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 70+ 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)
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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:
| Duck Dynasty – Frog in One Phil and Si make a mess out of career day at a local school; Jase and the boys conduct a nighttime search for frogs at Willie's country club. | |
| Duck Dynasty – Plan Bee Willie, Jase and Uncle Si try to capture a beehive loaded with delicious honey; Korie and Jessica get into trouble while trying to find duck decoys for a carnival game. | |
| Duck Dynasty – A Big Duck-ing Call Willie plans to construct the world's largest duck call in celebration of the company's 40th anniversary; Miss Kay thinks it's time for a new home. | |
| Duck Dynasty – Sauvignon Beard Willie buys a vineyard, sight unseen, in an effort to expand the Duck Commander brand; Phil and Si take over babysitting for the granddaughters. | |
| Duck Dynasty – Daddy's Got a Gun Willie wants to meet Sadie's new boyfriend in order to instill some healthy fatherly fear; Grandpa Phil and Uncle Si take Sadie on an outing. | |
| Duck Dynasty – Fishin' for Business Willie and Jase drag their sons into a fishing competition; the Robertson ladies attempt to expand the company's women's line. | |
| Duck Dynasty – Winner, Winner Turkey Dinner Jase and Si stalk wild game for the annual family cook-off; Phil visits the company warehouse, only to learn quite a few things have changed. | |
| Duck Dynasty – Driving Miss Sadie Willie, Jase and Si help Sadie prepare for her driver's test; Phil plays chaperone on John Luke's date. | |
| Duck Dynasty – Drag Me to Glory NASCAR driver Clint Bowyer visits the warehouse, leading to a drag race showdown between Willie and Clint; Phil and Si attempt to fix Miss Kay's barbecue. | |
| Duck Dynasty – Here Lizard, Lizard Expert trapper Phil is called in when the warehouse guys lose their pet lizard; Willie and Si ride along with members of the West Monroe Police Department. | |
| Duck Dynasty – A Big Duck-ing Call Willie plans to construct the world's largest duck call in celebration of the company's 40th anniversary; Miss Kay thinks it's time for a new home. | |
| Duck Dynasty – Sauvignon Beard Willie buys a vineyard, sight unseen, in an effort to expand the Duck Commander brand; Phil and Si take over babysitting for the granddaughters. | |
| Duck Dynasty – Daddy's Got a Gun Willie wants to meet Sadie's new boyfriend in order to instill some healthy fatherly fear; Grandpa Phil and Uncle Si take Sadie on an outing. | |
| Duck Dynasty – Fishin' for Business Willie and Jase drag their sons into a fishing competition; the Robertson ladies attempt to expand the company's women's line. | |
| Duck Dynasty – Winner, Winner Turkey Dinner Jase and Si stalk wild game for the annual family cook-off; Phil visits the company warehouse, only to learn quite a few things have changed. | |
| Duck Dynasty – Driving Miss Sadie Willie, Jase and Si help Sadie prepare for her driver's test; Phil plays chaperone on John Luke's date. | |
| Duck Dynasty – Drag Me to Glory NASCAR driver Clint Bowyer visits the warehouse, leading to a drag race showdown between Willie and Clint; Phil and Si attempt to fix Miss Kay's barbecue. | |
| Duck Dynasty – Here Lizard, Lizard Expert trapper Phil is called in when the warehouse guys lose their pet lizard; Willie and Si ride along with members of the West Monroe Police Department. | |
| Duck Dynasty – John Luke After Dentist Sadie and John Luke undergo dental work with sedation; Jase and Jep have a difficult time trying to dispose of some trash bags. | |
| Duck Dynasty – Going Si-ral Jase, Jep, Godwin and Martin help Si produce an instructional golf video for the Internet; John Luke wrecks Willie's truck. | |
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| Tomorrow's World Original Christianity as taught and practiced by Jesus Christ and the original Apostles. | |
| Parking Wars A stalker follows a ticket writer on her beat; an angry woman has trouble dealing with impound; a man seeks compensation for an unjust impound. | |
| Parking Wars A man tries to get his car off the auction block; Steve watches Sherry's back while she's booting; Marlene has a showdown with some angry citizens. | |
