Television Channels - Letter J

Cable Networks (Cable Television Channels Nationwide Listed A - Z)

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80M+

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Channels Starting with J

Shopping Networks

JTV (Jewelry Television) 24/7

Founded: 1993 (originally America's Collectibles Network)

Headquarters: Knoxville, Tennessee

Reach: 80+ million U.S. households via cable, satellite, streaming, and over-the-air

America's leading television retailer of jewelry and gemstones. Founded by Bill Kouns, Bob Hall, and Jerry Sisk Jr., JTV broadcasts 24/7 showcasing jewelry collections with live presentations. Features manufacturing facilities in Sri Lanka, Hong Kong, and Thailand. Offers educational programming about gemstones and jewelry-making alongside sales. CEO Kevin Cleary leads the company with plans for e-commerce expansion on Amazon, Walmart, and Target marketplaces.

JML Direct TV UK-Based

Founded: 1986

Founder: John Mills

Type: Direct response television (DRTV)

British consumer product company specializing in homewares, health & beauty, DIY, and gifts. Operates multiple shopping channels on Sky (JML Choice, JML Ideas). Distributes "As Seen on TV" products globally with presence in 70+ countries. Known for live demonstrations of innovative household products. Headquarters in Chiswick, West London.

True Crime & Justice Networks

JusticeCentral.TV Court TV

Owner: Allen Media Group (Byron Allen)

Format: 24-hour court shows and crime mysteries

Notable Judges: Judge Mathis, Judge Milian, Judge Ross, Judge Cristina Perez, Judge Mablean

Features nine Emmy Award-nominated and winning judges in 24/7 court programming. Includes popular shows like Mathis Court, Justice for the People, Equal Justice, America's Court, and Justice With Judge Mablean. Also airs "Storm of Suspicion" from The Weather Channel's Emmy-winning production teams, exploring forensic crime-solving during extreme weather events.

True Crime Network Formerly Justice Network

Launched: January 20, 2015 (as Justice Network)

Rebranded: July 27, 2020 (to True Crime Network)

Owner: Tegna Inc.

Reach: 57% of U.S. television households

Digital multicast network specializing in true crime, investigation, and forensic science documentaries aimed at adults 25-54, particularly women. John Walsh serves as on-air spokesperson. Available via digital subchannels and cable carriage. Previously aired Court TV/TruTV programming until Court TV relaunched under Scripps in 2019.

Religious & Cultural Networks

JLTV (Jewish Life Television) America's Chosen Network

Founded: 2007

Founder: Phil Blazer

Format: 24/7 Jewish-themed programming

America's first 24-hour Jewish television channel offering educational, cultural, historical, sports, and news programming. Features original series like "Bubbies Know Best" (matchmaking show with Jewish grandmothers), "Generations" (genealogy series), and award-winning travel series "Air Land & Sea." First North American cable channel to broadcast Israeli thriller series "Fauda" and "Prisoners of War." Includes classic shows with Jewish stars: The Jack Benny Program, You Bet Your Life with Groucho Marx, Bonanza, Candid Camera. Exclusively broadcasts Maccabiah Games and presents 24-hour Holocaust programming on Yom HaShoah. Available in U.S., Canada (via Ethnic Channels Group), and through FAST streaming suite.

International & Specialty Channels

Japanese Movie Channel (Nihon Eiga Senmon) Japanese Cinema

Founded: 2000

Partners: News Corp, Sony, Fuji TV, Softbank

Headquarters: Tokyo, Japan

Cable and satellite movie channel specializing in Japanese films, from Akira Kurosawa classics to contemporary hits. Operates Japan Movie Channel and Jidaigeki (Samurai Drama) Channel, both ranked in top five CS pay TV channels in Japan. Features genres spanning samurai epics, contemporary dramas, anime, and horror. Launched FAST channel "24/7 SAMURAI-SHINOBI" on Prime Video in the U.S. (April 2025). Operates "SAMURAI VS NINJA" brand with YouTube channel and subscription service in 40 countries.

TV Japan / Jme Service Ended 2024

Operating Period: 1991-2024

Owner: NHK CosmoMedia America Inc.

Replacement: Jme streaming platform (launched March 2024)

24-hour Japanese-language channel for Japanese diaspora in U.S. and Canada. Carried NHK World Premium programming. Ceased linear broadcasting March 31, 2024. Replaced by Jme streaming service featuring NHK World Premium and NHK World-Japan live feeds, plus Jme Select scheduled channel for North American audiences.

