How to Watch Comedy Central Online Without Cable

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:

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

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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:

• Philo Review
• Philo Packages and Channels.

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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:

• Sling TV Review
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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:

• Hulu + Live TV Review
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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:

• Vidgo Review
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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.

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Today’s Comedy Central Schedule

Here is today’s schedule in Eastern Time:

10:00am	Parks and Recreation – Lucky An Indianapolis talk show host asks to interview Leslie; April and Ron help ready Andy for his final exam.
10:30am	Parks and Recreation – Live Ammo Leslie takes action when she learns the Parks Department budget is about to be cut; Chris takes Ron to a meditation center.
11:00am	Parks and Recreation – The Debate Leslie faces Bobby Newport in a televised debate; Ann, Tom and Chris man the media spin room; Ron works to save a party for Leslie's donors.
11:30am	Parks and Recreation – Bus Tour An important person in Pawnee dies while Leslie is on a bus tour for the final day of her campaign; Andy investigates a security threat; Chris finds a cure for his depression.
12:00pm	Movie – We're the Millers Indebted to a big-time drug lord, a pot dealer (Jason Sudeikis) travels to Mexico with a fake family and a camper to pick up a large shipment and smuggle it into the U.S.
2:30pm	Movie – Daddy's Home An insecure man (Will Ferrell) competes for the affection of his stepchildren when their freewheeling father (Mark Wahlberg) breezes back into town.
4:30pm	Movie – Daddy's Home 2 Father and stepfather Dusty and Brad join forces to make Christmastime perfect for the children. Their newfound partnership soon gets put to the test when Dusty's old-school, macho dad and Brad's gentle father arrive to turn the holiday upside down.
6:30pm	Movie – Grown Ups Friends and former teammates (Adam Sandler, Kevin James, Chris Rock) learn that age does not, necessarily, equal maturity when they reunite to honor the memory of their basketball coach.
8:30pm	Movie – Grown Ups 2 Lenny Feder (Adam Sandler) moves his family back to his hometown to be with his old friends and finds out that he didn't leave the crazy life behind in Los Angeles.
10:30pm	South Park – A Nightmare on FaceTime Randy's big plans for Halloween night keep Stan from trick or treating with his friends.
11:00pm	South Park – A Scause for Applause A scandal has shaken everyone's beleifs, causing them to begin cutting off their yellow support wristbands.
11:30pm	South Park – Obama Wins! Eric Cartman is hiding something in his bedroom that could change the outcome of the presidential election.
12:00am	South Park – Let Go, Let Gov When Cartman infiltrates the NSA, he is unhappy with the contents of his personal file.
12:30am	South Park – Informative Murder Porn To keep their parents from hurting each other, the boys use the game 'Minecraft' to distract them.
1:00am	South Park – World War Zimmerman Cartman thinks Token is a threat to everyone.
1:30am	South Park – Goth Kids 3: Dawn of the Posers The goth kids are sent to a camp for troubled children.
2:00am	South Park – Taming Strange Kyle and Ike start to grow apart when Ike hits puberty. Kyle tries to save their relationship by taking Ike to see a live performance of Yo Gabba Gabba.
2:30am	South Park – The Hobbit Wendy ends up in the counselor's office after trying to fix one of her girlfriends up with Butters.
3:00am	South Park – Go Fund Yourself The boys name their new startup company The Washington Redskins.
3:30am	South Park – Gluten Free Ebola South Park goes gluten free.
4:00am	South Park – The Cissy Randy is keeping a huge secret and the pressure is getting to him; Cartman calls Stan a cissy.
4:30am	South Park – Handicar Timmy gains a lot of enemies after his new car service becomes successful.
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7:00am	Futurama – A Taste of Freedom After eating a flag, Dr. Zoidberg is accused of desecration and sentenced to death, prompting his people to invade Earth and enslave its people.
7:24am	Futurama – Kif Gets Knocked Up a Notch Amy's romance with Kif results in a surprise pregnancy, and Kif must return to his home world to give birth in a swamp.
7:48am	Futurama – Less Than Hero Fry, Leela and Bender develop superhuman powers after using a miracle cream, and they fight crime in the Big Apple.
8:12am	Futurama – Teenage Mutant Leela's Hurdles Hot tar turns the crotchety old professor into a middle-aged man, while the others are transformed into rambunctious children.
8:36am	Futurama – The Why of Fry Fry becomes disheartened when Leela gets swept off her feet by the mayor's aide; a genetic abnormality qualifies Fry for a mission to save the world.
9:00am	Futurama – The Sting The gang attempts to collect honey produced by ferocious space bees, and Leela decides to adopt a baby queen bee.
9:35am	Futurama – The Farnsworth Parabox The professor conducts an experiment that hurls Leela into a parallel universe.
10:10am	South Park – The Magic Bush Cartman and Butters obtain a drone and take it for a spin around the neighborhood.

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.