Who needs to pay for cable service when there are so many cheap or free entertainment options online? By knowing which sites to visit, anyone can enjoy watching videos, television programs and Web shows without breaking the bank.
Streaming Variety Sites
- Hulu – This free-to-use site is known for a large collection of comedy shows.
- Western Mania – All of the best Westerns can be found at this free site.
- Live-Online-TV – View local television channels from countries all over the world for free.
- Solar Movie – This site houses one of Europe’s biggest collections of free movies from around the world.
- BlinkX – Watch many of the hit shows from the Golden Age of television on this site.
- FamilyGuyX – Every “Family Guy” fan should bookmark this free source of full episodes.
- SquidTV – Use this free site to watch television shows from all over the world in various languages.
- Side Reel – Although this free site focuses mostly on teen shows, there are several other comedy, drama and reality shows for all ages.
- MyEasyTV – Offering over 15 categories of entertainment, this free site has 350 different television shows.
- DotComedy – Enjoy free side-splitting laughs with this online selection of various comedy shows and video clips.
- Adult Swim – This site features a large selection of free adult comedy television programs, Web comedy shows and quirky games.
- FreeTVOnline – Watch hours of streaming television shows, viral videos and feature films.
- Travel Videoz – There is no need to pay for travel channels or magazines with this free source for travel videos.
- CastTV – In addition to popular soaps, this site has one of the most extensive collections of new and classic television shows.
- Free-TV-Video – This site is one of the best sources for the top-rated television shows.
- Satellite Direct – Enjoy access to over 3,500 channels on this site.
Popular Direct Television Channels Online
- TV Land – There is no need to pay for cable to enjoy these feel-good classic television shows.
- Fox – Use this site to keep up with news or watch full episodes of network shows.
- CBS – Watch news, sports and full episodes of CBS comedies on this site.
- NBC – Keep up with NBC’s news, sports reports and episodes of network shows.
- ABC – Full episodes of the latest ABC drama television shows are available to watch on this site.
- Cartoon Network – This kid-friendly network has a large selection of the best cartoons for young viewers.
- Weather Channel – Enjoy free access to exciting episodes of “Storm Stories” and local weather information.
- Discovery Network – This site offers educational programs for all ages.
- Nickelodeon – Let kids watch their favorite television shows online without worrying about content quality.
- ESPN – This site has the latest news, highlights and schedules for popular sports.
- SyFy – Fans of science fiction may watch full episodes of their favorite television shows on this site.
- C-SPAN – Keep up with politics here via live streams of C-SPAN 1, C-SPAN 2, C-SPAN 3 or C-SPAN Radio.
- USA Network – Learn about upcoming new shows, watch full episodes of network shows and have the opportunity to win Web-only contests.
- Fashion TV – Watch live streaming of recent fashion shows, current news and helpful style tips.
- TNT – This site features full episodes of popular TNT Network shows, sports news and contests for viewers.
- Family Channel Online – Children may use this site to watch full episodes of wholesome kids’ shows.
- A&E – Use this site to watch full episodes of reality or drama shows, play games and keep current with entertainment news.
- PBS – The official site of the Public Broadcasting System has several full-length episodes of popular shows.
- National Geographic – Watch full episodes of educational nature shows that are suitable for all age groups.
Streaming Online Movie Rentals
- Netflix – For a monthly fee of $7.99, customers can stream as many movies as they please with a compatible device. Netflix has over 100,000 titles to choose from.
- BlockBuster – This service is $9.99 per month, and customers are allowed to watch an unlimited amount of movies.
- iTunes – In addition to music, Apple iTunes also offers online movie rentals. For only $3.99 per month, customers can watch as many movies as they wish.
- Cinema Now – Unlimited online movie rentals are only $3.99 per month with this company.
- Big Star – Enjoy unlimited access to independent, foreign or feature films on this site. There is a 30-day free trial followed by a regular monthly fee of $4.99.
- YouTube – Movie content owners may submit their content for customers to rent. Fees vary between $1 and $20 per rental, and rental periods vary between one and seven days.
Music Entertainment
- MTV – Watch this network’s shows, music videos and news on their official site.
- VH1 – Visit this site to keep up with the latest music videos, news and entertainment.
- CMT – This site is one of the Web’s best online resources for this genre’s music videos and news.
- Live365 – There’s no need for music-only cable channels with the thousands of live resources available on this site.
News
- CNN – Watch full episodes of CNN broadcasts, read news stories and have access to the network’s latest updates.
- AllYouCanRead – This free site is a database of current newspaper publications from nearly every region in the United States.
- Facebook – Interact with friends and family on this famous social media site.
- Twitter – Keep current with quick news updates from friends and family members on this site.
