How to Watch Comedy Central Online Without Cable

Comedy Central is an iconic “cable” channel — up there with MTV and ESPN. But times have changed and it is no longer necessary to have a cable subscription to enjoy it.

Read on to find out how to keep watching after you cut the cord.

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How to Watch Comedy Central Without Cable

You may be asking yourself, “How do I watch Comedy Central without cable?” The answer to this question used to be that you couldn’t. It isn’t broadcast over the air and so it isn’t available via antenna. As a result, you were stuck with cable and that’s why we still refer to it as a “cable channel.”

But with the explosion of the streaming services industry, the answer is that is now easy to get Comedy Central without cable. You will need three things: a strong internet connection, a compatible streaming device, and the right streaming service.

If you are reading this, you probably already have the first two. Selecting the best streaming service may be your only hurdle. Read on to determine your options.

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Streaming Services With Comedy Central

Streaming services are a reasonably new way to watch your favorite shows and channels. Finding the right one is the key to never needing cable again.

You can watch Comedy Central on most streaming services. 

FuboTV 

Relevant Channels	BET, Comedy Central, FX, Nick
Total Channels	130+
Cloud DVR	1000 hours
Simultaneous Screens	10
Free Trial	✅
FuboTV Price	$79.99/mo

FuboTV offers a well-rounded selection of over 130 channels in its base plan for $79.99/mo. It also includes a cloud DVR with 1000 hours of storage and Family Share, allowing you to watch ten screens simultaneously.

FuboTV offers a great selection of entertainment channels including Comedy Central. Unfortunately, they do not have any of the Turner-WarnerMedia channels. So they don’t have Cartoon Network or TBS.

To learn more about FuboTV, check out our extensive guides:

• FuboTV Review
• FuboTV Packages
• FuboTV Local Channels
• FuboTV Devices.

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Philo

Relevant Channels	BET, Comedy Central, Nick
Total Channels	65+
Cloud DVR	Unlimited
Simultaneous Screens	3
Free Trial	✅
Philo Price	$25/mo

Philo is a great option to stream Comedy Central when you are on a budget. For just $25/mo, you get 65+ live TV channels and 50,000+ on-demand titles. It is somewhat limited in the extent of its channels but it still includes BET and Nickelodeon.

Additionally, Philo comes with an unlimited cloud DVR where you can store shows for up to 90 days. And you can stream on up to three devices or TVs at one time.

Learn more about Philo in our extensive guides:

• Philo Review
• Philo Packages and Channels.

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Sling TV

Relevant Channels	BET, CN, Comedy Central, FX, TBS
Total Channels	40+
Cloud DVR	50 hours
Simultaneous Screens	3
Free Trial	❌
Sling TV Price*	$40.00/mo

Sling TV gives you two options to access Comedy Central online. Sling Blue and Sling Orange are both $40.00/mo and offer Comedy Central in their base plans as well as BET, CN, and TBS. Neither offers Nickelodeon. Only Sling Blue offers FX and it is the better of the two plans for entertainment channels.

The Blue plan features 40+ total channels. You also have access to DVR services and can watch on multiple devices at once. You can also purchase Sling Orange + Sling Blue together for $55.00/mo.

Sling TV also offers the best selection of add-ons in the industry, which allows you to create exactly the channel selection you want. For more information about Sling TV and its plans, see our guides:

• Sling TV Review
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DIRECTV STREAM

Relevant Channels	BET, CN, Comedy Central, FX, Nick, TBS
Total Channels	75+
Cloud DVR	Unlimited*
Simultaneous Screens	Unlimited
Free Trial	✅
DIRECTV STREAM Price	$79.99/mo

Comedy Central is available on the base plan of DIRECTV STREAM (formerly AT&T TV). This plan costs $79.99/mo and offers well over 75 channels including Comedy Central, BET, Cartoon Network, FX, Nickelodeon, and TBS.

You will have access to 40,000 on-demand titles in addition to the live channels. You will also get unlimited cloud DVR to record all of your favorite shows. And DIRECTV STREAM is particularly good for large households because you can stream on unlimited TVs/devices at the same time.

Find out more in our DIRECTV STREAM Review.

