How to Watch Free American TV Online

A growing number of people are taking advantage of television shows they can access through the Internet. They're turning off their TVs and getting online. Television networks and entertainment sites are noticing this change and making television shows more accessible.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

1. Check the show's network home page. If you are unsure of the network then type the show's name into a search engine. The network's official home page (ABC.com, HBO.com, etc.) will provide a list of all its shows and a link to each one. There will also be a list of full-length episodes that can be watched online.

2. If the network's site does not offer the show you are looking for on their site or charges a fee to view it, try sites such as Tv.com or Hulu.com, which are dedicated completely to offering free shows.

3. Download the site's plug-in or program. When you try to watch the show, information about the necessary compatible program will pop up, as well as direction on how to download it. Once you download the required program, you are able to watch the show.

Tips & Warnings

• Trying to download shows illegally puts you at risk for dangerous computer viruses.

References

• ABC
• TV.com
• Hulu