Free television shows, sports events, and special programming without a hefty monthly subscription? Yes, you really can do this on the Web, and this article is going to show you twelve different sites that offer all sorts of great free TV shows online.
Hulu
Fox
Not only can you watch your favorite FOX shows here, you can also get episode summaries, cast info, and upcoming previews here. They also offer behind the scenes information, exclusive looks at new or upcoming TV episodes, and specific offers only for fans. More »
NBC
Your favorite NBC programs, all in one place. Be sure to visit the NBC Video Library, where you can find current and past episodes of the NBC line-up.Find the latest NBC TV schedules here, along with news, an active community, games, and the official NBC store. More »
Link TV
Link TV provides a wide variety of high-quality programming from around the world, focusing on global news, international events, and different cultures.
If you’re looking for a different perspective than you usually get from network news programs, Link TV is a good bet.
Link TV is organized so you can find what you’re looking for without a lot of fuss.
Users have several options, including:
- View the daily full schedule
- Check out the Programming channels
- Browse programs
- Browse videos
- Use Link TV’s Search feature; you can narrow your search to Most Relevant, Most Recent, or Alphabetical, as well as by series.
All of Link TV’s multimedia content is available to watch via streaming technology right in your browser. No special players are needed (you probably will need the most updated version of Flash, but most browsers come with that nowadays). More »
YouTube
YouTube, one of the oldest and most popular video sharing and upload sites on the Web today, is a great way to catch up on TV that you might’ve missed or find obscure clips and outtakes from your favorites. You can also find fan-made video montages of great moments from various programs throughout TV history. More »
PBS
PBS features many of their programs online in an easy to view streaming format that you can enjoy right within your Web browser. Make sure to visit the Explore Topics page to get a feel for what’s available, as well as the main PBS Programs page. More »
Xfinity
Full shows from multiple networks are available at Xfinity. There are also TV series, movies, documentaries, short films, and sports events here, all free, and all available to view within your Web browser. Note: you’ll need to be a Xfinity subscriber in order to take advantage of many of the offerings here. More »
ABC
ABC offers fans sneak peeks of your favorites, local schedules, full episodes, photos, even message boards where you can discuss programs and find people who have your same interests in mind. More »
Veoh
Much like other sites on this list, Veoh has so much to offer that it can be overwhelming on the first visit. Best bet for finding your favorite TV shows to watch? Try the main TV show index. Here, you can sort by popularity, date added, alphabetical order; by clips or full episodes; or by language (dozens of languages are available here). More »
OVGuide
OVGuide searches all over the Web for full-length episodes, movies, videos, animation, and documentaries. Check out the main TV index that shows you what they’ve got to offer, as well as the main index of all the literally thousands of TV programs that OVGuide has for the avid watcher. More »
Sidereel
You can find all of your favorite content on Sidereel, including the most popular and current programs, upcoming exclusive sneak peeks of premieres, Web-specific broadcasts, and the latest episodes. You can also make a personalized calendar of all your favorites on Sidereel so you’ll never miss an episode again. More »
Blinkx
Blinkx is a video search engine that offers literally millions of hours of available video content online to watch for free. World news, entertainment, sports, it’s all here. You can even create your own Blinkx TV channel with your own personalized mix of content, choosing whatever you want to watch (via a simple keyword search) on a daily basis. More »