OWN: The Oprah Winfrey Network
Entertainment ProvidersUnited States1001-5000 Employees
OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network is a U.S.-based cable television network whose programming is guided by Oprah Winfrey's leadership. The venture is a joint effort of Harpo, Inc. and Discovery Communications, launched on January 1, 2011, and it is carried in about 85 million homes alongside the Oprah.com digital platform. The network seeks to provide substantial, emotionally resonant content and to attract prominent talent to its primetime schedule. Its audience comprises viewers seeking engaging, community-oriented entertainment and connections that extend beyond television, including participation on social media. In 2026, OWN expanded its Belle Collective franchise with a Birmingham edition, demonstrating ongoing content development.