J Sports Japan Only

Launched: 2003

Owner: Jupiter Telecommunications Co., Ltd.

Channels: 4 (J Sports 1-4)

Availability: Japan only (geo-restricted)

Premium sports streaming service with four channels. J Sports 1: Japanese baseball (Hiroshima, Rakuten), rugby, skiing, badminton. J Sports 2: Baseball (Chunichi, Rakuten), soccer (FIFA, JFA U-18), basketball. J Sports 3: Major League Baseball, Super Formula, WRC, WEC, B League, ski jumping. J Sports 4: MLB, soccer, Tour de France, SUPER GT, Formula E, figure skating. Not officially available in USA due to geo-restrictions.

JBN TV (Japão Brasil Network Television) Defunct

Partners: TV Asahi, Fuji Television, Toei Company, PR-Shoji, Okinawa Television

Notable Service: JBN-Web online subscription (launched 2009)

Japanese television channel for Brazilian-Japanese community. Featured TV Asahi dramas including Saotome Typhoon, OL Zenido, Hyoten, Denchi ga Kireru Made, and Chakushin Ari. Prior to launch, only NHK World Premium was available on subscription TV.

Streaming & Classic Content

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson Streaming Archives

Original Run: 1962-1992 (30 years)

Host: Johnny Carson (King of Late Night)

Streaming On: Peacock (20 seasons), Amazon Prime, Tubi, Roku, Pluto TV

Broadcast TV: Antenna TV (nightly 10:00 PM ET / 7:00 PM PT)

Legendary late-night talk show that set the blueprint for modern television hosts. Features classic stand-up from George Carlin and other comedians, celebrity interviews, hilarious monologues and skits. Official website and YouTube channel offer clips and full episodes capturing 30 years of U.S. culture and entertainment history.

Jazz Programming Options Various Platforms

Stingray DJAZZ: Diverse jazz concerts, performances, documentaries

Jazz Live (Roku): Jazz at Lincoln Center performances, artist interviews

SiriusXM Real Jazz (Ch 67): Classic and contemporary jazz with Marcus Miller, Wynton Marsalis, Dee Dee Bridgewater

While no dedicated "Jazz TV" cable channel exists in the U.S., jazz programming is available through streaming services (Stingray DJAZZ, Jazz Live on Roku), satellite radio (SiriusXM Real Jazz), and public radio (WBGO). Ken Burns' landmark 2001 documentary series "Jazz" remains the most comprehensive TV treatment of the art form.

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Frequently Asked Questions

JTV is America's leading television retailer of jewelry and gemstones, reaching over 80 million U.S. households. Founded in 1993 as America's Collectibles Network, JTV broadcasts 24/7 programming featuring jewelry sales, educational content about gemstones, and live presentations. Available on cable providers nationwide, satellite (DirecTV, DISH), Ion Television subchannels (added March 2023), and streaming platforms including JTV.com live stream. Headquarters in Knoxville, Tennessee with manufacturing facilities in Sri Lanka, Hong Kong, and Thailand. Note: Scripps removed JTV from its stations in December 2024, replacing it with getTV in some markets.

Justice Network relaunched as True Crime Network on July 27, 2020. The original Justice Network launched January 20, 2015, and built significant reach (57% of U.S. households) through digital subchannel affiliations with broadcast stations from Gannett, Hearst Television, Tribune Broadcasting, Gray Television, and other major groups. The rebranded True Crime Network continues specializing in true crime, investigation, and forensic science documentaries aimed at adults 25-54. John Walsh serves as on-air spokesperson. Available via over-the-air digital subchannels and cable carriage agreements. This is different from JusticeCentral.TV (Allen Media Group), which features court shows with judges like Judge Mathis and Judge Milian.

