# Lifetime television programming announcements

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> Updated: 2026-08-18T18:00:00.000Z. Sources: 8. Developments: 2.

Lifetime has announced themed programming events for August and September 2026.

In August, the network is presenting ‘Faces of Deceit,’ a series of psychological thrillers and suspense films centered on themes of hidden identities and broken trust. The lineup includes ‘The Woman With My Face,’ ‘Bonds Will Be Broken,’ and ‘Monster in the Family: The Stacey Kananen Story,’ which is based on a true crime case in the United States.

For September, the network will launch ‘The Strength of a Lifetime,’ a programming event featuring scripted films inspired by real-life events. The schedule includes ‘Angel in the Rubble: The Genelle Guzman Story,’ ‘Sole Survivor of Flight 119’—based on the memoir ‘Exit Row’—and ‘The Ocean Between Them.’

## Timeline

### 2026-08-18: Lifetime announces September movie slate inspired by true stories

Lifetime has announced its September ‘The Strength of a Lifetime’ movie event, featuring films inspired by true stories of resilience, including survival tales set in Mexico and Belize.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/lifetime-announces-september-movie-slate-inspired-by-true-stories

### 2026-08-08: Lifetime announces August

Lifetime is airing a special August programming lineup called

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/lifetime-announces-august

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