6pm
Stay informed with the latest breaking news and headlines.
ABC24 News at 6:30
Stay informed with the latest breaking news and headlines.
Jeopardy! Masters
Contestants Victoria Groce, Andrew He, Long Nguyen, Paolo Pasco, Yogesh Raut and Juveria Zaheer.
Celebrity Family Feud
Celebrity contestants Nicole Byer, Margaret Cho, Kathy Hilton and Da Brat.
Celebrity Family Feud
Celebrity contestants Bow Wow, Rickey Smiley, Steve Aoki and Joel Kim Booster.
ABC24 News at 10pm
Stay informed with the latest breaking news and headlines.
To Be Announced
Programming to be announced.
Nightline
Guest host Jelly Roll; actor Henry Winkler; actress Leanne Morgan; Sara Niemietz sits in with The Cletones.
Extra
Inside the entertainment newsgathering process, as reporters coast-to-coast break headlines, advance the stories of the day and sit down with celebrities.
Young Sheldon
Sheldon attends his first comic book convention; Mary tries selling makeup.
Young Sheldon
Sheldon is forced to take a break from science when his new obsession with "The Lord of the Rings" leads to an unhealthy habit; Missy asks George Sr. to teach her how to play catch.
Modern Family
Phil gets a new RV for a fun family road trip; Jay and Gloria search for Manny's backpack; Lily's gymnastics meet brings out Cam and Mitch's competitive spirit.
Modern Family
After Phil's mother dies, everyone flies down to Florida; Gloria is faced with an outstanding arrest warrant; Jay runs into someone from his past.
The Goldbergs
Murray is happy to hear that Adam wants to participate in a school sport -- until he finds out it's fencing; Beverly tries to play matchmaker for Barry's wrestling coach and Erica's voice teacher.
Live with Kelly and Mark
Colman Domingo and Ali Larter are here; Chris Young performs.
ABC World News Now
ABC's "World News Now" brings one overnight breaking news, weather, politics, and the stories and video people will be talking about in the day ahead.
Good Morning America First Look
ABC's "Good Morning America First Look" brings one overnight breaking news, weather, politics, and the stories and video people will be talking about in the day ahead.
Good Morning America First Look
ABC's "Good Morning America First Look" brings one overnight breaking news, weather, politics, and the stories and video people will be talking about in the day ahead.
Good Morning America First Look
ABC's "Good Morning America First Look" brings one overnight breaking news, weather, politics, and the stories and video people will be talking about in the day ahead.
ABC24 News This Morning
Stay informed with the latest breaking news and headlines.
Good Morning America
Fitness coach Jason Stacy; recipe developer Jamie Milne; ABC Secret Savings with Lori Bergamotto.
Live with Kelly and Mark
Michelle Yeoh drops by the studio; Ted Danson and Mary Steenburgen are here; dog training tips; Daisy Ridley chats with the hosts.
The View
TV personality Lindsay Hubbard; TV personality Kyle Cooke.
ABC24 News Midday
Midday news coverage.
Scrambled Up
The key to "Scrambled Up" is its simple, fast and fun format. Four players compete to be the first to correctly unscramble word puzzles. Colorful tiles slowly rearrange themselves while players are given clues to the answer. Host Michael Yo.
GMA3
Dr. Sasha Hamdani; recipe developer Jamie Milne; ABC Secret Savings with Lori Bergamotto; GMA Health Alert with Dr. Darien Sutton.
General Hospital
Nina is enraged; Jordan makes her loyalties clear; Michael seeks Sonny's advice; Tristan opens up about his past; Felicia stonewalls Brennan.
25 Words or Less
The pressure rises and opinions clash. Can they commit together -- or stay against each other until time's up?
The Perfect Line
Players Scott, Mara, Matty and Mike compete.
Tribunal Justice
A move from Florida to Alabama is fraught with mishaps from a sweaty-hands couch drop to a washer's alleged bounce down a flight of stairs; a couple sues for damage to their property while a seasoned mover challenges their claims of negligence.
Hot Bench
A former patient care assistant says she moved in to help her old client, covered bills and then lost her job after a complaint; the former patient says she simply offered housing and the aide caused conflict; when caregiving and cohabitation collide, the judges sort out the blame.
The Jennifer Hudson Show
Singer Mary J. Blige on her Las Vegas residency; actors Michael Urie and Jessica Williams ("Shrinking").
ABC24 News at 5pm
Stay informed with the latest breaking news and headlines.
ABC World News Tonight With David Muir
Delivering the news that matters most.
ABC24 News at 6pm
Stay informed with the latest breaking news and headlines.
ABC24 News at 6:30
Stay informed with the latest breaking news and headlines.
Jeopardy! Masters
Contestants Victoria Groce, Andrew He, Long Nguyen, Paolo Pasco, Yogesh Raut and Juveria Zaheer.
WATN-DT (virtual channel 24, UHF digital channel 25) is the primary ABC-affiliated television station serving Memphis, Tennessee, and the surrounding Mid-South region. Branded on air as ABC 24, the station provides a mix of national ABC network programming, local news broadcasts, syndicate entertainment, and regional sports coverage. Using this tv guide overview, viewers in the Memphis designated market area can easily discover what is airing today, plan their viewing for tonight, and understand how to access daily listings across over-the-air television, cable, satellite, and digital providers.
