Watch TV Shows Online

Watch TV Shows Online for Free

Just like you can listen to music for free online, and read full books, as long as you have Internet service, there are ways to watch TV shows online. Some of the websites where you can watch for free include:

• FreeTube - Watch your favorite TV shows by just using your browser.
• Hiveproductions - Watch short TV segments.
• Streamic - This site offers over 300 TV channels, including ABC, NBC and Fox.
• PPStream - Find sports and movies to watch.
• ABC Network - View Lost, Desperate Housewives, Alias and other popular shows.
• PeekVid - Find over 700 episodes of programs like 24, The Office and Family Guy. Shows can be downloaded.
• PPlive - Wonder what is being aired in Japan or England? Watch foreign channels here.
• TV-Video - See the latest TV shows as they air including Smallville, Prison Break, and Lost.
• TVU Player - The TVU is a little player that offers a variety of channels showing regular TV programs and sports.
• Chooseandwatch - This is a free TV portal where you can see over 250 online TV channels.
• Channelking - Free Internet TV channels allow you to watch TV from anywhere with broadband. You can see shows aired all over the globe.
• Alluc.org - See the latest anime, cartoons, TV shows and movies online.
• Video Hybrid - This site has a large selection of movies, TV shows and anime.
• Side Reel - Watch movies and TV show episodes.
• Live TV Network - Watch over 3000 satellite channels for free.
• My Easy TV - Surf over 380 channels for online TV viewing.

Some of the sites require you to register and create a password before accessing their site.

Grab the popcorn and watch TV online!

How Does It Work?

Live streaming providers use TV content provided by broadband, over the air, or by satellite. Then they publish the shows for viewing. Usually there is a little delay between the actual TV broadcast and the network broadcast due to a variety of factors.

Systems Compatibility

Some of the websites that allow you to watch TV shows online are not compatible with newer computer software. For example, Windows Vista, Microsoft's newest 2007 software, is not compatible with a few of the websites featuring movies and TV shows. Usually the websites will list the systems required so you will know immediately if your computer will allow you to view the TV shows. So before you call your family and friends over to watch a TV show on your computer, make sure your computer will be able to produce the entertainment.

Subject to Change

As with everything on the Internet, keep in mind that websites come and go. Therefore, some of the above sites may be short-lived. New websites offering TV shows will also most likely be created as the demand grows for watching TV shows on the computer.

Is It Legal?

The legality of offering these shows is often questioned. A few sites are under suspicion of showing pirated movies or shows where the quality is not as good as what you would get on a television set. However, if you can go to the website of the station airing the show on TV, such as ABC or NBC, and view the TV program, then you know that this is legitimate. Other sites let those who do not have cable TV watch shows that are on cable channels via the computer. For non-network sites, the question of legality is a subject that some still consider a gray area.

Finding Out What Is on TV

If you want to find out what is playing on TV, LocateTV is a quick search engine for finding TV listings. By going to this site, you will be able to find out when your favorite shows or movies are shown on TV. You can also see whether or not they are available online, either for free or for a fee.

Never Miss a Show

Perhaps you have a favorite TV show that came on last night and you missed the episode because you were away from your TV. Fear not; you can watch the program on your computer screen. Check one of the websites to find out when the episode you missed will be "aired" online. Happy viewing!