- MySpace – Use this site to keep in touch with friends, follow musicians and stay abreast with Hollywood news.
- AlJazeera English – This news site is one of the best resources for current world affairs.
- BBC News – This news site offers free online stories, videos and blogs.
Web Show Sites
- MySpace Videos – This site is similar to YouTube, and there are several episodes of various Web-only shows. There are also funny video clips, music videos and viral sensations.
- Annoying Orange – Enjoy some laughs from this talking orange’s episodes.
- Married On Myspace – This is a reality show about couples who let MySpace users plan their weddings.
- Fred – Watch a young man experience daily life with a humorous twist.
- Smosh – This YouTube channel features a comical duo’s odd videos.
- The Confession – With Kiefer Sutherland as the lead star, this Web series details a suspenseful action story.
- Chad Vader – Chad, who is the fictitious brother of Darth Vader, runs a grocery store in this goofy comedy series.
- Gigi: Almost American – This series follows a funny young man who portrays life from the perspective of a teenage girl.
- SMBC Theater – Office workers depict life as a wacky reality in this spin-off of a comic strip.
- Dorm Life – Follow the lives of college students who share a dorm floor in this reality series.
- Anyone But Me – This is a drama show about modern relationships.
- Red Vs. Blue – Watch inanimate action figures fight in this silly series.
- The Guild – This show follows the lives of online gaming fanatics in reality and on the Web.
- Mortal Kombat: Legacy – This is an animated action series.
- Jake And Amir – Join these two mismatched staffers who share space in an office.
- Tekzilla – Watch this show for the latest electronics reviews and answers to tech questions.
- Zero Punctuation – This series features comical reviews about animated video games.
- Troopers – Fans of space films will enjoy this comical farce of “Star Wars.”
- Between Two Ferns – Zach Galifianakis, who is determined to make his guests uncomfortable, interviews Hollywood celebrities.
- The Fuzz – Profane puppets try to solve a murder mystery in this adult comedy series.
- TMZ Live – Harvey Levin and his crew of comical workers dish on the latest celebrity sightings.
- Epic Meal Time – Enjoy hours of laughs as these not-so-savvy cooks demonstrate how to make the most unhealthy meals.
- Arby ‘N’ The Chief – Follow the misadventures of the chief and his sidekick in this animated series.
- The Man In The Box – Watch this show to ponder life from the perspective of a goofy cubicle worker.
- Doctor Horrible – Follow the suspenseful story of a villain, hero and the girl the hero is interested in.
- Mommy XXX – This adult comedy follows an adult actress who is attempting to be a homemaker.
- Legend Of Neil – Neil, who is playing a Nintendo game, gets sucked into it and must battle his foes.
- Lumina – This fantasy romance series follows a young woman who lives in Hong Kong.
- Easy To Assemble – For some good laughs, join Illeana Douglas after she quits her Hollywood career to work at an IKEA retail store.
- Wainy Days – This reality series follows David Wain as he tries to meet women in New York City.
- Angel Of Death – Eve, who is a killer, contemplates changing her ways in this suspenseful series.
- iCarly – This is a fun show for kids. The site also has blogs, music and games.
- Compulsions – See life from the perspective of disturbed individuals in this show.
- Oz Girl – Follow Sadie as she moves from a small town to a big city in this Australian Web series.
- The Bannen Way – Although the main character wants to quit his life of crime, he must complete another job before his bosses will pardon him.
- A Comic Book Orange – Watch interviews with famous comic creators, see current reviews and enjoy access to other interesting links on this site.
- DiggNation – Tune in to this show to watch weekly Web and tech culture information.
- The Totally Rad Show – Three hosts focus on comics, popular movies and skits in this daily Web show.
- The Secret Life Of Scientists – This reality series covers the details of scientists’ lives.
- Rocketboom – Watch this show to see commentaries about Internet culture and popular news stories.
- Auto-Tune The News – The Gregory Brothers use Auto-Tune to make news stories sound hilarious.
- The Young Turks – Three young Turks report on world news, pop culture, lifestyle and politics in this show.
- Flying Kebab – Follow Nando, a photographer, as he tries to find his inheritance in Lebanon.
- NOOB – This popular French series is a favorite among many gaming enthusiasts and fantasy fans.
- Odd Job Nation – Follow this intriguing series about odd jobs, the recession and the entertaining reactions of strangers.
- Old Friends – This series focuses on the lives of two young men and their romantic relationships.
- Harper’s Globe – Follow Robin, who has a mysterious past, as she works for a newspaper company on Harper’s Island.
- The Temp Life – These Web episodes reveal a company that rescues job-seeking individuals from the horrors of becoming temp workers.
