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:

11:30pm	The Office – E-Mail Surveillance When Michael begins monitoring their e-mails, he manages to upset all of the employees.
12:00am	South Park – Mr. Garrison's Fancy New Vagina Mr. Garrison undergoes a sex change operation.
12:30am	South Park – Erection Day Jimmy must learn to control himself before performing in the talent show.
1:00am	South Park – Marjorine The boys fake Butters' death to reinvent him as a girl.
1:30am	South Park – Follow That Egg! When Ms. Garrison hears of Mr. Slave's impending wedding, she vows to stop same-sex marriage.
2:00am	South Park – Ginger Kids Cartman suffers from a mysterious and sudden on-set of the disease Gingervitus; sick and tired of being ripped-on because he now has red hair, light skin and freckles, he rallies all ginger kids to fight against discrimination.
2:30am	South Park – Trapped in the Closet When Stan looks to new religions to cure his depression, church leaders recognize him as the second coming.
3:00am	South Park – Free Willzyx Kyle befriends a whale from the new Denver Sea Park; he convinces all the fourth grade boys to help him get his new friend back home.
3:30am	South Park – Bloody Mary Stan is embarrassed in front of his friends when his dad is arrested for drunk driving.
4:00am	South Park – The Return of Chef! The boys notice something different about Chef when he suddenly reappears in South Park.
4:30am	South Park – Smug Alert! A disaster of epic proportions threatens the town and Stan is to blame.
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7:00am	Futurama – Parasites Lost The crew is injected into Fry's body to fight off parasites he picked up from an egg-salad sandwich. Voices of Billy West, Katey Sagal, John Di Maggio, Phil LaMarr and Lauren Tom.
7:24am	Futurama – Amazon Women in the Mood The guys are sentenced to death on Planet Amazonia by a race of giant women. Voices of Billy West, Katey Sagal, John Di Maggio, Phil LaMarr and Lauren Tom. Guest voice: Bea Arthur.
7:48am	Futurama – Bendless Love Bender meets a charming fembot in the Bending Factory when Farnsworth sends him there for rehabilitation.
8:12am	Futurama – The Day the Earth Stood Stupid Fry is strangely immune when flying brains invade Earth and reduce other humans to imbecility. Voices of Billy West, Katey Sagal, John Di Maggio, Phil LaMarr and Lauren Tom.
8:36am	Futurama – That's Lobstertainment! Dr. Zoidberg makes a movie with his uncle, a faded hologram star, and ends up at the 3001 Academy Awards ceremony.
9:00am	Futurama – The Birdbot of Ice-Catraz Bender accidentally dumps hazardous material on penguins while he pilots the ship past Pluto. Voices of Billy West, Katey Sagal, John Di Maggio, Maurice LaMarche and Tress MacNeille.
9:30am	Futurama – The Luck of the Fryrish Fry searches the ruins of New York for a seven-leaf clover he remembers from his past. Voices of Billy West, Katey Sagal, John Di Maggio, Lauren Tom and David Herman.
10:00am	South Park – A Million Little Fibers Towelie writes his memoirs and the published work is chosen to be part of Oprah's Book Club.
10:30am	South Park – Manbearpig When the boys are trapped in a cave-in, Cartman discovers treasure.
11:00am	South Park – TSST! The Dog Whisperer, Cesar Millan, takes on his biggest challenge to date when he signs on to discipline Eric Cartman.
11:30am	South Park – Make Love, Not Warcraft The boys must stop a renegade player who threatens to destroy "World of Warcraft."
12:00pm	South Park – Mystery of the Urinal Deuce Cartman exposes the true culprit behind the Sept. 11 attacks.
12:30pm	South Park – Miss Teacher B... a Boy When Kyle discovers that a teacher is having sex with a student, he and Cartman have to team up to put a stop to the inappropriate behavior.
1:00pm	South Park – Hell on Earth 2006 A prominent religious organization, an ex-lover and serial killers threaten Satan's Halloween costume party.
1:30pm	South Park – Stanley's Cup Stan is haunted by memories of his pee wee hockey career when he becomes the coach of the team.
2:00pm	Seinfeld – The Bris Jerry and Elaine are apprehensive about being the godparents to their friends' newborn son; George is thrilled with his new parking spot.
2:30pm	Seinfeld – The Lip Reader George asks Jerry's date (Marlee Matlin) to read the lips of his ex-girlfriend at a party; Elaine has trouble communicating with a limo driver.
3:00pm	Seinfeld – The Non-Fat Yogurt Jerry and Elaine begin gaining weight and suspect a nonfat-yogurt shop may be making false claims; Jerry's use of a bad word influences Maryedith's son.
3:30pm	Seinfeld – The Barber Jerry decides to change barbers because his has a history of giving bad haircuts; George poses as an employee after a job interview.
4:00pm	Seinfeld – The Masseuse Jerry becomes tense when he can't get his masseuse girlfriend (Jennifer Coolidge) to give him a massage.
4:30pm	Seinfeld – The Cigar-Store Indian Elaine's American Indian friend thinks Jerry is a racist after he gives Elaine a cigar-store Indian statue as a present.
5:00pm	Seinfeld – The Conversion Jerry thinks his girlfriend (Kimberly Campbell) has a fungus; George converts to the Latvian Orthodox religion.
5:30pm	Seinfeld – The Stall Elaine's toilet stall has no tissue and the woman in the next stall refuses to give her some; George acts giddy around Elaine's boyfriend (Dan Cortese).
6:00pm	The Office – Turf War Andy tries to jumpstart his comeback; after Robert drunkenly shuts down a local branch, Jim and Dwight join forces in hope of outsmarting a salesman.
6:35pm	The Office – Free Family Portrait Studio A former boss helps Andy go under cover and stage a coup; a new opportunity arises for Robert.
7:10pm	The Office – New Guys Two new, young employees throw Dwight and Jim off balance; Andy returns from leadership training with a desire for revenge.
7:45pm	The Office – Roy's Wedding A toast at Roy's wedding leads to Pam and Jim searching their relationships for buried secrets; Dwight reacts to Nellie's mandatory charity initiative.
8:20pm	The Office – Andy's Ancestry As Andy flaunts a discovery he made about his ancestry, Darryl struggles in his new role; Dwight teaches a language to Erin, who wants to impress her boyfriend's educated family; Jim reveals a secret.
8:55pm	The Office – Work Bus When Jim convinces Dwight the building is unsafe, Dwight rents a bus to use as his office; Nellie asks for Andy's help; Jim uses pie to cheer Pam.
9:30pm	The Office – Here Comes Treble Andy invites his old a cappella group to perform for Halloween, which leads to a confrontation with his frenemy; Dwight tries to track down a madman in the office; Jim and Pam fight over his new job.
10:00pm	The Office – The Boat Andy must step up when his dad loses all his family's money; when Dwight is a guest on a radio show, his co-workers call in to torture him; Kevin learns a secret about Oscar.
10:30pm	The Office – The Whale The women of the office try to teach Dwight how to interact with female clients; Angela suspects the senator of cheating; Toby convinces some of the guys to grow mustaches.
11:00pm	The Office – The Target When Angela finds out about her husband's affair, she goes to Dwight for help; Stanley and Phyllis take advantage of Jim when he needs a favor; Pete distracts Pam as she begins painting her mural.
11:30pm	The Office – Dwight Christmas Dwight picks up the slack when the party planning committee fails to plan a Christmas party; Darryl worries Jim has forgotten the promise he made; Pete teaches Erin about "Die Hard."

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.