Where to watch TV without paying a dime
The average household coughs up nearly $70 a month on streaming subscriptions, and that’s before your internet tab. But let me tell you, I spend a lot more than that. It’s closer to $125.
Add it all together, and congratulations, you’re back in 2011 with your overpriced cable bundle, except this time, there’s no DVR to save you.
Good news: You can cut your bill without cutting the fun. Here are 10 legit, totally free streaming services you can start watching now.
1. Pluto TV: With 250+ live channels and a huge library of on-demand content, Pluto brings the binge without the bill. Owned by Paramount, so expect solid picks.
2. Tubi: Backed by Fox, Tubi serves up over 50,000 titles from big studios like MGM, Lionsgate and Paramount. It’s on every platform you can think of.
3. YouTube: You already use it, but explore the “Free with ads” movies and shows. You’ll find full-length features, classic TV, and yes, my shows, too.
4. The Roku Channel: No Roku device needed. Stream 500+ live channels, thousands of movies and TV shows, plus originals like Weird: The Al Yankovic Story.
5. Freevee: Amazon’s ad-supported streamer has fewer commercials than regular TV and some fun originals. Jury Duty is Emmy-nominated for a reason.
6. Kanopy: This one’s the sleeper hit. All you need is a library card to unlock a curated library of indie films, documentaries and foreign titles. It’s ad-free, too.
7. Xumo Play: Built by Comcast and Charter, Xumo delivers 350+ live channels and an on-demand library with everything from news to nostalgia.
8. Plex: Once just a media server, Plex now streams movies, TV and live channels. Plus, if you have your own digital movie collection, Plex organizes it beautifully.
9. Hoopla: Another library-connected gem. It offers free movies, TV, audiobooks, comics and more completely ad-free. Perfect for families or book lovers.
10. LocalNow: Need local weather and news along with free movies and shows? LocalNow blends live info with a surprisingly solid entertainment lineup.
Bonus: CW App: Yes, the same CW Network (iOS, Android). Stream full episodes of Walker, All American and more. No sign-in or cable required. Just hit play.
🎬 🥂 There you go. Free TV, no contracts, no regrets. OK, maybe some regrets if you watch a made-for-TV thriller at 3 a.m. Hit the share button below and help someone break up with their streaming bill.
Speaking of … Henry in Phoenix sent me this one: “Hey, Kim, Nothing is built in America these days. I just bought a TV, and it said, ‘Built in Antenna.’ I don’t even know where that is!” Alas, I can only help so many people. 😔
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