Project Zomboid TV Schedule Tool
Plan your survival around the Life and Living TV schedule to maximize skill gains. Never miss an episode!
About Life and Living TV in Build 41
Life and Living TV airs skill shows during the first 9 days after game start. Each show grants XP for different skills with no level cap.
Calendar View
Select a day to see all scheduled shows. Day 1 is July 9th in the default timeline.
Complete Schedule
| Day | Time | Skill | Base XP | Show Series | Notes |
|---|
Cooking
Carpentry
Fishing
Farming
Foraging
Trapping
XP Optimizer
Calculate XP with Skill Books and Traits
See how much XP you'll gain from a TV show with different multipliers
Select options and click Calculate
Alarm Planner
Set alarms for upcoming shows (10 minutes before start time)
No alarms set. Add some above!
Note: These are simulated alarms for planning purposes. In-game, use a digital watch to set actual alarms.
Optimization Tips
How to Get the Most from Life and Living
- Find a TV ASAP: Secure a safe house with a working television within your first day.
- Get a Watch: Find a digital watch or alarm clock to track the time accurately.
- Read Before Watching: Read the corresponding skill book before watching a show to multiply the XP gained.
- Keep Volume Low: Set TV volume to 0-1 to avoid attracting zombies. You'll still get the XP!
- Plan Your Day: Schedule your looting and base-building around the TV broadcasts.
- VHS Alternative: If you miss a show, you can find VHS tapes of Life and Living programs in video stores.