If you’re a fan of FYI Network’s unusual combination of survivalist home improvement content, we have good news: you don’t need cable to enjoy it. Read on to learn your options.
In a hurry? FYI isn’t as widely available as some channels but there are a number of choices. These are the best:
- DIRECTV STREAM: Makes it easy to switch from cable to streaming with their 75+ channel Entertainment plan and options for much more. A 5-day free trial is now available for DIRECTV STREAM.
- Sling TV: The top low-cost streaming service provides a great base channel lineup in both its plans. Save 50% your first month with Sling TV.
- Philo: This service gives you 60+ live TV channel for just $25/mo!
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Ostensibly offering “enthusiast lifestyle genres,” FYI is a hodge-podge of home improvement and design, cars, outdoor recreation, and survival content.
If you want to cut the cord on your cable company but still stay on top of what’s happening in HOME.MADE.NATION, read on.
What Is FYI
FYI started life in 1998 as The Biography Channel, a spin-off of A&E. It was a place to reliably catch documentaries, including old episodes of A&E’s award-winning, then-flagship series Biography. When A&E started shifting toward more reality programming, The Biography Channel took over Biography and other edutainment shows from its parent.
In 2007, the network was rebranded as simply “Bio,” and programming correspondingly shifted to “true stories about fascinating people” and away from traditional biographies. In 2014, under the leadership of Jana Bennett (the person behind TLC’s successful metamorphosis into a reality channel), the network was rebranded again as “FYI,” a lifestyle channel.
FYI currently features content for home fixer-upper fans, automotive enthusiasts, and reality junkies. The network is owned by A+E Networks, which is also the parent company of A&E, Lifetime, History, Crime + Investigation, and Vice, and is in turn owned by Hearst Communications and Disney.
Other channels with a home improvement focus are HGTV and Magnolia Network (formerly DIY). Channels that feature relationship-themed reality TV shows are TLC and WE tv, and other car-enthusiast channels are MotorTrend and Choppertown.
FYI Programming
Today, the FYI channel is a series of marathons of some of A&E’s top shows of the past. These include Duck Dynasty, Wife Swap, Storage Wars, and Ice Road Truckers. It does have at least a few original shows currently airing:
- Barrett-Jackson Revved Up: The auction company behind the #1 event for car lovers shares highlights from its annual auctions.
- Sell This House!: Tanya Memme helps problem homes get sold.
- Tiny House World: This continuation of Tiny House Hunting and Tiny House Nation follows would-be tiny house-owners from around the globe.
- Man vs Child: Chef Showdown: Professional adult master chefs compete against culinary prodigies.
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Stream FYI
FYI is available on most live TV streaming services, though notably not on FuboTV or YouTube TV. From the cheapest (Philo) to the most expensive (DIRECTV STREAM), let’s look at the details.
Philo
Smart TV shoppers will love Philo, which provides over 65 channels for $25/mo, plus streaming on up to 3 devices and unlimited DVR storage. What you might not love is that it’s missing a lot of major, popular channels, like Bravo, USA, Disney, local network stations, and pretty much any sports or news channels.
If that didn’t make you blink, then you should know you do get FYI, A&E, Crime + Investigation, HGTV, History, Lifetime, Magnolia Network, MotorTrend, TLC, and WE tv. (Philo review)
Sling TV
Sling TV makes you work a little harder at set-up, but it pays off in providing choice. Choose either the Orange or Blue package for $40.00/mo (or $55.00/mo for both). FYI Network comes with the Lifestyle Extra, a $6/mo add-on that includes FYI plus LMN, Magnolia Network, WE tv, all the Hallmark channels, and more.
Both base packages contain A&E, HGTV, History, Lifetime, and Vice, but you’ll have to choose between Sling Blue with TLC or Sling Orange with MotorTrend. Both plans come with 50 hours of cloud DVR storage. (Sling TV review)
DIRECTV STREAM
DIRECTV STREAM (formerly AT&T TV) is everything you have come to expect from a telecom mega-company — except the long-term commitment. Get 75 to 140+ channels, depending on how much you want to pay. And you can switch plans (or cancel altogether) anytime you want.
Unlimited cloud DVR and devices on your home network plus all your local TV channels are included. To get FYI, you’ll have to get the Ultimate Package, which is $119.99/mo. It also has Magnolia Network, A&E, HGTV, MotorTrend, TLC, and WE tv. (DIRECTV STREAM review)
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Hulu + Live TV
Hulu + Live TV builds on the long-time success of Hulu’s on-demand library by adding over 85 live channels of basic cable goodness. It starts on the pricey side — $76.99/mo — but Disney+ and ESPN+ are included in that subscription price.
