How to Watch OWN Online Without Cable

Real, soulful, and emotionally engaging: that’s OWN for you — and for millions of its subscribers.  You’ll find OWN in the base plan of nearly every cable provider. But, if you’re sick of paying tons, you can still watch OWN without cable.

This guide will show you how. 

In a hurry? Here are some of the options available that are easy to sign-up with and will also give you a great deal.

How to Access OWN without Cable

When you start getting saturated with algorithmic, targeted content, there is nothing like entertainment and lifestyle programming to unwind. Plus, if talk shows are your thing, there is something that was made specifically for you.

Say hello to OWN channel, the brainchild of the namesake Oprah Winfrey! Often bundled in cable packages, OWN is available to tens of millions of television households. But what happens if you don’t have cable?

Don’t worry! There are still plenty of other ways to access OWN and get your daily fix of Oprah. This guide will show you how.  

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Streaming Services with OWN

Streaming services are designed to give you freedom from your cable bill and contract.  All you need is to pick a service, subscribe, and have a strong internet connection.

Here’s a bit about the different streaming services that offer OWN so you can find the one that works for your family.  

FuboTV for OWN

Available Channels	BET, E!, HGTV, OWN, Pop
Total Channels	130+
Cloud DVR	1000 hours
Simultaneous Screens	10
Free Trial	✅
FuboTV Price	$79.99/mo

FuboTV serves the spirit of cord-cutters: zero hidden fees and no contract, which means you can cancel whenever. Plans start at $79.99/mo and that gets you OWN along with 130+ other channels, including Discovery, TLC, Animal Planet, and many others. You also get access to more than 130 4K events

FuboTV comes with a cloud DVR with 1000 hours of space. It also provides family sharing, allowing you to use up to ten TVs/devices at once. Find out more about FuboTV:

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

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Philo for OWN

Available Channels	BET, HGTV, Lifetime, OWN
Total Channels	60+
Cloud DVR	Unlimited
Simultaneous Screens	3
Free Trial	✅
Philo Price	$25/mo

Philo is one of the most affordable streaming options for OWN. For only $25/mo, you get to experience the realism of OWN, alongside 60+ other channels such as Discovery, Animal Planet, Science Channel, TLC, and HGTV. You’ll also get access to an enormous library of on-demand content. 

What stands out with Philo is their unlimited DVR, which lets you record whatever OWN content you want, for up to one year. You are also allowed three devices, so you can binge-watch Love & Marriage: Huntsville while another member of your family follows up on Super Soul.

Also consider their add ons, including MGM+ and STARZ for movies and original series. Learn more here:

• Philo Review
• Philo Packages and Channels.

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DIRECTV STREAM for OWN

Relevant Channels	BET, E!, HGTV, Lifetime, OWN, Pop
Total Channels	100+
Cloud DVR	Unlimited*
Simultaneous Screens	Unlimited
Free Trial	✅
DirecTV Price Price	$108.99/mo

To access OWN with DIRECTV STREAM (formerly AT&T TV), you’ll need to look at the Choice Package at $108.99/mo plus tax. The Choice package gives you access to  100+ live channels (including OWN), together with 45,000 on-demand titles, including Discovery, HGTV, MotorTrend, and Animal Planet. Spanish-language channels are also included in the package!

The basic plan includes unlimited DVR storage as long as you sign-up online. You can save seasons upon seasons of Dr Phil on your cloud DVR. On the other hand, this package allows you to stream on unlimited TVs/devices at once so it’s a great deal for large households. It even allows you to stream on devices away from home.

See our DIRECTV STREAM review for more details.

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Hulu + Live TV for OWN

Relevant Channels	BET, E!, HGTV, Lifetime, OWN, Pop
Total Channels	85+
Cloud DVR	Unlimited*
Simultaneous Screens	2
Free Trial	❌
Hulu Price	$76.99/mo

With the Hulu + Live TV plan, at $76.99/mo, you get access to OWN and many other lifestyle and entertainment channels. In all, you get 85+ live channels. You also get ESPN+ and Disney+ in addition to the Hulu on-demand library. The base plan allows you to watch on up to two TVs/devices at the same time. And you can record with unlimited cloud DVR (9 month storage).

