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:
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:
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:
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:
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:
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.
Today’s Comedy Central Schedule
Here is today’s schedule in Eastern Time:
| Seinfeld – The Truth George tries honesty when he explains to his new girlfriend (Valerie Mahaffey) why they must break up. | |
| Seinfeld – The Pen Jerry and Elaine go to Florida when a condo association honors his father. | |
| Seinfeld – The Dog Jerry is in charge of a troublesome dog and is stuck in his apartment, which leaves George and Elaine stranded together with very little in common. | |
| Seinfeld – The Library The library has no record of Jerry returning a book he took out in 1971. | |
| Seinfeld – The Parking Garage Jerry and his friends lose their car in the multilevel parking garage at a huge mall. | |
| Seinfeld – The Cafe Jerry's attempt to increase business at a small cafe backfires; George regrets agreeing to an IQ test. | |
| Seinfeld – The Tape Jerry is shocked to hear the naughty suggestions on his tape recorder; George sees Elaine in a new light. | |
| The Office – Double Date Having run out of excuses, Jim and Pam are forced to go on an uncomfortable double date with Michael and Helena (Linda Purl); Dwight is doing nice things for everyone in the office. | |
| The Office – Murder Troubling rumors about Dunder Mifflin rock Michael's world; strange diversions upset Jim; Andy finds that his awkwardness is his biggest hurdle in courting Erin. | |
| The Office – Shareholders Meeting When David Wallace invites Michael to the Dunder Mifflin shareholder meeting in New York, Michael brings Oscar, Dwight and Andy along; Jim tries to get Ryan to do work. | |
| The Office – Scott's Tots Michael must tell the truth when he realizes he cannot keep a promise he made to a group of kids 10 years ago; Jim starts an employee-of-the-month program to boost employee morale. | |
| The Office – Secret Santa Michael is outraged when Jim lets Phyllis be Santa at the office Christmas party; Jim and Dwight try to get everyone in the holiday spirit; Oscar has a secret crush. | |
| The Office – The Banker Michael, Dwight, Pam and Andy try to impress a potential buyer who comes to Dunder Mifflin; Michael remembers good times they have had in the office. | |
| The Office – Sabre Michael has a difficult time accepting Sabre's new policies; Erin waits for Andy to ask her on a date. | |
| The Office – Manager and Salesman The Sabre CEO (Kathy Bates) visits the Scranton office and says either Michael or Jim must go back to being a salesman; Andy's Valentine's Day plan backfires. | |
| The Office – The Delivery When Pam's contractions begin, she and Jim try to wait things out as long as possible so they can have more time at the hospital; Michael anxiously awaits the baby's arrival; Erin makes Andy jealous when she has lunch with Kevin. | |
| The Office – The Delivery When Pam's contractions begin, she and Jim try to wait things out as long as possible so they can have more time at the hospital; Michael anxiously awaits the baby's arrival; Erin makes Andy jealous when she has lunch with Kevin. | |
| The Daily Show A satirical look at news, trends, pop culture, current events, politics, sports, and entertainment. | |
| South Park – Rainforest Schmainforest The boys are sent to the Costa Rican rainforest as a part of the Getting Gay with Kids choir tour. | |
| South Park – Spontaneous Combustion Stan's dad must discover why South Park residents are exploding. | |
| South Park – Tweek vs. Craig The boys coerce two reluctant classmates into a schoolyard fight. | |
| South Park – Jakovasaurs While camping, the boys discover the last two living Jakovasaurs. | |
| The Daily Show A satirical look at news, trends, pop culture, current events, politics, sports, and entertainment. | |
| South Park – Sexual Harassment Panda Cartman files a sexual harassment suit against Stan. | |
| South Park – Cat Orgy A meteor shower hits South Park; Shelly baby-sits Cartman. | |
| South Park – Two Guys Naked in a Hot Tub The boys' call to the police creates a stand-off. | |
| South Park – Jewbilee South Park waits for the meteor shower; Kyle and Ike go camping. | |
| South Park – Chinpoko Mon The children in South Park are fanatics about Chinpoko Mon. | |
| South Park – Hooked on Monkey Fonics The boys compete against home-schooled kids in the annual spelling bee. | |
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| Futurama – A Fishful of Dollars Fry discovers that 1,000 years worth of interest has made him a billionaire. Voices of Billy West and Katey Sagal. Guest voice: Pamela Anderson Lee. | |
| Futurama – My Three Suns Fry becomes king of an alien planet after accidentally drinking their liquid ruler. Voices of Billy West, Katey Sagal and John Di Maggio. | |
| Futurama – A Big Piece of Garbage Fry must prevent a giant ball of garbage launched into space in the 21st century from crashing back into Earth. | |
| Futurama – Hell Is Other Robots Bender is condemned to robot hell after he returns to his old vices. Voices of Billy West, Katey Sagal and John Di Maggio. | |
| Futurama – A Flight to Remember Romance and danger follow Bender and Fry on the space cruiser Titanic. Voices of Billy West, Katey Sagal and John DiMaggio. | |
| Futurama – Mars University When Fry returns to college, he is assisted by a highly intelligent monkey, while Bender unites the robot nerds. | |
| Futurama – When Aliens Attack Aliens threaten to destroy Earth unless they can see the last episode of a lost TV series from the 20th century. | |
| South Park – Red Badge of Gayness Cartman suits up for the Confederacy during the annual Civil War re-enactment. | |
| South Park – The Brown Noise The group travels to Arkansas for the first worldwide recorder concert. | |
| South Park – Cartman's Silly Hate Crime 2000 The girls of South Park Elementary challenge the boys to a sledding race, and Cartman gets sentenced to juvenile hall for 13 years. | |
| South Park – The Tooth Fairy's Tats 2000 The boys start stealing teeth from less fortunate children and selling them to the Tooth Fairy at a premium. | |
| South Park – Quintuplets 2000 A family of quintuplets takes up residence in South Park and a media circus surrounds their every move. | |
| South Park – Timmy 2000 Timmy is excused from class when he is diagnosed with Attention Deficit Disorder. | |
| South Park – Cartman Joins NAMBLA Cartman seeks mature friends; Kenny tries to prevent the conception of a sibling. | |
| Seinfeld – The Nose Job Jerry straddles the fence regarding his latest flame (Tawny Kitaen); George's attention is focused on his date's (Susan Diol) nose. | |
| Seinfeld – The Stranded After a party, and much to the host's chagrin, Jerry and Elaine wait for Kramer to pick them up. |
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.
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