| Parking Wars Tiffany shows off her skills; Martin must tow a car that crashed into a gas pump; John rushes to find an impounded car for a woman whose taxi meter is running. | |
| Parking Wars Sherry and Steve face threats from an angered man; Fatima looks for a boyfriend on her beat; Abdul faces a challenge at the impound lot. | |
| Parking Wars Supervisor Brad oversees the madness during Greek Week; Roberta's sunny disposition is put to the test. | |
| Parking Wars Yolanda helps an owner get through red tape; John deals with a car owner who tries to lock him out; Marilyn works her new ticketing beat. | |
| Parking Wars A man with a pacemaker becomes enraged at the impound lot; an angry citizen pushes Carmen to the limit; Jen is gung-ho about her job. | |
| Parking Wars Shawn schools rookie D'Andre; Rudy fends off the angry friend of a woman whose vehicle has been towed; Sherry and Steve boot in the "badlands" of Philadelphia. | |
| Parking Wars A ticketed man flies into a rage; a couple struggle to retrieve their car from impound; nothing goes right for Steve on his beat. | |
| Parking Wars Three brothers try to retrieve their car from the lot; Garfield and Sherry's largest booting target ever. | |
| Parking Wars Night booting in Philly gets out of hand when Frank and Rob are ambushed by an irate heavy-hitter; motor city ticket-writer Ponytail is a talented car whisperer, but the volume gets cranked up when he faces a threatening citizen. | |
| Parking Wars Two jokesters try to use comedy to get their car back; Elissa and Rob face serious mischief on Halloween. | |
| Duck Dynasty – Willie Stay or Willie Go Phil helps the employees get back to nature during a company retreat; Si encounters giant snapping turtles. | |
| Duck Dynasty – Truck Commander Willie decides it's time for his son to have his own vehicle; Jase, Martin and Godwin have a fishing mishap that leaves Phil's boat at the bottom of the swamp. | |
| Duck Dynasty – Spring Pong Cleaning Spring-cleaning in the warehouse leads to a competitive round of table tennis; Uncle Si makes a long-overdue visit to the eye doctor. | |
| Duck Dynasty – Samurai Si Jase and Si damage a samurai sword that was given to Willie from a Japanese business associate; Willie and Phil give Sadie shooting lessons. | |
| Duck Dynasty – From Duck 'Til Dawn The guys battle distractions as they attempt to complete an order before sunrise; Mia and Priscilla seek revenge on Phil after he scares them with a ghost story. | |
| Duck Dynasty – G.I. SI Willie and Jase organize a paintball competition to see which of them would make the better soldier; Phil is called upon to save the day when Jep and Martin have problems laying a sidewalk. | |
| Duck Dynasty – Fowl Playhouse Jase and the guys build a playhouse for Jep's children, but the finished structure ends up looking like a duck blind; Phil and Si tease Willie when a project takes longer than expected to complete. | |
| Duck Dynasty – The Big LeCOWski Sadie spends a day at Duck Commander to learn how a successful company operates; Jase devises a cow blind and puts his invention to the test; Priscilla and Meritt are introduced to mutton busting. | |
| Duck Dynasty – Jase and the Argonauts Jase spends company funds on an all-terrain vehicle as a means of motivating the workers; Kay becomes a text-messaging menace after Willie buys her a new cell phone. | |
| Duck Dynasty – Boomerang Becca Willie becomes concerned about Rebecca's future when she returns from her internship in Los Angeles; sick Uncle Si makes himself at home in Phil and Ms. Kay's living room. | |
| Counting Cars – Tour de Pants The guys present a customer him with a chopper dedicated to his lost mother; Danny surprises his band member with a slick 70s era hippy van. | |
| Counting Cars – Van Haulin Danny and Shannon restore an old VW van; a '69 Ford Bronco for a single mother. | |
| Counting Cars – Rocked and Loaded Andy Ross wants Danny to build the world's most patriotic muscle car; Roli blackmails Horny Mike into teaching him how to airbrush. |
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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