If you don’t care about the live stream, you can get lots of OWN content with the Hulu on-demand plan for only $7.99/mo. This plan is extremely popular, since you get access to thousands of other shows and movies, out of Discovery, HGTV, TLC, and more.

To enjoy true soulful content on OWN ad-free, go with the $12.99 plan, where you get to download content too.

For more information, see the following:

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

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Vidgo for OWN

Available Channels	BET, HGTV, Lifetime, OWN
Total Channels	110+
Cloud DVR	❌
Simultaneous Screens	3
Free Trial	❌
Vidgo Price*	$69.99/mo

Vidgo is a straightforward streaming service that provides OWN for $69.99/mo. Besides OWN, you get access to 110+ channels, including Discovery, Animal Planet, TLC. You can also use three devices (mix between home and mobile) to use at once.

There are some downsides for Vidgo, however. There is no DVR but you could buy your own and run it at home. And the Vidgo app itself is not as polished as its competitors. But for most people, these are minor issues.

If you’re a Dr Phil fan, there’s no better way to watch with family and friends than with Vidgo’s watch parties. There’s also a Spanish package available. Find out more:

• Vidgo Review
• Vidgo Packages. 

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Other Ways to Get OWN

Here are some other ways to watch OWN without cable: 

• Watch OWN: This app lets you watch OWN whenever, wherever life takes you. It also has some free content. Or, you can access the full library of on-demand episodes with closed captioning by signing in with your cable or streaming provider. Episodes typically stream a day after they’ve aired live.
• YouTube TV: You can also watch OWN, as well as over 100 other live channels, for $72.99/mo. 
• Discovery+ for OWN: Even though OWN is owned by Discovery, the streaming service Discovery+ only gives you access to Super Soul from OWN and starts at $4.99 per month. 
• YouTube.com: OWN also has a strong presence on YouTube. While there is a chance to find a full episode, you’ll mostly find clips.  

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Watching OWN on TVs and Other Devices

The last few years have really changed the streaming industry. Now, all the major live TV streaming services support the vast majority of smart TVs and other streaming devices.

Every service other than DIRECTV STREAM runs on smart TVs based on Android TV. Pretty much all modern TVs can be cast to. If not, you can use a Chromecast device. You can use any service to cast its video stream to your TV. This is an increasingly popular way to watch.

Many of the services directly support some smart TVs — especially Samsung. FuboTV and Hulu support LG smart TVs. FuboTV also offers support for Hisense TVs.

All streaming services support the big TV devices Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, and Roku.

And if you want to watch OWN on your phone or tablet, all providers support iOS (iPhone, iPad) and Android.

As for gaming consoles, FuboTV and Hulu support the Xbox One, while Hulu also supports the PlayStation and Nintendo Switch.

These are not the only supported devices. Check the service provider’s website if you don’t see yours listed here.

Today’s OWN Schedule

Here is today’s schedule in Eastern Time:

