Unless things have changed, you can do it with most local channels (provided you are in the viewing area) for $1.50. You can also add a superstation for $1.50. Anything else will be listed on the DISH website and the cost varies. You can't do this with most channels. I called a few weeks back to add the Golf Channel a la carte (at one time you could) and had found out you could no longer do that. It would have been $4.99 / month.