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
• Hulu On-Demand Review
• Hulu + Live TV Packages
• Hulu + Live TV Local Channels.

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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:

7:00am	Futurama – The Lesser of Two Evils The Professor hires a Bender look-alike to guard a jeweled tiara for the Miss Universe contest, but it disappears.
7:30am	Futurama – Raging Bender Bender becomes a headliner in the Ultimate Robot Fighting League. Voices of Billy West, Katey Sagal, John Di Maggio and Lauren Tom.
8:00am	Futurama – A Bicyclops Built for Two Determined to perpetuate her race, Leela accepts the marriage proposal of a male cyclops. Voices of Billy West, Katey Sagal and John DiMaggio.
8:30am	Futurama – How Hermes Requisitioned His Groove Back When Hermes goes on vacation, an attractive bureaucrat takes his place at Planet Express. Voices of Billy West, Katey Sagal, John Di Maggio, Phil LaMarr and Lauren Tom. Guest voice: Nora Dunn.
9:00am	Futurama – A Clone of My Own Professor Farnsworth creates a clone named Cubert on the occasion of his 150th birthday. Voices of Billy West, Katey Sagal and John DiMaggio.
9:35am	Futurama – The Deep South When the ship sinks during a fishing trip, leaking caffeine spawns a civilization of mermaids and mermen.
10:10am	South Park – Red Hot Catholic Love Scandal impacts church attendance in South Park.
10:45am	South Park – Free Hat The boys form a club in order to stop Hollywood directors from wrecking their own films.
11:15am	South Park – Bebe's Boobs Destroy Society All the kids in South Park are mysteriously drawn to Bebe.
11:50am	South Park – Child Abduction Is Not Funny South Park parents go to extreme measures to protect their children from kidnappers.
12:25pm	South Park – A Ladder to Heaven When the boys go to Heaven to find Kenny, the Feds investigate the possibility that Saddam Hussein may be hiding weapons there.
1:00pm	South Park – The Return of the Fellowship of the Ring to the Two Towers The boys go on a mythical quest to return their copy of "The Lord of the Rings" to the video store while Butters watches his first porno.
1:30pm	South Park – The Death Camp of Tolerance Principal Victoria promotes Mr. Garrison to the fourth grade to teach the boys.
2:00pm	Seinfeld – The Pick Elaine accidentally reveals too much cleavage on her Christmas card; Kramer is asked to pose for a risque underwear ad.
2:30pm	Seinfeld – The Movie Jerry is shadowed by a pesky comic (Barry Diamond); the gang's decision to meet for a movie begins in disaster.
3:00pm	Seinfeld – The Visa Jerry takes pity on a foreigner (Brian George) when the man's immigration papers are left in Jerry's mailbox.
3:30pm	Seinfeld – The Shoes Jerry and George meet with a skeptical TV executive about their show; Kramer dates Jerry's ex-girlfriend.
4:00pm	Seinfeld – The Outing An eavesdropping college reporter prints the mistaken story that Jerry and George are longtime intimate companions.
4:30pm	Seinfeld – The Old Man When Jerry, George and Elaine volunteer to comfort senior citizens in their homes, it leads to disaster for all.
5:00pm	Seinfeld – The Implant Jerry dumps his girlfriend when he finds out she may have breast implants; Kramer claims to have seen Salman Rushdie at a health club.
5:30pm	Seinfeld – The Junior Mint When Jerry and Kramer observe an operation, they accidentally drop a candy into the surgical cavity.
6:00pm	The Office – Counseling Corporate forces Michael into counseling with Toby; Dwight seeks revenge after a shop owner snubs him; Pam tries to change her job title.
6:35pm	The Office – Andy's Play Andy invites the office to a play he is in, hoping that Erin will attend; Jim and Pam struggle with their incompetent baby sitter.
7:10pm	The Office – Sex Ed Thinking he has herpes, Michael contacts all his ex-girlfriends; Andy holds a sex education meeting for the office.
7:45pm	The Office – The Sting Michael, Dwight and Jim set up a sting after a competing sales associate (Timothy Olyphant) steals a client; Andy starts a band.
8:20pm	The Office – Costume Contest Michael freaks out when Darryl goes over his head and takes an idea to corporate; a Halloween costume contest puts the office in a competitive mood.
8:55pm	The Office – Christening Michael invites the entire office to celebrate the christening of Pam and Jim's baby.
9:30pm	The Office – Viewing Party Erin and Gabe host a "Glee" viewing party; Michael is upset when people refer to Gabe as his boss; Andy becomes increasingly jealous.
10:00pm	The Office – WUPHF.com Michael helps convince people to invest in Ryan's Internet company; trying to capitalize on Thanksgiving, Dwight creates a hay festival in the parking lot; a new policy prevents Jim from earning commission.
10:30pm	The Office – China Michael decides he must stop China before it takes over the United States; Pam threatens to move the company to a new building.
11:00pm	Movie – The Other Guys Two deskbound detectives (Will Ferrell, Mark Wahlberg) get more than they bargain for when they take on a seemingly minor case that may turn out to be New York's biggest crime.
1:30am	South Park – The Biggest Douche in the Universe Cartman resorts to the supernatural in trying to get Kenny out of his body.
2:00am	South Park – My Future Self 'n' Me Stan faces his future as a loser; Cartman ventures into the business of revenge.
2:30am	South Park – Krazy Kripples When a recently disabled star visits South Park and steals Jimmy's limelight, he and Timmy fight back by forming a handicapped gang.
3:00am	South Park – Toilet Paper The boys' friendship undergoes a test when they become suspects in a criminal investigation.
3:30am	South Park – Canceled The boys learn life on Earth is an alien reality show about to be canceled.
4:00am	South Park – Fat Butt and Pancake Head Cartman is forced to deal with the pressures of stardom.
4:30am	South Park – Lil' Crime Stoppers The boys are named junior deputies and open up their own detective agency.
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7:00am	Parks and Recreation – Li'l Sebastian Leslie and the Parks Department organize a memorial for a dearly departed friend; Tom makes a big decision; Chris reacts poorly to a health issue.

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.