7:00am	Dr. Phil – Young, Smart and out of Control: Our 17-Year-Old Son Is Facing 2 DUIs and Prison! Teen Bo faces two felony DUI charges, accused of running over someone and of wrecking his car after blacking out; he and his parents meet Janelle, who has lived with loss after one reckless, selfish act.
8:00am	Dr. Phil – My Narcissist Boyfriend Refuses to Change: Should I Leave Him? Danielle says her unborn baby's father is explosive, controlling, verbally abusive, and has smashed things during his rages; he says he does not care if she leaves him.
9:00am	Dr. Phil – Were Pet Owners Scammed Out of Thousands of Dollars by a Service Dog Company? Families say a company that claimed to train service dogs to detect glucose levels in diabetics was a scam that left them with expensive pets who were not equipped to save lives.
10:00am	Dr. Phil – Slashed Tires, Affairs, Harassment: Dr. Phil, Help Me Escape My Co-Parenting Nightmare! Bobby calls his ex-wife, Andrea, a liar, a thief and a sex addict who exposes their 6-year-old son to her lifestyle; Andrea and her current boyfriend call Bobby a deadbeat father who harasses her and accuse him of slashing her tires.
11:00am	Dr. Phil – My Wife's Beliefs Are Ruining Our Marriage Jack says his wife's extreme religious beliefs cause problems in their marriage, while his wife says she just wants to be treated with dignity and respect.
12:00pm	Dr. Phil – I Believe My Husband Is Romancing Women Online and Being Catfished. Help Me, Dr. Phil, to Stop Him F Kristine wants her estranged husband to stop sending money to random women he meets online, depleting their finances and endangering the family home; he says she is physically abusive.
1:00pm	House Hunters – Designing a Dallas Dream Condo A single interior designer is tired of renting and looks for her first home in Dallas -- she wants a modern condo with a balcony that has all the amenities, but finding a place that's near downtown and in her budget is a challenge.
1:30pm	House Hunters – Opposites Attract in DC Area A couple look to buy their first home without breaking the bank in Washington, D.C.; they're looking for a place with outdoor space for their dog; one is pushing for a townhouse, but the other prefers a detached single-family home.
2:00pm	House Hunters – Not Leaving the Nest in the Bay Area A mother and her son are pooling their money to purchase a home in the pricey Bay Area; there's a generation gap in their styles, and combined with a competitive market, finding a place they can afford and enjoy together will be a challenge.
2:30pm	House Hunters – Family Seeks Huge Forever Home in Tiny Dacula, Georgia After a lot of moving around, a family wants to find a more permanent home in Dacula, Ga., but they have differing ideas on the budget.
3:00pm	House Hunters – Buying a Piece of History in Davenport, Iowa A family planning a move to Davenport, Iowa, must decide between a Victorian-style home and a Spanish-style house.
3:30pm	House Hunters – Newlyweds Seek All Brick House in Columbia, South Carolina Newlyweds want a spacious house with a brick exterior in Columbia, S.C., but they have a limited budget.
4:00pm	House Hunters – Alabama Family Seeks Lakeside Vacation Home An Alabama couple tries to find a vacation house they can agree on.
4:30pm	House Hunters – Couple Wants Space for a Stripper Pole in the New Jersey Suburbs After years of renting in Teaneck, N.J., a family is ready to buy a house.
5:00pm	House Hunters – Welcome to Mystic, Conn. Former Atlanta residents are surprised by New England winters and the real estate market.
5:30pm	House Hunters – High Rise vs. Townhouse A couple wants a homey townhouse near Atlanta.
6:00pm	Love & Marriage: DC – Season 3 Reunion: Part 1 Host Carlos King welcomes the cast to the reunion stage to get to the bottom of failed friendships and romantic relationships; tensions flare immediately, putting Ashley and Erana at odds as well as Clifton and Quick.
7:00pm	Love & Marriage: DC – Season 3 Reunion: Part 2 After an explosive ending, the cast returns for the reunion; while everyone chimes in about the Christmas Eve Eve party and who was in the wrong, Yusha joins the stage and gets a cold reception from Winter.
8:00pm	Love & Marriage: DC – Season 3 Reunion: Part 3 Carlos King continues to get to the bottom of the couples' issues by bringing out someone that everyone seems to have a problem with: special guest Carmen; Joi reveals her pain caused by both Carmen and Clifton.
9:00pm	The Never Ever Mets – Offline and Off the Rails Josh and Shay are eager to connect after 12 long years; Sandia thinks she may have found her Haitian Prince Charming in Chris, but then he starts sharing his views; after five years, Dymond and Aaron H. finally share a romantic meal in person.
10:00pm	The Never Ever Mets – It's Complicated, IRL A tumultuous first night together and a late night screaming match leaves one couple wondering how to pick up the pieces in their relationship. Later, Ta'Rhonda heats up the group with a Kama Sutra exercise, but some couples feel left in the cold.
11:00pm	Love & Marriage: DC – Season 3 Reunion: Part 3 Carlos King continues to get to the bottom of the couples' issues by bringing out someone that everyone seems to have a problem with: special guest Carmen; Joi reveals her pain caused by both Carmen and Clifton.
12:00am	The Never Ever Mets – Offline and Off the Rails Josh and Shay are eager to connect after 12 long years; Sandia thinks she may have found her Haitian Prince Charming in Chris, but then he starts sharing his views; after five years, Dymond and Aaron H. finally share a romantic meal in person.
1:00am	The Never Ever Mets – It's Complicated, IRL A tumultuous first night together and a late night screaming match leaves one couple wondering how to pick up the pieces in their relationship. Later, Ta'Rhonda heats up the group with a Kama Sutra exercise, but some couples feel left in the cold.
2:00am	Love & Marriage: DC – Season 3 Reunion: Part 2 After an explosive ending, the cast returns for the reunion; while everyone chimes in about the Christmas Eve Eve party and who was in the wrong, Yusha joins the stage and gets a cold reception from Winter.
3:00am	Love & Marriage: DC – Season 3 Reunion: Part 3 Carlos King continues to get to the bottom of the couples' issues by bringing out someone that everyone seems to have a problem with: special guest Carmen; Joi reveals her pain caused by both Carmen and Clifton.
4:00am	Dr. Phil – A Daughter's Ultimatum: Stop Enabling My Addict Brother or I'm Done With My Family Christe severs communication with her family because her adult brother lives with their parents, has no steady job, smokes marijuana and gets rides to a methadone clinic.
5:00am	Dr. Phil – Young, Smart and out of Control: Our 17-Year-Old Son Is Facing 2 DUIs and Prison! Teen Bo faces two felony DUI charges, accused of running over someone and of wrecking his car after blacking out; he and his parents meet Janelle, who has lived with loss after one reckless, selfish act.
6:00am	Dr. Phil – My Foul-Mouthed 74-Year-Old Mom Is on a Rampage, Picking Fights With Neighbors, Strangers, Cops and Sonia's mean, hateful speech causes her to be estranged from her daughters and grandson.
7:00am	Dr. Phil – Country Pop Singing Wife vs. Sod-Busting Husband: We're Over $50,000 in Debt and Fighting Over a Pos When a struggling singer and her landscaper husband accuse each other of creating their debt, they feud over creating a postnuptial agreement.