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Hulu + Live TV

Relevant Channels	BET, CN, Comedy Central, FX, Nick, TBS
Total Channels	85+
Cloud DVR	Unlimited*
Simultaneous Screens	2
Free Trial	❌
Hulu Price	$76.99/mo

Hulu + Live TV gives you access to 85+ live channels, their entire on-demand streaming library, ESPN+, and Disney+ for $76.99/mo. You can watch on two devices at a time and record unlimited cloud DVR (9 month storage).

In addition to Comedy Central, Hulu + Live TV offers other comedy-centered options like Adult Swim (Cartoon Network), Nickelodeon, and TBS. They also produce their own content.

Learn more about Hulu in our detailed guides:

• Hulu + Live TV Review
• Hulu On-Demand Review
• Hulu + Live TV Packages
• Hulu + Live TV Local Channels.

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Vidgo

Relevant Channels	BET, Comedy Central, FX, Nick
Total Channels	100+
Cloud DVR	❌
Simultaneous Screens	3
Free Trial	❌
Vidgo Price	$69.99/mo

Vidgo offers a very simple plan: 100+ channels for $69.99/mo. These include Comedy Central, FX, Nickelodeon, and BET. They do not, however, include Cartoon Network or TBS. And there is no way to get them as Vidgo doesn’t offer any add-ons.

The low price and high channel count of Vidgo come at a price. It offers no DVR. That’s not necessarily a problem, however. Some people can live without one and for those who can’t, there are third-party options.

However, Vidgo does allow you to stream on up to three devices at once.

Find out more about Vidgo in our guides:

• Vidgo Review
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Other Ways to Get Comedy Central

It seems that the options are endless when it comes to watching Comedy Central without cable. There are still a few other options for you to watch live. 

• Comedy Central App: You can download the Comedy Central app for free but you will need to sign in with a streaming provider like FuboTV. Once you sign in, you will have access to full episodes and be able to watch on the go.
• YouTube TV: Similar to Hulu + Live TV, it offers Comedy Central, and 100+ other channels for $72.99/mo.
• Paramount+: The Comedy Central library has been added to this sevice. You can’t watch the live stream but you should be able to find all your favorite shows.

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Devices and TVs to Stream Comedy Central

All the streaming services have apps that allow you to stream Comedy Central and other channels on your TVs and devices. Most likely, the equipment you already own is supported.

All of the following streaming devices are supported:

• Android TV
• Amazon Fire TV
• Apple TV
• Chromecast
• Roku.

Pretty much all smartphones and tablets are also supported. There is universal support for Android and iOS. All but DIRECTV STREAM support devices running Android TV. And web browsers are universally supported (they can, in turn, be connected to a TV).

All the services except Philo and Vidgo support Samsung smart TVs directly. Hulu, FuboTV, and Sling TV also support LG smart TVs.

But only FuboTV supports Hisense smart TVs. Hulu, Sling TV, and FuboTV also support the Xbox One gaming console. Hulu supports a number of other gaming devices.

There are various other devices that are supported. For example, DIRECTV STREAM has its own device. If you have a device we haven’t mentioned here, see the guides we linked to above or contact the streaming service directly.

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Today’s Comedy Central Schedule

Here is today’s schedule in Eastern Time:

5:00pm	The Office – Angry Andy After returning from his romantic quest, Andy battles with Nellie for the manager's chair; Kelly has a difficult time choosing between Ryan and a perfect man (Sendhil Ramamurthy).
5:30pm	The Office – Fundraiser Andy crashes a fundraiser and ends up adopting 12 dogs; Dwight learns that an auction winner loses money; Nellie learns how to eat a taco.
6:00pm	Movie – We're the Millers Indebted to a big-time drug lord, a pot dealer (Jason Sudeikis) travels to Mexico with a fake family and a camper to pick up a large shipment and smuggle it into the U.S.
8:30pm	Movie – Grown Ups Friends and former teammates (Adam Sandler, Kevin James, Chris Rock) learn that age does not, necessarily, equal maturity when they reunite to honor the memory of their basketball coach.
10:30pm	Movie – Grown Ups 2 Lenny Feder (Adam Sandler) moves his family back to his hometown to be with his old friends and finds out that he didn't leave the crazy life behind in Los Angeles.
12:30am	South Park – Cash For Gold Cartman starts his own gem shopping channel.
1:00am	South Park – Faith Hilling The kids are in danger when new trends start to evolve and shift at a rapid pace.
1:30am	South Park – Butterballs An unlikely bully makes Butters his victim.
2:00am	South Park – I Should Have Never Gone Ziplining The boys' ziplining adventure becomes a terrifying experience.
2:30am	South Park – Cartman Finds Love Cartman has decided to let a special someone know exactly how he feels.
3:00am	South Park – Sarcastaball South Park Elementary takes steps to address football's concussion crisis.
3:30am	South Park – Raising The Bar Cartman finally admits he's fat and immediately gets a mobility scooter.
4:00am	South Park – Insecurity Cartman signs up for a home security system.
4:30am	South Park – Going Native Butters decides to begin a journey where he will follow in the path of his Hawaiian ancestors.
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6:00am	Parks and Recreation – Citizen Knope Leslie forms a citizen action group in hope of getting some work done; everyone in the office tries to plan a Christmas gift for Leslie.
6:30am	Parks and Recreation – The Comeback Kid Leslie asks for help staging an event; Ben gets a new hobby; April and Andy adopt a pet.
7:00am	Parks and Recreation – Campaign Ad Leslie and Ben disagree about her campaign ad; Chris makes Ron uncomfortable; Andy and April go to the doctor.
7:30am	Parks and Recreation – Bowling for Votes After receiving feedback from a focus group, Leslie and Ben plan a casual bowling party; April, Jerry and Chris compete to see who can raise the most money for Leslie's campaign.
8:00am	Parks and Recreation – Operation Ann Leslie tries to find Ann a date for Valentine's Day; Ben asks Ron to help with the scavenger hunt Leslie sent him on; Chris is upset about his love life.
8:30am	Parks and Recreation – Dave Returns Leslie and Ben run into Leslie's ex (Louis C.K.) while soliciting an endorsement from the Chief of Police; Andy leads the search for a campaign theme song.
9:00am	Parks and Recreation – Sweet Sixteen After realizing everyone forgot Jerry's birthday, Leslie decides to throw him a party; Tom is shocked to learn Ann doesn't share his taste in music.
9:30am	Parks and Recreation – Campaign Shake-Up Leslie's opponent, Bobby Newport, hires a powerful campaign manager (Kathryn Hahn); Ron is forced to interview replacements for Leslie; an unlikely employee discovers a solution to a challenging problem.
10:00am	Parks and Recreation – Lucky An Indianapolis talk show host asks to interview Leslie; April and Ron help ready Andy for his final exam.
10:30am	Parks and Recreation – Live Ammo Leslie takes action when she learns the Parks Department budget is about to be cut; Chris takes Ron to a meditation center.
11:00am	Parks and Recreation – The Debate Leslie faces Bobby Newport in a televised debate; Ann, Tom and Chris man the media spin room; Ron works to save a party for Leslie's donors.
11:30am	Parks and Recreation – Bus Tour An important person in Pawnee dies while Leslie is on a bus tour for the final day of her campaign; Andy investigates a security threat; Chris finds a cure for his depression.
12:00pm	Movie – We're the Millers Indebted to a big-time drug lord, a pot dealer (Jason Sudeikis) travels to Mexico with a fake family and a camper to pick up a large shipment and smuggle it into the U.S.
2:30pm	Movie – Daddy's Home An insecure man (Will Ferrell) competes for the affection of his stepchildren when their freewheeling father (Mark Wahlberg) breezes back into town.
4:30pm	Movie – Daddy's Home 2 Father and stepfather Dusty and Brad join forces to make Christmastime perfect for the children. Their newfound partnership soon gets put to the test when Dusty's old-school, macho dad and Brad's gentle father arrive to turn the holiday upside down.

Wrapping Up

South Park is a classic Comedy Central program that should not be missed, while Awkwafina is Nora From Queens is a new fan favorite. With a wide range of shows and comedy specials for every funny bone, you will have hours of fun with the family.

Getting Comedy Central streaming is easier than ever with services like Philo, Vidgo, and Sling TV. Laugh for days on end with Comedy Central at your fingertips. 

FAQs

What is Pluto TV?

PlutoTV is a free streaming service from Paramount Global (formerly ViacomCBS) — the owner of Comedy Central. It is a great source for older comedy shows like Reno 911! It also has late-night shows, original sketches, animation, and much more. When you are looking for the classics, this is where you can go. 

What shows are on Comedy Central?

Comedy Central has a wide range of hilarious shows to keep you laughing. It features shows like Awkwafina Is Nora from Queens, South Park, Crank Yankers, and The Daily Show. It also shows reruns of older shows and a large collection of stand-up comedy specials.