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 Soup Jerry is forced to treat an obnoxious comic (Stephen Hytner) to dinner after accepting a designer suit. |
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| Seinfeld – The Mom and Pop Store Elaine wins her boss (Ian Abercrombie) a chance to walk in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. George buys the car of a celebrity. |
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| Seinfeld – The Secretary George hires a dowdy assistant (Vicki Lewis) whose competence and productivity prove to be a turn-on. |
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| Seinfeld – The Race Jerry is challenged to a race by a former high-school classmate; Kramer fights for his rights as a store Santa. |
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| South Park – Super Fun Time While the kids are on a field trip to a living museum, Cartman makes Butters sneak away from the class to go to the amusement center next door. |
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| South Park – The China Probrem Butters stands with Cartman as he confronts the Chinese after a tragic event. |
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| South Park – Breast Cancer Show Ever Wendy gets in trouble when she threatens to beat up Cartman after school. |
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| South Park – About Last Night... While the country celebrates the outcome of the election, the new President-elect arrives at the White House prematurely. |
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| South Park – Elementary School Musical The boys must embrace the latest fad to hit South Park Elementary or risk their status as the coolest kids in school. |
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| South Park – The Ungroundable The Goth Kids are angry when the other children can't tell the difference between a goth and a vampire. |
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| South Park – The Ring Kenny takes his girlfriend to a Jonas Brothers' concert. |
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| South Park – The Coon A vigilante rises from the trash and attempts to wipe out crime in the town of South Park. |
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| South Park – Margaritaville Randy steps forward with a solution to fix the desperate state of the economy. |
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| South Park – Eat, Pray, Queef Someone plays an April Fool's joke on the boys. |
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| Who Stole My Life? Every 3 seconds an American's identity is stolen. Just how safe is your 401k? Your bank account? Your home? Your credit? Crime Reporter Tom Morris Jr. investigates the identity theft epidemic. Find out how you can help protect yourself with LifeLock. |
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| Futurama – Anthology of Interest II In several "what if" scenarios, Bender learns how life would be if he were human, Fry experiences life as if it were a video game, and Leela wonders about her true home. |
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| Futurama – Love & Rocket Bender falls in love with the spaceship after the professor upgrades its software with a sexy female voice. |
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| Futurama – Leela's Homeworld Leela is honored for her achievement as a starship captain at the orphanage where she was raised; with Fry's help, Leela learns what happened to her parents. |
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| Futurama – Where the Buggalo Roam Amy's new boyfriend enlists the gang as a posse to pursue rustlers who stole buggalo, an alien version of cattle. |
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| Futurama – A Pharaoh to Remember After the crew is enslaved to help build a pyramid, a suddenly motivated Bender winds up on the throne as pharaoh. |
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| Futurama – Godfellas Swept away into a space vacuum, Bender has a spiritual experience; Fry, Leela and the professor search for Bender as he floats through space. |
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| Futurama – Future Stock A Wall Street power player from the 1980s replaces Professor Farnsworth as CEO of Planet Express and starts making changes. |
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| South Park – Fishsticks The kids come up with the funniest joke of all time while helping Jimmy with his comedy routine. |
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| South Park – Pinewood Derby Randy comes up with a plan to help Stan win the Pinewood Derby. |
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| South Park – Fatbeard Cartman dreams of living the life of a pirate. |
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| South Park – Dead Celebrities Kyle brings in professional ghost hunters to help save his little brother from paranormal forces. |
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| South Park – Butters' Bottom Bitch Butters is determined to get his first kiss so his friends won't make fun of him. |
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| South Park – W.T.F. The boys sign up for the school wrestling club in an effort to become professional wrestlers. |
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| South Park – Whale W... Stan's trip to the Denver Aquarium is ruined when the Japanese begin killing all of the world's dolphins and whales. |
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| South Park – The F Word The boys fight back against the obnoxious motorcycle riders that are disrupting everyone in South Park. |
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| Seinfeld – The Switch George discovers Kramer's first name while trying to determine whether his girlfriend has an eating disorder. |
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| Seinfeld – The Scofflaw A friend (Jon Lovitz) fakes illness to get Jerry's sympathy; Kramer obstructs justice. |
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| Seinfeld – The Beard Elaine tries to convert a gay acquaintance (Robert Mailhouse) to heterosexuality; George and his date have secrets. |
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| Seinfeld – The Kiss Hello Jerry runs into trouble with Elaine's friend Wendy (Wendie Malick) after he decides to stop kissing acquaintances. |
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| Seinfeld – The Doorman Jerry covers for a hostile doorman (Larry Miller) at Elaine's boss's (Ian Abercrombie) apartment; George's father is living with him. |
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| Seinfeld – The Jimmy Kramer's numbing experience at the dentist wins him a spot in a charity concert; George is accused of stealing. |
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| Seinfeld – The Doodle Jerry is forced to flee his apartment when it must be bug-bombed for fleas, which prevents Elaine from getting a manuscript she needs. |
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| Seinfeld – The Fusilli Jerry Jerry feels betrayed when his method of pleasing a woman is used on Elaine by a friend (Patrick Warburton). |
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| The Office – Lice Pam accidentally brings lice into the office but lets Meredith take the blame; Jim spends a great day in Philadelphia with a potential business associate; Nellie, Phyllis and Kevin interfere with Darryl's love life. |
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| The Office – Suit Warehouse Everyone abuses the office's new espresso machine; Dwight takes Clark on a sales call; Darryl goes for an interview at Jim's company; Pam surprises Jim with a visit. |
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| The Office – Customer Loyalty Dwight tries to stop Darryl from leaving; Jim misses Cece's first recital because of work, upsetting Pam; Nellie exposes Erin and Pete. |
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| The Office – Junior Salesman David Wallace asks Dwight to find a new part-time salesman who will fill in for Jim; Pam looks for a new desk mate; Erin searches for her birth parents. |
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| The Office – Vandalism Nellie and Dwight spring into action when Pam needs help finding the vandal who defaced her mural; Darryl has a hard time dealing with Jim's habits. |
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| The Office – Couples Discount The staff pairs off into pretend couples so they can take advantage of a Valentine's Day discount at a minimall; Erin claims she will break up with Andy when he returns, but Pete has his doubts. |
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| The Office – Moving On During an interview for a job in Philadelphia, a manager gives Pam déjà-vu; Dwight asks Angela to join him on a mission; Andy returns from his trip. |
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| The Office – Moving On During an interview for a job in Philadelphia, a manager gives Pam déjà-vu; Dwight asks Angela to join him on a mission; Andy returns from his trip. |
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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