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.

In a hurry? If you want to waste no time and find a great service that also provides Comedy Central, these are our favorites:

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.

Sign Up for a Free Fubo Trial

Unblock Your Favorite Movies and Shows With a VPN

If you can’t watch your favorite movies and shows because of your location, a VPN will allow you to get the access you are entitled to, plus extra security and unequalled privacy. Check out our VPN Guide for everything you need to know, including our top pick ExpressVPN.

Get ExpressVPN Today

Other brands worth checking out include Hotspot Shield and CyberGhost.

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.

Sign Up for a Free Fubo Trial

 

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.

Try Philo Free for 7 Days

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
• Sling TV Packages
• Sling TV Local Channels
• Sling TV Devices.

Save 50% on Sling TV Now

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.

Get DIRECTV STREAM Free for 5 Days

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.

Try Hulu + Live TV Today!

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
• Vidgo Packages.

Try Vidgo Today!

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.

Superpower Your Live TV Streaming With a VPN

You can’t beat a VPN for privacy, security, and access. We have used them for years as an important part of our streaming toolkit and we recommend ExpressVPN. Other brands worth checking out include Hotspot Shield and CyberGhost.

i	See our VPN Buyer’s Guide for complete information on how to choose the best VPN for your needs.

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.

Sign Up for a Free Fubo Trial

Today’s Comedy Central Schedule

Here is today’s schedule in Eastern Time:

7:30am	Parks and Recreation – Meet 'n' Greet April and Andy throw a Halloween party, to Ben's dismay; Tom promotes his company while emceeing a campaign event for Leslie; Ron and Ann give Andy and April an unusual gift.
8:00am	Parks and Recreation – Galentine's Day Leslie and Justin reunite her mother with an old flame for Valentine's Day; Andy's band is nervous about playing a gig at the Senior Center.
8:30am	Parks and Recreation – Harvest Festival Leslie deals with a Wamapoke tribal leader who is threatening to put a curse on the Harvest Festival; April is upset with Andy; Ann gets some romantic advice.
9:00am	Parks and Recreation – Emergency Response Ben and Leslie put together a black-tie gala to raise money for the park, but a drill for a city-wide emergency derails their plans; Andy gets ready for his police academy exam; Ron fills in for Leslie on "Pawnee Today."
9:30am	Parks and Recreation – Donna and Joe April tries to keep Donna and Joe's wedding running smoothly; Ron creates awkwardness between Tom and Lucy; Jen Barkley arrives at Ben and Leslie's home with an opportunity.
10:00am	Parks and Recreation – The Johnny Karate Super Awesome Musical Explosion Show For the final episode of Andy's TV show, Leslie hijacks part of the production, bringing Andy's pals in to honor his efforts.
10:30am	Parks and Recreation – Two Funerals Leslie helps Tom prepare for a big evening; April and Ben conduct interviews; Donna and Andy assist Ron with a life change.
11:00am	Movie – Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story The owner (Vince Vaughn) of a gym and an overbearing entrepreneur (Ben Stiller) form dodgeball teams to compete for $50,000 in Las Vegas.
1:00pm	Movie – Couples Retreat Four couples find that paradise comes at a price when they must participate in therapy sessions at a tropical resort.
3:30pm	Movie – Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story The owner (Vince Vaughn) of a gym and an overbearing entrepreneur (Ben Stiller) form dodgeball teams to compete for $50,000 in Las Vegas.
5:30pm	The Office – Michael's Last Dundies Michael teaches Deangelo (Will Ferrell) how to host the Dundie Awards; Erin struggles with her feelings for Gabe.
6:00pm	The Office – Goodbye Michael, Part 1 Michael wants a drama-free day to say goodbye to his friends; Deangelo and Andy work to keep Michael's most-important clients.
6:30pm	The Office – Goodbye Michael, Part 2 Michael wants a drama-free day to say goodbye to his friends; Deangelo and Andy work to keep Michael's most-important clients.
7:00pm	The Office – Inner Circle When Deangelo plays favorites, his management style is exposed.
7:30pm	The Office – Dwight K. Schrute, (Acting) Manager Dwight uses his position as acting manager to employ harsh policies in the office; Gabe tries to get Erin back.
8:00pm	The Office – Search Committee Jim heads a team that interviews applicants, including several co-workers; Dwight tries to reassert himself as a contender.
8:30pm	The Office – Search Committee Jim heads a team that interviews applicants, including several co-workers; Dwight tries to reassert himself as a contender.
9:00pm	The Office – The List The staff go into frantic speculation after accidentally discovering a list of their names in a notebook belonging to the mysterious new CEO.
9:30pm	The Office – The Incentive Robert challenges the office to double their sales; Pam finds an unlikely pregnancy friend.
10:00pm	The Office – Lotto After the warehouse employees win the lottery and quit their jobs, everyone in the office fantasizes about winning big; Darryl and Andy look for new warehouse workers.
10:30pm	The Office – Garden Party When Andy decides to throw a garden party at Schrute Farms to impress Robert, Dwight researches how to be a good host; Andy's family makes him feel self conscious.
11:00pm	The Office – Spooked Erin tries to put on a Halloween party that will please both Andy and Robert California; Jim and Pam fight about the existence of ghosts; Dwight bonds with Robert California's son.
11:36pm	South Park – Good Times With Weapons The boys are transformed into Japanese Warriors after buying martial arts weapons at a flea market.
12:12am	South Park – AWESOM-O Cartman pretends to be a robot in order to learn Butter's secrets.
12:48am	South Park – Up the Down Steroid Timmy, Jimmy and Cartman prepare to compete in an upcoming sporting event.
1:24am	South Park – You Got... Stan puts a team of South Park's best dancers together to compete against a rival troupe from Orange County.
2:00am	South Park – Goobacks Humans from the year 4035 are arriving in South Park through a time portal looking for work; when the boys try to earn some extra money, the time immigrants, willing to do the same work for next to nothing, do their jobs.
2:30am	South Park – The Jeffersons The local police force resents Mr. Jefferson for his wealth and ethnicity.
3:00am	South Park – Douche and Turd When PETA demonstrates against the use of a cow as South Park Elementary's mascot, the student body is forced to choose a new one; as the election approaches, Kyle and Cartman try to get votes for their candidates.
3:30am	South Park – Something Wall-Mart This Way Comes The streets of South Park are like a ghost-town when a giant Wall-Mart lures all the townspeople with its incredible bargains; Cartman becomes a boy possessed by the power of Wall-Mart.
4:00am	South Park – Preschool For five long years, Stan, Kyle, Kenny, Cartman and Butters have kept a secret about an illegal incident that happened back in preschool; now, the kid who took the fall for the group, Trent Boyett, is out for revenge.
4:30am	South Park – Quest for Ratings The boys struggle to secure viewers for their morning news show.
5:00am	Who Stole My Life? Every 3 seconds an American's identity is stolen. Just how safe is your 401k? Your bank account? Your home? Your credit? Crime Reporter Tom Morris Jr. investigates the identity theft epidemic. Find out how you can help protect yourself with LifeLock.
5:30am	Get Fit with Total Gym, Risk Free Get in the best shape of your life with the Total Gym 30 Day Risk-Free Trial Offer.
6:00am	Who Stole My Life? Every 3 seconds an American's identity is stolen. Just how safe is your 401k? Your bank account? Your home? Your credit? Crime Reporter Tom Morris Jr. investigates the identity theft epidemic. Find out how you can help protect yourself with LifeLock.
6:30am	Under Eye Bags? SOLUTION! Plexaderm helps reduce Under Eye Bags, Dark Circles, and Wrinkles in just 10 minutes!
7:00am	Futurama – Bender Gets Made Bender is recruited by the robot mafia to participate in a Zuban cigar heist. Voices of Billy West, Katey Sagal, John Di Maggio, Phil LaMarr and Tress MacNeille.
7:24am	Futurama – The Problem With Popplers The crew discovers an irresistible source of food on a new planet.
7:48am	Futurama – Mother's Day The founder of Mom's Friendly Robot Co. wants world domination for a Mother's Day gift. Voices of Billy West, Katey Sagal and John Di Maggio.

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.