It comes with unlimited cloud DVR with 9 months of storage, which can be upgraded. The good news — great news! — is that FYI is also included in the base package, along with A&E, HGTV, History, Lifetime, MotorTrend, and TLC. You should be aware that AMC Networks channels and services (AMC, Sundance TV, IFC, WEtv, Shudder) are not included. (Hulu + Live TV review)
Vidgo
Vidgo is for people who like the idea of Philo but really want their news and sports. For $69.99/mo, you can get over 110 channels, including FYI, A&E, HGTV, History, Lifetime, Magnolia Network, MotorTrend, and TLC. True motorheads can check out Choppertown on the Premium Plan to see if it’s worth the $84.99/mo. (Vidgo review)
Other Ways to Stream FYI
- FrndlyTV: A true skinny bundle, 30+ channels for $7.99/mo, and that includes all the A+E channels, including FYI. Other networks run to documentaries and information (like The Weather Channel), family programming, and outdoor recreation.
- PlutoTV: A free streaming service provided by Paramount Global through a website and app, Pluto has a lot of episodes of a lot of FYI shows, totally free.
FYI Alternatives
Other viewing options depend on your favorite parts of FYI.
- HGTV: More home renovation, design, and selling. Popular shows include Extreme Makeover: Home Edition, Home Town, Celebrity IOU, and My Lottery Dream Home.
- Magnolia Network: Chip and Joanna Gaines of HGTV’s Fixer Upper explore more home improvement, restoration, and food.
- TLC: If you like Married at First Sight, you’ll love 90 Day Fiance and its many spin-offs, Love After Lockup, and Unexpected.
- WE tv: Looking for relationship reality on the next level? Check out Marriage Boot Camp, Braxton Family Values, and the hot mess that is Mama June.
- Bravo: Home of Real Housewives, Keeping Up With The Kardashians, and Below Deck, this is the destination for the ultimate in trash-TV guilty pleasures.
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TVs and Mobile Devices to Live Stream FYI
All the most popular devices in use today are supported by the live TV streaming services we’ve highlighted:
- Amazon Fire TV
- Android mobile devices
- Android TV
- Apple TV
- Google Chromecast
- iOS devices (iPhone, iPad)
- Roku
- Samsung Smart TVs
- Web browsers
- Xbox.
There are some exceptions. DIRECTV STREAM does not support Apple TV and Xbox. It does, however, offer its own device that you can purchase directly. Philo and Vidgo do not support Samsung smart TVs and Xbox gaming systems.
See the streaming reviews we linked to above for complete lists. Some services support other devices. For example, Hulu supports the PlayStation.
Today’s FYI Network Schedule
Here is today’s schedule in Eastern Time:
| Counting Cars – Back in the Wind Building a custom bike for a disabled man; a 1960 Coupe de Ville; a '70s-era El Camino. | |
| Counting Cars – McQueen for a Day Turning a 1968 Mustang Fastback into Steve McQueen's ride in "Bullitt." | |
| Counting Cars – Deep Trouble Danny takes on his first boat; Plymouth Superbird; Danny goes all-in on a custom trike frame. | |
| Counting Cars – Buggin' Out Danny invests in a vintage dune buggy; the crew tries to salvage the DuVall windshield of a 1931 Ford Model A Cabriolet. | |
| Counting Cars – Politically Correct Danny and Shannon honor fallen troops with a custom patriotic motorcycle; Danny and Kevin push the limit to acquire a 1971 Monte Carlo. | |
| Counting Cars – Boiling Point Danny and Kevin find themselves in hot water when a motorcycle pullover goes south; a woman brings in her recovered IROC-Z and leaves with a genius thief-busting solution. | |
| Counting Cars – Buyer's Remorse Danny makes a reckless buy at an auction; Big Ryan gets a lucrative Harley project; Kevin makes an offer on a 1971 Monte Carlo. | |
| Counting Cars – Searching for Soul Danny is commissioned by Barry White's estate to find and restore the singer's Stutz IV Porte; an old pullover visits the shop with a custom job. | |
| Counting Cars – Back in the Wind Building a custom bike for a disabled man; a 1960 Coupe de Ville; a '70s-era El Camino. | |
| Counting Cars – McQueen for a Day Turning a 1968 Mustang Fastback into Steve McQueen's ride in "Bullitt." | |
| Counting Cars – Deep Trouble Danny takes on his first boat; Plymouth Superbird; Danny goes all-in on a custom trike frame. | |
| Counting Cars – Buggin' Out Danny invests in a vintage dune buggy; the crew tries to salvage the DuVall windshield of a 1931 Ford Model A Cabriolet. | |
