Accessibility at USA Network

USA Network is proud to offer the blind and visually impaired video description of its original and acquired programming. Beginning July 1, 2012, USA will describe at least 50 hours of programming per quarter including hit shows such as Covert Affairs, Common Law, Suits, Royal Pains, Psych, Law & Order: SVU and NCIS, along with select movies.

USA and its Characters Unite public service campaign to combat prejudice and discrimination have a longstanding commitment to accessibility and the Network will continue to build on this initiative to make its programming available to all.

Directions for Accessing Video Description

  • Select the SAP (secondary audio) feature through your television or set top box. The television manual and customer service department can assist in activating this feature.
  • When activated, the video description will provide explanations of the program's visuals during the natural pauses in the dialogue.
  • Go to usanetwork.com/accessibility or call 212- 664-7010 for up-to-date listings and schedule information.

Schedule for December 2012

  • Saturday, December 1st 2012
    • 09:00 PM ET TV-14 LAW & ORDER: SVU (IT'S PERSONAL MARATHON) - BLINDED
  • Monday, December 3rd 2012
    • 11:10 PM ET TV-14-D-V CSI (SEASON 12) - CRIME AFTER CRIME
  • Tuesday, December 4th 2012
    • 09:00 PM ET TV-14-D-L-S-V LAW & ORDER: SVU (SEASON 13) - VALENTINE'S DAY
    • 10:00 PM ET TV-14-D-L-S-V LAW & ORDER: SVU (SEASON 13) - STREET REVENGE
    • 12:00 AM ET TV-14-L-V LAW & ORDER: SVU - FIGHT
  • Wednesday, December 5th 2012
    • 11:00 PM ET TV-PG-D-V NCIS (BEST OF SEASON 5 MARATHON) - EX-FILE
  • Thursday, December 6th 2012
    • 08:00 PM ET NCIS (SEASON 9) - ENGAGED (PART 1)
    • 09:00 PM ET TV-14-D-L-V NCIS (SEASON 9) - ENGAGED (PART 2)
  • Monday, December 10th 2012
    • 11:03 PM ET TV-14-D-V CSI (SEASON 12) - ZIPPERED
  • Tuesday, December 11th 2012
    • 11:00 AM ET TV-14-D-V LAW & ORDER: SVU - SPOOKED
    • 02:00 PM ET TV-14-D-L-V LAW & ORDER: SVU - SHADOW
    • 09:00 PM ET LAW & ORDER: SVU (SEASON 13) - FATHER DEAREST
    • 10:00 PM ET LAW & ORDER: SVU (SEASON 13) - LEARNING CURVE
  • Thursday, December 13th 2012
    • 06:00 AM ET TV-14 LAW & ORDER: SVU - STOCKS & BONDAGE
    • 08:00 PM ET TV-PG-L-V NCIS (SEASON 9) - A DESPERATE MAN
    • 09:00 PM ET TV-14-V NCIS (SEASON 9) - SECRETS
    • 12:01 AM ET TV-14 LAW & ORDER: SVU - STOCKS & BONDAGE
  • Sunday, December 16th 2012
    • 09:00 AM ET TV-PG-S ROYAL PAINS - SOMETHING FISHY THIS WAY COMES
    • 10:00 AM ET TV-PG-S ROYAL PAINS - SAND LEGS
    • 02:00 PM ET TV-14-L-V NCIS (SEASON 9 MARATHON) - NATURE OF THE BEAST
    • 03:00 PM ET TV-PG-L-V NCIS (SEASON 9 MARATHON) - RESTLESS
    • 04:00 PM ET TV-PG-L-V NCIS (SEASON 9 MARATHON) - ENEMY ON THE HILL
    • 05:00 PM ET TV-14-L-V NCIS (SEASON 9 MARATHON) - SAFE HARBOR
    • 06:00 PM ET TV-14-L-V NCIS (SEASON 9 MARATHON) - THIRST
    • 07:00 PM ET NCIS (SEASON 9 MARATHON) - ENGAGED (PART 1)
    • 08:00 PM ET TV-14-D-L-V NCIS (SEASON 9 MARATHON) - ENGAGED (PART 2)
    • 09:00 PM ET TV-PG ROYAL PAINS - OFF-SEASON GREETINGS
    • 11:02 PM ET TV-PG ROYAL PAINS - OFF-SEASON GREETINGS
  • Monday, December 17th 2012
    • 07:00 PM ET TV-14-V NCIS: LOS ANGELES - OVERWATCH
    • 11:07 PM ET TV-14-D-V CSI (SEASON 12) - GENETIC DISORDER
  • Thursday, December 20th 2012
    • 08:00 PM ET TV-PG-L-V NCIS (SEASON 9) - PSYCH OUT
  • Saturday, December 22nd 2012
    • 09:00 AM ET TV-PG ROYAL PAINS - OFF-SEASON GREETINGS
  • Sunday, December 23rd 2012
    • 04:00 PM ET TV-14-D-V LAW & ORDER: SVU (SEASON 13 MARATHON) - SPIRALING DOWN
    • 05:00 PM ET LAW & ORDER: SVU (SEASON 13 MARATHON) - THEATRE TRICKS
    • 06:00 PM ET TV-14-L-S-V LAW & ORDER: SVU (SEASON 13 MARATHON) - DOUBLE STRANDS
    • 07:00 PM ET TV-14-D-V LAW & ORDER: SVU (SEASON 13 MARATHON) - HUNTING GROUND
    • 08:00 PM ET TV-14-D-V LAW & ORDER: SVU (SEASON 13 MARATHON) - CHILD'S WELFARE
    • 09:00 PM ET TV-14-D-L-S-V LAW & ORDER: SVU (SEASON 13 MARATHON) - VALENTINE'S DAY
    • 10:00 PM ET TV-14-V LAW & ORDER: SVU (SEASON 13 MARATHON) - STRANGE BEAUTY
    • 11:00 PM ET TV-14-D-L-S-V LAW & ORDER: SVU (SEASON 13 MARATHON) - STREET REVENGE
    • 12:00 AM ET LAW & ORDER: SVU (SEASON 13 MARATHON) - FATHER DEAREST
  • Monday, December 24th 2012
    • 06:00 AM ET TV-PG ROYAL PAINS - OFF-SEASON GREETINGS
    • 10:00 AM ET TV-PG-D-L NCIS (MARATHON) - DEAD AND UNBURIED
    • 07:00 PM ET TV-14-L-V NCIS: LOS ANGELES - ARCHANGEL
  • Sunday, December 30th 2012
    • 01:00 PM ET TV-14-D LAW & ORDER: SVU (HOLIDAY RECOVERY MARATH - TRIALS
    • 04:00 PM ET TV-14-L-V LAW & ORDER: SVU (HOLIDAY RECOVERY MARATH - WILDLIFE
  • Monday, December 31st 2012
    • 07:00 PM ET TV-14-V NCIS: LOS ANGELES (NEW YEAR'S EVE MARATHO - LOCKUP
    • 04:00 AM ET TV-14-D-V LAW & ORDER: SVU (RESOLVE TO WATCH MARATH - RUSSIAN BRIDES
    • 05:00 AM ET TV-14-D-L-S LAW & ORDER: SVU (RESOLVE TO WATCH MARATH - EDUCATED GUESS