If reality TV is your thing, the Paramount Network is one of the best channels. But that shouldn’t stop you from cutting the cord. Paramount and similar channels are widely available online. Read on to learn more.
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The Paramount Network has had a bit of an identity crisis over the last few decades. Originally founded as The Nashville Network in 1983, it then became The National Network in 2000, finally landing as Spike TV in 2003.
Just as it was settling into its new role as a reliable place to catch MMA bouts or Star Trek reruns, in 2018 it got relaunched again as the Paramount Network, the flagship channel of Paramount Studios.
Currently, the Paramount Network is home to original unscripted reality series, assorted films, and sitcom reruns. Its biggest mainstream hit is its fictional drama series Yellowstone, set to start its fourth season in November.
But you don’t need a cable subscription to follow Jon Taffer or the ups and downs of the Dutton family. Keep reading to find out how.
How to Watch Paramount Network Live Without Cable
Paramount is owned by Viacom, which merged with CBS a few years ago. So Paramount is the flagship to a rather motley fleet of Paramount Global (formerly ViacomCBS) stations: CBS, Comedy Central, Logo, Pop TV, Smithsonian Channel, TV Land, VH1, CMT, MTV (and its variations), Nickelodeon (and its variations), BET, Showtime, and — shared with WarnerMedia — The CW.
Paramount aspires to prestige TV greatness alongside FX and AMC. And Yellowstone, for one, has been widely acclaimed. But other channels are more in line with Paramount’s more signature quirky reality shows like TruTV, TLC, and Discovery.
Paramount Network is not an OTA (over the air) channel, so you can’t just tune in with an antenna. You need a pay-TV account. But that account no longer has to be with your local cable provider.
You can use an OTT (over the top) online streaming service. It works just like cable, but you get the programming over the internet instead of through a cable or satellite. There are no contracts, no installation appointments, and the services are cheaper. Read on to find out which services carry the Paramount Network.
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Streaming Services with Paramount Network
The great news for you as an aspiring cord-cutter is that Paramount Network is on every single major streaming service. In other words, you can’t get a streaming service that doesn’t carry it. So let’s take a look at the pros and cons of each so you can make an informed decision.
Fubo
Fubo (formerly FuboTV) is all about that sweet sports action, so if you’re a big fan of athletic competition, you should give it some serious consideration. Another big plus is that it includes all your local broadcast stations from the major networks. Fubo is a full cable replacement service.
Fubo’s base package is the Pro, and you get over 150 channels for $79.99/mo. You can stream on up to 10 devices at a time and you also get 1000 hours of cloud DVR.
The Pro comes with Paramount Network and Paramount Global’s greatest cable hits like Comedy Central, Nickelodeon, and MTV. But it also has all your reality channel faves — TLC and Discovery — plus all the great original series on FX and AMC. The only one missing from the party is TruTV.
Get all the details in our Fubo review.
Philo
Philo is the bargain diamond-in-the-rough of streaming services. Over 60 channels, for the low fee of $25/mo. That’s it.
They’ve got a 7-day free trial, unlimited cloud DVR storage, and 3 simultaneous streams per account. One downside is that they don’t include any local networks, but you can usually pick them up with an antenna (totally free) if you really want.
Aside from Paramount Network, they have TLC, Discovery, and AMC, but no TruTV or FX. Check out our Philo review for more information.
Sling TV
Sling TV is a great low-cost streaming service that is highly customizable. You can get all the best reality and drama channels with Sling Blue ($40.00/mo). Save 50% on Sling TV now!
If you are going for the Paramount Network — And who wouldn’t, right? — you’ll need the Comedy Extra, which is just $6/mo more and gives you other great channels like MTV, TruTV, and Laff.
Find out more in our Sling TV review.
DIRECTV STREAM
DIRECTV STREAM (formerly AT&T TV) is the cable replacement system on this list that most resembles actual cable, so it could be a good choice if you want to keep your TV setup as familiar as possible.
They’ve even got a cable-box-like device for streaming, which you can use if you choose to purchase it from them. (You can also use third-party devices — see below.)
It’s the highest-priced option on this list, however. The base plan — Entertainment plan — is $79.99/mo, which has over 75 channels. Those channels include Paramount and most of its Paramount Global sister-stations, TruTV, TLC, Discovery, FX, and AMC. The only other one on the list that has them all is Sling TV.
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Hulu + Live TV
Hulu + Live TV is a solid streaming cable-replacement service. It includes over 85 channels for $76.99/mo, unlimited Cloud DVR with 9 months of storage, and the ability to watch on up to 2 screens at a time. Plus it comes with Hulu’s up-to-last-night on-demand library!
Hulu Live has all the Paramount Global channels, including Paramount Network, of course, plus TruTV, TLC, Discovery, and FX. It does not carry AMC however.
Vidgo
If Sling TV, with all its packages and add-ons and premium channels, is just too much hassle, then Vidgo may be a good choice. It offers 110+ channels for $69.99/mo. You can stream on up to 3 devices simultaneously but they do not include any cloud DVR storage.
They keep their cost low by skipping some of the more expensive licensing deals, so you won’t find TruTV or AMC on their channel listing. But TLC, Discovery, and FX are all there along with the Paramount Network. And so are a number of sports, news, and local channels.
Read our Vidgo review for all the details.
Other Ways to Stream Paramount Network
There are other options to get Paramount Network without cable:
- YouTube TV: Carries Paramount Network in a plan that’s similar to Hulu’s with 100+ channels for $72.99/mo.
- Paramount+: Much (though not all) of Paramount Network’s content can be found on-demand. (Black Friday deal)
- On-demand: Some Paramount series are available to stream or for purchase on various platforms like Amazon Prime Video.