| Counting Cars – Politically Correct Danny and Shannon honor fallen troops with a custom patriotic motorcycle; Danny and Kevin push the limit to acquire a 1971 Monte Carlo. | |
| Counting Cars – Boiling Point Danny and Kevin find themselves in hot water when a motorcycle pullover goes south; a woman brings in her recovered IROC-Z and leaves with a genius thief-busting solution. | |
| Counting Cars – Buyer's Remorse Danny makes a reckless buy at an auction; Big Ryan gets a lucrative Harley project; Kevin makes an offer on a 1971 Monte Carlo. | |
| Counting Cars – Searching for Soul Danny is commissioned by Barry White's estate to find and restore the singer's Stutz IV Porte; an old pullover visits the shop with a custom job. | |
| Duck Dynasty – Willie & Korie's Anniversorry The Robertson family throws a party for Willie and Korie's 25th anniversary; Jase blames Uncle Si after he receives a parking ticket. | |
| Duck Dynasty – Statue of Imitations Willie asks a local chainsaw artist to make a statue for him; Jep and Jessica attempt to help Kay with her hoarding by selling some of her items online. | |
| Cindy Crawford and Ellen Pompeo share secrets Join Cindy Crawford and Ellen Pompeo as they discuss their busy lives and the breakthrough skin care discovery that keeps them looking their best. Take a trip to the stunning French countryside to see a rare French melon that defies aging. | |
| Paid Programming Paid programming. | |
| Joseph Prince – Find Freedom From Every Bondage and Addiction: Live at MegaFest Receiving God's love, abundant grace and gift of righteousness makes a believer an overcomer. | |
| Elevation with Steven Furtick Featuring inspirational messages from Pastor Steven Furtick at Elevation Church in North Carolina. | |
| Joni: Table Talk Joni and guests tackle a wide range of relevant issues, controversial subjects and hard-hitting news topics with candor and wit. | |
| David Jeremiah Dr. David Jeremiah's goal is to deliver the unchanging Word of God to an ever-changing world. | |
| Storage Wars – The Gutfather Rene's superstitious attitude could prove to be a hindrance; Ivy trusts his gut; Jarrod and Brandi manage to get the last laugh on their rivals. | |
| Storage Wars – Grin and Barry It Darrell hopes to humiliate Ivy in his own backyard; Jarrod and Brandi are surrounded by pigs; Rene purchases a "crappy" locker. | |
| Storage Wars – The Adventures of Max Profit Ivy hunts for high-end items in Moreno Valley; Jarrod reveals his alter ego to Brandi; Darrell flies solo; Rene has a close encounter with death. | |
| Storage Wars – Ghosts Don't Need Money Casey attempts to keep a rein on Rene's spending habits; Darrell and Brandon use their intuition to soar above their competitors; Ivy tries to secretly learn Jarrod and Brandi's purchasing strategy. | |
| Storage Wars – Pay the Dan Ivy searches for high-end lockers; Rene and Casey clash over purchases; things get hairy for Jarrod and Brandi; Darrell plays old-fashioned pranks on his rivals. | |
| Storage Wars – The Robot Cowboy Darrell and Brandon need to secure merchandise for their Web site; an exhausted Ivy switches into robot mode; Rene dresses for success; Jarrod and Brandi try a new strategy. | |
| Storage Wars – It's Bring Your Kids to Work Day Jarrod and Brandi bring their children to an auction; Rene and Casey embrace the concept of teamwork; Ivy hopes to stock up on goods; "Gambler" Darrell puts his nickname to the test. | |
| Storage Wars – The Mom Factor Jarrod and Brandi have fun as they try to dunk the competition; Casey tries her hand at bidding; Ivy turns his store into an auction house. | |
| Storage Wars – The Emperor of El Monte The buyers travel to El Monte, Calif.; Darrell and Brandon locate antiques; Jarrod and Brandi find a locker; Ivy scores big. | |
| Storage Wars – Deep in the Heart of Upland A Texas visitor makes a surprise appearance in Upland, Calif.; Jarrod and Brandi hope that small finds will net them big profits; Ivy ends his terrible day with a bang. | |
| Storage Wars – Let's Get Serious Dan and Laura face a life-or-death crisis as the buyers assemble in Hemet, Calif.; Brandi tries to keep Jarrod focused on business; Mary finds an out-of-this-world item. | |
| Storage Wars – The Education of Miss Profit Darrell and Brandon score big when when the buyers return to Moreno Valley, Calif.; Mary Padian looks for romance and attractive units. | |
