The complete list of websites to stream full TV shows and movies from

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Paying for cable seems so 2008, doesn’t it?  Check out this complete list of sites to legally stream full TV shows and movies from, for free!  Most sites will require either the newest version of Flash or the new Silverlight technology to run them, so if prompted, install those plug-ins.  From my experience, most work great in Firefox on Windows and Mac.

Broadcast Networks

Cable networks with full episodes and / or live streams

Show specific full episodes

Independent Internet-only networks

Aggregation sites

Pay Per View

Sports

Consider clipping your cable bill after all that is available for the cost of your current broadband internet connection.  If you’re curious to try out Netflix, you can get a 2 week free trial by clicking here.  Way back when, I was a huge fan of Joost, but it was clunky, only worked on my Windows computer (which I’ve since sold) and required a stand alone application.  Even after it became available for Mac I lost interest when Hulu opened up to the public.  Delivering most shows in 480p, full screen with only minor 15 second commercials, it’s one of the best sites out there.  Netflix is also getting better with the video delivery, but there is still a bit of room for improvement.

While I still enjoy flipping through channels on my TV, I can see streaming video starting to become more and more of my daily life, especially since I can’t always be home to watch a certain show at any given time when it airs.  The downside is most sites wait 24 hours to seven days to air the most recent shows, if you’re OK with that, checkout some of these sites!

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25 Responses to “The complete list of websites to stream full TV shows and movies from”

  1. George says:

    Nice list. I dugg it here:

    http://digg.com/television/The_complete_list_of_websites_to_stream_full_TV_shows_and_mo

  2. Cris Mitchell says:

    This is a great list! Thanks for doing this roundup.
    Cris…

  3. Chad says:

    Hey Mike,

    Thanks for including Crackle in the list…glad to be of service!

    Cheers!

  4. Melanie says:

    This is a great list. We’ve been big hulu fans since it began– not just for the current stuff, but being able to show my kids the pilot of WKRP is also a treat. My 16 year old turned into a big Barney Miller fan also, which was funny.

    One of my Christmas presents to my family was buying a 50 foot S-Video cable that I ran from the PC video card to the television in the family room. Now we can watch streaming TV on the actual TV while sitting on actual couches together. A $20 investment that’s been quite a treat. And way cheaper than cable.

  5. joshuasbones says:

    Missed one.
    http://www.fearnet.com/movies/index.html

  6. Mike Panic says:

    @joshuasbones Thanks, it’s been added!

  7. Jay Zimmermann says:

    Have you guys seen First on Mars? Great service that aggregates online shows but also adds recommendation features, playlists customization & sharing, etc.

    http://www.firstonmars.com

  8. Mike Panic says:

    @Jay Zimmermann Thanks! The list has been updated. First on Mars appears to pull from Hulu, but the added ability to customize the user interface is really nice.

  9. Hortence says:

    TVLand.com is another site for some older shows to be streamed, usually 5 episodes per available show

  10. Mike Panic says:

    @Hortence - Thanks, I’ve updated the list.

  11. Terry Anne says:

    Mike, what is your connection to the internet? I use Verizon’s aircard (broadband) because that single service works whether I’m at home, in the office or on the road. But there’s a 5 gb/month limit for the set amount with a 25 cents/mb charge if you go over that limit. I’d been told (by Verizon’s rep at the store) that “streaming” was not the same as “downloading” so I didn’t have to be concerned about reaching my 5 gb limit unless I was downloading a lot of utube videos. But by the end of each month from just the (teaching) research and emailing I do on the internet, I’m pretty darn close to my limit. I would love to expand the few broadcast channels accessible to me without cable ~ what’s your secret?

    thanks very much!

    Terry

  12. Mike Panic says:

    @ Terry Anne My internet is faster than yours article pretty much sums it up, but I use Verizon FiOS 10Mb/s internet service. I’m sorry you were ill informed, but streaming content does consume bandwidth and I’d imagine 3 full length Netflix movies would eat almost all of the 5gb you are allowed per month.

    If streaming content is what you see yourself doing on a regular basis, I’d suggest investing in a home internet connection and only utilizing your mobile connection when you are not at home. And / or, when you aren’t at home, hopping on either open or public wi-fi spots.

  13. Kristin says:

    Modernfeed.com is another free aggregation with access to great content. I particularly like the ability to load their shows onto an iPhone or iTouch.

    Thank you for this list!

  14. sraz says:

    TheWB.com

    This website allows you to watch full episodes of shows that once appeared on the beloved WB (what is now CW), home to Friends, Dawson’s Creek, and Charmed.

  15. TVonPC says:

    Nice List;)

    Here you go with some sites:

    http://www.mytvcafe.com - free online TV website

    http://www.tvplatforme.com - free TVonPC software with some cool extras (you can get it by completing a short survey - I found the same one with the different logo for around $40-$50 so…enjoy this one free ;))

  16. Asian TV says:

    Cool list! I have bookmarked this for future reference. Another good site to search for watching TV online is:

    http://www.freetvonline.com/

  17. Edd says:

    http://www.surfthechannel.com works for anyone who can’t get those shows because of geo-location the broadcast/cable sites use.

  18. Marla says:

    MSNBC also offers its regular shows, including Countdown and The Rachel Maddow show, as podcasts on iTunes. You can watch them at MSNBC.com as well, but the online clips are segmented and include ads - the podcasts are continuous full episodes, and ad-free.

  19. robert Parsons says:

    i like http://www.nosubscriptionrequired.net/

  20. Tifphany says:

    anyone know how to get live sports coverage online?

  21. dato says:

    http://www.ajz.nu is all you need. Search for your favorite movie or tv show. Best streaming sites listed!

  22. sharon says:

    hulu is the best for me!

  23. sharon says:

    hulu is the best for me

  24. JasonM says:

    Great site, thanks!
    I’m assigned overseas and cannot access Hulu and many other such sites as they note my overseas IP address.

    Are there sites that do not do this? I have a U.S. DPO address but all they look at is the IP. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Proxy’s do not work as they are too slow.

  25. David says:

    Try http://tvgorge.com. Works worldwide.

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