Wrapping Up 

OWN started out as a personality brand that has evolved itself into a highly curated form of entertainment. That’s what sets OWN apart too while content everywhere else is centered around the audience.

Recognizing Oprah’s inertial influence, Discovery has contracted her for years of future mentorship. You get to share in the magic and enjoy her content, only you don’t have to pay in the millions. 

Given the various ways you can access OWN, you are spoiled for choice and there are no excuses.  If you want the episodes when they first air, you want to subscribe to a live TV streaming service of your choice.  Especially one where you get access to other channels such as TLC, HGTV, and Discovery.

So take the leap and cut the cord already so you can go on a journey of finding yourself with the unique content on OWN.  

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FAQs

What shows are on OWN? 

We all have our favorites, but here are some of the most popular shows on OWN. 

• Super Soul
• Put a Ring on It
• Love and Marriage: Huntsville 
• Family or Fiance
• David Makes Man
• Queen Sugar
• Tyler Perry’s The Haves and the Have Nots 
• The Oprah Winfrey Show
• For Better or Worse
• Love Thy Neighbor
• If Loving You is Wrong.

Can I Watch OWN for Free? 

Unfortunately, you can only watch a limited amount of OWN content for free at this time. However, there are streaming options to watch OWN starting at less than a dollar a day, plus you’ll get extras on top! If you’re still wondering whether the service or channel is worth it, check out one of the many free trials to see the content’s appeal or how well it streams with your Internet connection.