| Storage Wars – The Return of the Mogul's Return! Ivy makes money at an auction in Montclair; Darrell finds something that will launch him to new heights; Brandi worries that a hangover will compromise Jarrod's buying; Dave returns. | |
| Storage Wars – The Man in Black Is Back ... in Black Dave Hester returns to the auctions; Darrell tries to prepare Brandon; an injury forces Ivy to change his game; Jarrod and Brandi's unit leads to a wild ride. | |
| Storage Wars – Bunny Owns This Town Jarrod and Brandi attempt to stay focused on a big score as Dave returns with more bluster than ever; Ivy's treasure promises fun on the high seas. | |
| Storage Wars – Bowling for Brandi Darrell and Brandon seek hidden treasures in West Covina, Calif.; Ivy searches for low-level merchandise; Dave makes a first-class find. | |
| Storage Wars – Bid Strong and Prosper The buyers target Dave Hester on his home turf of Costa Mesa, Calif.; Darrell and Brandon go over the top; Jarrod and Brandi's discovery takes them where no bidder has gone before. | |
| Storage Wars – Hestered in the Highlands The buyers seek bargains in the hills of Murrieta, Calif.; Dave angers the Gambler into doing something drastic; Ivy scores a locker by using brains over brawn. | |
| Storage Wars – Auction Extravaganza Rene and Casey return to the auctions; Dave finds a piece of board game history; Jarrod and Brandi try to get a locker; Darrell and Brandon show their moves. | |
| Storage Wars – Locktoberfest! Darrell and Brandon revisit the scene of their greatest triumph; Jarrod and Brandi are introduced to a "Herbmeister"; Rene and Casey land a sweet score. | |
| Storage Wars – The Hunch-Back of La Habra The buyers try their luck at a new facility in La Habra, where Ivy decides to teach them a lesson; Dusty brews himself up an interesting unit, while Kenny weighs the value of childhood memories when selecting a locker. | |
| Storage Wars – The 300th Time's the Charm! Ivy dons his bright white lucky sneakers in Van Nuys; Brandi and Lisa's friendship is tested as they go head-to-head on a pair of lockers; Kenny sets his fears aside and takes the plunge on a unit that might just immerse him in profit. | |
| Storage Wars – King of Orange Chicken Rene shows up in Orange, declaring himself the king, while Dusty isn't quite ready to concede the title; Kenny accidentally reinvents the wheel; Lisa sees things from a slightly different perspective. | |
| Storage Wars – In Pain in the Membrane In Victorville, a friendly duel runs Dusty up, but his vinyl might save him; Ivy's locker shines some light on the business; Lisa learns that she needs her locker about as much as she needs a hole in her head. | |
| Rachael Ray's Meals in Minutes – Hella Mega Suiza Rock Mex Burgers In honor of Rachel's rock star friends, she's making Hella Mexa Suiza Burgers, or hamburgers and fries cooked with Mexican spices and topped with Swiss and Mexican soft cheese. |
Wrapping Up
So whether you came for the matchmaker drama and stayed for the house flipping or vice versa, you don’t need your cable company to keep up with what’s going on with Rachel Ray’s Italian Dream Home.
Sign up for one of the streaming services listed above, and prepare to demolish that cable bill. A good choice is Philo for just $25/mo (Try Philo free for 7 days.).
FAQs
What happened to the Canadian FYI?
FYI in Canada was distributed by Corus Entertainment. In 2019, Canadian service providers started notifying customers that three specialty TV channels would be removed from service: IFC Canada, CosmoTV, and FYI. It is widely speculated that Corus was simply weeding out niche channels with lower viewership.
Why doesn’t YouTube TV have FYI?
Because you don’t want to pay $100+ a month for your TV, or you may as well just go back to cable, streaming services pick and choice what channels they offer. Media companies — NBCUniversal, Paramount Global, Disney, Warner Bros. Discovery, etc — charge TV providers to carry their channels. Typically, carriage fees are on a per-channel, per-subscriber basis. And more valuable channels command higher fees.
In order to keep subscription rates down, YouTube TV — and FuboTV as well — decided to pass on A+E channels. It’s the same reason why Hulu + Live TV doesn’t carry AMC, Fubo doesn’t carry Warner channels, and Philo doesn’t have anything more expensive than Discovery.
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