DISH May Free Previews: BBC America, Vice TV, and More

May has arrived and DISH is springing forward with a fresh bouquet of free previews—no green thumb required! Celebrate 20 years of the Planet Earth nature documentaries (as well as Sir David Attenborough's 100th birthday on May 8) on BBC America (Channel 135). Looking for some heart-warming content to brighten your day? Check out UPtv (Channel 188) to catch the new series Sugarcreek Amish Mysteries, along with hit series like Blue Bloods and Last Man Standing. For those craving gritty reality and underground culture, Vice TV (Channel 121) delivers edge-of-your-seat programming, including new episodes of WOW – Women Of Wrestling and compelling docuseries like Soccer's American Dream, premiering May 5.

From fascinating nature documentaries to uplifting family favorites, the free previews are in full bloom this month on DISH. Here’s a full look at the free previews available on DISH in May 2026, and how to watch them all year long. To get all of these free previews, use this link to find the right DISH package for you and subscribe today!

BBC America

Channel 135

Always available with America's Top 200 and up.

UPtv

Channel 188

Always available with America's Top 200

Vice TV

Channel 121

Always available with America's Top 200