- Paramount App: Allows you to watch live but requires third-party login via TV Everywhere.
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TVs and Devices for Paramount Network
Paramount Network can be streamed on most devices with most streaming services. The equipment you already own is most likely supported.
All of the streaming services we discussed above support these devices:
- Amazon Fire TV
- Apple TV
- Chromecast (both in-TV and external devices)
- Roku.
All smartphones and tablets with Android or iOS are also supported. And all but DIRECTV STREAM support TVs running Android TV. And web browsers are also universally supported.
Philo and Vidgo don’t support Samsung smart TVs but the other services do. Hulu, FuboTV, and Sling TV also support Vizio and LG smart TVs. They also support Xbox One. Hulu supports other gaming devices.
There are various other devices that are supported. As mentioned above, DIRECTV STREAM has its own device. If we haven’t mentioned your device, check our streaming reviews for more details.
Today’s Paramount Schedule
Here is today’s schedule in Eastern Time:
| Movie – The Equalizer A former commando (Denzel Washington) comes out of retirement and puts his special skills to work to rescue a girl (Chloë Grace Moretz) who is under the control of ruthless Russian mobsters. |
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| Movie – The Italian Job A master thief (Mark Wahlberg) and his crew plan to steal back a fortune in gold bullion after they lose it to a double-crossing gang member (Edward Norton). |
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| The Office – Michael's Last Dundies Michael teaches Deangelo (Will Ferrell) how to host the Dundie Awards; Erin struggles with her feelings for Gabe. |
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| Bar Rescue – Fallen Angels Jon Taffer attempts to rescue a biker bar that is struggling with a scandalous reputation. |
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| Bar Rescue – Scary Mary's The owner of a dying Texas bar crosses the line with one of Taffer's experts. |
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| Bar Rescue – Drunk on Punk The resistant owner of a dive bar refuses to give up on his punk music obsession to obtain greater financial success. |
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| Bar Rescue – Gettin' Jigger With It A historical landmark bar, divided in profits and responsibility, pits brother and sister against one another. |
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| Bar Rescue – Dragon Lady An apathetic owner would rather vape in the corner than engage with customers at her bar; Taffer tries to keep the business up and running. |
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| Bar Rescue – Antisocial Media An owner's social media mishaps have made him public enemy number one. |
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| Bar Rescue – Close, But No Cigar When an old-school Memphis cigar man takes a stab at the bar business, he discovers hiring his millennial son wasn't quite what he had expected. |
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| Bar Rescue – The Sound of Failing Music A longtime performer who bought a bar to keep his show going must choose between his career and his responsibilities. |
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| Bar Rescue – Game Over Jon heads to Sanford, Florida to revitalize a retro-arcade bar that is falling apart and an owner who has an excuse for everything. |
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| Two and a Half Men – Those Fancy Japanese Toilets Jake has feelings for his chemistry tutor, but she has a crush on Walden; Alan becomes obsessed with the journal his brother left him in his will. |
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| Two and a Half Men – Thank You for the Intercourse Alan becomes extremely emotional when Walden redecorates the beach house. |
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| Two and a Half Men – Ixnay on the Oggie Day Charlie has a return engagement with Gail (Tricia Helfer), Chelsea's best friend; Alan has a surprising effect on a female patient. |
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| Two and a Half Men – Keith Moon Is Vomiting in His Grave Jake's new friend, Eldridge, is a bad influence; Alan likes Eldrigdge's attractive mother (Courtney Thorne-Smith). |
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| Two and a Half Men – I Called Him Magoo Alan tries for an intimate night at a hotel with his new girlfriend; Charlie tries his own approach to get the "girlfriend experience." |
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| Two and a Half Men – Gumby With a Pokey While Alan and Jake are away on a road trip, Charlie is visited by the ghosts of his ex-girlfriends. |
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| Two and a Half Men – This Is Not Gonna End Well After Charlie's license is suspended, Jake becomes his driver; Alan plans to go to Chelsea's birthday party. |
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| Two and a Half Men – Three Girls and a Guy Named Bud Jake goes to live with Judith and Herb after learning that Alan has been dating Eldridge's mom; Charlie decides to cut back on his drinking. |
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| Movie – The Equalizer A former commando (Denzel Washington) comes out of retirement and puts his special skills to work to rescue a girl (Chloë Grace Moretz) who is under the control of ruthless Russian mobsters. |
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| Movie – Gone in 60 Seconds A former thief (Nicolas Cage) must agree to steal 50 cars in one night to save his brother (Giovanni Ribisi) from being killed by a vehicle smuggler. |
Wrapping Up
Paramount Network definitely has some great shows you don’t want to miss. And you don’t need to hang on to your cable contract to avoid this.
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FAQ
What kind of shows can I watch on Paramount Network?
In September 2020, Paramount Global, Paramount’s parent company, announced it would be rebranding Paramount Network yet again to the Paramount Movie Network. In preparation for this, most of the current unscripted reality series that have been the backbone of Paramount’s programming have been either announced as canceled outright or moved to another Paramount Global station. Hit drama Yellowstone will continue, with Season 3 just wrapped in August, and Season 4 set to start in November.
No further announcement has been made about when programming changes will be coming down, so as of now, several current and recent Paramount original series still featured on their website include:
- Yellowstone
- Bar Rescue
- The Last Cowboy
- Ink Master
- Wife Swap
- Marriage Rescue
- Rest in Power: The Trayvon Martin Story
- Lip Sync Battle.
Syndicated sitcoms currently airing include:
- Mom
- Two and a Half Men
- The Office
- Seinfeld
- Friends.
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