About WATN-DT (ABC 24 Memphis)
WATN-DT is licensed to Memphis, Tennessee, serving viewers across West Tennessee, North Mississippi, and East Arkansas. First signing on the air in September 1978 under the call sign WPTY-TV, the station transitioned to its current call letters, WATN-TV (representing "ABC for Tennessee"), in 2013. The station operates as part of a local duopoly alongside CW affiliate WLMT (channel 30).
As the regional ABC affiliate, WATN-DT carries the complete primary slate of ABC network shows alongside its own award-winning local news division, branded as ABC 24 News. The channel transmits digitally on UHF channel 25 from its broadcast facilities in Brunswick, Tennessee, while utilizing virtual channel 24.1 for over-the-air tuners.
WATN-DT TV Guide & Daily Schedule
The WATN-DT schedule is structured to offer balanced coverage ranging from early morning national news to primetime entertainment blockbusters. Viewers consulting the local tv guide will find that programming is divided into consistent dayparts:
- Morning Programming: Begins with local early-morning newscasts, followed by national morning news and lifestyle programming from the ABC network.
- Daytime Lineup: Features syndicated talk shows, daytime dramas, courtroom television, and mid-day local news updates.
- Late Afternoon & Evening: Transitions from syndicated entertainment and games into local evening news, followed by national network evening news.
- Primetime: Reserved for flagship ABC network series, newsmagazines, specials, and live sports events.
- Late Night: Follows the late local news with national late-night talk shows, syndicated comedies, and overnight news or infomercials.
Programming times can vary by date, region, and provider. Check the latest listings for the most current schedule before tuning in.
tv guide listings for tonight on WATN-DT
When searching for tv guide listings for tonight on WATN-DT, viewers in the Central Time Zone will find primetime network programming typically beginning at 7:00 PM CT. Depending on the day of the week, tonight's lineup on channel 24 may include popular ABC network dramas, comedy series, reality competition shows, or major live sports broadcasts such as college football or NBA basketball.
Following the conclusion of primetime programming at 10:00 PM CT, WATN-DT airs its flagship late-night local news program, ABC 24 News at 10, providing local updates on news, weather, and sports across the Mid-South region. Late-night network talk shows follow immediately after local news coverage.
Programming Categories on WATN-DT
WATN-DT broadcasts several main categories of content throughout the broadcast day:
- Local & Regional News: Regular daily newscasts covering Memphis, Shelby County, and the broader tri-state area.
- ABC Network Shows: National dramas, comedies, reality series, and specials provided by ABC.
- Live Sports: Broadcasts of national sporting events carried by ABC Sports and ESPN on ABC, including college football and professional basketball.
- Syndicated Content: Popular off-network sitcoms, daily talk shows, and game shows broadcast during daytime and early fringe hours.
- Digital Subchannels: Secondary digital channels offering specialized programming networks such as Laff (24.2) and Cozi TV (24.3).
How to Use the WATN-DT TV Schedule
To get the most out of your viewing experience when navigating the WATN-DT schedule, follow these simple steps:
- Confirm your current local time zone (Memphis operates on Central Time, CT).
- Select the current date on your local electronic program guide (EPG) or schedule grid.
- Check whether a program is a live broadcast, a new episode premiere, or a repeat transmission.
- Note any special programming adjustments, such as breaking news cut-ins or extended live sports coverage.
- Verify your broadcast channel source—whether watching over-the-air on channel 24.1 or via your cable/satellite channel line-up.
Viewing Information & Provider Listings
WATN-DT is widely available across the Memphis television market via multiple signal delivery methods:
| Platform / Provider | Channel Position | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Over-The-Air (OTA Antenna) | Channel 24.1 (HD) | Broadcasts digitally on UHF Channel 25 |
| Comcast Xfinity | Channel 4 / HD Channel 804 | Varies by local subscriber package |
| DirecTV | Channel 24 | Local feed in Memphis DMA |
| Dish Network | Channel 24 | Local feed in Memphis DMA |
Regional & Time-Zone Information
WATN-DT serves viewers across a multi-state region that includes West Tennessee, North Mississippi, and East Arkansas. All broadcast times in the local channel schedule are listed in Central Time (CT). Viewers receiving the signal on the outer edges of the market or near time-zone boundaries should keep local time offsets in mind when setting recordings or tuning in to live programming.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is WATN-DT?
WATN-DT is the ABC-affiliated commercial television station in Memphis, Tennessee, broadcasting on virtual channel 24. It is locally branded as ABC 24.
What network is WATN-DT affiliated with?
WATN-DT is a primary affiliate of the ABC (American Broadcasting Company) network.
Where can I find tonight's WATN-DT schedule?
Tonight's schedule can be checked through your TV provider's electronic program guide, online television listing sites, or by reviewing daily broadcast grids for channel 24 in the Memphis market.
Does WATN-DT broadcast local news?
Yes, WATN-DT produces daily local newscasts branded as ABC 24 News, covering local news, weather forecasts, and sports across the Mid-South region.
What digital subchannels does WATN-DT offer?
In addition to its primary ABC high-definition broadcast on subchannel 24.1, WATN-DT carries secondary digital subchannels including Laff (24.2) and Cozi TV (24.3).