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How to Watch Comedy Central Online Without Cable

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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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  • Fubo: With 150+ channels, it offers something for everyone. Fubo allows you to try out its service with a free trial!
  • Philo: Super inexpensive live TV streaming service with 7-day free trial.
  • Sling TV: Probably the best streaming service in terms of customization with a 50% discount your first month.

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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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Comedy Central and related channels on FuboTV.

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 

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Relevant ChannelsBET, Comedy Central, FX, Nick
Total Channels130+
Cloud DVR1000 hours
Simultaneous Screens10
Free Trial
FuboTV Price$79.99/month

FuboTV offers a well-rounded selection of over 130 channels in its base plan for $79.99/month. 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:

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Philo

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Relevant ChannelsBET, Comedy Central, Nick
Total Channels65+
Cloud DVRUnlimited
Simultaneous Screens3
Free Trial
Philo Price$28/month

Philo is a great option to stream Comedy Central when you are on a budget. For just $28/month, 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:

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Philo offers Comedy Central and similar channels.

Sling TV

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Relevant ChannelsBET, CN, Comedy Central, FX, TBS
Total Channels40+
Cloud DVR50 hours
Simultaneous Screens3
Free Trial
Sling TV Price*$40.00/month

Sling TV gives you two options to access Comedy Central online. Sling Blue and Sling Orange are both $40.00/month 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/month.

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:

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DIRECTV STREAM

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Relevant ChannelsBET, CN, Comedy Central, FX, Nick, TBS
Total Channels75+
Cloud DVRUnlimited*
Simultaneous ScreensUnlimited
Free Trial
DIRECTV STREAM Price$79.99/month
* Online signup only

Comedy Central is available on the base plan of DIRECTV STREAM (formerly AT&T TV). This plan costs $79.99/month 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

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Relevant ChannelsBET, CN, Comedy Central, FX, Nick, TBS
Total Channels85+
Cloud DVRUnlimited*
Simultaneous Screens2
Free Trial
Hulu Price$76.99/month
*9 month storage

Hulu + Live TV gives you access to 85+ live channels, their entire on-demand streaming library, ESPN+, and Disney+ for $76.99/month. 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:

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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/month.
  • 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.

Devices and TVs to Stream Comedy Central

Sling TV on Android phone with Comedy Central
Sling TV running on an Android phone featuring 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:

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 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

See our Comedy Central Schedule page for all the details of what’s playing today.

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 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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