JLTV offers 24/7 Jewish-themed programming including educational, cultural, historical, sports, and news content. Original series include "Bubbies Know Best" (matchmaking with Jewish grandmothers), "Generations" (genealogy series with Museum of Jewish Heritage and JewishGen), and award-winning travel series "Air Land & Sea." JLTV was first North American cable channel to air Israeli thriller series "Fauda" and "Prisoners of War" (2021). Classic programming features Jewish stars: The Jack Benny Program, You Bet Your Life with Groucho Marx, Candid Camera with Allen Funt, Bonanza with Lorne Greene and Michael Landon, The Soupy Sales Show, and The Goldbergs. Special broadcasts include Maccabiah Games (third-largest sporting event globally with 9,000+ athletes from 70 countries), Nobel Prize ceremony live from Stockholm, and 24-hour Holocaust programming on Yom HaShoah. Available in U.S., Canada (via Ethnic Channels Group), and free ad-supported streaming suite (2025).

Yes, with recent changes. TV Japan ceased linear broadcasting on March 31, 2024, after serving Japanese diaspora in U.S. and Canada since 1991. It was replaced by Jme streaming platform (launched March 20, 2024), operated by NHK CosmoMedia America. Jme offers NHK World Premium live feed, NHK World-Japan English news channel, and Jme Select (scheduled programming for North American time zones). For Japanese cinema, the Japanese Movie Channel launched "24/7 SAMURAI-SHINOBI" FAST channel on Prime Video in April 2025. NHK World-Japan is available on DirecTV channels 322 and 2049. J Sports (premium Japanese sports channels) remains geo-restricted to Japan only and not officially available in USA.

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962-1992) is available on multiple streaming platforms. Peacock has 20 seasons available with subscription. Amazon Prime Video offers collections featuring Johnny's best interviews and stand-up comedians like George Carlin. Free options include Tubi, The Roku Channel, and Pluto TV (with ads). For broadcast television, Antenna TV airs Carson episodes every night at 10:00 PM ET / 7:00 PM PT and 4:00 PM ET / 1:00 AM PT. Official website JohnnyCarson.com and YouTube channel feature classic clips and full episodes. Known as the "King of Late Night," Carson's 30-year run established the blueprint for modern television hosts with his comedic timing, memorable monologues, skits, and comfortable guest interviews.

JusticeCentral.TV and True Crime Network are two completely different networks with different owners and programming. JusticeCentral.TV (owned by Allen Media Group/Byron Allen) features 24/7 court shows with Emmy-winning judges including Judge Mathis, Judge Milian, Judge Ross, Judge Cristina Perez, and Judge Mablean, plus mystery series like "Storm of Suspicion." True Crime Network (formerly Justice Network, owned by Tegna Inc.) specializes in true crime documentaries, investigation series, and forensic science programming aimed at adults 25-54, with John Walsh as spokesperson. True Crime Network launched 2015, rebranded 2020, reaches 57% of U.S. households via digital subchannels and cable. JusticeCentral.TV is part of Entertainment Studios Networks portfolio alongside Cars.TV, Comedy.TV, ES.TV, MyDestination.TV, Pets.TV, and Recipe.TV.

There is no dedicated linear "Jazz TV" cable channel in the United States, though jazz programming is available through various platforms. Stingray DJAZZ offers diverse jazz concerts, performances, and documentaries via streaming. Jazz Live on Roku brings Jazz at Lincoln Center performances, archival concerts, and artist interviews to viewers. SiriusXM Real Jazz (Channel 67) features classic jazz with hosts including Marcus Miller, Wynton Marsalis, and Dee Dee Bridgewater. Public radio WBGO streams jazz content online and via YouTube. The most comprehensive television treatment of jazz was Ken Burns' landmark 2001 documentary series "Jazz" (10-part epic presenting history of the art form chronologically). JAZZRADIO.com and AccuRadio provide internet radio options. Jazz fans primarily enjoy music through recordings on streaming services, radio, and live performances rather than dedicated TV channels.

JML Direct TV is a UK-based direct response television (DRTV) shopping network founded by John Mills in 1986. The company specializes in homewares, health and beauty products, DIY items, and gifts, operating multiple channels on Sky (JML Choice, JML Ideas). JML distributes "As Seen on TV" products globally with presence in 70+ countries. Founded in Camden basement, grew from live demonstrations at department stores and consumer shows (like Ideal Home Show) to video demonstrations in retail stores, transactional website (1999), and TV home shopping channel (2004). Headquarters relocated to Chiswick, West London in 2016. While JML has international distribution and U.S. connections through Reliant International Media Corp (Florida-based infomercial production), JML Direct TV channels are primarily UK Sky platform broadcasting. Some JML products are available in U.S. retail stores and online.

Last updated on November 27, 2025